2018 KEY CLUB INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION JuneCHICAGO 20-28, 2015 Carolinas District Tour Cedar Point Amusement Park The Bean at Millennium Park in Grant Park Shedd Aquarium Wrigley Field and Cubs Baseball 360 Chicago Observation Deck Chicago River Cruise The Art Institute of Chicago Kings Island Amusement Park Leadership Training Lifelong Friendships Tour Information and Registration Packet A full week of fun and friends Saturday, June 30 Meet at our designated location in Winston Salem, NC, and let the adventure begin! We will spend the day leisurely traveling through beautiful West Virginia and Ohio. Use the time to relax or get to know new friends. Don’t forget to rest up, we have a whole lot of fun ahead of us! Sunday, July 1 We will spend Sunday exploring the world famous Cedar Point theme park. This 365-acre park is the second oldest in the US and is arguably the roller coaster capital of the world! Cedar Point has also received the Golden Ticket Award for "Best Amusement Park in the World" from Amusement Today for 16 consecutive years. Check out coasters like Millennium Force, Wicked Twister, Top Thrill Dragster, and the brand new Steel Vengeance, opening in May 2018 just before we arrive. That night we will check into the Embassy Suites State Street—a beautiful hotel in the heart of the Chicago River North area near all the best attractions and restaurants! Monday, July 2 On Monday we will begin our weeklong exploration of the big city of Chicago, Illinois! This classic US city is full of sights and sounds you don’t want to miss. On Monday we will walk to the Bean at Millennium Park in Grant Park—an unforgettable landmark where you can see the Chicago skyline reflected back at you. Then we will head to Shedd Aquarium, the largest indoor aquarium in the world, with more than 8000 aquatic animals. That afternoon, you will have a chance to explore Chicago in small groups to enjoy classic Chicago eats: Deep Dish Chicago style pizza, Chicago Hot Dogs, Italian Beef Sandwiches, Garrett’s Popcorn, and more! Tuesday, July 3 After some more time to explore the city, we will take off for another exciting excursion! Baseball fans: get ready for a visit to the historic Wrigley Field and surrounding Wrigleyville where the Cubs play baseball! But that’s not all - we’ll spend an afternoon watching a game to take in the full Wrigley experience. That evening we will stop by the 360 Chicago Observation Deck, which will provide you with another unforgettable view of the city. Wednesday, July 4 We will kickstart July 4th with a relaxing cruise around all three branches of the Chicago River and Lake Michigan. This will be an excellent opportunity to admire the architecture of this one-of-a-kind American city and the architects who designed it! Then we will visit the Art Institute of the Chicago, a one-million-square-foot mega art museum founded in 1879. Containing nearly 300,000 pieces of artwork, the Art Institute has everything: from Edward Hopper and Picasso to a brand new Modern Wing too. Everyone will find something they love at this world-famous museum! That evening, we will check into our Convention hotel in downtown Chicago and kick-off our International Convention! Thursday, July 5 - Saturday, July 7 Official convention activities continue through Saturday. At the convention, you will attend dynamic general sessions, informational workshops, candidate debates, and an exciting service fair! You will also be in charge of electing the new officers of Key Club International. There will be motivational speakers, entertainment, and almost 3 full days of excitement…lots to take back to make your club stronger! Sunday, July 8 - Monday, July 9 On Sunday we will head to Mason, Ohio for an evening at Kings Island Amusement Park, home to fifteen roller coasters including 2017’s “Best New Ride!” Sadly, all good things must come to an end. On Monday, we’ll depart our hotel for a day of leisurely travel back to Winston Salem, NC. We hope you’ve enjoyed this truly full week of fun and excitement! Don’t Miss This Adventure! The Carolinas District is offering an amazing Key Club International Convention tour, full of excitement and includes the road trip of a lifetime! Chances are you’ll never have an opportunity again to do so much with a group of your peers while also learning more about service, leadership, and fellowship. Complete tour package includes: All hotel accommodations: June 30 - July 4 - CONVENTION TOUR HOTELS (4 nights) (9 nights total) July 4 - July 8 - CONVENTION HOTEL (4 nights) July 8 - July 9 - CONVENTION TOUR HOTEL (1 night) All Transportation: Complete ground transportation during tour Tour Package: CEDAR POINT AMUSEMENT PARK THE BEAN AT MILLENNIUM PARK IN GRANT PARK SHEDD AQUARIUM + OTHER CHICAGO ATTRACTIONS CHICAGO CUBS BASEBALL GAME 360 CHICAGO OBSERVATION DECK CHICAGO RIVER/LAKE MICHIGAN CRUISE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO KEY CLUB INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION KINGS ISLAND AMUSEMENT PARK Convention Registration: Includes all convention activities Trip Advisors/Chaperones: Kiwanis members, Faculty Advisors and others for guidance during the trip! Discounts/incentives available! Questions: • District board members and their guests • Attendees from the same school J. Scott Johnson • Newly chartered clubs • Faculty advisors [email protected] • Clubs without ICON Attendees in the last 5 yrs. 252.774.0505 For more information on incentives, please email [email protected] Incredible Places + Great discounts!! Cost: $1,099.00 per person (4 persons per room, students) $1,499.00 per person (2 persons per room, adults) TOUR SPOTS ARE LIMITED! RESERVE YOUR SPACE TODAY CHECKS SHOULD BE MADE PAYABLE TO: CAROLINAS DISTRICT KEY CLUB The tour deposit must be mailed with attached tour reservation and commitment forms, and is due by May 1, 2018. Please send payment and reservation forms to: Mr. J. Scott Johnson District Administrator 2008 Pinecrest Drive Greenville, NC 27858 CAROLINAS DISTRICT TOUR RESERVATION AND COMMITMENT FORM I request to register for the Carolinas District Tour to the Key Club International Convention in Chicago, Illinois, June 30-July 9, 2018, and I understand that the total I will owe for this tour is either $1,099.00 (student, quad rate) or $1,499.00 (adult, double rate). The required deposit to hold my place on the tour is $599.00, due by May 1, 2018, followed by remaining balance of $500.00 by May 30, 2018 ($900.00 for adults). The tour package (extensive, described on page 2 of this form) includes the cost of the International Convention registration ($200.00 cost) and I understand I do not need to complete a separate International Convention registration form. I also understand that if I cannot attend after sending in my registration and fees, I must notify Mr. J. Scott Johnson via delivery confirmable mail by May 1, 2018. Otherwise, any cancellations after May 1 will result in the loss of any money I have paid for the tour and convention reservation. The Key Club International cancellation deadline DOES NOT apply because I am registering as part of a District Tour. If I find a replacement to fill my spot, the replacement must be of the same sex and registrant classification (i.e. students replace students or adults replace adults), and submitted prior to May 30, 2018. Because certain permission slips must be completed in advance, substitutes must be approved by Mr. Johnson. By requesting a student registration rate, I understand that 3 roommates will be assigned to me, and that I will be sharing a bed with another student of the same sex unless I bring alternative bedding (sleeping bag, pillow, blanket, etc.) to sleep on the floor of my assigned room. I may indicate my roommate preferences below, but understand no guarantees are made as to who my roommates will be. Lastly, I understand that I will be required to follow the Carolinas District and Key Club International Code of Conduct at all times, and that failure to do so could result in removal from the convention and tour, and I (or my parents/guardians) will be responsible for costs associated with an early departure and return home. No refunds of any nature will be given for participants having to be removed from the convention and tour. Copies of the Code of Conduct and other required forms will be sent to me after my registration fee and tour reservation request form has been received by the Carolinas District. *During the convention tour and convention free time students will be allowed to travel on their own in groups to explore downtown Chicago. Extensive walking will be required. If walking to/from activities in this itinerary presents an obstacle, please contact Mr. Johnson prior to registering. ______________________________________ ___________________________________________ Signature of Attendee Date Signature of Parent/Guardian of student Date (if Key Club Member) *Do NOT send a convention registration form to Key Club International! Mail this form and your deposit to: Mr. J. Scott Johnson District Administrator REQUESTED ROOMMATES: 2008 Pinecrest Drive Greenville NC 27858 __________________________________(1) __________________________________(2) (All refund requests should be mailed to __________________________________(3) this address as well, by May 1, 2018) (THIS IS PAGE 1 OF A 2 PAGE FORM) AMOUNT ENCLOSED $_________________($599.00 minimum deposit) ____________________________________ (check payable to Carolinas District Key Club, due by May 1, 2018) Balance remaining to be paid by May 30, 2018* *Final balances