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The convention registration badge is required for admission to all convention sessions, and seminars.  Delegate/alternate forms are due no later than April 1, 2010. Delegate/alternate forms have been distributed to all Club Secretaries indicating the appropriate number of Delegates and alternates the Club is entitled to.  Numbers are based on membership reports obtained through Lions Club International, and reflect the number of members enrolled in the club for at least one year and a day.  Any decline in club membership after April 1st, 2010 will result in a decrease in Delegate numbers.  These changes will be made by the Certification Committee.

NO MEAL TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT CONVENTION PLEASE ORDER AHEAD.  

FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 2011
Good Morning, Breakfast with the MD-20 Council of Governors
Radisson Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
Friday Committee Meetings: Rochester Riverside Convention Center
10:30 AM Credentials: Chair PDG Norm Alpren, 20-K2 (Aqueduct A & B) 10:30 AM Flag Ceremony: Chair PDG Gil Prince, 20-R2 (Empire Hall) 11:00 AM Sgt. at Arms: Chair Lion Dan Dunn, 20-N (Aqueduct A & B)

11:30 AM Resolutions: Chair PDG Anne Smith Young, 20-R2 (Aqueduct A & B) 1:30 PM Voting and Elections: Chair PDG Earl Williams, 20-K1 (Aqueduct A & B) 2:00 PM Nominations: Chair PCC Andy Umreiko, 20-K2 (Aqueduct A & B)
Partner In Service Lunch: - Hyatt Hotel
Noon to 2:00 PM
Hosted by 2010-2011 Council Partners in Service
Melvin Jones Fellows Luncheon: - Radisson Hotel 12:00 Noon to 2:00 PM
PCC John Wargo, 20-O, Chair
FRIDAY SESSION PROGRAM: Rochester Riverside Convention Ctr. (Empire-North)
3:30 PM to 3:50 PM: Concert/MD-20 Youth Band - Lion Bill Gaillard, Director
**4:00 PM**        Opening Convention Session
Call To Order: PDG Bill Williams, Council Chair, MD-20
Introduction of Council of Governors and Lion Dignitaries:
PDG Bill Williams, Council Chair, MD-20
Presiding: Bill Williams, Council Chair, MD-20
Flag Ceremony:
DG Bruce D'Abramo, Announcing, 20-S
Welcome: DG Greg Lund, 20-E1
Preliminary Report of Credentials:
PDG Norm Alpren, 20-K2, Credentials Chair
Adoption of Rules: PDG Anne Smith Young, 20-R2,
MD-20 Constitution & By Laws Committee
Constitution & By Laws Report:
PDG Anne Smith Young, 20-R2, Chair, MD-20 Constitution & By-Laws Committee
MD-20 Financial Report: PCC Timothy Jachlewski, MD-20 Secretary/Treas.
Announce MD-20 PDG Organization Leadership Awards:
PCC John Wargo, 20-O, President, MD-20 PDG Organization
Introduction of Featured Speaker: Past International President Al Brandel
Convention Speaker: Past International Director Scott Storms
Response and Appreciation: PDG Bill Williams, Council Chair, MD-20
Report and Nominations of District Governors and Vice District Governors:
PCC Andy Umreiko, 20-K2, Chair, MD-20, Nominations Committee
7:30 PM Close First Convention Session
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SATURDAY, April 30, 2011 (No Business Session)

MD-20 PDG Organization Breakfast
7:00 AM to 9:00 AM Rochester Riverside Convention Ctr. (Lilac Balroom) PCC John Wargo, 20-O, President
Breakfast with the Vice District Governors: Hyatt Regency 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 2011
Good Morning, Breakfast with the MD-20 Council of Governors
Radisson Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
Friday Committee Meetings: Rochester Riverside Convention Center
10:30 AM Credentials: Chair PDG Norm Alpren, 20-K2 (Aqueduct A & B) 10:30 AM Flag Ceremony: Chair PDG Gil Prince, 20-R2 (Empire Hall) 11:00 AM Sgt. at Arms: Chair Lion Dan Dunn, 20-N (Aqueduct A & B)
SEMINARS
LEADERSHIP SEMINAR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM Rochester Riverside Convention Ctr. (Highland A & K)
PCC Rich Kingman, Moderator
PCC Ken Butkowski, PCC Gary Brown,
DG Greg Lund (20-E1), DG Ed Lieberman (K2)
CLUB SECRETARY SEMINAR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM Rochester Riverside Convention Ctr. (Highland B)
PDG Paul Weber
CLUB TREASURER SEMINAR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM Rochester Riverside Convention Ctr. (Highland C)
PDG Leroy Foster
LEO ADVISOR SEMINAR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM Rochester Riverside Convention Ctr. (Highland E)
LEO MEMBERS WORKSHOP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM Rochester Riverside Convention Ctr. (Highland E)
PDG Noni Krom, 20-E2 and Lion Rae Haynes, 20-Y1
LIONS QUEST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM Rochester Riverside Convention Ctr. (Highland F)
Lion Ilene Wizwer, Lion Mary Claire Noakes
DIABETES AWARENESS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM Rochester Riverside Convention Ctr. (Highland D)
PDG Andy Viola, 20-S
LIONS LUNCHEON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:00 Noon to 2:00 PM Rochester Riverside Convention Ctr. (Lilac Room)
Program 2010-2011 MD-20 Council
GLOW BALL DEMONSTRATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:15 PM to 4:15 PM Rochester Riverside Convention Ctr. (North Exhibit Hall)
Presented the Lions Club of Brockport College
PRESIDENT ELECT SEMINAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:15 PM to 4:15 PM Rochester Riverside Convention Ctr. (Highland A & K)
PDG's Gloria and Charlie Burton
PDG's Peg & Tom DiLorio
CLUB EXCELLENCE PROCESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:15 PM to 4:15 PM Rochester Riverside Convention Ctr. (Highland E & F)
Anew tool in the LCI Tool Box to help strengthen and grow your club! Presenter: PID Ed Lecius, Global Membership Team Area Leader
EMPIRE STATE SPECIAL NEEDS EXPERIENCE,
CAMP BADGER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:15 PM to 3:15 PM Rochester Riverside Convention Ctr. (Highland D)
PID John Rabideau, Presenter
COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:15 PM to 4:15 PM Rochester Riverside Convention Ctr. (Highland C)
PDG Veronica Ralph Munro, Presenter
LIONS CAMP BADGER ANNUAL MEETING . . . . . . . 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM Rochester Riverside Convention Ctr. (Highland D)
PID John Rabideau
NYS & BERMUDA LIONS FOUNDATION
ANNUAL MEETING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:30 PM to 4:15 PM Rochester Riverside Convention Ctr. (Highland G)
PDG Peter Neidrauer
YOUTH BAND  Performs at Cornerstone Park . . . . . . 3:00 PM (Rain: Rochester Riverside Convention Center)
Lion Dave Bechtle, 20-O, MD-20 Youth Band Choir Lion Bill Gaillard, MD-20 Youth Band Director
"HOORAY FOR HOLLYWOOD" CONVENTION GALA
6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Rochester Riverside Convention Ctr. (Lilac Ballroom)
Doors Open at 6 PM ... Dinner Served At 7 PM, Sharp
SUNDAY, MAY 1, 2011
SPECIAL NOTICE:
All voting delegates are advised that in the case of a tie vote for the office of District Governor and/or Vice District Governor, a re-vote will take place. All voting delegates are requested to remain until the results of the elections are announced.
7:00 AM to 10:15 AM        Delegate Voting
Rochester Riverside Convention Ctr. (Highland A & K)
7:30 AM to 9:00 AM        Delegate Certification
Rochester Riverside Convention Ctr. (Highland H)
7:30 AM to 8:30 AM        Convention Registration
Rochester Riverside Convention Ctr. (Coat Room)
7:00 AM to 11:00 AM        Lions Goods Store
Rochester Riverside Convention Ctr. (Cascade Rooms A-E) Empire Hall
Sunday Session will be held at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center
9:00 AM Interdenominational Service DG Bruce D'Abramo, 20-S
10:10 AM Convene Business Session,
PDG Bill Williams, MD-20 Council Chair, Presiding
Combined Report of District Governors, Council of Governors, MD-20
MD-20 PDG Organization Membership Growth Awards
PCC John Wargo
Multiple District Membership Report:
CC Bill Williams
Camp Badger Report, PID John Rabideau
Presentation of MD-20 Past International Presidents Award
PIP Al Brandel
Multiple District 20 Directors' Award
PID John Rabideau
MD-20 Foundation Raffle Drawing MD-20 Youth Band Raffle Drawing
Final Report of Credentials
Lion PDG Norm Alpren, 20-K2, Chair, Credentials Committee
Report of Resolutions Committee
PDG Anne Smith Young, 20-R2, Chair, Resolutions Committee
Presentation of 2011-2012 President, MD-20 PDG Organization
PCC John Wargo, President
Report of Elections and Voting
PDG Earl Williams, 20-K1, Chair, Voting & Elections Committee
Presentation of Vice District Governors Elect MD-20, 2011-2012
CC Bill Williams
Presentation of District Governors Elect MD-20, 2011-2012
CC Bill Williams
BENEDICTION
11:30 AM to 12:00 Noon
Adjourn 88th Annual MD-20, Lions Clubs of NYS and Bermuda, Inc., Convention
See You in Syracuse - 2012

CONVENTION SCHEDULE 2011