District Convention

DCON 2026 Program (will be posted in April 2026)
DCON 2025 Recap

What is DCON & who should attend?

District Convention (DCON) is an annual event where we come together to celebrate the achievements of the past term, elect the new District Executive Board, participate in a range of educational workshops, compete in contest, hear from keynote speakers, and connect with new Key Club members from across Louisiana, Mississippi, and West Tennessee to build everlasting friendships! Every Key Clubber is encouraged to attend!

Join us April 10-12, 2026, in Natchez, Mississippi for LaMissTenn Key Club District Convention 2026!

DCON Registration Packet

April 10-12, 2026

Natchez Convention Center

211 Main St, Natchez, MS

To participate in any District Convention (DCON) activities, 2025-2026 International and District dues for the individual Key Club must be paid. 

Where are the details on registration?
How registration works?
All the deadlines?
Hotels and booking links?
Convention schedule?
FAQs?		DCON 2026 Registration Packet
Where can I register?
Where can I submit registration information?
Where/how do I mail a check?
Is there a link to pay for registration online?

Submit completed individual forms at DCON Registration on Friday, April 10, 2026.		– School Authorization  
– Kiwanis Authorization 
– Code of Conduct & Parental Consent
– Certification of Delegates
– Authorization to Attend DCON & Medical Authorization
– Photo Release
– Payment Link
Where are the contests listed?
Where can I submit an overall number for each contest?
Where are the individual contests to be turned in during DCON Registration on April 10th?

Submit completed individual contest forms at DCON Registration on Friday, April 10, 2026.		– Distinguished Club Award (Achievement Report)
– Key Facts Contest Entry Form with Guide
– Impromptu Essay Contest Entry Form
– Talent Show Entry Form (individual form that includes a link to the submission emailed to [email protected] deadline: April 1, 2026)
– Video Contest Entry Form (individual form that includes a link to the submission emailed to [email protected] deadline: April 1, 2026)
– Poster Contest Entry Form (Clubs eligible to enter EITHER the digital OR non-digital poster contest)
– Year-In-Review Scrapbook Contest Entry Form
– Oratorical Contest Entry Form
– Outstanding Freshman Nomination Form 
– Outstanding Sophomore Nomination Form
– Outstanding Junior Nomination Form
– Outstanding Senior Nomination Form
– Single Service Award
– Major Emphasis Award
– James C. Casserly Outstanding Key Club Award Nomination
– Sandy Nininger Outstanding Key Clubber Nomination
– Phil Gugliuzza Outstanding Club President Nomination
– Outstanding Club Vice President Nomination
– Outstanding Club Secretary Nomination
– Outstanding Club Treasurer Nomination
– Lawrence C. Catha Outstanding Faculty Advisor Nomination
– James A. Smith, II Outstanding Kiwanian Nomination
What are the requirements for chaperones? Chaperone Requirements
Is there any type of financial aid assistance? Yes! The LaMissTenn District Foundation is once again offering Key Club DCON Assistance Stipends of $200/student to help offset costs. Applications are due by March 1, 2025. Apply HERE
What are the opportunities to run for District office?
What do those roles look like?

Submit completed service agreements at DCON Registration on Friday, April 4, 2025.		Running for District Office Packet

ELECTED POSITIONS:
Lt. Governor Service Agreement
Secretary-Treasurer Service Agreement
Governor Service Agreement

APPOINTED POSITIONS:
Bulletin Editor Service Agreement
Webmaster Service Agreement
Where can I apply to run for District office?Running for District Office Application
Due: March 7, 2025 – NOW CLOSED
How can I help offset DCON costs to ensure registration costs remain low this year and future years? DCON Program Advertisement
Due: March 7, 2025 – NOW CLOSED
Where can I learn more about and register for the Key Club DCON 2025 Thirst Walk? Thirst Walk Registration Form
Due with t-shirt (requires a $25+ donation): March 7, 2025 – NOW CLOSED
Due without t-shirt: March 20, 2025
What is the DCON Centerpiece Contest?
How can my club participate?
What is the prize?		Each school is invited to craft their own centerpiece(s) for DCON tables. Centerpieces should reflect the “Happy 100th Birthday Key Club!” theme while celebrating everything that makes Key Club special.
The school displaying the most original, creative, and eye-catching designs will win a pizza party (up to $150) for their school’s Key Club which can be redeemed until September 2025.
Schools should make one centerpiece but are free to enter as many times as they wish. 
Where can I go with more questions?Contact the District Office by sending an email to [email protected] or calling 225-769-9233 OR use the Contact a District Adult Team Member form to contact District Administrator Danny Williams or Executive Director Jen Robertson directly.
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