Order of Proceedings
7th Annual Convention - DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Great Western Way, Swindon
Friday 27th March 2026 |
Approx time |
| Registration opens | 13:00 |
| Exhibitions open | 13:00 |
| Hotel check-in opens | 15:00 |
| Cabinet meeting | 15:30 |
Friday evening |
Approx time |
Host Night Dinner: Out of Africa 7:00 for 7:15pm |
19:00 |
Saturday 28th March 2026 |
Approx time |
PLEASE BE SEATED IN THE CONVENTION HALL BY 9:05am DOORS CLOSE FOR THE OPENING CEREMONY AT 9:10am PROMPT |
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| Registration opens | 08:15 |
| Exhibitions open | 08:15 |
| Call to Order: District Sergeant at Arms PDG Jarvis Macdonald | 09:05 |
| Health & Safety Briefing: District Health & Safety Officer stand-in PDG Patrick Hamblin | |
| Welcome to Convention: District Governor Di Hopkins | |
| Opening of Convention: International Director Drazen Melcic | |
| Vote of Thanks for opening convention: DG Di Hopkins | |
| National Anthems: God Save the King and Lijepa Naša Domovino (Our Beautiful Homeland) National Anthem of Croatia en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lijepa_nasa_domovino |
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| Introduction of Guests & Principal Officers: DG Di Hopkins | |
| Recognition of CC, PCCs, PDGs and 1st Timers: DG Di Hopkins | |
| Mission Statement followed by One Ethic & One Purpose: Zone H Chair Rob Holder | |
| Poem for Remembrance: "They Are Gone" District Almoner Marilyn Skennerton | |
| Remembrance Ceremony: 1st VDG Tim Hanton Lighting of Remembrance Candle: International Guest and DG Team with partners |
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| DG Di Hopkins giving thanks and announcing break | |
Break - 5 mins: Those who wish to leave may do so at this point, those who wish to stay are more than welcome |
09:45 |
| Call to order, Attendance Report and Messages: SAA PDG Jarvis Macdonald |
09:50 |
| Invoke Standing Orders and No Tail Twisters: DG Di Hopkins | |
| Minutes of the last Convention and Matters Arising: DG Di Hopkins | |
| Report of CNRA & Call for Nominations of Host Club for the 2027 District Convention: District CNRA PCC John Goodchild | |
| Business and Voting Procedures: CNRA PCC John Goodchild | |
| Nomination for District Governor 2026/2027: 1st VDG Tim Hanton Introduced by CNRA PCC John Goodchild |
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| Nomination for 1st VDG 2026/2027: 2nd VDG Mark Cooper Introduced by CNRA PCC John Goodchild |
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| Nominations for 2nd VDG 2026/2027: Nominations invited by CNRA PCC John Goodchild | |
| Thanks to candidates: DG Di Hopkins | |
| Reports of the DG Team, District Almoner, Admin Team and Finance Committee (en bloc): DG Di Hopkins | |
| Acceptance of the accounts for 2024/2025: District Treasurer Dora Kan | |
| District CNRA: CNRA PCC John Goodchild - see Resolutions page Resolution 1 - Proposed by District Cabinet - Per capita Levy for 2026/2027 Resolution 2 - Proposed by District Cabinet - Appointment of Independent Examiners of Accounts |
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| Zone Chair Reports (en bloc): DG Di Hopkins | |
| Reports of the Club Development, Communications, Community Services, International Relations, LCIF Advisor and Youth Committees (en bloc): DG Di Hopkins | |
| Introduction of International Guest ID Drazen Melcic by 2nd VDG Mark Cooper | |
| Address of International Guest: ID Drazen Melcic | 11:10 |
| Vote of Thanks: DG Di Hopkins | |
Comfort Break - 15 mins - Coffee/tea |
11:30 |
| Call to order: SAA PDG Jarvis Macdonald |
11:45 |
| Introduction of Multiple District Foundation: IPDG Sandra Manktelow | |
| LCIF Officer: Lion Laura Roberts | |
| Vote of Thanks: DG Di Hopkins | |
| Introduction of special guest: PDG Dave Ebsworth | |
| Special guest: PCC Kav Dev (District 105a) | 12:00 |
| Vote of Thanks: DG Di Hopkins | |
| Attendance Report and Notices: SAA PDG Jarvis Macdonald | |
| Ballet boxes will be open until 1pm | |
LUNCH - prebooked only - tickets must be shown |
12:20 |
Ballot Boxes will be open until 1pm for Voting for District Governor, 1st Vice District Governor and 2nd Vice District Governor for 2026/2027 |
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| Settle back: SAA PDG Jarvis Macdonald | 13:10 |
| Reconvene Business session: SAA PDG Jarvis Macdonald |
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| Introduction of Young Ambassador candidate, Miren Martin: Lion Dave Rose |
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| Youth Exchange: Lion Steve Sherring or 1st VDG Tim Hanton | |
| Thanks to YA and Youth Team: DG Di Hopkins | |
| Introduction to Special Guest, Gabe: Lion Kim Hunte (Swindon Lions) | |
| Introduction of MD GMT Lead PCC Stewart Sherman-Khan: PDG Dave Ebsworth | 14:00 |
| Vote of Thanks: DG Di Hopkins | |
| Introduction of CC Stu Young: Lion Denise Deacon | 14:20 |
| Dementia Awareness Guest Speaker: CC Stu Young | |
| Vote of Thanks: DG Di Hopkins | |
| District Fun Day: IPDG Sandra Manktelow | |
| Vision Camera: 2nd VDG Mark Cooper | |
| CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young) Heart Screening: Lion John Shephard (see www.windsorlions.co.uk) | |
| Vote of Thanks: DG Di Hopkins | |
Comfort Break - 10 mins |
15:15 |
| Call to order: SAA PDG Jarvis Macdonald | 15:25 |
| Announcement of Election results: Those elected are invited to address convention - DG Di Hopkins | |
| 2nd VDGE | |
| 1st VDGE | |
| DGE | |
| Congratulations to all elected: DG Di Hopkins | |
| Competitions and Awards: IPDG Sandra Manktelow | |
| International Awards: International Director Drazen Melcic and DG Di Hopkins |
15:50 |
| Presentation of gift to International Guest: DG Di Hopkins | |
| Presentation of 2026 Host Committee and MD Convention 2026: PDG Dave Ebsworth | |
| Presentation of 2027 Host Committee and Flag Transfer: Lion Laura Roberts and PDG Lion Dave Ebsworth | |
| Any other business: DG Di Hopkins | |
| Final announcements: SAA PDG Jarvis Macdonald | |
| Closing Ceremony |
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| CLOSE OF 7th CONVENTION - 2026 | 16:30 |
Saturday Evening |
Approx time |
Drinks in the bar: with International Director Drazen Melcic, DG Di Hopkins and IPDG Sandra Manktelow |
18:15 |
Banquet and Ball: 7:00 for 7:15pm |
19:00 |
Sunday 29th March 2026 |
Approx time |
| Hotel check-out | 10:00 |
| Open forum: International Director Drazen Melcic and the DG Team |
10:00 |
| Vision Camera demonstration: 2nd VDG Mark Cooper | 11:00 |
| Thanks and a pleasant journey home: SAA PDG Jarvis Macdonald | |
| CLOSE | 12:00 |
All timings are approximate and subject to change at the DG's discretion
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