92nd Lions Clubs International Convention
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Schedule of Events (subject to change)
Monday, July 6 - Friday, July 10, 2009

OFFICIAL CONVENTION EVENTS

MONDAY, JULY 6
09:00 – 17:00 Exhibit Hall and Convention Services Center 
19:00 – 21:30 District Governors-elect Seminar Celebration Banquet

TUESDAY, JULY 7 
09:30  Step-off International Parade
09:00 – 17:00 Exhibit Hall and Convention Services Center
15:30 - 17:00 Seminars       
18:30 - 20:00 International Show   

WEDNESDAY, JULY 8 
09:00 – 18:00 Exhibit Hall and Convention Services Center
09:30 – 12:30 Opening Plenary Session – Presidential Address,
  Flag Ceremony, International Parade Results  
13:30 - 17:00 Seminars
14:00 - 16:00 Membership Key Awards Ice Cream Social - "Saluting the Cream of the Crop"
16:30 - 18:00 Candidates Caucus Meeting

THURSDAY, JULY 9
09:00 – 17:00 Exhibit Hall and Convention Services Center
9:00 – 11:30 Second Plenary Session – Memorial Service, Keynote Address,
  Nominations for Second Vice President and International Directors  
13:00 – 15:00 Melvin Jones Fellow Luncheon
13:00 – 17:00 Seminars 
18:30 - 22:30 "The Hero Awards" Banquet
   
FRIDAY, JULY 10  
07:00 – 10:00  Exhibit Hall and Convention Services Center
07:00 – 10:00 Voting   
09:30 – 13:00  Final Plenary Session – Humanitarian Award Presentation,
  Installation of 2009–2010 International President,
  U.N. Flag Ceremony, Installation of 2009-2010 District Governors

SATURDAY, JULY 11
14:00 – 18:00  International Board of Directors Meeting
19:00 – 21:00 International Officers Reception

Convention Services Center includes: Onsite Registration, Certification, District & Finance Office, Parade Office, Pin Traders, Host Committee Office, Local Tours and Attractions, Club Supplies, and Voting.