Wednesday, June 25

09:00 - 18:00
IMPACT Convention Center Exhibit Hall
See Daily Schedule homepage for Exhibit Hall highlights.

09:00 - 12:30
Opening Plenary Session
Year-end Report by International President Mahendra Amarasuriya; keynote address by Professor Adil Najam; Peace Poster presentation; International Parade Contest results; flag ceremony

12:30 - 14:00
LCIF 40th Anniversary and Campaign SightFirst II Success Celebration
Celebrate LCIF’s anniversary and the success of CSFII with cake, refreshments and lively music.

Taste of Thailand
View traditional Thai arts and sample Thai cuisine, offered at specially reduced prices for convention attendees.

13:00 - 15:00
Lions International Stamp Club Annual General Meeting

14:00 - 15:30
Peace Poster Artists Signing
2007-08 and 2002-03 grand prize winners Ming Yang Soong and Sittichok Pariyaket autograph reproductions of this year’s grand prize Peace Poster and a 20th anniversary poster featuring all 20 grand prize Peace Poster images for cash donations to Campaign SightFirst II. Remaining posters will be sold at the LCIF Center following the signing.

15:00 - 16:00
Thai Cultural Show
Enjoy the Sawasdee Thai Cultural Show, featuring authentic Thai performances.

16:30 - 17:30
LCIF Reception
LCIF Chairperson Jimmy Ross presents Melvin Jones Fellowship pins to those who donate during convention week.

16:30 - 18:00
Candidates Caucus Meeting
New event! Witness candidates for second vice president and international director in this engaging forum.

18:00 - 19:00
Campaign SightFirst II Volunteer Celebration Reception
CSFII volunteers are invited to celebrate the campaign’s success in appreciation for their service.

19:00 - 23:00
Georgia Jamboree

Many seminar materials (PowerPoint presentations and handouts) are posted throughout convention week for your reference. Also, visit the Scrapbook to see images from some of each day’s activities and share your thoughts about the convention and Online Convention in the Guest Book.