Convention FAQs
WHAT IS DISTRICT CONVENTION?
District Convention is the culminating event to celebrate the successes of Carolinas CKI. Clubs have an opportunity to apply for awards, run for District Office, showcase their clubs achievements, celebrate their seniors, meet new CKI members, reconnect with friends from other clubs, attend educational forums and do service all while spending an amazing weekend together!
WHO CAN ATTEND?
Events are open to all college students across North and South Carolina, including those from Districts outside of the Carolinas. Kiwanians, Faculty/Staff Advisors and other Kiwanis Family members are also welcome to attend. There is no limit on the number of participants from the same school. In order to vote, run for office or submit awards, students must be a dues paid member, attending school at a chartered CKI school that is a club in good standing (15+ members or 10+ members for 2 year or colleges with enrollments less than 5,000).
WHAT IS THE SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEKEND?
Students will arrive for registration anytime between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Friday and depart after 12 p.m. on Sunday. The meetings will take place at Kingston Resort in Brighton Tower located at 9800 Queensway Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
Registration Costs (November 10, 2024 - January 6, 2025):
- Quad Room: $250 per person - A room with 3 other guests (total of 4 ppl)
- Triple Room: $275 per person - A room with 2 other guests (total of 3 ppl)
- Double Room: $350 per person - A room with 1 other guests (total of 2 ppl)
- Single Room: $500 per person - A room with 0 other guests (total of 1 per)
Payment must be received by January 6, 2024. If payment is not received by January 6th, a $50 late fee per registrant will be assessed or the registration is cancelled.
Late Registration Costs (after January 6, 2025)
Quad Room: $300 per person - A room with 3 other guests (total of 4 ppl)
Triple Room: $325 per person - A room with 2 other guests (total of 3 ppl)
Double Room: $400 per person - A room with 1 other guests (total of 2 ppl)
Single Room: $550 per person - A room with 0 other guests (total of 1 per)
Important Information
Included in the registration fee is:
- two nights’ stay at Kingston Resort in an oceanview room with two beds.
- three meals (Saturday Breakfast, Saturday dinner, and Sunday Breakfast)
- meeting space
- conference materials
- conference t-shirt*
- other general materials and supplies
Full payment must be made by the registration deadline (January 6) or you are subject to the increased costs and potential cancellation.
If you want to register after January 6th you must Contact District Administrator Jennifer Hethcox to check for availability. She can be contacted via email at Jennifer.Hethcox@carolinascki.org or via phone/text at 803-447-9833.
Payment Information
We will accept personal/school checks/money orders, PayPal, or Venmo payments.
Paying by VENMO - friends/family payment only please
The VENMO account is listed as @CarolinasCKI. Payment must be received within 24 hours from request or subject to be cancelled from the event. Lack of payment does not represent a cancellation however if not received by specific deadline, the price will increase no mater when the registration was received.
Paying by PayPal
If choosing to pay via PayPal, a 3.5% fee will be added to the payment.
An invoice will be generated if you select PayPal and will have the additional 3% added to it for payment.
Paying by Check
- Make checks payable to: Carolinas District of Circle K International
- Mail payment to: District Administrator Jennifer Hethcox
- 149 Misty Oaks Place, Lexington, SC 29072
Checks must be postmarked by January 6th to avoid late fees.
Questions? Contact Jennifer Hethcox at 803-447-9833 (text or call)
If you need a receipt or an invoice, contact District Administrator Jennifer Hethcox.
Cancellations/Refunds:
Cancellation requests must be received in writing to District Administrator Jennifer Hethcox. Cancellations made prior to December 31st will be refunded in full minus any fees that were accrued. There will be a $100 deduction per registration for cancellations made between January 1st - January 6th. Cancellation requests postmarked on or after January 7th will not be honored.
If you have questions, contact District Administrator Jennifer Hethcox @ 803-447-9833 or via email at Jennifer.Hethcox@carolinascki.org