Dear Lions,
Welina mai kākou ! Welcome! On behalf of the Lions and Leos
of District 50 Hawaii, we are honored to welcome you to the
98th Lions Clubs International Convention to be held in
Honolulu, Hawaii, from June 26 to 30, 2015.
From the soaring cliffs of the Napali Coast on Kauai in the West,
to the fiery glow of Kilauea Crater on the slopes of Mauna Loa,
on the Island of Hawaii to the East, and all points between,
there is no place on earth like Hawaii, a place we are so
fortunate to call our home.
Honolulu, the capitol city on the island of Oahu, is the vibrant epicenter of our State with some
of Hawaii's most historic places nearby. The arts and culture, dining, shopping, entertainment
and nightlife - you'll find it all in Honolulu. From its food, to its people, Hawaii and Honolulu in
particular, is a study in diversity - a fusion of East and West, a blending of indigenous and
imported cultures.
Whether paying solemn tribute at the USS Arizona Memorial, or reliving the regal splendor of
Hawaii's past at I'olani Palace; listening to the ancient chants as they dance hula kahiko, or
dancing to the music of our "next Bruno Mars" in Waikiki; dining on Hawaii Regional Cuisine
served on fine china, or eating "local" with a plate lunch - there is much to do, see, shop and
taste in our city. Yours to experience and partake.
And Hawaii is much more than Honolulu, as each of the Islands of Hawaii are unique, offering
their own distinct experiences and flavors for you to enjoy. We encourage you to discover your
own island paradise before or after our Convention in Honolulu.
The Lions and Leos of Hawaii look forward to welcoming you once again, with that Aloha spirit.
A hui hou! See you soon!
Lion Robert K.Y. Lee
Chair
98th Lions Clubs International Convention
2015 Honolulu Host Committee
Link for the Convention Registration and Hotel Reservation Form:
http://hawaiilions2015.com/files/91478003.pdf
Schedule of Events
98th Lions Clubs International Convention
Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
MONDAY, JUNE 22
International Host Family Dinner - Invitation Only (Kapiolani Community College)
TUESDAY, JUNE 23 – FRIDAY, JUNE 26
DGE Seminar (Hilton Hawaiian Village)
FRIDAY, JUNE 26
10:00am – 5:00pm Exhibit Hall and Convention Services Center Hawaii Convention Center
7:30pm – 10:30pm DGE Celebration Banquet (Hilton Hawaiian Village)
SATURDAY, JUNE 27
9:00am Step-off International Parade (Kalakaua Ave.)
11:00am – 5:00pm Exhibit Hall and Convention Services Center (HCC)
10:00am – 4:00pm Lions International Open Market (Kapiolani Park)
7:00pm – 10:15pm International Show (HCC)
SUNDAY, JUNE 28
10:00am – 2:00pm Opening Plenary Session Presidential Address, Flag Ceremony,
International Parade Results (HCC)
10:00am – 4:00pm Lions International Open Market (Kapiolani Park)
10:00am – 5:00pm Exhibit Hall and Convention Services Center (HCC)
2:00pm – 5:00pm Seminars (HCC)
6:00pm – 9:30pm Waterfront Jam (Waikiki Shell)
MONDAY, JUNE 29
10:00am – 12:30pm Second Plenary Session Memorial Service, Nominations for Second Vice
President and International Directors (HCC)
10:00am – 5:00pm Exhibit Hall and Convention Services Center (HCC)
1:00pm – 5:00pm Seminars (HCC)
1:30pm – 3:00pm Melvin Jones Fellow Luncheon (HCC)
8:00pm – 10:00pm Past International Presidents /Past International Directors
Banquet (Sheraton Waikiki Hotel)
8:00pm – 10:00pm District Governors /Past District Governors Banquet
(Sheraton Waikiki Hotel)
10:00am – 12:30pm Second Plenary Session Memorial Service, Nominations for Second Vice
President and International Directors (HCC)
10:00am – 5:00pm Exhibit Hall and Convention Services Center (HCC)
1:00pm – 5:00pm Seminars (HCC)
1:30pm – 3:00pm Melvin Jones Fellow Luncheon (HCC)
TUESDAY, JUNE 30
7:30am – 10:30am Voting and Convention Services Center (HCC)
10:00am – 1:30pm Final Plenary Session Installation of 2015-2016 International
President, U.N. Flag Ceremony, Installation of 2015-2016 District
7:00pm – 9:00pm International Officers Reception (Sheraton Waikiki Hotel)
