Live On-Stage with Bob Newhart
Friday, June 27 ― 8:00 p.m.
Described by the New York Times as “the blandest passenger on the average commuter train … entirely harmless until he opens his mouth,” Bob Newhart’s nonchalant, understated-yet-outrageously-funny comedic style will keep your sense of humor on its toes.
Newhart’s career spans several successful television series, 14 feature films, and millions of albums sold worldwide. From uniquely funny standup bits —like one that explores what would have happened if a Madison Avenue PR rep had coached Abraham Lincoln on how to position Gettysburg—to his guest appearances on shows like Desperate Housewives and ER to his own television shows, Newhart is a true entertainer. Expect to laugh. A lot.
“Living a Legacy” Fellowship Breakfast with Crawford Loritts
Saturday, June 28 ― 7:00 a.m.
Dr. Crawford Loritts, respected Christian leader and senior pastor at Fellowship Bible Church in Roswell, Georgia, will present during the Fellowship Breakfast.
Loritts has been a featured speaker at Promise Keepers men’s conferences and major sporting events, including three Super Bowls.
He also is host of the daily radio program, “Living a Legacy.” He has authored six books and has an extensive background with Campus Crusade for Christ—which he currently serves as associate director.
Sonia Manzano speaks to delegates
Saturday, June 28 ― 8:30 a.m.
You probably know Sonia Manzano as “Maria” from Sesame Street, but here’s your chance to meet the real woman behind the character. Manzano became one of the first Hispanic characters on national television more than 30 years ago when she joined the Sesame Street cast.
Today, when she’s not hanging with Elmo or fixing toasters as she sings, she adds activist, advocate, and author to her tool belt. And she’s not only a household name in the United States. Sesame Street—which has received more than 100 Emmy nominations—has been televised in 120 countries, and more than 30 international versions have been produced.
University president Michael Adams speaks to delegates
Friday, June 27 ― 8:30 a.m.
Michael Adams, president of the University of Georgia (UGA), will bring his leadership message to delegates at the 2008 Kiwanis International Convention in Orlando, Florida.
As president at UGA, Adams has set in motion several successful initiatives to sustain growth on campus. He also has received many leadership awards and recognitions.
Adams, a former Circle K International president, will join current CKI President Amanda Badali and Key Club International President Grant Lin as a speaker during the Friday morning voting session.
Mark Levin
Friday, June 27 ― 12:45 p.m.
Want some tips on how to get and keep members for your Kiwanis club? Mark Levin has 101—and he’ll share some of them during convention. Levin has more than 30 years of experience in association and not-for-profit organizational management and has authored several well-endorsed books:
Grant Lin
Friday, June 27 ― 8:30 a.m.
Key Club International President Grant Lin attends Lawrence North High School in Indianapolis, Indiana, where he is ranked first in his class academically. This past year, Grant earned a perfect score on his ACT; and in his free time, he plays piano and violin, is a black belt in tae kwon do, and enjoys playing a lot of “ultimate Frisbee.”
In September 2007, he traveled with seven other Key Club members to Uganda, where he helped lay the foundation of a school being built with Key Club International funds. Grant was a Trustee to the International Board in 2006-07.
Amanda Badali
Friday, June 27 ― 8:30 a.m.
Circle K International President Amanda Badali is a junior at Arizona State University in Tempe, majoring in political science. No stranger to leadership in Kiwanis, she is a past Southwest District Circle K governor and past Pennsylvania District Key Club governor.
When she’s not busy with Circle K—and classes—Amanda spends her free time at Arizona State as a tour guide, student orientation leader, and an officer of the campus chapter of Habitat for Humanity. She is a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars and Pi Sigma Alpha, political science honor fraternity.