Meet Kay, your convention host

By now, most Kiwanians know Kiwanis’ 2005 International Convention will be in Hawaii, but do they know who’s hosting the event? Her name is Kay Hisae Tokunaga, and she is very excited about the convention.

She receives a lot of assistance from fellow hosts—Kiwanians throughout the California-Nevada-Hawaii District, but Kay bears the title and responsibilities of “convention general host.” It’s an assignment she began more than one year ago.

“The last Kiwanis convention in Hawaii—a California-Nevada-Hawaii District convention—was in 1975,” says Kay. “That’s 30 years ago! We are glad to welcome Kiwanis International back to the beautiful Hawaiian Islands!

“Things are progressing nicely. We met with Kelly Sears and Darla Hineman, from the International Office’s Meetings and Conventions Department this past January to review tasks and responsibilities. Kelly and Darla are great planners and mentors, and we are confident that with their expertise and guidance, we will again deliver an outstanding International Convention to fellow Kiwanians.”