2025/2026 Mid-Winter Conference

Hotel Registration

This years Mid-winter conference will be held at the Tachi Palace Casino Resort. Rooms are $209.00 Plus Tax.

Friday, Nov 7^th at 6pm – Sunday, Nov 9^th 12:00pm

Tachi Palace Casino Resort

17225 Jersey Ave Lemoore, CA 93245

Book Your Hotel Stay by Phone: 559-924-7751 or 559-925-5880

Use Code “National Exchange Club Region 1” when booking your room.

Deadline for the discounted rate is Oct 26th. Rooms are $209.00 Plus Tax.

Convention Registration (Meals)

The $125 Fee allows all members admission to all scheduled convention sessions. The Fee includes Saturday Breakfast, Saturday Lunch, and 8:00am Sunday Breakfast. Attendance at the convention is complimentary; however, the cost of the meal book is $125.

Please Note: Friday evening reception begins at 6:00 PM, where each registered attendee will receive two tickets. The event will begin promptly at 8:00 AM on Saturday for those not staying at the hotel. Register in advance for the conference below:

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Price: $125.00

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Schedule

Friday, November 7th

Meet up at the bar and/or one of their fine restaurants for dinner.

Saturday, November 8^th

8:00AM – 9AM Breakfast with Made to Order omelets Station

9:00AM Call to Order Region 1 Vice President John Blythe
Prayer and Pledge by NorCal Representatives
Introduction of Guests
State of the Region – John Blythe
State of the California/Nevada District – JP Fallou
State of the Northern California District – Linda Carlson
National Report National President and America 250 Project. – Joe Dudek
Working with Non-Profits for Grants/Sponsorships – JP Fallou
Overview of Member Resources – Projects and Exchange Education

12:00 – 1:30 – Plated Lunch (House Salad, Flank Steak, Red Potatoes, Vegetable, and Cheesecake) with Topic Tables such as Fundraising, Membership Recruitment, Areas of Impact, Succession Planning, Club Financing. Table Captain to take notes. National Anthem – Koumba Carino Diallo (Kern Search for Talent Sweepstakes Winner) and a Selection of Songs by Koumba

2:00 PM – Recap Table Discussions

2:30 PM – Exchange Club Presentations (select four clubs discussing projects fundraisers, member recruitment, ideas, etc.)

Dare to Dream – Cynthia Strasmann
Field of Honor Flag Dedication – Ken Dufour and Shirley Lashmett
Brewfest – Alan White
How to Use Facebook Meta Business Suite in our Clubs – JP Fallou
America 250

4:30PM – Bragging Session by clubs

5:00PM – Adjourn

6:00 PM – Meet at the Bar

DINNER – If you want to enjoy a new restaurant at Tachi Casino, you need to visit Coyote Grill and Whiskey Den. However, reservations are HIGHLY recommended. Please call 559-925-2255 or visit https://www.tachipalace.com/dining/#coyote-grille-whiskey-den

Sunday, November 9th

8AM – 9AM – Breakfast of eggs, protein, carious pastries, coffee or tea

9:00AM Call to Order – John Blythe
Prayer and Pledge by Cal/Nev Representatives
Question and Answer Period
Final Thoughts and adjournment – John Blythe

10AM – 11:30AM California/Nevada and Northern California District Joint Board meeting