Messina will host the Kiwanis XLIII National Convention for the first time. The official opening ceremony will be held on Friday 9th, at the Palacultura Antonello, where the notes of the American, European, San Marino and Italian anthems will kick off the convention activities. The event will count with the presence of the highest international, European and Italian Kiwanis officials, including Maura Magni, BMV President and 2019/20 and 2020/21 Italy - San Marino District Governor.
At the conclusion of the Convention, the new Governor of the Italy - San Marino District for the 2022-2023 fiscal year will be elected.
Kiwanis International
"Kiwanis is a worldwide organization of volunteers, committed to improving the world, one child and one community at a time. This is our mission, which is expressed through the motto: 'Serving the Children of the world.
Kiwanis is present in 82 countries and Geographical Areas with more than 16,000 clubs. Together with the youth of K-Kids, Builders Club, Key Club, CKI and Aktion Club, Kiwanis has more than 550,000 members, creating a great worldwide network of talents, skills and experiences.
The large Kiwanian family donates more than 18.5 million volunteer hours each year and invests more than $107 million in communities scattered around the world. Every year, Kiwanis clubs sponsor more than 150,000 children's projects around the world. Service is at the heart of every Kiwanis International club, no matter where in the world it is located.
Dedicating part of one's time and energy to the service of children, knowing that even an hour of our time and a small gesture can change their lives, can change the world!" (Kiwanis International)