Join us for the 2026 Lakes and Prairies District Convention May 14-16, 2026, in Owatonna, MN. All are welcome, so please consider bringing your entire family and sharing the Exchange Experience.

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Lakes and Prairies 2026 District Convention

Friday, May 15

11:00-5:00 Registration Open

11:00-12:00 Pre-Convention District Board Meeting

12:00-1:00 Lunch on your Own

1:00-2:30 Community Project Blankets for the Exchange Center @ Hotel

2:30-4:30 Tours of the Exchange Center for Family Unity, Veterans Memorial, History Center & Freedom Shrine

5:00-7:30 Friday Fun Night Picnic: Includes Meal, Games & Bingo (extra cost must preregister) {Mineral Springs Park}

7:30-9:00 Hospitality Open

Saturday, May 16

7:00 – 5:00 Registration Open

8:00--9:30 One Nation Under God Breakfast

Welcome: Owatonna Mayor Matt Jessop

Presentation of Colors – Honor Guard

Parade of Club Banners

Breakfast

Keynote – Scot Warren (Past National Exchange President)

9:30-10:00 Convention Session #1

Appt. of Parliamentarian

Appt. of Resolutions Committee

Nominations Committee Report – Sharon Klein

Caucuses

Announcements

10:00-10:15 Break

10:15-11:45 Workshop # 1: Promoting Exchange – How to build a Social Media Presence, Website, Facebook, Club Bulletin / Newsletter

2025-2026 Media Awards Presentations

11:45-12:00 Break

12:00-1:30 Youth Awards Luncheon

Youth of the Year & A.C.E. of the Year Presentations

Speaker – Jeff Elstad (Retired School Superintendent)

1:30-1:45 Break

1:45-2:45 Convention Session #2

District Secretary Report

District Treasurer Report

Credentials Committee Report

Nominations Committee Report / Floor Nominations

Election of District Officers & Directors

Proposed Dues Amendment

Report on Omaha 2026 Convention Committee

National Candidate Forum

Announcements

2:45-3:00 Break

3:00-4:15 Workshop 2: Engaging Our Members and Strengthening our Clubs

2025 – 2026 Growth & Retention Awards Presentations

4:15-5:00 Round Table Open Forum

5:00- 6:00 Free Time

6:00-6:30 Open Social

6:30-8:30 Convention Awards & Installation Dinner

Memorial Service

Recognize past District Presidents

Awards Presented

All American Volunteer of the Year

Rookie of the Year

Exchangite of the Year

Outstanding Club of the Year

Lifetime Achievement Awards

National Representative Address

Installation of Officers & Directors

8:30-10:00 Hospitality Room

Sunday, May 17

Breakfast on your own

9:00-10:00 District Board Post-Convention Meeting

2025 – 2026 Board Members

2026 – 2027 Board Members

Throughout Convention:

Silent Auction, benefiting L&P Scholarship Fund

50/50 Raffle, benefiting National Exchange Club Foundation

Specialty Raffle

Photo Selfie Wall

Hospitality Suite

2026 Lakes and Prairies District Convention

Team Members