Goodall, Curtis set for convention

British primatologist Jane Goodall and American actress Jamie Lee Curtis will speak to Kiwanians and guests at the 96th Annual Kiwanis International Convention in Geneva, Switzerland. Don’t miss out!

Goodall, also a UN Messenger of Peace, is known for her extensive work with chimpanzees in Tanzania’s Gombe Stream National Park. In 1977, she established the Jane Goodall Institute (JGI), which continues her Gombe research, and is a global leader in the effort to protect chimpanzees and their habitats. Today, the institute is widely recognized for establishing innovative, community-centered conservation and development programs in Africa, and Roots & Shoots, JGI’s global environmental and humanitarian youth network, which has groups in more than 120 countries.

Goodall will speak to Kiwanians during Opening Session.

American actress and activist Jamie Lee Curtis will serve as keynote speaker for the Closing Session. Known for her roles in such films as Halloween, True Lies, A Fish Called Wanda, Trading Places and Freaky Friday, Curtis is also an AIDS activist and has a deep and active connection to many children’s charities. She also is a best-selling children’s author, including titles “Tell Me Again About the Night I Was Born,” “Today I Feel Silly and Other Moods That Make My Day” and “Is There Really a Human Race?”

Curtis is married to actor/director Christopher Guest and has two children.

Early registration for convention closes Jan. 31. Visit www.KiwanisOne.org/convention to register, explore tour descriptions and plan your trip. Kiwanis members save US$75 by registering early.

Convention registration includes full access to the Exhibit Hall, Kiwanis Family Store, regular and feature forums and general sessions. Meals are not included.