Information for Delegates

Badges

You will get your badge and other materials when you register for the Convention. You must wear your badge in order to be admitted to the Convention floor.

Committees and Caucuses

If you have been assigned to a committee and/or caucus, contact the chair to learn when and where you will meet. Most committees will be meeting July 23-24 and may continue to meet throughout the week of the convention, as needed, until their report is complete.

Convention Area

Use this map to familiarize yourself with the Convention area.

Convention Hours

The Convention officially begins at 9:00 a.m. Monday, July 25. Delegates are expected to be in their seats when the Chair calls the meeting to order. The Rules Committee will announce convening and adjourning times for Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday when they give their report later that day. However, the Convention will remain in session each day until all necessary work has been completed.

Documents

On the first day of the Convention, delegates will be given numerous documents they will need to conduct the business of the Convention.

Program – the scheduled agenda. Subject to change.
Officers Report – Reports from all International officers, administrative departments, divisions, and many auxiliary organizations, such as MOST and the National Funds offices, covering events since the last Consolidated Convention. These reports provide the background you will need to understand the resolutions put forward by the International Executive Council and will help you evaluate all matters that come before the convention.
Resolutions – All resolutions submitted by local lodges and the International Executive Council in accordance with the Constitution.
Partial Report of the Committee on Constitution and Law - This is a working document used throughout the convention. It contains the recommendations of the Committee on Constitution and Law regarding language changes to the Constitution suggested by resolutions.

Meals

Delegates are expected to provide their own meals and refreshment, except for Tuesday evening, when the International officers will host a reception with live entertainment, and Wednesday evening, when the International will host a reception and dinner, followed by a concert. All delegates, family members, and guests are invited to these two events.

Meetings

The Convention will take place in the Octavius Ballroom, beginning at 9 a.m. Monday, July 25. Recess for Lunch is at noon, with the Convention reconvening at 2:00 p.m. and adjourning for the day about 5:00 p.m.

Convening, lunch, and adjournment times for Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday will be announced by the Rules Committee when they give their report on Monday. However, regardless of the adjournment time suggested, the Convention will remain in session each day until all necessary work has been completed.

Registration

Friday, July 22, 10:00 am – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 23, 8:00 am – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 24, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Monday, July 25, 7:00 am – Noon

Remember to bring your Credential. You can’t register without it.

Union Cab Companies in Las Vegas

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702-873-2000 -- Star Cab and Yellow Cab
702-873-8012 -- Checker Cab
702-384-6111 -- Whittlesea Blue Cab
702-384-2322 -- Henderson Taxi

Weather

It’s hot and dry, and expected to stay that way. Drink plenty of water. Dehydration hits unexpectedly and can be serious.

What You Need to Understand

No, you can’t borrow any money from me to go to the casino floor.