Monday, July 24th

Agenda | Highlights

8:30am

Convene Assembly

Opening Ceremonies

All delegates, spouses, guests, and staff are invited to attend the opening ceremonies.

Welcome  
Flag Presentation  
National Anthems “The Star-Spangled Banner” and “O Canada” sung by Karley Power
(Lyrics are printed on the back of the program)
Pledge of Allegiance  
Invocation  
Introduction of Head Table and Guests
Guest Speaker Lt. Gen. Harlold G. Moore (Ret.)
Co-author, “We Were Soldiers Once... and Young”
Guest Speaker Richard A. Gephardt
U.S. Representative from Missouri, January 3, 1977 - January 3, 2005
International President Report and Address International President Newton B. Jones

12:00pm

Recess for Lunch

Convention Delegates are responsible for their own meals.

Spouse/Guest Luncheon
Teen Luncheon
Children's Luncheon

2:00pm

Reconvene Assembly

International Secretary-Treasurer Report and Address International Secretary-Treasurer William T. Creeden
Committee Appointments  
Committee Reports Credentials Committee
Rules Committee
Constitution and Law Committee