The size and complexity of a Consolidated Convention can be daunting even for seasoned veterans who have attended many of them. Much will happen over the next few days, and often it will happen very rapidly. We hope the information given here will help smooth the way for you.

Registration

Convention registration will take place at Registration Desk 2 on your map, just past the Danny Gans Theater and across the hall.

Friday, July 21, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday, July 22, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday, July 23, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Monday, July 24, 7 a.m. - noon

At registration you will be given your badge, a form to collect your per diem, and other items.

Badges

You will need to be wearing your badge in order to be admitted to the Convention floor.

Other Materials

On the first day of the Convention, you will be given numerous documents that you will refer to throughout 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. Additional resolutions may be proposed while the convention is in session.
• 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.

Expenses and Per Diem

Per diem payments and reimbursements will be explained by the International Secretary-Treasurer sometime during the Convention. When you register you will be given a form you need to fill out to collect your per diem.

Meetings

The Convention will take place in the Mirage Events Center from 8:30 to about 5 p.m. each day, with a break for lunch. No one will be admitted into the Convention floor without a Convention badge.

For time and location of Committee Meetings, refer to the Committees section of this Web site.

For time and location of Industrial Conferences, refer to the Industrial Conferences section of this Web site.

Entertainment

For time and location of entertainment events, refer to the Entertainment section of this Web site.