Monday, July 27
Arrival of Delegates - All Day
Hotel: The Diplomat Beach Resort
Location: 3555 S Ocean Drive, Hollywood, Florida 33019
Standing Committee Meeting - 9:00 AM
Location: Executive Offices (Conference Room 219/220)
Registration - 2:00-7:00 PM
Location: Grand Registration
*Registration will also be open on Tuesday morning from 7:00-9:00 AM for delegates who arrive late on Monday. HOWEVER, delegates are encouraged to register on Monday wherever possible to help us curb long lines and potential delays getting to the Convention hall before the 10:00 AM start on Tuesday.
*Please also note: If you are a first-time delegate, you will need to be registered before 8:00 AM Tuesday to get admitted into the First-Time Delegate Breakfast.
Tuesday, July 28
Registration - 7:00-9:00 AM
Location: Grand Registration
*Delegates are encouraged to register on Monday in order to avoid long lines and potential delays getting to the Convention hall before the 10:00 AM start on Tuesday.
First-Time Delegate Breakfast - 8:00 AM
Location: Atlantic Ballroom 1 & 2
*Open to first-time delegates only, no guests. Please bring the ticket that was given to you at Registration. (New delegates who have not registered and received their ticket to breakfast will not be admitted.)
CONVENTION BEGINS - 10:00 AM
Location: Grand Ballroom
Convention Photo Taken - 12:15 PM
Location: Grand Ballroom
The full-group Convention panoramic photo will be taken by photographer Keith Mellnick. Make sure you’re in the room!
Political Action Committee Meeting - Lunchtime
Location: Conference Room 214
*Lunch will be provided.
Resolutions Committee Meeting - Lunchtime
Location: Conference Room 212
*Lunch will be provided.
Organizing Committee Meeting - Lunchtime
Location: Conference Room 218
*Lunch will be provided.
Constitution Committee Meeting - Lunchtime
Location: Conference Room 216
*Lunch will be provided.
Finance Committee Meeting - Lunchtime
Location: Conference Room 217
*Lunch will be provided.
Welcome Reception - 6:00-8:00 PM
Location: Grand Foyer
Wednesday, July 29
Committee Meetings (As Needed) - 7:30-8:30 AM
Location: Same room assignment as yesterday, only if required.
CONVENTION BEGINS - 9:00 AM
Location: Grand Ballroom
NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS - 11:55 AM
Location: Grand Ballroom
Delegate Grill & Chill - 5:00-6:30 PM
Location: Grand Foyer
Come enjoy a casual buffet dinner, open to delegates and their families. Arrive anytime from 5:00-6:30 PM.
*No alcohol will be served at this event.
Thursday, July 30
CONVENTION BEGINS - 9:00 AM
Location: Grand Ballroom
Reception - 5:30 PM
Location: Grand Foyer East-West
Banquet - 6:30-10:00 PM
Location: Grand Ballroom
Friday, July 31
Departure of Delegates - All Day