Convention Pre-Registration
The BVA Board of Directors has determined that pre-registration packets will be sent to each active member of the Association this year. The packets were mailed in mid-May. BVA members or other individuals interested in attending the convention who did not yet receive a packet should call me, Christina Hitchcock, at 800-669-7079.
The pre-registration fee is $90 for adults and $45 for each child 12 years old and younger if the registration form reaches BVA National Headquarters by Monday, July 31. After that date, the respective fees become $100 and $55.
Pre-registration includes completion of the form in the official convention packet. Mail the form, along with a check, money order (payable to BVA 61st National Convention), or credit card information (Visa, MasterCard or Discover only) in the self-addressed envelope provided.
Pre-registered attendees may later discover that they cannot attend the convention. Such individuals can receive a full refund if they notify BVA National Headquarters no later than noon on Monday, July 31. The only exceptions to this policy will be medical emergencies.
Convention Highlights
In addition to the usual business meetings and events, the registration fee also pays for the following meals and cocktail/social functions. All of the following will occur in the Grand Ballroom C.
National President’s Reception — Tuesday, August 15, 7-9 p.m.
Father Carroll Luncheon — Friday, August 18, 12:30-2:30 p.m.
Awards Reception and Banquet –- Saturday, August 19, 6-7 p.m., one-hour hosted bar; Awards Banquet, 7-10 p.m.
Optional Activities
The following are offered to attendees at a significant reduction in price.
Box Lunches – Wednesday, August 16, 12:00-1:30 p.m. The lunches will be sold to convention participants in the Exhibit Hall for $10 each.
Niagara Falls Activity – Thursday, August 17, 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The price is $20 and will include transportation to Niagara Falls State Park and/or the Seneca Niagara Casino.
Barbecue – Friday, August 18, 7:00-10:00 p.m. The price is $10 and will include food and admission to the Naval and Military Park.
Remember These Dates
Friday, July 14 – Deadline for receipt of hotel reservation form or phoning in reservations at Buffalo-Niagara Adam’s Mark Hotel.
Monday, July 31 – Deadline for mailing pre-registration fees to BVA National Headquarters.
Monday, July 31 – Deadline for cancellation of pre-registration in order to receive a full refund.
Sweepstakes Update
As of May 18, the sweepstakes total revenue stood at $18,700, meaning that the total prize pool was valued at $9,350. Half of the funds generated through the sweepstakes will be awarded as prizes and the other half will be used to defray convention expenses.
Continue sending the tickets to BVA National Headquarters! The larger the donations, the greater will be the value of the winnings to the four individuals whose tickets will be randomly selected at the convention’s Awards Banquet. For additional tickets, contact Keleeba Scott at 800-669-7079. The deadline for returning the completed tickets is Monday, July 31.
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