2019 Annual Session
The was a huge success in Spokane, Washington. The Annual Business Meetings went very smoothly, The workshops were exciting. The food was delicious. Weldon Merrit and his crew did a great job of making all feel welcomed. Pictures will appear soon. Start thinking about going to the 2020 Annual Session.
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During the 2018 Annual Session, it was approved to immediately drop Demeter as one of the Parliamentary Authorities.
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East Coast Practicum
The next one will be in May — June, 2020. The theme will be announced later.
West Coast Practicum
The next one will be in January 16-18, 2020 at The Alexis Park All Suite Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada. The theme is “House of Delegates, Conventions, and Annual Sessions”. Details on the Events page.
The 2019 West Coast Practicum was a huge success with over 40 people attending.
Pictures from WCP 2019
The Annual Session is at the Hilton Charlotte Executive Park Hotel, Charlotte, NC, July 30 – August 1, 2020. The Schedule, Workshop Information, Hotel and Registration Information will be available later.
