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DISTRICT CONVENTION 

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Location:
Crowne Plaza
6945 Pocahontas Trail
Williamsburg, Va.



Convention Agenda

November 11-12, 2011


Chesapeake District Convention Agenda

November 11-12, 2011

Friday, November 11, 2011
7:00 PM Cabinet Meeting-New Market Hall
The Governor's Hospitality Suite (470) will be open after the cabinet meeting

Saturday, November 12, 2011
7:30-8:30 AM Past District Governor's Breakfast-Stuart's Room
8:30-11:00 AM Registration of Delegates and Non Delegates
Morning Session-New Market Hall
9:00 AM Convention Opening Ceremony
9:30 AM Call to Order by District Governor - Sewell Rowley
Singing of "America"- Donald Sandridge, Betty Lee Stanley
Remembering Our Members -
Recognition of National Officers and Past District Governors - Sewell Rowley
Treasurer's Report - Ben Gregory, Jr.
Zone Governor's Reports
Foundation Report - Cleve Wright
Growth and Development Report - Elliott Hogge
Youth Activities Report - Betty Lee Stanley
Leadership Development Coordinator - Charlie Bell
Nomination and Election Committee Report - Roy Maloy
Lt. Governor's Report - Mike Morrison
Candidates for District and National Office - Two minute time limit
Patriotic Presentation - Ben Gregory, Jr
Announcements by Convention Chairman - Franklin Jones
10:00 - 11:00 AM Falling into Chocolate -Mary Griffith- Stuart's Room (Open to All)
11:00 - 11:30 AM Election of 2012 Officers
11:00 - 1:30 PM Registration
11:30 - 1:00 PM Hospitality Rooms Open
1:00 PM Call to Order by District Governor - Sewell Rowley
Secretary's Report - Gloria Winston
National Director's Address - Karen Pallette
Ad Sales Report and Presentations - Nelson and Betty Pruden
Report of Awards Committee - Tom Olsavicky and Tommy Boschen
Presentation of Awards -Karen Pallette, Sewell Rowley, Tom Olsavicky, Tommy Boschen
Report of the Credentials Committee - Jane Bell and Gloria Davis
Report of Election Committee - Roy Maloy
Report of District Governor - Sewell Rowley
Unfinished Business
Installation of 2012 Officers - Karen Pallette
Announcements by Convention Chairman - Franklin Jones
Benediction - John Northstein
Pledge of Allegiance
Adjourn

3:30 - 5:00 PM District Officer's Training - Stuart's Room-Charlie Bell
3:30 -4:30 PM American Patriot Conference Workshop - Betty Lee Stanley
3:30 - 4:30 PM Come to the Ruritan Salad Bar-General Early Room -Betty Jo Clemmer

Evening Session
Richmond Hall
5:30 PM Banquet Open for Seating- Head Table
5:40 PM Banquet Open for all members and guests
6:00 PM Call to Order by District Governor - Sewell Rowley
Invocation by District Chaplin - John Northstein

Banquet
Introduction of Master of Ceremonies - Franklin Jones Master of Ceremonies - Elliott Hogge
Introduction of Head Table
Recognition of National Officers and Guests
Special Musical Presentation
Presentation of Awards by District Governor - Sewell Rowley
Recognition of 2011 District Governor - Sewell Rowley
Installation of 2012 District Governor - Karen Pallette
Remarks by 2012 District Governor - Michael Morrison
Presentations - Franklin Jones
Announcements - Franklin Jones
Pledge of Allegiance - 2012 District Governor -Michael Morrison
9:00 PM - 12:00 Dance - Music by First Class

Sunday Morning Session
8:00 AM Worship Service-New Market Hall

If your club is interested in hosting a hospitality suite please contact Franklin Jones to arrange for a room. We hope that you will plan on attending the convention, plan for the fun and plan for the Fellowship.