The conference will be held from Wednesday, June 23 – Sunday, June 27, 2010. A Welcome Reception and Salute Competition will take place on Thursday, June 24th at 7 pm.

A Fraternity Picture will be taken on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial on Sunday, June 27, 2010 at 11:30am.

National Board members should arrive Wednesday, June 23rd for the Recognition Dinner or before 3 pm on June 24th to attend the National Board Meeting.

You can register starting February 1, 2010. Here is the registration link: http://lambdaconvention.com/c2010/registration.html

The registration costs will be at $185 per attendee for early registration and will end on April 30, 2010. Registration fees will increase as the date nears the Convention.

2/01/2010 - 4/30/2010: $185
5/1/2010 - 5/31/2010: $200
6/1/2010 - 6/24/2010: $220

Privilege Date: Active Alumni and Spring 2010 Brothers who wants to attend the conference will pay the $185 rate until May 31, 2010. Regular rates will apply after privilege date has past.

Extra banquet tickets can be purchased for brothers, friends, family members or guest at $75.00, $85.00 or $95.00 depending on the timeframe purchased.

As we celebrate our 35th Anniversary, the National Executive Board is planning the formal 35th Anniversary Gala in Nov/Dec 2010 in New Jersey. The decision to change was decided to celebrate the two symbolic moments and give each one its own distinct celebration and not to overshadow or repeat.

The Convention Package includes the convention registration cost, the morning and/or afternoon breaks, welcoming reception, luncheon awards entrance, entertainment, printed materials, sovernir(s), vendors, and workshops and general sessions.

WASHINGTON D.C.

VISITOR STATISTICS

• DC welcomes approximately 16 million visitors each year, generating an estimated $5.6 billion in visitor spending for the city alone.
• In 2007, DC hosted 830 conventions/group meetings, including 55 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. These meetings attracted more than 600,000
• attendees, representing 950,000 hotel room nights and $689 million in delegate spending.
• Approximately 1.4 million international visitors come to DC annually. Top countries of origin include: United Kingdom, Germany, Latin America (Brazil, Mexico), Japan, India, South Korea, Nordic (Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden), Australia, Italy, France China, Benelux (Netherlands, Belgium) and India.
• For additional visitor statistics, visit the research and statistics page.
  

ATTRACTIONS

• Attractions include:
  • Smithsonian’s: National Museum of Natural History (7 million visitors)
  • National Air & Space Museum (6 million visitors)
  • National Museum of American History (3 million visitors)
  • National Zoological Park (3 million visitors)
  • Lincoln Memorial (4 million visitors)
  • World War II Memorial (4 million visitors)
  • Vietnam Veterans Memorial (4 million visitors)
  • Korean Memorial (3 million visitors)
  • FDR Memorial (3 million visitors)
  • Rock Creek Park (2 million visitors)
• DC is also home to 4 major sporting event venues with 167,000 total seats and 8 major professional teams including the Redskins, Wizards, Mystics, Nationals, United and Capitals
• There are more than 40 performing arts/theatre venues with 31,000 total seats.
• More than 50 private tour companies offer nearly 40 regularly scheduled tours.
  

There is so much to see and do in Washington, DC that you can’t see it all in just one visit. A well-rounded trip should include exploring the National Mall and some other activities too! Here are some tips to help you get around the popular attractions and some suggestions of fun and more relaxing things to do in the region.

We encourage brothers to take a few days before or after the convention to explore our National Capital. There is so much to do and see, take full advantage. Each of the items below have links.

Top 10 things to do in the Washington DC Capital Region:

1. Visit the Smithsonian
2. Tour the National Monuments and Memorials
3. Tour the Three Houses of Government
4. Take a Walk Through Georgetown
5. Ride a Bike Along the C & O Canal
6. See a Show or Concert at the Kennedy Center
7. Attend a Concert at Wolftrap Farm Park
8. Take a Hike at Great Falls Park
9. Explore Mount Vernon
10. Take a Walking Tour of Old Town, Alexandria
    

This year’s conference will be held at the Sheraton Crystal City Hotel located in Arlington, VA.

Hotel Address:
Sheraton
1800 Jefferson Davis Highway
Arlington, VA 22202
Tel: 1.703.486.1111

You can begin making reservations for your stay in Washington DC today and must reserve your room prior to June 6, 2010 in order to take advantage of the conference rate. Please keep in mind we have only reserved 50 rooms, therefore once the rooms are booked the hotel will charge their normal rate.

The Programming Committee has acquired an excellent rate for this year’s conference hotel at $99 per room. This pricing includes single or double occupancy. Additional cost will be issued for more guests in a room up till 4 maximum per room.

The closest airport is Reagan National however you might find a better deal or more flights available at Dulles International Airport. Explore your options as cost will always be a major factor.

We are continuing to work on providing members with travel discounts and will announce the discounts when they are secured. Please do not delay booking your travel as there are a number of websites and travel tools that already offer significant discounts on air travel.

American Airlines will be offering a 5% discount for those members who book their travel on www.AA.com. You should use the Promotion code which is A8860AS.

Continental Airlines will offer various discounts (from 2%-15%) depending upon your specific location. You can reserve your flight by going to www.continental.com. You will need to enter the Z Code: ZFPB Agreement Code: D1QSGE.

Avis Rental Car will be offering a discount to conference attendees. You can reserve your car now by calling Avis directly at (888) 754-8878 or by using this link. The promotion code is: AWD: G027999