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1 HOUSING I NFORMATION & S C H EDULE A T - A - G LANCE 105 NAACP th NATIONAL CONVENTION L A S VEGAS, N E V ADA JULY 19-23, 2014 All in F OR J USTICE & EQUALITY

2 W H Y TH E NAACP CHOSE Las Vegas, Nevada LAS VEGAS, NEVADA IS KNOWN TO MANY AS THE GLITTERING GLOBAL TOURISM MECCA OF THE WORLD. LAS VEGAS OFFERS A WEALTH OF UNFORGETTABLE SHOWS, GREAT SHOPPING, FINE DINING AND A VIBRANT NIGHTLIFE. NAACP 105th NATIONAL CONVENTION W ILL CONV E N E I N L A S VEGAS, N E VADA, JULY 19-23,

3 Roslyn M. Brock Chairman National Board of Directors Leon W. Russell Vice Chair National Board of Directors Chair Convention Planning Committee Lorraine C. Miller Interim President & CEO 3

Hotel INFORMATION HOTEL RESERVATIONS Call The Mandalay Bay Hotel to make your hotel reservation at the special conference rates. Be sure to identify yourself as an NAACP Conference participant.

The deposits for one of the two nights shall be non-refundable and shall be credited to the NAACP account if a guest cancels their reservation 72 hours prior to the day of arrival.

4 Hotel INFORMATION HOTEL RESERVATIONS Call The Mandalay Bay Hotel to make your hotel reservation at the special conference rates. Be sure to identify yourself as an NAACP Conference participant. TO MAKE A RESERVATION All guests must guarantee reservations by making a deposit equivalent to the room rate for two nights, including applicable taxes then in effect. The deposits for one of the two nights shall be non-refundable and shall be credited to the NAACP account if a guest cancels their reservation 72 hours prior to the day of arrival. Credit cards used for the deposits shall be charged immediately. ROOM RATES AND TAXES To take advantage of the special 2014 conference rates listed, you must book your reservation by the respective date, April 1st June 15th, After the cut-off date, the conference rate may not be available and the hotel may charge higher rates. All reservations are subject to availability. HOST HOTEL FOR NAACP 105TH ANNUAL CONVENTION LAS VEGAS, NEVADA Mandalay Bay Resort Hotel 3950 S. Las Vegas Boulevard Las Vegas, Nevada For reservations: (877) or 702) Cut-off Date: June 15, 2014 Special Conference Rate **ATTENTION ACT-SO ATTENDEES** 4

5 Transportation MCCARRAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (LAS) 5757 Wayne Newton Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV Phone Located 20 minutes from the Mandalay Bay Hotel AIRLINES AMERICAN AIRLINES Valid Travel Dates: July 16, 2014 July 26, 2014 for travel to Las Vegas, Nevada Book your tickets online at and enter your Promotion Code: 5674DU in the Promotion Code box when searching for your flights to receive the 5% discount on Economy, Business or First Class Tickets. To make your reservations by phone please call American Airlines Meeting Service Desk at 1(800) DELTA AIRLINES Valid Travel Dates: July 16, 2014 July 26, 2014 for travel to Las Vegas, Nevada Book your tickets online at (under the Book A Trip tab click the More Search Options ) Enter your Meeting Event Code: NMJ57 in the Meeting Event Code box when searching for your flights to receive the 2% -5% discount on Economy Class Tickets and 10% discount on First Class Tickets. To make your reservations by phone please call Delta Airlines Meeting Service Desk at 1(800) SOUTHWEST AIRLINES Valid Travel Dates: July 16, 2014 July 26, 2014 for travel to Las Vegas, Nevada. Valid Booking Dates: April 1, 2014 July 2, Book your tickets online at search-flight.html?cid= The Promotion Code is SWABIZ CID: By flying Southwest Airlines, as a NAACP conference attendee, you will also receive the following benefits: 25% bonus Rapid Reward points for your travel to & from the convention with Rapid Rewards # added to your reservation; No baggage fees (first two bags); No change or cancellation fees and No peak travel or fuel surcharges. UNITED AIRLINES Valid Travel Dates: July 19, 2014 July 23, 2014 for travel to Las Vegas, Nevada Book your tickets online at and enter your Offer Code: ZS6B in the Offer Code box when searching for your Flights to receive the 2% discount on Economy Cabin tickets; 5% discount on Business Class ticket and 10% of First Class Tickets. To make your reservations by phone please call United Airlines Meeting Service Desk at 1(800) Please give the following information: Agreement Code and Z Code ZS6B SHUTTLE SERVICE SuperShuttle runs daily departures between the airport and the Mandalay Bay Hotel. For reservation visit aspx?gc=naac2 COMPANY: NAACP DISCOUNT CODE: NAAC2 To use your code simply enter it in the GROUP/ DISCOUNT CODE box on the first page of the website when making your reservations at either: or Your discount gives you 10% off of your roundtrip reservation made and paid online. Discount does not apply to exclusive vans or pre-existing reservations. Discounts cannot be applied retroactively. It is valid on both SuperShuttle and ExecuCar services nationwide. LOCAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES AIRPORT TAXI SERVICE Approximately $25.00 one way, not including gratuity. 5

Additional INFORMATION COMMERCE & INDUSTRY SHOW The 45th Annual Commerce and Industry Show, where corporate, government, minority and nonprofit exhibitors display their products and services will

NAACP RETAIL EXPO The NAACP Retail Expo will open to the general public on Saturday, July 19th and conclude on Tuesday, July 22nd.

6 Additional INFORMATION COMMERCE & INDUSTRY SHOW The 45th Annual Commerce and Industry Show, where corporate, government, minority and nonprofit exhibitors display their products and services will begin on Saturday, July 19th and conclude Tuesday, July 22nd. See schedule at a glance for show hours. For more information, you may contact Nicholas Wiggins, the Exhibits Manager at (410) NAACP RETAIL EXPO The NAACP Retail Expo will open to the general public on Saturday, July 19th and conclude on Tuesday, July 22nd. Contact Events Planning Department for more information at (410) See Schedule at a Glance for times. LAWYERS CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION SEMINAR In conjunction with the National Bar Association the NAACP will sponsor a two-day Continuing Legal Education Seminar (CLE) Sunday, July 20th and Monday, July 21st. For registration information, please contact the NAACP Legal Department at (410) The Clarence Mitchell Memorial Luncheon will be held on Monday, July 21, ADVANCE TICKETS Please use the Advance Ticket Order Form for ticket purchases. Advance orders will not be mailed, but can be picked up from the advance registration window at the Mandalay Bay Hotel Convention Center. Please note: Only branches and delegates including observers that register in advance are entitled to the 5% discount on ticket sales. REGISTRATION All registration takes place at the Mandalay Bay Hotel Advance Registration On Site Registration Observers Weekly Rate Daily Rates $ Compliant Adults $50.00 Compliant Youth $ Non-Compliant Adults $ Non-Compliant Youth $ Compliant Adult Branches $ Non-Compliant Adult Branches $75.00 Compliant Youth Branches $ Non-Compliant Youth Branches $ Adults $ Youth $40.00 Adults $25.00 Youth 6

7 Schedule AT A GL ANCE THURSDAY, JULY 17, :00 a.m. 8:00 p.m. ACT-SO Registration 9:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m. ACT-SO Competition Rehearsals 8:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. ACT-SO Chairpersons Orientation 8:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. ACT-SO Competition Kick-Off FRIDAY, JULY 18, :00 a.m. 9:00 p.m. ACT-SO Competitions 2:00 p.m. Convention Opening Press Conference 7:00 p.m. Revival SATURDAY, JULY 19, :00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Convention Registration 1:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Commerce & Industry Show Grand Opening Exhibits Author Pavilion Retail Expo Health Fair 2:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. National Board of Directors Meeting 3:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. ACT-SO Awards Ceremony Rehearsal 9:00 p.m. midnight ACT-SO/Youth and College Division Reception 7

Schedule AT A GL ANCE SUNDAY, JULY 20, 2014 8:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Prayer & Memorial Breakfast 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. CLE Seminar 9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Youth Advisors Orientation 10:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Commerce and Industry Show Exhibits Author Pavilion Retail Expo Health Fair 11:00 a.

8 Schedule AT A GL ANCE SUNDAY, JULY 20, :00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Prayer & Memorial Breakfast 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. CLE Seminar 9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Youth Advisors Orientation 10:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Commerce and Industry Show Exhibits Author Pavilion Retail Expo Health Fair 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. WIN Empowerment Brunch 11:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. President s Council Meeting and Luncheon 11:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Youth and College Welcome Session 1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. ACT-SO Awards Ceremony 6:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m. First Public Mass Meeting Keynote speaker: Roslyn M. Brock Chairman, National Board of Directors 9:00 p.m. 11:30 p.m. Youth and College Reception 9:00 p.m. midnight Delegates Opening Reception 10:00 p.m. Late Night Worship Service 8

9 MONDAY, JULY 21, :45 a.m. 6:30 a.m. Morning Fitness 7:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. Youth & College Regional Meetings 8:00 a.m. 9:15 a.m. Regional Meetings 9:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. First Plenary Session Keynote speaker: President and CEO, NAACP Followed by Plenary Session on Civil Rights Enforcement 9:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. CLE Seminar 10:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Commerce & Industry Show Exhibits Author Pavilion Retail Expo Health Fair Job Fair 12:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. Clarence Mitchell Memorial Luncheon 12:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. Religious Leaders Luncheon 12:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. Youth & College Networking Luncheon 12:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. Health Luncheon 1:00 p.m. Credentials Committee Meeting 1:00 p.m. Rules Committee Meeting 1:00 p.m. Election Supervisory Meeting 2:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Plenary Session Taking It To The States 2:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Youth Concurrent Workshops 9

10 Schedule AT A GL ANCE 6:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Public Mass Meeting (Youth Night) Gun Violence 8:30 p.m. 11:00 p.m. President and CEO s Reception 10:00 p.m. Late Night Worship Service TUESDAY, JULY 22, :45 a.m. 6:30 a.m. Morning Workout 7:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. Youth & College Regional Meetings 8:00 a.m. 9:15 a.m. Adult Regional Meetings 9:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Legislative Session 2014 Resolutions 10:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Commerce & Industry Show Exhibits Author Pavilion Retail Expo Health Fair Job Fair 10:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Election of At-Large Member, National Board of Directors 1:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. Clara Luper Youth and College Division Luncheon (Youth and Advisors) 1:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. National Membership Luncheon 1:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. Military Luncheon 2:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Special Contribution Fund Trustees Meeting 3:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Plenary Session Black Turnout for the 2014 Mid-Term Elections and the Fight Against Voter Suppression 10

Time and Place Committee Meeting 7:00pm Gospel

11 3:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Time and Place Committee Meeting 7:00pm Gospel Extravaganza 7:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. Juanita Jackson Mitchell Youth Freedom Fund Dinner WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, :30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Special Plenary Session 1:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. Labor Luncheon 1:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. Roy Wilkins Youth Leadership Luncheon 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Youth & College Day of Service 7:30 p.m. Spingarn Dinner/Freedom Fund Banquet 11

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NAACP 108th ANNUAL CONVENTION SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE JULY 22-26, 2017 Event Locations as of March 15, 2017

NAACP 108th ANNUAL CONVENTION SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE JULY 22-26, 2017 Event Locations as of March 15, 2017 WEDNESDAY, JULY 19, 2017 6:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. ACT-SO Early Registration THURSDAY, JULY 20, 2017 9:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m. ACT-SO Registration 6:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. ACT-SO Chairpersons Orientation/Reception 6:30