THE AMERICAN LEGION 97 th A N N U A L C O N V E N T I O N. Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld Orlando, Florida June 25 th - 28 th VENDOR PACKET

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1 THE AMERICAN LEGION 97 th A N N U A L C O N V E N T I O N Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld Orlando, Florida June 25 th - 28 th VENDOR PACKET

2 ABOUT THE AMERICAN LEGION The American Legion was chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization devoted to mutual helpfulness. It is the nation s largest veterans service organization, committed to mentoring and sponsorship of youth programs in our communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting a strong national security, and continued devotion to our fellow service members and veterans. The American Legion currently has about 2.4 million members in 14,000 posts worldwide. These posts are organized into 55 departments: one each for the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, France, Mexico and the Philippines. The American Legion is a nonpartisan, not for profit organization with great political influence perpetuated by its grassroots involvements in the legislative process. Legionnaires sense of obligation to their community, state and nation drives an honest advocacy for veterans in Washington. The Legion stands not behind politics, but the issues and people that institute progress by focusing on veterans rights and quality of life. The American Legion s success depends entirely on active membership, participation and volunteerism. The organization belongs to the people it serves and the communities in which it thrives. ABOUT OUR ANNUAL DEPARTMENT CONVENTION Approximately 3,000 4,100 attendees gather at the Department Convention to help further their cause of patriotism and support for our service men and women, past and present. The Department Convention of the Florida American Legion includes two other separate conventions: The American Legion Auxiliary and The Sons of The American Legion. The combined membership of these three organizations is near four (4) million worldwide. Along with the annual business meetings, other significant elements of the Department Convention include the election of officers, training sessions, general sessions with keynote speakers, a patriotic memorial service, receptions and banquets.

3 The Florida American Legion will be hosting their 97 th Annual Department Convention in Orlando, Florida, June 25 th -28 th We are proud to feature your business/organization with our American Legion Family Members. Vendor booths will be located in the hotel atrium. Each vendor will receive a pre- assigned 6ft skirted table, with 2 chairs and 1 wastebasket unless otherwise pre determined. All other items such as electrical, freight handling and special signage will be at the expense of the exhibitor. Each booth is available for setup on Thursday, June 25 th between 2pm and 5pm. Please park in the main parking lot and use the side door located by the fitness center to load in your vendor supplies. (map attached) Show dates are Friday and Saturday. Exhibitors will need to break down their booth at 4pm on Saturday, June 27 th. Exhibitors please feel free to take lunch breaks at your discretion. There are several food and beverage outlets to choose from. A copy of our agenda has been included with this packet so that you may see each days schedule of events. Thursday, June 25, 2015 Friday, June 26, 2015 Saturday, June 27, 2015 Exhibitor Information Exhibit Show Hours Setup 2:00PM -5:00PM 8:00AM 5:00PM 8:00AM 4:00PM The hotel atrium is equipped with complimentary wireless internet access; however because of the atrium setting, power outlets are not available. Should you wish to purchase power through the hotel, you must fill out the attached Exhibit Order Form. Please send the completed form back to Vanesa Anderson-Rosa via to vanesa@floridalegion.org. Please be aware the hotel does not allow the mounting of signage to any interior/exterior walls. All signage must be self contained. Items left overnight at a vendor booth will be at the exhibitors discretion. If you require lodging, you may book under The American Legion Convention Rate by calling our convention hotel: The Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld Please see flyer/insert for more information. The Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld features a gated parking lot. For security reasons, the gate will remain open from 7:00am-7:00pm throughout our convention dates. If you are an overnight guest, your room key will allow for in/out access and your guest portfolio will feature complimentary parking. Should you have any questions or concerns while on site you may contact Vanesa Anderson-Rosa directly at or by at vanesa@floridalegion.org.

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5 VENDOR LOCATIONS *Exact table location subject to change* Each table will contain the name of the assigned organization upon arrival.

6 VENDOR LOCATIONS *Exact table location subject to change* Each table will contain the name of the assigned organization upon arrival.

7 MEMO Department Convention Parking Please be advised that all overnight/and or day guests attending The American Legion Department Convention will receive complimentary parking. The Renaissance Orlando property features a gated parking lot. For security reasons, parking lot gates will remain OPEN from 7am 7pm daily, June 25 th 28 th Overnight guests may use their room key to gain access in and out of the parking lot at any time. Your final bill will reflect a zero parking charge. Day guests arriving/departing before or after the designated times are to have parking tickets validated at the hotel front registration desk. You must let them know you are with The American Legion. If you have any further questions, please contact Vanesa Anderson-Rosa at ext 232.

8 DEPARTMENT OF FLORIDA 97 th ANNUAL DEPARTMENT CONVENTION JUNE 25th 28th 2015 THE RENAISSANCE ORLANDO AT SEAWORLD 6677 Sea Harbor Drive. Orlando, FL Deluxe King Room $135 Deluxe Double Queen Room $135 *Hospitality Parlors/Suite Options Upon Request* (Contact Vanesa Anderson-Rosa at , ext 232 for pricing and availability) Call or local at to make your reservations in advance. Be sure to mention The American Legion! NOTE: A deposit on one night (non-refundable), per each room reserved, will be due when your reservation is made. Do Not Delay.Book Your Room Today! RESERVATION CUT OFF DATE: JUNE 1 st 2015 The Discounted Block May Fill Before The Cut Off Date For 2015 Department Convention agenda information, please visit: members.floridalegion.org/events/convention or call Vanesa Anderson-Rosa at ext. 232