The American Legion Department of Nebraska 100 th National Convention Minneapolis, MN August 24-30, 2018 Prepared by: Department Adjutant Dave Salak May 2018
Minneapolis Skyline
Convention Information Dress: All meetings, unless otherwise instructed, will be business attire (coat/tie and/or female equivalent). All Delegates, Alternates, and Guests (18 and over) must register or various venues may be denied (bus, emblem sales, etc.). $25.00 registration fee. Registration in the Nebraska Room. Room # 4126. Department provides $300.00 stipend to delegates. Stipend paid in full so long as delegate is at all assigned functions (committee meetings, caucus, parade, and on the convention floor all THREE DAYS in proper attire).
Convention Information (cont.) Suggest delegates arrive NLT Saturday, 25 August as many will be assigned to attend committee meetings beginning 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, 26 August. If assigned to a Committee Meeting be ready. Walk over the day prior so you know where you are going. National takes roll call and Departments are beat up for missing roll. Late arrivals are counted as NO SHOWs! Suggest delegates depart after 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 30, 2018 (convention typically ends 12:30 p.m.).
Convention Information (cont.) Convention Center layout
Convention Information (cont.) The Skywalk Our Hotel
Convention Information (cont.) Verify data in Convention Agenda Friday, August 24: Emblem Sales: 8:00 a.m. 3:30 p.m. Color Guard Contest: 5:00 p.m. Saturday, August 25: Emblem Sales: 8:00 a.m. 3:30 p.m. Convention Committee Meetings: Time varies * National Historian Luncheon: 11:30 a.m. Band Contest: 1:00 p.m. Convention Parade Meeting: 2:00 p.m. Sunday, August 26: Emblem Sales: 8:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. * ANAVICUS Breakfast: 7:00 a.m. * National Chaplain s Breakfast: 7:00 a.m. NALPA Annual Meeting: 9:00 a.m. Patriotic Memorial Service: 11:00 a.m. Nebraska Caucus: 1:00 p.m. Convention Parade: 4:00 p.m. NALCAA Reunion: 6:00 p.m. Tri-Stack Party: 7:00 p.m. Monday, August 27: Emblem Sales: 8:00 a.m. 3:30 p.m. Sgt-At-Arms Meeting: 8:00 a.m. Pre-NEC Meeting: 9:00 a.m. NALPA Luncheon: 11:00 a.m. PDC Club Luncheon: 12:00 p.m. Past National Vice Commanders Dinner: 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 28: Emblem Sales: 8:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. (LAST DAY) American Legion General Session: 8:00 a.m. * National Commander s Banquet: 6:30 p.m. Entertainment by Three Dog Night Wednesday, August 29: American Legion General Session: 8:00 a.m. * Central States Caucus Breakfast: 7:00 a.m. Thursday, August 30: American Legion General Session: 8:00 a.m. Post-NEC Meeting: 12:30 p.m. * Known advanced pay for ticket(s)
Hotel Information Address: Phone: 1300 Nicollet Mall (612) 370.1234 (Front Desk) Minneapolis, MN 55403 (612) 370.1463 (Fax) Web Address: www.minneapolis.regency.hyatt.com
Rooms: Hotel Information (cont.) $137.00 per night + taxes (13.15%) = $155.02 (Additional room occupant is $20.00 each) (Rollaway beds not available) First night payment ($155.02) due to Department on July 9th 72 hour prior cancellation policy Check-in time 3:00 p.m. Check-out time 12:00 p.m. Room service available
Caucus Information Auxiliary Caucus: Friday, August 24 from 5:00 8:00 p.m. in Hyatt room Lake Minnetonka. Legion Caucus: Sunday, August 26 from 1:00 4:00 p.m. in Hyatt room Lake Minnetonka.
Photos Fun people Mary Tyler Moore Statue
Other Hotel Amenities Parking is complimentary Pool and Gym located on 6 th level Laundry service available Wireless Internet free Small refrigerators in rooms but no microwave
Tidbits Airport: Minneapolis International Airport Taxi cost to hotel $55.00 - Hotel has no shuttles Skywalks: About 5 minutes from convention center via skywalk. Tons of shopping and restaurants accessible via skywalks. Departments at Hyatt: Alabama, California, Illinois, Iowa, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nebraska, South Dakota, and National Auxiliary
Tidbits (1) Local attractions: Mall of America, Tours Expect more information from National Tri-Stack Party: North Dakota hosts the party
National Convention Parade Info Parade begins at 4:00 p.m. Start: Intersection of 5h & Nicollet Street. End: Intersection of 13 th and Nicollet Street.
Downtown Minneapolis