2025 NATIONAL CONVENTION

HYATT REGENCY DFW AIRPORT

2334 N. International Pkwy, DFW Airport, TX 75261

HOTEL REGISTRATION LINK HERE

Phone # for reservations –  1-800-233-1234  

Group code = G-MCL5

Dates: Monday August 11, 2025 to Friday, August 15, 2025

Rates are $159 inclusive of taxes. Parking is free.

NATIONAL CONVENTION ONLINE REGISTRATION HERE

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NATIONAL CONVENTION AD BOOK
LOCAL CONVENTION COMMITTEE – EVENTS AND MORE!

Please note: Local Event Sales will open April 1 (no fooling). Lots of BIG TEXAS EVENTS coming.

Schedule

Uniform Guidance for National Convention

Covers – National Conv & Conf – NJA 2016 Ruling

Monday Joint Opening Session – MCL Casual Red Blazer uniform (suggested), MCL cover required.

Monday afternoon business session – MCL Undress uniform (suggested) or polo shirt, MCL cover required.

Tuesday business session – MCL Undress uniform (suggested) or polo shirt, MCL cover required.

Wednesday – casual wear 

Thursday business session – MCL undress uniform (suggested) or polo shirt, MCL cover required.

Friday business session – MCL undress uniform (suggested) or polo shirt, MCL cover required.

Friday Formal Reception / Grand Banquet – (Black Tie) MCL Evening Dress, MCL Formal Dress, or Black Tie (suggested), no MCL covers.

The MCL uniforms stated are the ‘suggested’ uniforms. With the exception of the MCL cover, any credentialed member in good standing will not be refused access to the business meetings if they are not wearing the suggested MCL uniform. MCL covers are required for wear during all business meetings of the convention. 

Files & Reports

Convention Schedule

Ad Book Form (if online is not preferred)

MODD Awards Banquet Schedule

Rules of Convention

Convention Delegate Registration

Reports

Reports – Board of Trustees

Reports – Committees

National Bylaws Committee Report – 2025

National Rules Committee Report – 2025

Reports – Departments

Reports – Other

    Bylaw and Administrative Procedure Proposals

    1 AP Section 2025

    2 AP Section 6030

    3 AP Section 10030

    4 BL Section 515A

    5 BL Section 515 B 1

    6 BL Section 520

    7 BL Section 930

    8 BL Section 1005A

    9 AP Section 3060

    10 AP Section 3105

    11 AP Section 2040

    12 AP Section 2005

    13 AP Section 3060 (Cover)

    14 AP Section 2040 B

    15 AP Section 2040 C

    16 AP Section Enclosure 3

    17 AP Section 7035 B

    18 AP Section 7035 B 3

    19 AP Section 7035 C

    20 AP Section 10005

    21 AP Cross on Cover

    22 BL Article II Section 2

    23 AP Enclosure 3 Earrings

    24 AP Chapter 1000 Fundraising

    25 AP Chapter Nine Update

    26 AP Section 3005 Powers

    27 AP Medallions

    28 AP Arrears and Delinquent

    29 AP Section 6045 Charter Suspension Revocation

    30 AP Section 6050 Charter Voluntary Surrender

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    2026 National Convention location will be in Indianapolis, Indiana (8/10/2026 – 8/14/2026)

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    2029, 2033, 2037 – Southern Quadrant – AL, AR, FL, GA, LA, MS, OK, SC, TN, & TX

    2030, 2034, 2038 – Central Quadrant – IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, ND, NE, OH, SD, & WI

    2027, 2031, 2035 – Eastern Quadrant – CT, DC, DE, MA, MD, ME, NC, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VA, VT, WV & Puerto Rico

    2028, 2032, 2036 – Western Quadrant – AK, AZ, CA. CO, HI, ID, MT, NM, NV, OR, UT, WA, & WY