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Grand Lodge Convention

Grand Lodge Convention will be held in Kansas City, MO starting Sunday June 29th through Wednesday July 2nd , 2025.

Per Grand Lodge Statutes it is each Lodge’s responsibility to send their Exalted Ruler or qualified alternate to the National Convention; however, it is the incoming Exalted Ruler or qualified alternate’s responsibility to complete the forms and see that the required funds are submitted by the listed deadline. It is imperative the registration form and payment be received by the listed deadline of April 18th , 2025, or the Lodge will receive a bill for a $75.00 late fee.

Lodges should not pay for anyone to go to the Grand Lodge Convention that is not an ER or qualified alternate. The alternate’s need to register with the Grand Secretary on official letterhead no later than two weeks before the convention. Even if a Lodge gets dispensation and does not send their ER, the lodge is still obligated to pay the activity fee.

The Grand Lodge Convention OPENING CEREMONY WILL TAKE PLACE AT 4:00 PM (Time subject to change) ON SUNDAY June 29th at the Kansas City Convention Center, 301 W 13th St, Kansas City, MO 64105.

All of Area 8 will be housed at the Loews Kansas City Convention Center Hotel, 1515 Wyandotte St, Kansas City, MO.

All housing requests must be made on the form which is provided with payment for your first night. Exalted Rulers or qualified alternate also must also include the activity fee. Room charge this year at the hotel is $204.00 per night (all tax included). The hotel will NOT accept your individual
reservations. Standard rooms are all non-smoking with a standard king, or two queen beds and every effort will be made to accommodate your desires: ADA handicapped or other special needs.

We want to make your trip to the Grand Lodge Convention an enjoyable one and will try to accommodate your needs as best we can. Your cooperation in filling out the forms completely and sending those to your state director along with your hotel first night charge is greatly appreciated. Your mode of travel to Kansas City is strictly up to you, however, since most of you will be flying; make your reservations early to get the best rates and to arrive in time to attend the 4:00 PM Opening Ceremony on Sunday June 29th, 2025.

If you have questions regarding housing, please contact your state hospitality coordinator.