THE OFFICIAL HOMEPAGE OF ΣΑΩ'S ANNUAL CONVENTION
Schedule
Event Check-In is on Friday, May 31st from 12-2:30 p.m. at Covington United Methodist Church's Youth Building with free time to explore the local shops on walkable Covington Square before reconvening at the Georgia FFA-FCCLA Center at 3 p.m. to access assigned cabins. All further activities will be on-campus until event end on Sunday, June 1 at noon (excepting the Catholic Mass Shuttle option for those who opt-in on Sunday a.m.).
Pre-Convention Schedule
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present - March: Convention Committee Introductions to Convention 2024 at Chapters
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November 1 // Convention Lock-in Rate Launches (More Info)
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December 31 // Lock-in Form Closes
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January 5 // All payment plans for Lock-in Registrants finalized and set in MySAO
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February 1 // Nomination Forms launch HERE
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February 1 - 29 // Early Bird Registration period
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March 1 - 31 // Regular Registration period
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March 31 // Last day for Registrations with Welcome SWAG included in rate
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April 1 - 30 // Late Registration period
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April 4 // Nomination Forms Deadline
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April 25 // Final payment for Lock-in Registrants Due
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April 30 // Registration CLOSES
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May 1 // Welcome Packet sent to Registrants via email
Tentative Event Schedule Itinerary Below
Thursday, May 30
No convention activities are included on Thursday
However, we understand due to travel logistics, you may prefer to arrive on Thursday evening to be able to check-in on Friday morning. Consequently, please email dfo@sigmaalphaomega.org if you intend to arrive on Thursday AND will be staying near the Atlanta airport and need shuttle service on Friday, May 31st to Covington. View more information on travel here.
Friday, May 31
Noon to 2:30 p.m. — Check-in / Free Time to Explore Covington Square
3:00 p.m. — Reconvene at Georgia FFA-FCCLA Center for cabin assignments
3:30 p.m. — Opening Ceremonies, Service Project, & Small Group Assignment
5:30 — Dinner
TBD — OCA Spotlight & Raffle Opener; SAOF Spotlight & Silent Auction Opener
TBD — Campfire and Worship
Saturday, June 1
7:30 a.m. — Breakfast
8:30 a.m. — Small Groups
9:00 a.m. - Noon — Annual Meeting of Members
TBD — Lunch / Alumnae Luncheon
TBD — Sister Break-out Sessions (Workshops)
TBD — Free Time/Optional Social Activities/Alumnae Lounge
5:30 p.m. — Dinner
TBD — Evening Large Group Entertainment
TBD — Awards Ceremony and Poolside Afterparty with OCA/SAOF Winners
Sunday, June 2
7:30 a.m. — Breakfast
8:00 a.m. — Check-out
8:30 a.m. — Small Groups
9:00 a.m. — Sunday Worship Service (*Catholic Mass Option Available; please email dfo@sigmaalphaomega.org if you will need this service.)
10:30 a.m. — Closing Ceremonies
Off premises by 12:00 p.m.