Once a [[Headquarters]] has been opened, it is recommended that the Annual Convention be held in that location every other year, with the pattern of varying locations observed in the off-years.
==Activities==
:*The recessed [[Annual Meeting]], including (regardless of a quorum being had):
::*The announcement of the results of the [[Elections]];
::*Consuls' annual [[State of the Society]] address(unless deferred to the following Board meeting on account of sensitivity of the topics).:*A meeting of the [[Board|Board of Directors]]. At this meeting the new [[Directors]] will be installed, outgoing Directors excused, and such other business as may come before the Board(this presumes the election was held and all new Directors can be installed).
:*The Annual Banquet, semi-formal or formal, generally including:
::*Presentation of [[Fellowship]] insignia earned in the prior yearto those in attendance;
::*Presentation of the [[Awards|Balling or Metzler Award]] for the prior year;
::*After-dinner talk or film, attendance warranting.