The Annual Convention normally spans from Thursday to Sunday. Normal events are:
#*18 August, whatever day of the week that might be
:The [[Annual Membership Meeting]] is called to order at 10am, then immediately recessed to the Saturday of the Convention at that location. This opening session may be held at or near [[Headquarters]].
#*Thursday:
:An informal welcome dinner, organized by the [[Host]];
#*Friday:
:Meetings of [[Sub-Groups]] and [[Committees]];
:Presentation of papers;
:The [[Fellowship|Fellows]] dinner. Nominally restricted to Fellows, others may attend as the guest of a Fellow.
#*Saturday:
:The recessed [[Annual Membership Meeting]], including (regardless of a quorum being had:
: : The announcment of the results of the [[Elections]];: : Consuls' annual [[State of the Society]] address.
: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.
:The [[Annual Banquet]], semi-formal or formal, generally including:
: : Presentation of [[Fellowship]] insignia earned in the prior year;: : Presentation of the [[Awards|Balling or Metzler Award]] for the prior year;: : After-dinner talk or film.#*Sunday:
:Social activities, generally focusing on the host city.
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