ANNUAL CONVENTION
Except for those years when the normal schedule was interrupted by the Civil and World Wars, the International Convention was held every year since 1853. The first convention was called in 1836.
The Convention is composed of one delegate elected from each undergraduate chapter and alumni organization, each delegate being entitled to one vote. Each August, the Convention is hosted by a chapter and presided over by an Honorary Chairman, both of which are chosen by the previous Convention.
The Convention hears annual reports from the Governors, approve the International's budget, decides constitutional questions and has appellate jurisdiction over the decisions of the Board of Governors and the Chapters.
Between the business and leadership training sessions, Conventions are characterized by considerable socializing. Brothers from all over the continent get acquainted, swap stories and songs, and raise a glass in the spirit of brotherhood. Whether as a voting delegate or an observer, all brothers are encouraged to attend a Convention at some time.
RECENT CONVENTIONS
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At Home/Virtual (188th)
August 6-8, 2020
August 1-4, 2019
August 9-12, 2018
August 10-13, 2017
Washington, DC (184th)
August 11-14, 2016
Hartford, CT (183rd)
August 2015
Baltimore, MN (182nd)
August 2014
Toronto, Ontario (181st)
August 2013
State College, PA (180th)
August 2012
Champaign, IL (179th)
August 2011
Oxford, OH (178th)
August 2010
Schnectady, NY (177th)
August 2009
Berkeley, CA (176th)
August 2008
Clinton, NY (175th)
August 2-4, 2007
Boston, MA (174th)
August 11-13, 2006
Charlottesville, VA (173rd)
August 12-14, 2005
Orange, CA (172rd)
August 6-8, 2004
Minneapolis, MN (171st)
August 7-10, 2003
Madison, WI (170th)
August 15-18, 2002
Montreal, Quebec (169th)
August 16-18, 2001
Rochester, NY (168th)
August 11-12, 2000
UPCOMING CONVENTION LOCATIONS
189th Convention - Austin, TX
August 5-7, 2021
190th Convention - Philadelphia, PA
August 2022
