03/21/2023
Hello all,
Some have asked about the Arizona Grand Chapter session forms already.
So you know, traditionally, they come out around the first of April. I'm working on them now.
Check azoes.org for forms and I will let you know when they're up. We will accept PayPal or you can print and fill out forms once they're on the website. We need a form for each person, but you only will need to write one check for the total this year and mail it to one location even if multiple people register (just include all reservations in the one envelope).
If you're in need of making airline reservations, here are some answers to the schedule of the various banquets and sessions.
The session is in Scottsdale, so you would probably want to fly to Phoenix Sky Harbor. For insurance reasons, the Grand Chapter doesn't provide transportation, so you will either need to find a shuttle, uber it, or call a friend for transportation.
I still don't have a link to the hotel to make reservations. Please don't make room reservations until that link is out.
Billie's Honor Banquet will be Tuesday, Aug. 1. It will have a Halloween theme, so wear a costume if you'd like. There will be a no-host bar at 5:30 p.m. and dinner will start at around 6:30 p.m. The seating is limited to the space in the room, so as soon as the forms come out, you may want to make reservations.
There will be a distinguished tour on Wednesday in the morning/afternoon. All members are welcome. It will be a trip to a local musical instrument museum with a no-host lunch. The session is Glenda's and Lon's OV and this will fit perfectly with her theme.
We have an all-member banquet on Wednesday, Aug. 2 at 5:30 p.m. for no-host bar and 6:30 p.m. for dinner service. Paparazzi theme -- dress as your favorite movie star if you'd like.
Costumes are optional for those two banquets, but join us and have fun even if you're not in costume!
Our session runs Thursday, Aug. 3-Saturday, Aug. 5, with the installation of officers in the late afternoon/early evening of Aug. 5.
Formal es**rt for our distinguished guests is at the Thursday evening session.
There are other meals, as well. Current and former Grand Representatives and guests luncheon is on Thursday, Aug. 3 around noonish. Cavalcade of flags is usually either right after that lunch. Past Appointed Grand Officers (only - no es**rts) is on Friday around noonish (PGMs and PGPs are welcome as long as they're PAGOs). There is a PGM/PGP (and es**rt) banquet takes place on Friday evening, as well as a PM/PP (and es**rt) banquet plus the usual line officer banquets.
I hope this answers your questions.
If you have additional questions, please message me.
Donna Parrish, PGM
General Arrangements Chairman for 2023 AZ Grand Chapter session
