Convention Update

Update! Important Reminders Regarding Accessibility, Parking and The Schedule For Prepaid T-Shirt Pick Up For All 2026 Convention Attendees!

*Important Reminders For All Convention Attendees*

All Convention attendees must first go to the Registration desk to pick up a registration packet. The packet will contain a Convention ID badge necessary to enter any Convention meeting or event, meal tickets if purchased and other Convention related material.

*Very Important*

Language and hearing accessibility REQUIRE a smart device and earbuds

Parking at the Municipal Garage may be somewhat limited due to the recent large snowfall here in Rhode Island. Crews are working to remove the large piles of snow that are present. Temperatures remain below freezing and more snow is expected. Plan accordingly. Valet parking at the Marriott is available at $25/day. Carpooling/ride sharing is always an alternative. 

The pick up area will be near the Registration desk and the pick up schedule for those who have prepaid for T-shirts is as follows:

Friday, February 6 –  3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Saturday, February 7  –  8:00 AM to 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM

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Convention Hospitality Has An Urgent Need For Service Volunteers On February 5th!

Convention Hospitality urgently needs assistance moving items from our storage facility at 2:00 PM on Thursday, February 5th. Anyone willing to perform this service should contact Phil B., Hospitality Chair, conventionhospitality@aainri.com

Beverage service of Hospitality also needs help on February 6th and 7th. Contact Phil B., conventionhospitality@aainri.com

2026 RI State Convention Sold Out! Thank You From The Convention Committee!

Alison H., along with every member of the Convention Committee wish to express their gratitude to the entire Area 61 membership for the overwhelming support shown for the 2026 Rhode Island State Convention. We have met our contractual requirements for both hotel rooms and meals! Thank you for another SOLD OUT convention!

We look forward to seeing you in two weeks at the Newport Marriott! This promises to be a memorable event! 

Important Reminders For All 2026 RI State Convention Attendees! 2026 Convention Program Now Available!

*Important Reminders For All Convention Attendees*

All Convention attendees must first go to the Registration desk to pick up a registration packet. The packet will contain a Convention ID badge necessary to enter any Convention meeting or event, meal tickets if purchased and other Convention related material.

*Very Important*

Language and hearing accessibility require a smart device and earbuds

The Convention Committee is proud to present the program of events for the 2026 Rhode Island State Convention.

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Thank You From The Convention Committee! Now Lets Buy Those Meals & Fill Those Seats!

Alison H. and the members of the Convention Committee wish to express their gratitude to the entire Area 61 membership for the overwhelming support shown for the 2026 Rhode Island State Convention. You asked us for more hotel rooms and we secured 45 more rooms per night! You reserved all 45 per night in record time! We have met our contractual requirement for hotel rooms! Thank you!

Now it is time to fulfill our meal contractual requirement and fill all of the remaining seats for this great event. Remember! Registration closes when we reach 700 people! Get your meal and don’t miss this great event!

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