The 2025 National Convention will be held in Tampa, FL from August 22- August 28; the actual business session of the convention for all non-committee members starts August 25. The convention hotel for Montana is the Hyatt Place Downtown Tampa, located at 325 N Florida Ave, which is about 13 blocks from the Convention Center, shuttle busses will run to and from the hotel. All delegates must stay at the convention hotel. The room rates start at $131.00 a night for doubles (2 beds – 1 or 2 persons), King (1 bed – 1 or 2 persons) additional guests are $20/person, this does not include taxes. Parking is $29.00/ day valet with no option for self-parking. Convention registration for our Department will be on Thursday evening and Friday morning.
Hyatt Place Tampa Downtown is located in the vibrant heart of Tampa Bay, just steps away from exciting attractions, dining, and entertainment. Enjoy easy access to the Tampa Riverwalk, Amalie Arena for live concerts and Tampa Bay Lightning games, or take in a Tampa Bay Buccaneers football game at Raymond James Stadium. All of our spacious guestrooms offer the signature Hyatt Grand Bed®, modern media and work centers, a 42" HDTV, and a Cozy Corner with a sofa or sofa-sleeper. You'll also appreciate bathroom vanities with granite countertops and complimentary amenities. Stay connected with free Wi-Fi and remote printing, and if you need something on the go, Odds & Ends has everything you need to buy, borrow, or enjoy for free.
The National Commanders Banquet will be $70.00 and is nonrefundable. The entertainment is still being decided. National Commander Banquet tickets should be reserved and paid for no later than 15 March and are only refundable if I can sell them to someone else. Please do not wait.
Contact Department Headquarters for your registration form today! All convention registrations will be due prior to Department Convention with all deposits due on July 1.
Future Convention Locations:
Louisville, Kentucky - August 28 – September 3, 2026
Kansas City, Missouri – August 27 – September 2, 2027
Columbus, Ohio – August 25 – August 31, 2028
Indianapolis, Indiana – August 24 – August 30, 2029
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