Friday, June 24 Recommended arrival for Board of Directors and 2016 LEADS attendees.

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1 WHAT TO WEAR F Formal: Floor length evening gown, dressy cocktail, or separates. AF After Five: Cocktail dress or dressy sundress, long dressy skirt and top, dressy pants outfit. BC Business Casual: Skirt, khakis, or dress pants, open-collared shirt, sweater, or blouse. No jeans, shorts, or spaghetti straps. C Casual: GFWC t-shirt or polo, walking shorts, capris, or jeans. Friday, June 24 Recommended arrival for Board of Directors and 2016 LEADS attendees. 2:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Charm City Sneak Peek (tours for Board of Directors and 2016 LEADS only) $50, C This special package designed for the Board of Directors and 2016 LEADS class will include the Star Spangled City Tour from 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. and the Baltimore Aquarium from 7:00 p.m. until close. After the first tour, the bus will drop attendees off near the Inner Harbor Visitor Center at 5:00 p.m. for dinner on your own. This area has plenty of dinner options from casual to upscale, whatever you re in the mood for. The group will meet at the entrance to the Baltimore Aquarium at 7:00 p.m. 9:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. LEADS Meet and Greet C Saturday, June 25 Recommended arrival for general and junior members and their guests. 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Leadership, Education, and Development Seminar (LEADS) BC 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m Board of Directors Group and Committee Meetings BC 12:15 p.m. - 4:30 p.m Board of Directors Lunch Meeting $65, BC

2 Open to members of the Board of Directors and invited attendees. The price includes meeting materials and lunch. More information regarding this meeting will be available at and within the Call to the Board Meeting. 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Star Spangled City Tour $40, C Open to all attendees. Check out the Tour page in the Call for more information. 5:15 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. First-Time Attendee Welcome and Orientation C First-time attendees are encouraged to attend this special orientation to help you make the most of your GFWC Annual Convention experience. Learn important GFWC protocol tips, meet new friends, and get the inside scoop on all things Convention. 6:00 p.m. Official Start of the 2016 GFWC Annual Convention 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Our Stars are out Tonight! Junior Awards Ceremony AF This red-carpet ceremony highlights the tremendous achievements of past and present State Directors of Junior Clubs. Program partners March of Dimes and St. Jude Children s Research Hospital will present awards. 8:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. After Party Maryland Crab Feast, Music, and Fun $50, C Change into some comfy clothes and head over to the Columbus Center for a geographically unique feast. You ll learn how to pick a crab (there s chicken and pasta for the less adventurous), listen to the sounds of Billy Logue, and celebrate the kickoff of the 2016 Convention. Sunday, June 26 7:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. LEADS Graduates Breakfast $30, BC Open to all LEADS graduates past and present, this breakfast lets you congratulate the 2016 LEADS class and reconnect with members of your class. 7:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Past State Presidents Breakfast $30, BC Open to all Past State Presidents to spend time reacquainting and mingling with your fellow Past State Presidents. 9:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Opening Ceremony and Business Session BC 12:45 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Sisterhood of Service Luncheon $50, C or BC This special luncheon also serves as the GFWC service project. After the meal, attendees will assist in creating toiletry bags, home starter kits, and meal bags for the Weinberg Housing and Resource Center in Baltimore. It will be a great team volunteer effort for a very worthy cause. Charlotte Emerson Brown winners will also be announced. Read more about the Weinberg service project. 3:15 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Business Session BC 6:15 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Social Gathering AF 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Star Spangled State Night presented by GFWC Maryland $70, AF

3 This patriotic banquet recognizes the rich history of Maryland and its part in the birth of our flag and national anthem. Special entertainment and a red, white, and blue dessert complete a whimsical evening. Monday, June 27 7:45 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. Past State Directors of Junior Clubs Breakfast $30, BC Open to all Past State Directors of Junior Clubs. Spend the morning reacquainting and mingling with your fellow Past State Directors. 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Junior Business Session BC 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Business Session BC If you are early to this Business Session, please wait outside until the Junior Business Session concludes. 12:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Partner Power Luncheon $45, BC Learn all about the GFWC partners in this informative and motivational luncheon. You can find out the newest program initiatives and take a look behind-the-scenes at how each partner is impacting communities. 3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. Partner Workshops BC 4:15 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Partner Office Hours BC This new concept gives you and the partner representative time for individual communication. If you have questions for multiple partners, visit several! This is the perfect time to get your specific questions answered. 5:15 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. State Photos BC 7:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Region Banquets $65, B Tuesday, June 28 7:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Election Polling Stations Open 8:15 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. Reading is Like Dreaming with your Eyes Wide Open ESO Breakfast $30, BC Share your commitment to literacy and education at this breakfast dedicated to GFWC s long-standing education society. ESO Awards will be presented, and author Suzy Toronto will speak to attendees. 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Business Session BC 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Wonderful, Wacky Women Luncheon $50, BC GFWC will honor its prestigious Jennie Award winners during this luncheon. These eight ladies share a passion and commitment to GFWC that is truly inspiring. 3:45 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. Business Session BC

4 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Social Gathering F 7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Gathering of the Goddesses Gala $80, F GFWC s signature banquet honors the outstanding recipients of the Community Improvement Project Awards. Gifts to Headquarters will be recognized and Suzy Toronto will give the keynote address as we honor the embodiment of Living the Volunteer Spirit. Wednesday, June 29 Dessert sponsored by Terri Lynn Inc. 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Past Region Presidents Breakfast $30, BC Open to all Past Region Presidents. Come enjoy the company of friends. 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. GFWC Workshops BC Take part in GFWC led workshops covering advancement area topics and much more. 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Business Session BC 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Live a Life Worth Loving Awards Luncheon sponsored by Shot@Life $50, BC Shot@Life award winners and GFWC s Advancement Areas are recognized during this lively buffet luncheon. 6:00 p.m. Installation Banquet $80, F The Installation Banquet kicks off an evening of celebration. Be among the first to congratulate the GFWC Officers as they lead the new administration of our great organization. 8:00 p.m. Installation Ceremony F All Convention attendees, guests, family members, and friends are invited to join the Installation Ceremony. Reserved seating will be available for all special guests and their families. Remember that each non-member guest must register for Convention (nonmember guests are free) so that we can account for them accordingly. Official Close of the 2016 GFWC Annual Convention Approximately 9:30 p.m. Installation Reception F Immediately following the Installation Ceremony, a splendid reception awaits all attendees. Congratulate the new leadership and enjoy dessert, coffee, and champagne! Thursday, June 30 9:15 a.m. - 9:30 p.m Group, Committee, and Board of Directors Meetings including Luncheon and off-site Spirit of Baltimore Dinner Cruise $175 Board Package Fee, BC

5 For BOD, more specific information to follow in the formal Call to Board Meeting. You may select and pay for this meeting during normal online Convention registration. 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. B&O Railroad Museum Tour $45, C 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Great Art in Baltimore $35, C 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Star Spangled City Tour $40, C Friday, July 1 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m Board of Directors Breakfast Meeting BC