Greetings Florida Elks:
It's time to make your plans to attend the Florida State Elks Association Midyear Convention. Our convention is being held at the Rosen Centre located at 9840 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819.
The dates of the convention are Thursday, November 13th through Saturday, November 15th. The link to make your hotel reservations at the Rosen Centre and the agendas for all meetings may be found in the quick links on the left. The dress for all activities is business. Gentlemen are urged to wear jackets, ties optional.
A one-night deposit or credit card guarantee will be required for each room you are reserving. Rooms sleep a maximum of four people and the standard room rate for a double or single is $149.00 plus 13.63% tax, or $169.30 per night. Our group rate for rooms may be used November 8th through November 18th subject to availability.
Please be informed that all reservations must be made directly with the hotel and that the cutoff date for reservations is Tuesday, October 21 or when our room block is sold out.
If you prefer to make your reservations by phone, the Rosen Centre Reservation number is (800) 204-7234. You will need to request the group rate for our block of rooms which are being held under "FL Elks Mid-Year 2025".
Everyone attending, including members, spouses, guests, FLOE delegates, and non-elks are asked to preregister with the FSEA so we know who will be attending and so we can have a name badge waiting for you when you arrive at the Elks registration desk. The link to online registration can be found in the quick links on the left.
The Elks registration desk at the Rosen Centre will be staffed during the convention from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, and from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
Here is some other helpful information:
- Rosen Centre Check-in Time is 3:00 P.M.
- The address for the Rosen Centre is 9840 International Drive, Orlando, Florida, 32819
- Our convention room rate includes complimentary Wi-Fi in guestrooms and public areas. Excludes meeting/convention area
- Our convention room rate includes complimentary self-parking for all overnight attendees
The ladies from FLOE (Florida Ladies of Elks) will be sponsoring a Bunco Party. Bunco is a fast-paced, social dice game for 12 or more players that involves rolling three six-sided dice in six rounds to score points. Players are divided into groups of four, with each group sitting at a separate table and alternating turns with the other teams. The game is a game of chance, so no skill is required. Sounds like fun!
There will be a $15 charge to participate. Winners will receive cash prizes. Registration and pre-payment are required. See the quick link at the left.
The midyear General Session complete with reports from all our committees and programs will be held on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. This session and the Major Projects Presentation on Friday are the two events that are required to be attended by at least the Exalted Ruler and two other members from each Lodge.
To summarize, here is your to-do list:
- Make your reservation at the Rosen Centre by using the quick link or by phone.
- Pre-register with FSEA for your name badge(s) using the quick link.
- Purchase your FLOE Bunco ticket(s) if you plan to participate.
Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact our Meetings Coordinator, Megan Menges by e-mail at megan@floridaelks.org.
We look forward to seeing you at the November meetings!
Nick Miller, State Secretary