• Before entering the registration room complete and turn in a Personal Information Form
• After entering the registration room—Regency VII Ballroom—Name badges and tickets are in individual chapter folders which are in alphabetic order by the first name of your school (check signage when you enter the room). Go to that line and give the attendant the name of your school. Your chapter’s folder will be pulled from a file—check your (one-page) sheet to make sure it is correct. It will then be scanned by an attendant and you will sign a form that you have picked up your personal sheet. Next, proceed to the area where you will pick up your convention backpack (also clearly marked). Please exit the room after you complete this process so the room doesn’t become crowded and confusing to others trying to find their line.

Voting delegates will follow the same procedure EXCEPT their backpack will be picked up in the area marked “Rules & Credentials.”  These delegates will also sign a voting delegate register at this table, before leaving the room.

New registrations will go to the tables for “New Registrations” (if not previously registered).

Having problems with your registration process? Is your chapter in good standing?  Proceed to the row of chairs in the designated “Problems?” area and help will be provided on an individual basis.

1. Every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood.

2. More than 38,000 blood donations are needed every day.

3. One out of every 10 people admitted in a hospital needs blood.

4. Total blood transfusions in a given year: 14 million (2001)

5. The average red blood cell transfusion is approx. 3 pints.

6. The blood type most often requested by hospitals is Type O.

7. The blood used in an emergency is already on the shelves before the event occurs.

8. Sickle cell disease affects more than 80,000 people in the U.S., 98 percent of whom are African American. Sickle cell patients can require frequent blood transfusions throughout their lives.

9. More than 1 million new people are diagnosed with cancer each year. Many of them will need blood, sometimes daily, during their chemotherapy treatment.

10. A single car accident victim can require as many as 100 units of blood.

Enjoy a game of poker mixed with a bit of community service by participating in the 2010 National Convention Charity Poker Tournament. 

It's a No Limit Hold 'Em freeze-out tournament. To make the tournament even more exciting, all the proceeds go towards the Make-A-Wish foundation.

The poker games will begin directly after Opening Ceremonies on December 27. The games will be in the International Ballroom. Registration starts at 9:30 p.m. and the action begins at 10 p.m. Entry to the tournament is a $10 donation and gets you into the game. You'll also receive a souvenir and a raffle ticket. What a deal! Raffle prizes will be given out at the end of the night. Come out for a little brotherly competition in the spirit of giving so we can have some fun and also help make some wishes come true.

There will be a reception at 4:30 p.m. on December 28 in the Centennial Ballroom to honor those chapters who received this year's Chapter of Excellence and Pledge Program of Excellence awards.

There is a casual reception for all GLBTQ (gay, lesbian, bisexual, transsexual, queer/questioning) Brothers, guests and friends on Wednesday, 12/29 from 6:30 pm to 11 pm. Check the Lightbearer and APO Facebook Page for the exact location.

Let Dave Emery (former National Board member) or Beth Tom (International Relations Director) know if you have any questions or would like to assist in hosting this casual event that is open to all.