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Convention Events
APX Market Place, Thursday March 25th, 3pm
The APX Market place will be held on Thursday during check-in. Anyone that would like to sell Alpha Rho Chi items is encouraged to set up on tables that will be set up next to the check-in tables. There will also be another opportunity to sell items, but it will be “APX Market Place Lite.”

Robert’s Rules of Order Boot Camp – Thursday March 25th, 4pm
All delegates are required to attend the Roberts Rules of Order Boot Camp on Thursday. Anyone interested in being a convention officer is strongly advised to attend as well. In this session you will learn how to use the Rules to better participate in the business session and possibly take these skills back to your chapter meetings and alumni association meetings.

Welcome Reception – Thursday March 25th, 6pm - 10pm
The Welcome Reception will be held at Richbrau Brewery a few blocks from the hotel. Our reception will be held in the second floor private reception space. We will have finger food, cash bar and use of the pool tables and arcade games. Please be sure to arrive in Richmond in time to join everyone at the Welcome Reception.

Workshops and Forums – Friday & Saturday
Surviving the Recession
led by Brother Turisa Tuttle
This round table discussion with focus on how people have been affected by the recession and how they overcame any professional hardships.

Taking Ownership in the Team Dynamic
led by Brother Randy Kirschner
This hour long session will be an expansion of the workshop that Randy led at Leadership Conference.

Business Sessions – Thursday, Friday & Saturday
The business sessions will be held on Friday and Saturday. These sessions help shape the future of Alpha Rho Chi and everyone is welcome. There are also three scheduled workshops, Roberts Rules of Order on Thursday, Randy Kirsher on Friday and Turisa Tuttle on Saturday. There may also be unplanned breakout sessions. All delegates must arrive in time to attend the Roberts Rules of Order Boot Camp.

Tour of the State Capitol, Friday, March 26th, 11am-12pm
There will be a guided tour of the State Capitol give by Jim Wooton, the secretary for the Capitol Square Preservation Council. Mr. Wooton is an architectural historian. The newly renovated Capitol building and grounds are shining examples of Jeffersonian architecture. The cost of the tour is $5 and has a limit of 50 people.

Annual Awards Banquet – Saturday March 27th, 8pm - 11pm
The Annual Awards banquet will be held in the James River Ballroom on Saturday night. There will be a reception with hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar. All National Awards will be awarded at the banquet.

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