Convention Info

Convention Registration and Hotel Information

Dear SPJST Convention Delegate,

Congratulations on your election as a delegate to the 33rd SPJST Convention to be held in Killeen, Texas, on August 13 to 15, 2021.

Registration

Registration will begin in the lobby of the Killeen Civic and Conference Center on Friday, August 13 at 2 p.m. The Killeen Civic and Conference Center is located at 3601 South WS Young Drive in Killeen. The Howdy Party is scheduled for Friday evening, August 13. Late registration will continue on Saturday morning, August 14.

Hotel information for the 33rd SPJST Convention Howdy Party - Friday, August 13 Convention - Saturday, August 14 and Sunday, August 15

Here is a list of hotels in the Killeen area at which we have blocked rooms at a special rate. These rooms are only available at these special rates until July 12, 2021, on a first come, first served basis. To guarantee the reservation, you will need to provide the hotel with your credit card number or prepay for one night’s lodging. (If you had a prior reservation, we urge you to call the hotel to confirm.)

When making room reservations, please call the hotel directly and be sure to give them the Special Rate Code which is “SPJST”.

Again, please note that the rooms at the listed rates will not be guaranteed after July 12, 2021. All room rates are subject to applicable tax, and prices are based on double occupancy.

Shilo Inn Suites Hotel 3701 South WS Young Dr Killeen, TX 76542 254-247-3133 254-699-0999 Rate: $120 Special Rate Code: SPJST 105 rooms available Best Western Plus 2709 Cunningham Rd Killeen, TX 76542 254-634-5560 Rate: $95 Special Rate Code: SPJST 40 rooms available

Hampton Inn Killeen 2702 O.W. Curry Dr. Killeen, TX 76542 254-554-7110, dial 0 when you hear hotel greeting message Rate: $94 Special Rate Code: SPJST 25 rooms available

Courtyard Killeen 1721 E Central Texas Expy Killeen, TX 76541 254-616-2000 Rate: $120 Special Rate Code: SPJST 100 rooms available

Please note: If you had a reservation at Hilton Garden Inn, this hotel is temporarily closed due to a fire and will not be available for the Convention.

The address for the Killeen Civic and Conference Center is 3601 South WS Young Dr, Killeen, TX 76542.

Please call Linda at the SPJST Home Office if you have any questions or need assistance in making your hotel reservations. Linda can be reached by email lindah@spjst.com or by telephone 254-773-1575, ext. 162.

We look forward to seeing you in August in Killeen! Fraternally, Leonard Mikeska Chief Financial Officer —SPJST—

Convention Registration, Meal, and Credentials

The 33rd SPJST Convention is set for Friday, August 13 to Sunday, August 15, 2021, at Killeen Civic and Conference Center, located at 3601 South W.S. Young Drive in Killeen, Texas 76543.

Friday, August 13 2 to 7:30 p.m. Delegate Registration 6 to 9 p.m. Howdy Party

Saturday, August 14 7 to 8:30 a.m. Late Registration 7:30 a.m. Coffee and Water 8:30 a.m. Assembly of Delegates Opening Ceremony 9:30 a.m. Morning Snacks and Beverages 9 to 10:15 a.m. Business Session 10:15 to 10:30 a.m.Break 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Business Session 12 to 1 p.m. Lunch 1 to 4:30 p.m. Business Session 4:30 to 5 p.m. Delegates’ Photo 6 to 6:30 p.m. Catholic Mass 6:30 to 10 p.m. Banquet Reception

Sunday, August 15 7:30 a.m. Coffee and Water 8 to 8:30 a.m. Ecumenical Service 9:30 a.m. Morning Snacks and Beverages 8:30 to 9 a.m. Hotel Check-Out 9 to 10:15 a.m. Business Session 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Business Session 12 to 1 p.m. Lunch 1 p.m. Conclude Business Session followed by Break and Caucus Breakouts Convention Meals

Saturday lunch selections are chicken and beef fajitas with charro beans and Spanish rice or chicken and beef fajita salad with avocado ranch dressing. Both selections include banana pudding.

The menu for Saturday’s banquet dinner is ribeye steak, salad, potatoes with cheese, green beans, and dessert.

Sunday lunch selections are barbecue pulled pork sandwich served on a kaiser roll with southern style potato salad or grilled chicken Caesar salad. Both selections include peach cobbler.

Lunch and dinner meals will be provided for delegates and official committee members; however, they must be reserved in advance. Costs for guests will be $8 for lunch and $20 for dinner. Delegates will receive more information and RSVP details soon.

Delegate Credentials Forms

Delegates are asked to bring their credentials form to the registration at the Convention. The registration table will be located in the lobby of the Killeen Civic and Conference Center between 2 and 7:30 p.m. on Friday, August 13 and 7 and 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 14. If you have lost or misplaced your credentials form, please send an email to Linda Hill at lindah@spjst.com or call 254-773-1575, ext. 162 as soon as possible. It is very important that you contact the Home Office soon so your credentials form can be replaced prior to the Convention.

—SPJST—

FROM THE SUPREME LODGE

Correction to the April 20 and 21, 2021 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of SPJST Supreme Lodge held at the SPJST Home Office in Temple, Texas

SUPREME LODGE ALLOCATIONS FOR 2021 Director Victorick moved the annual allocation to each district shall be $2,000, of which $500 will be paid to the lodge hosting the district meeting and to remove the sentence, “To be reviewed by the Finance Committee” from any and all proposed Finance Committee recommendations. Director House seconded the motion, and the motion carried unanimously.

Janie Coakley Recording Secretary Leonard Mikeska Chief Financial Officer —SPJST—