GRAND LODGE CONVENTION INFORMATION SHEET – 2023
NOTE: Reservation Packet can be found in the members only section under Forms and Guidlines.
The 2023 Grand Lodge Convention will be held in Minneapolis, MN July 2-5, 2023
The North Carolina delegation will be staying at the Hilton Minneapolis Hotel, 1001 Marquette Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55403. The Hilton Minneapolis Hotel is the Headquarters hotel for this convention. The Grand Lodge personnel and the South Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, New York, Washington, Montana, Idaho and Oregon Elks are also scheduled to stay in the same hotel. The hotel is connected to the Minneapolis Convention Center by a skyway, so we can walk to the Convention.
Room rate for Single, Double, Triple and Quad occupancy will be $121.00 per night plus tax, currently 14.025%. The rates will also apply to those who wish to stay three (3) days before and/or after the convention if requested on the reservation form and if rooms are available. Late check outs will be determined by the hotel’s room availability for the following day and cannot be guaranteed at this time. If you would like a “late checkout” on Wednesday, July 5th, please request it on the reservation form. Room reservations must be canceled 48 hours prior to arrival to avoid a cancelation fee. THE HOTEL HAS ADVISED THAT NO KING SIZE BEDS WILL BE AVAILABLE!!! Handicapped rooms are available and must be requested on the reservation form. This is a smoke free hotel. Valet parking ($49 per day) and self-parking ($25 per day) are available. Parking is owned & operated by the City of Minneapolis, and no discounts apply. The hotel does not provide shuttle service between Minneapolis-St Paul International Airport and the hotel. Uber/Lyft is the best option. Amenities include Wi-Fi; a fitness center and an indoor pool; the Ten 01 Market for grab and go and the Ten 01 Social restaurant for breakfast for dinner and drinks.
District Deputy designates must submit a reservation form to me even though their room will be paid for by Grand Lodge. ALL RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE THROUGH THE STATE HOUSING CHAIRMAN (Michael Curran) AND ARE DUE NO LATER THAN MAY 24, 2023.
The Sunday Opening Ceremony and the Daily Business sessions will take place at the Minneapolis Convention Center, 1301 Second Avenue S, Minneapolis, MN 55403. The Opening Ceremony will be from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Sunday, July 2nd. The Business Sessions will begin at 8:00 AM and will end around noon on Monday & Tuesday and around 11:00 AM on Wednesday. Registration, Ritual Competition and Exhibits will also be at the Minneapolis Convention Center. You must be registered to attend the Opening Ceremony, the daily Business Sessions and the Ritual Competition.
In order to improve assistance to handicapped members/guests at the convention and comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, will those that need transportation and/or wheelchair assistance while attending the convention let me know ASAP so that I can pass that information on to Grand Lodge. Please include that information on your reservation form.
The State President will make available the location and operating hours of the North Carolina State Elks Association Hospitality Suite and where to send your donations.