KNIGHTS OF PETER CLAVER
A N N U A L N AT I O N A L C O N V E N T I O N
Dallas, Texas!
JULY 21 - 26, 2017 │
SHERATON DALLAS HOTEL
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he One Hundredth-Second Annual National Convention of the Knights of Peter Claver and the Eighty-Seventh Annual
National Convention of the Knights of Peter Claver Ladies Auxiliary will be held In Dallas, Texas on July 21 - July 26, 2017.
All lodging, meetings, and events will be held at the Sheraton Dallas Hotel located at 400 N. Olive St., Dallas, TX 75201.
We encourage the members of all Councils and Courts to register and attend the National Convention. The National
Convention provides an opportunity for attendees from different states and districts to network with one another and is also
a perfect opportunity to share ideas for the programs of our noble objectives. All delegates must be registered and plan to
stay until the close of the convention on Wednesday afternoon, July 26, 2017.
CONVENTION AT A GLANCE...
SUNDAY CONVENTION MASS │ SUNDAY, JULY 23rd, 10:00 AM
Attire: Official Third Degree and Fourth Degree turnout dress including regalia. Papal Honorees may wear their
respective attire and should notify the National Office of their expected attendance so that proper seating may be
arranged ([email protected] or 1-504-821-4225) Note: Clergy are invited to concelebrate at the Mass.
DAILY MASS
Attire: Business (Except Wednesday, July 26th: Local, State/District, or National KPC Shirts). Note: Clergy are invited to
concelebrate at the Daily Masses.
BUSINESS MEETINGS
Attire: Business (Except Wednesday, July 26th: Local, State/District, or National KPC Shirts)
GOSPEL EXTRAVAGANZA │ FRIDAY, JULY 21st, 7:00 PM
Benefiting the Educate the Religious Program. Tickets: $10.00 Advance.
HATS AND BOW TIES SPCF FASHION SHOW LUNCHEON│ SATURDAY, JULY 22nd, 11:30 AM
Silent Auction and Fashion Show Luncheon benefiting Catholic Charities of Dallas and Fort Worth Tickets: $50.00
4th DEGREE AWARDS DINNER │ SATURDAY, JULY 22nd, 7:00 PM
Honoring Meritorious 4th Degree Knights and Ladies of Grace. Tickets: $60.00
EARL HARVEY / TOLTON CHARITY WHITE LINEN DANCE │ SATURDAY, JULY 22nd, 9:00 PM
Net proceeds benefit the Earl Harvey Kidney Fund and the Tolton Educational Fund. Attire: White Linen (preferred) or
Dressy Casual. Tickets: $15.00 in advance or $20.00 at the door.
FOUNDERS GALA │ SUNDAY, JULY 23rd, 7:00 PM
Net proceeds benefit the Order’s Educational programs. Attire: Semi-Formal. Tickets must be purchased in advance.
Tickets: $65.00 or $625.00 / Table (10)
LADIES PAST NATIONAL OFFICERS LUNCHEON │ MONDAY, JULY 24th, 12:00 PM
Participation is limited to current and past Ladies National and Supreme Officers Tickets: $45.00
CONVENTION BANQUET │ MONDAY, JULY 24th, 7:00 PM
Attire: Black Tie/After 5. Tickets: 1 Included with registration. Additional Tickets: $75.00
CONVENTION BALL │ TUESDAY, JULY 25th, 8:00 PM
Attire: Formal. Tickets: 1 Included with registration. Additional Tickets: $35.00
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Purchase the Official
102nd ANNUAL NATIONAL CONVENTION
T-SHIRT!
SIZES: SMALL-5X
$15.00 in Advance with Registration.
$20.00 On-Site.
CONVENTION REGISTRATION
UNIT ELIGIBILITY:
Members must be financial in order to participate in the Convention and
Delegates must be registered in order to participate in the business
meetings. Please consult the Constitution and Bylaws for eligibility
information of delegates for the convention.
Access to all forms will be
emailed to members
and are available online:
www.kofpc.org/conventions
REGISTRATION PACKAGE INCLUDES:
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Monday Awards Banquet Ticket (MUST SELECT MEAL CHOICE: CHICKEN, BEEF, FISH, OR VEGETARIAN)
Tuesday Convention Ball Ticket
Tote Bag
Convention Badge
REGISTRATION / CANCELATIONS:
Registration Type
NEW! EASYPay (4 automatic installments)
Regular
Late
Qualifying Dates
Now - May 15, 2017
Now - May 15, 2017
May 16 - June 15, 2017
Fee
$62.50/ Month*
$250.00
$275.00
*EASYPay option is only available for individual ONLINE registrations paid for with a CREDIT/DEBIT CARD.
PLEASE SEE ENCLOSED FLYER FOR DETAILS.
Cancelations: NOTE: $50.00 NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT. NO REFUNDS AFTER JUNE 30, 2017.
Cancellations must be requested at: www.kofpc.org/refund
or mailed to the National Office postmarked by June 30, 2017.
ONLINE REGISTRATION:
We encourage ONLINE REGISTRATION. Registration confirmations will be sent via email. Individual, unit, and delegate
registrations may be completed online with a credit/debit card or electronic check at:
www.kofpc.org/register
REGISTRATION BY MAIL:
NOTE: No personal checks or credit cards will be accepted for convention registrations sent by mail. Mail completed
forms accompanied by a Council or Court Check made payable to:
Knights of Peter Claver, Inc.
1825 Orleans Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70116
CONVENTION CHECK-IN:
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Each member must pick-up convention registration packets by presenting your registration confirmation email or photo
ID (Grand Knights and Grand Ladies are not allowed to pick up registration packets for their members). Self check-in will
also be available for attendees who provided valid email addresses when registering.
NEW STYLE! Purchase Your Convention TECH Padfolio!
$20.00 in Advance w/Registration
$25.00 On-Site
 Scratch-resistant, Velcro-closure pocket holds
tablet, iPad, or e-reader
 Includes 6x9 pad of paper & loop to hold your pen
or stylus
 Pockets for cell phone, business cards, etc.
CREDENTIALS
Either online or paper credential forms must be submitted or postmarked no later than May 15, 2017. Additional
questions regarding credentials should be directed to:
KNIGHTS:
William Everette
National Secretary
[email protected]
LADIES:
Debra Gray-Bridges
National Secretary
[email protected]
SOUVENIR BOOK ADS
Vendors, Candidates for National Offices, Councils, Courts, Inter-Councils, Central Committees, Coordinating Councils
and Courts, District/State Conferences, Assemblies, and Chapters are encouraged to purchase an advertisement in the
Souvenir Booklet which will be distributed to each attendee. Please refer to ad form for more details. Advertisements
must either be submitted via email: [email protected] or online: www.kofpc.org/conventionads. Ads requiring
layout must be submitted by May 15, 2017. Camera-ready PDF files must be submitted by May 31, 2017. Ads and
payments may be mailed to the National Office or submitted online:www.kofpc.org/conventionads.
CONVENTION VENDORS
Space must be reserved and paid for no later than July 10, 2017. Vendors are also encouraged to advertise in the
Convention Souvenir Book at www.kofpc.org/conventionads.
BOOTH FEES ARE AS FOLLOWS:
Area: 10’X10’
Fee: $600.00
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Up to 3 Tables
Up to 2 Chairs
Pipe and Drape
Signage / Name Badge
Area: 10’X20’
Fee: $900.00
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Up to 5 Tables
Up to 3 Chairs
Pipe and Drape
Signage / Name Badge
NEW! Area: 10’X30’
Fee: $1,100.00
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Up to 6 Tables
Up to 4 Chairs
Pipe and Drape
Signage / Name Badge
Vendors should register and pay in-full by credit card or e-check online at: www.kofpc.org/vendors
or by mailing a check or money order to: Knights of Peter Claver, Inc., 1825 Orleans Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70116
AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION
Discounted airport transportation arrangements can be made with SuperShuttle starting at $14.40 one way by calling
1-800-BLUE-VAN (1-800-258-3826) using discount code LQYLD or you may book online (discount already applied) at:
www.kofpc.org/shuttle
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HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS
RESERVATIONS:
Reservations should be made by contacting the hotel listed below. Please contact them directly for questions
regarding deposit requirements, check-out times, cancelations and special needs. **PLEASE NOTE**: A nonrefundable deposit for one night room and tax charges will be applied at the time of booking. This deposit will be
charged to the credit card supplied, and is non-refundable.
The hotel group room rate is $139.00 plus 13% state and local taxes and 2% Tourism District Fee tax per night
(approximately $159.85 per night) for single/double/triple/quad rooms. The group rate is available until
June 29, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. (Subject to Availability).
Sheraton Dallas Hotel
400 N. Olive St., Dallas, TX 75201
Phone: 1-888-627-8191
Book online: www.kofpc.org/sheraton
ONLINE RESERVATIONS:
You may also make reservations online at www.kofpc.org/sheraton. Reservations may also be made by calling the
hotel at 1-888-627-8191 and asking for the 102nd Knights of Peter & Ladies Auxiliary Annual Convention group rate.
ADA ACCOMODATIONS:
The Knights of Peter Claver, Inc. will attempt to provide for special needs of Convention attendees as much as we are
able. We cannot guarantee any special needs accommodations that are not within our or the hotel’s capabilities other
than provided by law. The hotel has a limited numbers of rooms that will accommodate guests with restricted mobility
and those who are hearing impaired. These rooms are assigned based on availability upon check-in.
The hotel does not have loaner wheelchairs available and they recommend contacting the following vendor for your
mobility rental needs. (Please make wheelchair reservations at least 14 days in advance)
Hieline Mobility Solutions: 214-227-2222
PARKING
AUTOMOBILE PARKING:
Self-Parking: $14.00 per day for overnight guests of the hotel. The regular parking rates apply to all non-guests.
BUS PARKING:
Individual units are responsible for making their own bus parking arrangements. Off-site bus parking is available at a
near-by lot (approximately 3 blocks from the Sheraton Dallas Hotel). Parking arrangements at this lot may be made by
contacting Platinum Parking at 1-214-453-3866. The hotel does not offer bus parking.
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