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Consult the tentative program as you choose activities and arrange your travel.
Explore the daily schedule2027 Triennial Session · Tentative program
Your days in Phoenix.
Browse the daily program below, from early registration on August 24 through the School of Instruction on September 3. The schedule is tentative. Attendance restrictions and conditional activities are noted with each entry.
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Based on the linked two-page program, including its early registration hours. The brochure is designed for printing on legal-size paper.
Early registration
- 1:00–4:00 p.m.
Registration
Sheraton Hotel lobby. Early registration hours from the brochure’s registration panel.
Grand Canyon tour & setup
- All day
- 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Chapter Room setup
Session Room, North Hall.
- 1:00–4:00 p.m.
Registration
Sheraton Hotel lobby. Early registration hours from the brochure’s registration panel.
Sedona tour & convention setup
- All day
- 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Convention Center setup
GGC Assembly Chapter Room and decorations: Exhibition North Hall B, C & D. Vendors: North Hall A. Registration and credentials: North Hall Room 121 A, B & C.
Registration, rehearsals & baseball
- All day, if needed
Additional Sedona tour
The program lists this departure only if needed. Confirm availability when booking.
View activity details - 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Vendors open
Convention Center, Exhibition North Hall A.
- 8:00 a.m.
Complete North Hall setup
GGC Assembly Chapter Room and decorations.
- 10:00 a.m.
Practice
Right Worthy Grand Conductress, Right Worthy Associate Grand Conductress, and Worthy Grand Marshal.
- 11:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Registration & credentials
Convention Center, Room 121 A, B & C.
- 11:30 a.m.
2024–2027 General Grand Chapter Officers & Escorts
By invitation only. The program does not specify a venue or event type.
- 2:00 p.m.
Practice
2024–2027 General Grand Chapter Officers, Escorts, Personal Pages, and Flag Bearers.
- 5:00 p.m.
Star Chasers & Escorts meal
2024–2027 group. Chase Field.
- 6:00 p.m. in program
Diamondbacks vs. Phillies
Chase Field. Open to all. Timing needs confirmation: this program lists 6:00 p.m.; the separate outing notice lists 6:40 p.m. Confirm arrival and game times through the ticket portal.
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Tours, rehearsals & welcome dinner
- Time not listed
Heard Museum tour & local Phoenix tours
See Arizona tours and the ticket portal for available outings.
View activity details - 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Registration & credentials
Convention Center, Room 121 A, B & C.
- 8:00 a.m.
GGC choir breakfast & practice
“The Desert Troubadours.” Sheraton.
- 10:30 a.m.
Cavalcade of Flags practice
2024–2027 Tri-Lines and Deputies. Convention Center.
- Noon
Subordinate Chapters luncheon
Chapters under General Grand Chapter. Sheraton.
- 1:00 p.m.
Bible and Emblem Ceremony practice
- 2:00 p.m.
Necrology Service practice
- 3:00 p.m.
Youth practice
- 3:30 p.m.
Ambassadors & Committee Members practice
2024–2027 General Grand Chapter.
- 6:00 p.m.
“Welcome to the Southwest” dinner
Western theme. Open to all. Convention Center, Room 120.
Worship, fellowship & celebration
- 8:00 a.m.
Ambassadors, Committee Members & Deputies breakfast
2024–2027 GGC. Convention Center, Room 120.
- 10:00 a.m.–noon
Worship Service
Assisted by the ESTARL, Youth, and Necrology Committees.
- Noon–2:00 p.m.
IGRA luncheon
International Grand Representatives Association. Open to all past and present Grand Representatives. Convention Center, Room 120.
- Noon–4:30 p.m.
Registration & credentials
Convention Center, Room 121 A, B & C.
- 3:00–5:00 p.m.
Candidates meet and greet
Sheraton.
- 6:00 p.m.
“Bluegrass & Starlight” banquet
Honoring the MWGM, MWGP, and 2024–2027 General Grand Chapter Officers. Formal; open to all. Convention Center, Room 120.
Informal & formal openings
- 7:30 a.m.
2027–2030 Tri-Lines breakfast
Convention Center, Room 120.
- 8:00–11:30 a.m.
Registration & credentials
Convention Center, Room 121 A, B & C. The daily program gives an 11:30 a.m. finish; the brochure’s separate registration panel says p.m. Confirm the morning closing time.
- 8:00 a.m.
International Grand Secretaries & Grand Treasurers Associations breakfast
Sheraton.
- 11:00 a.m.
Past Appointive Grand Chapter Officers lunch
Open to any PAGO. Sheraton.
- 1:00–4:00 p.m.
Registration & credentials
Convention Center, Room 121 A, B & C.
- 2:00 p.m.
Informal opening
- 7:00 p.m.
Formal opening
Business meetings & officer gatherings
- 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Registration & credentials
Convention Center, Room 121 A, B & C.
- 9:00 a.m.
Business meeting
- Noon
2024–2027 Tri-Lines luncheon
Convention Center, Room 120.
- 2:00 p.m.
Business meeting
- 6:00 p.m.
2027–2030 General Grand Chapter Officers & Escorts
By invitation only. Convention Center, Room 120.
- 8:00 p.m.
Officer practice
2027–2030 General Grand Chapter Officers.
Election & business meetings
- 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Registration
Convention Center, Room 121 A, B & C.
- 8:00–9:00 a.m.
Credentials
Convention Center, Room 121 A, B & C.
- 9:00 a.m.
Business meeting
- 10:00 a.m.
Election
- 2:00 p.m.
Business meeting
- 5:30 p.m.
2027–2030 appointments banquet
General Grand Chapter Ambassadors, Committee Members, and all other appointments. Convention Center, Room 120.
- 7:00 p.m.
Business meeting
Business meetings & installation
- 8:00–11:00 a.m.
Registration & credentials
Convention Center, Room 121 A, B & C.
- 9:00 a.m.
Business meeting
- 2:00 p.m.
Business meeting, if necessary
- 7:00 p.m.
Installation
2027–2030 General Grand Chapter Officers.
School of Instruction
- 8:00 a.m.–noon
School of Instruction
For 2027–2030 Tri-Line Officers, Deputies, and Subordinate Chapters under GGC. Convention Center Chapter Room.
Triennial activities
Make a little room for adventure.
Arizona tours
The Grand Canyon by rail, Sedona’s red rocks, and the art and culture of the Heard Museum.
Compare the tours
An evening at the ballpark
Share a night of baseball as the Arizona Diamondbacks take on the Philadelphia Phillies.
See game detailsAn invitation from your hosts
Meet us at the finish line.
Billie Bradfield and Michael E. Berry join the Grand Chapters of Arizona and Kentucky in welcoming Sisters, Brothers, and friends to Phoenix for the 52nd Triennial gathering.
Bring your chapter friendships, reconnect across jurisdictions, and celebrate the theme “Dream, Imagine and Believe.”
Meet the General Grand Chapter leadership ↗
Before you arrive
A preview of Phoenix.
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