Four days of business, brotherhood, and celebration. All times are local (Central Time). This schedule reflects the latest convention agenda; room assignments and activity details will be refined as arrangements are finalized.
No business session is scheduled for Thursday. Use open time for independent Chicago planning; the Obama Presidential Center requires a timed ticket, and attendees can review suggested Thursday itineraries and Navy Pier planning notes.
Early-arrival fellowship at Naperbrook Golf Course. Tee times begin at 12:10 PM, 12:20 PM, and 12:30 PM. Lead: Mark Gibson.
Reconnect with brothers from across the country to open the weekend. Hosted by Phi Alpha Iota Alumni Chapter.
Morning meetings, lunch, and afternoon fraternity programming. Dress attire is casual for immediate transition to the Chicago outing.
Lead: Sergeant at Arms / Rory McDonald.
Lead: Mark Gibson, National President.
Chapter presidents report on treasury balance, officers, meeting rhythm, community service projects, recruitment efforts, and High School Mentoring, including the Flint program.
Lead: Henry Williams, National Treasurer.
Lead: Dwayne Mims, Second Vice President.
Lead: Henry Stewart, Director of Membership. Box lunches begin at noon during the joint session.
Lead: Greg Singleton, Imperial Foundation Interim Board Chair.
Enjoy Chicago with Phi Alpha Iota Alumni Chapter.
Full day into evening. Dress attire is business casual for daytime meetings; evening banquet attire is semi-formal.
Lead: Mark Gibson, National President.
Parallel tracks open for Session A: Compliance and Risk Management and Session B: Growth and Expansion.
Session A: Hazing Prevention led by Mims / Porter. Session B: Honorary Memberships, a voting item at 2:45, led by Stewart.
Session A: Phi Eta Psi Training and Education Portal led by Gibson. Session B: Growth and Expansion Strategy led by Stewart / Evans.
Leads: Evans / Mims / Stewart / Gibson.
Leads: Evans / Mims / Stewart / Gibson.
Leads: Gibson / Robinson.
Leads: Gibson / Robinson / McDonald.
Includes discussion of the use and connotation of the symbol IMP-Iota-Mu-Pi. Members only. Leads: Brothers Gary Martin / Bruce Bradley / Clyde Lee.
Lead: NELT.
Evening banquet. See separate banquet itinerary for detailed program flow.
Late-night fellowship following the banquet.
Group worship at Trinity UCC, the historic church home of the Obama family. Two service times are offered — attend whichever fits your departure plans.
Later service option at Trinity UCC for brothers with afternoon or evening departures.
Final morning to explore Chicago before heading home. Hotel checkout by 11 AM. Safe travels, brothers!