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Come to Washington, D.C., and join your fellow members in celebrating ROA’s Centennial kickoff event. In addition to celebrating 100 years of service to the nation’s Reserve and Guard, members will gather to hear interesting and informative speakers, collaborate, mentor, conduct association business, see old friends and make new ones.
Registration Information Deadline: Advance registration will be open through midnight, Thursday, September 22, 2022. Registration: There are two categories of registration: - Standard Registration: $250
Standard registration includes the welcome reception (Thursday), all meetings (Thursday-Sunday), coffee breaks (Friday & Saturday), Centennial Celebration Reception (sponsored by the ROA STARs Foundation) (Friday) and the option to purchase tickets for the Memorial Breakfast and Banquet.
- Awardee Registration: No charge
Awardee registration is for awardees and includes the welcome reception (Thursday), all meetings (Thursday-Sunday), coffee breaks (Friday & Saturday), Centennial Celebration Reception (sponsored by the ROA STARs Foundation) (Friday) and the option to purchase tickets for the Memorial Breakfast and Banquet.
Optional Events: The following optional events are open to all attendees on a first-come, first-served basis: - Memorial Breakfast: $40 – Saturday, October 1, 7 a.m.
- Banquet (with reception): $100 – Saturday, October 1, 6 p.m.
Hotel Information
Crystal City Marriott at Reagan National Airport
1999 Richmond Hwy, Arlington, VA 22202
Phone: (703) 413-5500
Rate/Deadline ROA’s room block offers a rate of $139 plus 13.25% applicable tax. The group rate is also available three days before and three days after the convention based on hotel availability. Reservations must be made by Thursday, September 7, 2022, to enjoy the group rate.
Reservations Reservations may be booked online. Click here to be directed to the hotel’s reservation page. ROA’s rate will automatically be applied. You may also book by calling (800) 228-9290 and asking for the “Heroes Room Block.”
Schedule Event highlights include: - State of the Association address by ROA Executive Director, Maj. Gen. Jeffrey E. Phillips, USA (Ret.). Gen. Phillip’s briefing provide updates on ROA’s status and activities, following the ROA strategic plan’s five areas of focus: increase revenue and reduce expenses, influence legislation and military policy, grow membership, improve strategic communications, and provide quality products and services.
- Legislation Update by ROA Director, Legislation & Military Policy, Mr. Matt Schwartzman. The newest member of ROA’s full-time staff will brief attendees on ROA’s legislative priorities and activities.
- A panel discussion on “Why Corporate America must embrace ‘Dual Career’ Path.” The panel will be moderated to Ms. Jennifer Griffin, national security correspondent for Fox News.
- A centennial celebration reception where attendees will enjoy the ambiance of the Crystal Room at the Willard Intercontinental Hotel, the actual room where 100 years ago, Gen. John J. Pershing, Brig. Gen. Henry J. Reilly, and 142 other officers formed an organization to ensure America has a strong Reserve force – the Reserve Officers Association, now known as Reserve Organization of America.
CLICK HERE for the full schedule.
Resolution Process/Deadlines Resolutions recommended by departments, service sections, and standing committees will be considered by the convention body. To be properly filed, a resolution must be received in the prescribed format in the Resolutions Handbook at National Headquarters no later than Friday, August 29, 2022. Resolutions recommended by the National Resolutions Committee for presentation to the national convention will be provided to delegates. For more information, contact Jonathan Sih, ROA’s Director for Legislative and Military Policy (jsih@roa.org or 202-646-7713).
Elections Convention delegates will elect 7 new members to the National Executive Committee. The Army section will elect an executive committeeman (two-year term), and a junior vice president (one-year term to fill a vacancy). The Naval Services Section will elect an executive committeeman (two-year term). The Air Force section will elect a president-elect (one-year term), an executive committeeman (two-year term), another executive committeeman (one-year term to fill a vacancy), and a junior vice president (one-year term to fill a vacancy). Be sure to check the Candidates’ Corner regularly to see who has been added to the list of endorsed members running for office. To be considered for an elected office, you must be endorsed by your department. Endorsement letters must be signed by your department president or secretary and should be sent to Diane Markham (dmarkham@roa.org or 1 Constitution Ave NE, Washington DC 20002).
Constitution and Bylaws Amendments The following amendments will be considered. To see the complete language of the amendments, click on the amendment's title. - 2022-01 – Article A3 – Eligibility: This amendment is proposed by the Department of Missouri. If approved, this will give associate members all the rights and privileges of regular members.
- 2022-02 – Article B2 – Rebates: This amendment is proposed by the Department of Georgia. If approved, rebates will go directly to the chapters instead of the departments.
- 2022-05 – Article B11 – Strategic Planning Committee: This amendment is proposed by the national Executive Committee. If approved, this will change the composition and terms of the committee. The committee would comprise, at a minimum, the chairs of all standing committees.
Delegates
Every member is encouraged to apply to their department leadership to become a delegate. Delegates cast votes on behalf of their department on issues such as resolutions, proposed changes to the constitution and bylaws, and the election of national officers. To find out who your department leader is, visit your department’s group webpage or contact Tracey Ware at tware@roa.org or 202-646-7733. Departments should submit their completed to national headquarters no later than September 21, 2022. The reporting form is available in Word and PDF versions. Click here to see the number of delegates and votes each department is allowed. Forms and questions should be sent to Diane Markham at dmarkham@roa.org or (202) 646-7728.
Dress/Attire Recommended dress for all meetings and the welcome reception is business casual. Members in uniform are expected to adhere to the grooming, physical and uniform standards of their respective services. The Friday night reception at the Willard is coat/tie or military Class A. The ROA Banquet is formal/black tie or military.
Parking at the Hotel The hotel offers a discounted self-parking rate of $15.00 per night.
Getting There If traveling by air, the most convenient airport is the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). The hotel offers complimentary shuttle service to/from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Hours of service are 5 a.m. to 11 p.m., seven days a week. No reservations are needed. The first shuttle of the day departs the hotel at 5 a.m. and runs every 30 minutes on the half hour. The last shuttle of the day departs the hotel at 11 p.m. with the final pick up at the airport at approximately 11:15 p.m. Shuttles pickup locations: Terminal A – adjacent to the taxi stand; Terminal B – lower arrival level between doors 3 and 4; Terminal C – lower arrival level at door 7.
For alternative ground transportation from the airport, click here.
Alternatives airports are Washington Dulles International Airport (26.8 miles from hotel) and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (37.2 miles from hotel).
Getting Around Town The Washington, D.C. area offers a subway system that covers the metropolitan area. The hotel is adjacent to the Crystal City Metro Station, which is on the Blue & Yellow Lines. The Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is also on the Blue & Yellow Lines. To plan your trip or learn more about the subway system, visit www.wmata.com.
What to Do Visit D.C.’s website to get the latest information on what’s happening in the city - click here. To get your FREE Washington, D.C. map and visitor’s guide - click here.
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