Convention News
- Registration Information Available
- Registration begins Saturday, July 4th at 8:00 a.m. See the linked document for more information on fees, locations and hours for registration.
- Proposed Resolutions for the 2009 Grand Lodge Session
- The two resolutions for the 2009 Grand Lodge session are now available for review here. There is also one resolution proposed by a State Association. Read it here.
- Explore Vancouver, WA
- Vancouver, WA is happy to be hosting delegates from several states from the Portland, OR Convention July 5-9, 2009. We have many wonderful things to see and do here in beautiful Vancouver. Visit our website at www.SouthwestWashington.com.
- Shuttle Service Information Now Available
- Complimentary shuttle service will be provided to and from some hotels, Grand Lodge Events at the Oregon Convention Center and for the Wednesday evening Exalted Rulers Ball. Here is a list of boarding locations for shuttle routes, along with the hotels they serve.
- 2009 Grand Lodge Session Schedule Released
- Here's the schedule for Grand Lodge sessions at the 2009 convention in Portland. Last revised 06/05/2009
- An Adventure Waits in Portland, Oregon in 2009
- The Oregon State Elks Association, sponsor PGER James W. Damon and local Chairman Lowell E. Hootman, extend to you and your state of Elks, their spouses and families, an invitation to attend the 145th Grand Lodge Convention being held in Portland, Oregon, from July 5 to 9, 2009. It will be an adventure you will never forget.
- Attending the Convention?
- If you'll be attending this year's Grand Lodge Convention in Portland, but sure to sign-in and check out your fellow elks.org users in attendance!
- Travel Discounts Available
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Discounted airfare, rail fare and rental cars are now available through Delta, Hertz, Avis and Amtrak. Click to learn more.
- Housing Maps
- Hotel maps in PDF format are now available for central and metro Portland.
Things To Do
We've put together a guide of things to see and do around Portland for when you're not on the convention floor.
Getting Around
A quick and efficient light rail system, plentiful buses and myriad pedestrian walkways and bicycle paths mean that you don't need to stay close to the convention center. Here's how to get out and see all that Portland has to offer.
