Events

The American Legion conducts its annual National Convention in the summer, typically prior to the Labor Day holiday. By authority of our governing body our National Convention must be conducted August 15 - September 15 annually, using a Friday through Thursday set of days. Approximately 8,000 attendees to the National Convention gather to help further their cause to patriotism and support of our service men and women, past and present. Convention activities include the National Convention of The American Legion and two other separate conventions: American Legion Auxiliary and Sons of The American Legion whose combined membership exceeds three million worldwide. Along with the above-mentioned and the annual business meeting, other significant elements of the National Convention include a patriotic memorial service, exhibits, general sessions with nationally acclaimed keynote speakers, color guard and band contests, receptions and banquets. For event details: www.legion.org or 317-630-1313

This is a book fair for Hills. Co. Schools.

For event details: www.humanesocietytampa.org or (813) 876-4150 This is the Humane Society Tampa Bay's Signature black-tie gala featuring live and silent auctions, a cocktail hour with complimentary wine and beer, dinner and dessert, live entertainment featuring adoptable pets, after-party and cigar bar on the waterfront, and more! Gather with more than 1000 animal lovers and community leaders for a beautiful evening to help us raise funds for the homeless animals in our care.

PURPOSE OF MEETING: Since 1914, ICMA's annual conference has enabled local government managers and their staffs to network, discuss key management issues, review major local government developments, adopt policy statements, and conduct association business. Conference keynote addresses, educational sessions, workshops, and field demonstrations provide attendees with an unparalleled opportunity for acquiring new tools and techniques to address the problems facing communities and local government administrators today. Questions about the ICMA Annual Conference can be e-mailed to customerservices@icma.org. COMPETITION: Charlotte, Atlanta, Orlando HISTORY: 2017 San Antonio, Baltimore 2018, 2019 Nashville, 2020 Toronto, 2021 Portland, OR, 2022 Columbus, OH, 2023 Austin, 2024 Pittsburgh PURPOSE OF MEETING: Since 1914, ICMA's annual conference has enabled local government managers and their staffs to network, discuss key management issues, review major local government developments, adopt policy statements, and conduct association business. Conference keynote addresses, educational sessions, workshops, and field demonstrations provide attendees with an unparalleled opportunity for acquiring new tools and techniques to address the problems facing communities and local government administrators today.

Event details: floridacollege.edu or (813) 988-5131. Since the first event in 2008, the funds raised at this annual dinner have benefitted the scholarships at Florida College. Over 100 students have received scholarships since the inception of the dinner.

The Port Tampa Bayslam is a 1-day catch and release charity fishing tournament benefiting the Tampa Bay Maritime Scholarship Foundation and Tampa Port Ministries.

125th Anniversary gala celebration to include cocktails & hors d'oeuvres, opening ceremonies, plated dinner, program of speakers and entertainment and dancing. Event time: 6pm-Midnight

For event details: www.dealerweek.com or (763) 315-8043 Envision an all-new conference experience, where boat dealers, manufacturers and suppliers work side by side to fuel each other's success. Where education blends with business solutions, and collaboration creates powerful new opportunities. An experience that will Engage, Energize and Empower you to greater success. Welcome to Dealer Week. Dealer Week has been imagined by Dealers, For Dealers. Created in collaboration with our industry's most influential partners, the MRAA Board of Directors and Young Leaders Advisory Council, the vision for Dealer Week is simple: Empower your success.

The FMEA Professional Development Conference is one of the largest music education professional development events in the United States. In addition to approximately 250 clinic sessions and concerts, it is host to 22 All-State Ensembles featuring Florida's top Band, Orchestra, Chorus, Guitar, and Elementary students conducted by world-class conductors and teachers. It is attended by more than 10,000 people, including secondary music directors, elementary music teachers, music supervisors, college students, college music teachers, school administrators, K-12 students performing in the All-State ensembles, students and professional musicians performing with invited performing ensembles, exhibitors, and parents of performing students. Tickets for the All-State Performances will be available at registration on a first come first serve basis. For more information, please call (800) 301-3621 or visit www.flmusiced.org