Join us for the Reserve Officers Association’s 2010 National Convention and 25th Annual Reserve Component Expo, being held at the Hilton Washington Hotel, Washington, DC, February 7-10, 2010. (Exhibit dates are February 7–9, 2010.) 

The ROA/ROAL National Convention & Reserve Component Expo is the only event in which Reservists from all services come together to exchange ideas on professional development, insights in global security issues, and influence policy on Capitol Hill.

TOP 5 REASONS TO ATTEND:

1. Access to Military Leadership: Get first-hand the latest information from leadership of all the Reserve Components.
2. Congressional Visits: Join other members of your state delegation in visiting members of Congress on organized trips to Capitol Hill.
3. Military Exposition: Growing larger every year, the Reserve Component Expo puts you in touch with more than 90 organizations, including military and government agencies and industrial partners.
4. Networking Opportunities: Interact with officers of all ranks, of all services, active and retired by attending social events such as the hospitality suites and formal President's Reception.
5. Professional Education: Gain valuable insights into national security issues and career-enhancing lessons in leadership from a cross section of experts.

ONLINE REGISTRATION IS CLOSED.
YOU MAY STILL ATTEND BY REGISTERING ON-SITE AT THE HOTEL
BEGINNING AT 10:00 AM ON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7.  ON-SITE REGISTRATION IS LOCATED
AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE EXHIBIT HALL ON THE CONCOURSE LEVEL.

SEMINARS ON THE AGENDA:

Educational Tracks (Included in your registration)
 RCJOPDS Leadership Track: Aimed at our younger, currently serving attendees wishing to hone their leadership skills.
 Legislative Advocacy Track: This track will arm members storming the hill with the tips, tools and legislative advocacy positions of ROA as well as an update on key legislation on the hill 
 Current Topics Track: This track will feature speakers focusing on pressing issues associated our current national security posture.

RCJOPDS (Reserve Component Joint Officer Professional Development Seminar)
Feb 7 – 10, 2010
For Grades O1 - O4 and W1 - W4
RCJOPDS runs simultaneously with the ROA National Convention and offers a unique joint services professional development experience for today’s serving Reservists and advanced standing ROTC cadets and midshipmen, (who will follow a special ROTC track). The seminar provides an unparallel opportunity to network with peers and superiors from all the uniformed services as well as to meet with service senior leadership. Full convention registration and RCJOPDS seminar fee are required for participation.
RCJOPDS/ROTC Seminar fee - $50  (Convention Registration Required)
Read the current 2010 RCJOPDS SCHEDULE (subject to change)

RCJOPDS Seminar Participants must complete the space reservation form and registration procedures posted on the RCJOPDS program page at:  www.roa.org/rcjopds
ROTC Seminar participants must follow the registration procedures posted on the ROTC program page at: www.roa.org/rotc

AFRLTT (Air Force Reserve Leadership Today and Tomorrow) 
For Air Force O4-O5
Feb 6 - 10, 2010
AFRLTT FEE - $20 (Convention registration required)
Course focus is on career and leadership issues and features participation from AF Senior Leaders.
MICKEY McGALLIARD, GS-12; Program Manager, Junior Officer Courses
HQ AFRC/A1KA
DSN 497-0933
E: mickey.mcgalliard@us.af.mil
Com. (478) 327-0933
Fax DSN 497-0234
Click here for more information (CAC login required)

Medical Seminar: "Military Medicine: The State of the Art: Lessons learned in OIF and OEF"  
CME Credit Awarded
Sunday, Feb 7, 2010: 7:30 am – 4:00 pm
MEDICAL SEMINAR FEE $15
Seminar faculty includes: Secretary Dennis McCarthy (OSD/RA); Army Reserve MG Robert Kasulke, Commanding General of the U.S. Army Reserve Medical Command and ROA National Surgeon; Army BG Loree Sutton, on PTSD and TBI, trends; Air Force Reserve Col Janet Kamer on PTSD Evaluation and treatments; BG Richard Stone on medical training issues; Army MAJ Nelson Rosen who just returned from 1 year deployment with the 1st Forward Surgical Team; and more.
Read the Medical Seminar event flyer (pdf)
Read the Medical Seminar agenda (pdf)

Legal Seminar "Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act"
Brought to you by the Servicemembers' Law Center
Sunday, Feb 7, 2010: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
ROA members who are registered to attend the Convention: FREE
ROA member not registered to attend the Convention: $100.
Non ROA member not registered for convention: $300.
Non ROA members registered for the convention: $50
Seminar faculty: Captain Samuel F. Wright, JAGC, USN (Ret.) and Colonel George C. Aucoin, USMCR.
This training is primarily for lawyers but is also appropriate for Human Relations professionals, for National Guard and Reserve members and for anyone with an interest. We will help you get CLE credit in your state.
Seminar and Speaker information (pdf)

Air Force Reserve Senior Leaders Conference
By invitation only. Contact AFRC for more details
ROA Convention Registration required.

SARCA (Senior Army Reserve Commanders Association)
www.sarca.us
One-Day ROA Convention Registration available for those staying through Monday.

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES:

Junior Officer Mixer
There will be a mixer for junior officers Monday, Feb. 8, 5 p.m., in the Monroe Ballroom at the Washington Hilton. Attire is business casual. This mixer will be a social gathering for RCJOPDS students and senior leaders from all branches of the Reserve.

ROA Coast Guard Reception
DC Coast Guard Chapter 4 invites all USCG officers and ROA members to this annual event, Monday, Feb. 8, 2010, 5:30 p.m. at ROA Headquarters, One Constitution Ave. NE, Washington, DC. Attire is Coast Guard Service Dress Blue Bravo or business suit (coat & tie). Cost: O3 and below, $20; O4 and above, $30; O3 and below couples, $35; O4 and above couples, $45. For more info, contact CDR Steve Weagraff, USCGR, 13703 Northbourne Drive, Centreville, VA 20120; 703-608-8894. Checks should be made payable to: ROA DC Chapter 4.

Expo Buffet Lunch
There will be a buffet lunch held Tuesday, Feb. 9, in the Exhibit Hall at the Reserve Component Expo. The lunch will provide attendees the opportunity to mingle and network while exploring the Expo. The Expo buffet lunch will be available to All Inclusive and One-Day (Tuesday) registrants.

President's Reception
Don't leave before it’s over! Join us for “An Evening with the Stars” as military formality meets old Hollywood glamour. This signature event will culminate your convention experience with an opportunity to mingle, network and socialize with old friends and new acquaintances. Walk the Red Carpet as you enter a magnificent party with dancing, heavy hors d’oeuvres and an open bar. Entrance to this fabulous event is complimentary to all registered attendees, bringing added value to your registration fee. Want to bring a guest? Additional tickets are available for $65. Don your military Mess Dress or formal attire and put on your dancing shoes for what will surely be an unforgettable evening!

REGISTRATION OPTIONS:
ONLINE REGISTRATION IS CLOSED.
YOU MAY STILL ATTEND BY REGISTERING ON-SITE AT THE HOTEL
BEGINNING AT 10:00 AM ON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7.  ON-SITE REGISTRATION IS LOCATED
AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE EXHIBIT HALL ON THE CONCOURSE LEVEL.

1) ALL INCLUSIVE REGISTRATION: Includes the cost of three major food events and is required for access to events and Expo:

• Grand Opening Gala of Expo
• Joint Services Breakfast (BREAKFAST INCLUDED)
• Expo Buffet Lunch (LUNCH INCLUDED)
• President’s Formal Reception (FOOD AND DRINKS INCLUDED)
• Education Tracks
• Admission to all general sessions

 Onsite Registration - $585

2) ONE-DAY REGISTRATIONS (Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday)
One-day registrations include access to that day's convention activities and the Reserve Component Expo. One-day registrations do not include access to optional seminars.

• One-Day Registration - Monday: $150.00 (Includes Joint Services Breakfast)
• One-Day Registration - Tuesday: $150.00 (Includes Buffet Lunch in Exhibit Hall)
• One-Day Registration - Wednesday: $150.00 (Includes Formal President's Reception)

3) GUEST TICKET OPTIONS

 President’s Formal Reception (One included in Registration-Wednesday, February 10, 2010)
This event featuring heavy Hors d'œuvres and an open bar.
Guests: $65*
 Joint Services Breakfast (One included in Registration-Monday, February 8, 2010)
Guests: $55*
 ROAL Luncheon (Optional: NOT Included in Registration-Monday, February 8, 2010)
$65 per person
* This is not the actual cost of the event and cannot be used in calculations for your all-inclusive registration. These events per person actually cost more, but are offset by sponsorship sales. Savings are passed on to members.

OPTIONAL GUIDED TOURS:

Downtown Washington Memorials and Monuments
Master Guide Jim Carr (COL, USAR, Retired) will do a tour of downtown DC and many of the Memorials/monuments on Sunday to include the White House, Lafayette Park, Jackson Place, Blair House, OEOB, Treasury Building, American Red Cross, Octagon House, DAR Constitution Hall, OAS, World War II Memorial, Korean War Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, and GWU. Depart hotel at noon and take Metro to McPherson Square and return on Metro  (about 3:30 p.m.) from Foggy Bottom/GWU at the end of the tour. Wear warm clothing, walking shoes, and be able to walk approximately three miles.
Cost is $25 (cash please) per person. The tour leaves from the lobby of the hotel promptly at noon on Sunday, 7 February. Purchase your tickets from the tour operator at the beginning of the tour.
 
Arlington National Cemetery Tour
A tour of Arlington National Cemetery will be offered on the afternoon of Wedneday, February 10. Metro to Arlington Cemetary station. The tour will cover sites to include the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the amphitheater, and the gravesite of President Kennedy and many other distinguished Americans. The tour will conclude about 3:30 p.m. with return by Metro to the hotel. Wear warm clothing, walking shoes and be prepared to walk at least two miles, much of it over hilly terrain.    Cost is $25 (cash please) per person. The tour leaves from the lobby of the hotel promptly at noon on Wednesday, 10 February. Purchase your tickets from the tour operator at the beginning of the tour.

ONLINE REGISTRATION IS CLOSED.
YOU MAY STILL ATTEND BY REGISTERING ON-SITE AT THE HOTEL
BEGINNING AT 10:00 AM ON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7.  ON-SITE REGISTRATION IS LOCATED
AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE EXHIBIT HALL ON THE CONCOURSE LEVEL.

PRESS/MEDIA REPRESENTATIVES
Credentials for accredited media representatives covering convention activities can be requested here.
Press/Media Credential Requests

QUESTIONS?
Erika Interiano, Manager, Meetings & Events
Tel: 1-800-809-9448 ext. 734
E-mail: einteriano@roa.org