Dear  ,

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.

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.

I look forward to seeing you there!

Paul T. Kayye, RADM, MC, USN (Ret.)
ROA National President

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CONVENTION AGENDA:
 JUST ANNOUNCED: The full Convention Program
Convention FAQs

DEADLINES:
Hotel Convention rates will remain available until reserved block is filled.
Jan. 22:  Advance registration cut-off

SPEAKERS:

                

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AWARDS:
Minuteman of the Year Recipient
Sen. Blanche Lincoln (D-Ark.)
Read ROA's Minuteman of the Year press release
Sen. Blanche Lincoln biography

Minuteman Hall of Fame Inductee
Lt. Gen. Jack C. Stultz, U.S. Army Reserve chief and commanding general, U.S. Army Reserve Command
Read ROA's Minuteman Hall of Fame press release
Lt. Gen. Stultz biography

NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES:
Junior Officer Mixer: There will be a mixer for junior officers Monday, Feb. 8, 5 p.m., in the Monroe Ballroom. The mixer will be a social gathering for junior officers and senior leaders from all branches attending.

ROA Coast Guard Reception: DC Coast Guard Chapter 4 invites all USCG officers and ROA members to this annual event. For more info, contact CDR Steve Weagraff, 703-608-8894.

Expo Buffet Lunch: There will be a buffet lunch held Tuesday in the Exhibit Hall

President's Reception: 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.

SEMINARS:
RCJOPDS (Reserve Component Joint Officer Professional Development Seminar)
 Click here for the current 2010 RCJOPDS SCHEDULE

Medical Seminar "Military Medicine: The State of the Art: Lessons learned in OIF and OEF"  
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Legal Seminar "Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act"
Seminar and Speaker information

HOTEL AND LOGISTICS:
Badges Required: All convention attendees must wear their badges at all times to gain access to the meetings, events, and expo. Badge checkers will be stationed throughout the hotel checking.

Familiarize yourself with the new hotel layout: All meetings will take place on either the lobby or concourse levels. The Headquarters will be on the Terrace level.
View the Washington Hilton Floorplan (pdf)
 Rates and reservation information

25th ANNUAL RESERVE COMPONENT EXPO: Check out more than 85 booths in the exhibit hall to school yourself on education and professional development opportunities, view the latest technologies and state of the art training systems and receive valuable, up to date healthcare information! Start your Superbowl celebration early and join us for the grand opening reception in the Exhibit Hall on Sunday, Feb. 7 at 4:00 p.m.

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*All agendas are subject to change