Know Before You Go: Convention
There are only seven days until we gather again after six long years. This time, to reach new heights at SIA’s 48th Biennial Convention.
Packing
Bellevue’s typical July weather is a high of 77° F (25° C) and a low of 55° F (13° C). Here is the suggested attire for each day of the convention:
Wednesday, July 24—Friendship Day. Wear traditional or native dress reflecting your country’s culture and Soroptimist’s diversity.
Thursday, July 25—Soroptimist Scarf Day. Wear business attire, including the official 48th Biennial Convention scarf or one of your own Soroptimist-branded scarves. Consider pairing the official scarf with the official 48th Biennial Convention button-down dress shirt to really demonstrate your Soroptimist pride!
Friday, July 26—Represent Your Club Day. Wear business casual attire that reflects your club’s name. Have fun with it and consider matching attire on this day!
Friday night—Attend the Demin and Diamonds Dance Party adorned in your jeans and bling!
Saturday, July 27—Casual Day. You’ve had a long week attending workshops and enjoying Bellevue. Sport the official 48th Biennial Convention Golf Shirt on this day and be as relaxed as you’d like, especially if you’ll attend ZUMBA® when sessions end.
Saturday night—Dress to impress for the Volunteer Recognition Gala, where you will be the STAR! Formal evening attire is requested (evening gowns and tuxedos).
Pack light. We will be debuting a lot of new SIA-branded attire and other items. Be sure there is room in your suitcase to bring home your new SIA gear!
Event Hotel Location
The Hyatt Regency Bellevue on Seattle’s Eastside is located at 900 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue, Washington 98004, Tel. +425-462-1234. Additional details for traveling to the hotel from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) can be located here.
Onsite Registration
Yesterday, you received another email confirmation of your registration containing a QR Code. Please bring a printout of this confirmation so you can quickly scan it, print your badge, and get checked in.
Club Delegates
Delegates are asked to check-in onsite before 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 25, the day of the General Business Meeting to be included in the Credentials Report. You must provide a government-issued photo ID at registration. To receive your event badge (your access pass to SIA’s 48th Biennial Convention), delegate's ribbon and voting card, your club must not have a balance* for the mandatory convention club fee.
*Delegates from clubs with a remaining balance for the mandatory convention club fee and a written payment agreement with SIA on file will receive their event badge, delegate's ribbon and voting card.
Join us at the First-Time Attendees orientation on Wednesday, July 24, from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. in the Regency Ballroom.
Registration to attend the full conference is sold out. However, if available, you may purchase tickets for guests* to the following special events onsite at the SIA Headquarters Office:
Denim and Diamond Party - Guest Fee: US $50
Opening Friendship Reception - Guest Fee: US $75
The Closing Volunteer Recognition Gala - Guest Fee: US $150
*Please note these special events are included in the cost of your registration. We encourage you to check your registration confirmation to ensure you selected these special events.
We will be scanning badges to confirm you’ve registered for these special events before you enter.
Connect, Learn and Celebrate our Impact
We wish you safe travels to Bellevue!
If we can help you in any way, please email us at siahq@soroptimist.org.
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