National Convention

June 13-16, 2024 - Kansas City, MO

#OnePackOnePath #GRLCon24

10 years ago, as a new collegiate member, I attended my first GRL Convention. I met lifelong friends, learned national traditions, and felt connected to something bigger than me or my chapter.

This year I'm excited to gather with old friends and to share the incredible, transformative experience of GRL National Convention with a new generation of siblings!

Each year we come together at Convention to build unity - as one pack, on one path. I hope you leave feeling deeply connected to our GRL family and excited about where we're going next. I can't wait to see you in Kansas City!

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In trust,

Violet Benn

(they/them)

VP of Programming

"Meeting so many GRL members from across the country, and just getting the bigger picture!"

"Meeting so many GRL members from across the country, and just getting the bigger picture!"

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"I think having sober programming and quiet spaces are so, so important and I'm so glad we were able to do that for our members."

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"I love y'all. Thanks for taking me back and making it so I could come back when you asked."

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"It was so healing for me to be back in this space, being near my queer family again. "

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"GRL convention staff was great, very approachable and very sweet"

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"I really loved all the workshops, they were all really well put together and touched on topics we really did need, even if we didn't realize we needed it"

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"I learned so many things to take back to my chapter so we can improve and grow and thrive a chapter. "

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"Meeting alum from my chapter and meeting new people who live near and far away was my favorite"

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"The banquet was amazing! Beautiful decorations and it was truly wonderful to see everyone looking their best. "

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"I went to the art museum. It felt like I was going with a group of close friends I’d known all my life. It felt nice to sort of get away and do our own thing even though it was still structured into our schedules."

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"I was able to make new friends and new connections, which I honestly didn’t expect to happen."

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"Being immersed in the past and the future"

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"It was really nice getting to know my roommates who were both from different chapters, especially at the banquet and trivia"

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"I was SO glad one of our Alpha Founding Mothers could make it!"

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One Pack

Instill a feeling of national unity

Foster connection & belonging
Explore what bonds us together - our shared history, traditions & experiences

One Path

Cultivate a unified vision for the future of GRL

Prepare Chapters for a successful year of recruitment, retention & leadership
Facilitate conversations about GRL's future

Four Days

Thursday, June 13 - Sunday, June 16

Educational workshops
Identity-based discussion groups
National awards banquet
Slumber party, pool party, board games
Excursions to local attractions

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SCHEDULE OVERVIEW

See details on our Convention 2024 Schedule page.

June 13 - Welcome & Slumber Party

As we all begin to arrive, there will be lots of opportunities to connect with siblings from across the country - old friends and new faces

Conference Check In & Hotel Check In
Chapter & President Meetings
Convention Big / Little Meetups
Buddy Chapter Meetups
Early Arrival Excursion
Clothing Swap
Volunteer Training
Welcome Session
Wolfpack Meetings
Dinner (Provided)
Affinity Groups
Slumber Party

June 14 - Workshops, Pool Party & Trivia

On Friday, we learn together and strengthen our bonds of siblinghood through conversations and workshops . And yes, we're excited to bring back the annual GRL pool party!

Morning Movement & Meditation
Wolfpack Meetings
Annual Report and Council Q&A
Alum Lunch Excursion (provided, limited menu)
Buddy Chapter Lunch (provided)
Ritual Practice
Workshop Sessions
GRL History & Timeline
Affinity Groups
Dinner (provided)
Pool Party
GRL Trivia & Cash Bar

June 15 - Workshops & Banquet

On Saturday, we delve into deeper conversations and help our Chapters plan for the year. Our night ends with a celebration of our organization and members during the annual banquet.

Morning Movement & Meditation
Wolfpack Meetings
World Cafe
Group Photos
Lunch (provided)
Alum Excursion
Planning Intensives
Affinity Groups
Awards Banquet & Dinner (provided)
Dancing & Dessert
Late Night Games

June 16 - Rituals & Goodbye

Our last day will surely end too soon! We'll install in the new 24-25 council and say our goodbyes.

Morning Movement & Meditation
Affinity Groups
Hotel Check Out
Wolfpack Meetings
Council Ritual
Closing Sessions
Late Stay Excursion

June 13-16, 2024 - Kansas City, MO

"Meeting so many GRL members from across the country, and just getting the bigger picture!"

"I think having sober programming and quiet spaces are so, so important and I'm so glad we were able to do that for our members."

"I love y'all. Thanks for taking me back and making it so I could come back when you asked."

"It was so healing for me to be back in this space, being near my queer family again. "

"GRL convention staff was great, very approachable and very sweet"

"I really loved all the workshops, they were all really well put together and touched on topics we really did need, even if we didn't realize we needed it"

"I learned so many things to take back to my chapter so we can improve and grow and thrive a chapter. "

"Meeting alum from my chapter and meeting new people who live near and far away was my favorite"

"The banquet was amazing! Beautiful decorations and it was truly wonderful to see everyone looking their best. "

"I went to the art museum. It felt like I was going with a group of close friends I’d known all my life. It felt nice to sort of get away and do our own thing even though it was still structured into our schedules."

"I was able to make new friends and new connections, which I honestly didn’t expect to happen."

"Being immersed in the past and the future"

"It was really nice getting to know my roommates who were both from different chapters, especially at the banquet and trivia"

"I was SO glad one of our Alpha Founding Mothers could make it!"