64th BMC – 2020
64th BMC
August 9 (Arrival)- August 14, 2020 (Departure)
Live Loft Hotel and Suites
7491 New Ridge Road
Hanover, MD 21076
The Committee of Management is happy to announce these details about the 64th BMC. Join us as we convene at the Live Loft Hotel and Suites in Hanover, MD. Hanover is just outside of Baltimore- Charm City, USA.
RESERVATIONS AND HOTEL ROOM RATES
Standard/Double rooms are $119 per night (taxes not included). Reservations can be made by calling 410-694-9450. Be sure to ask for the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows room block when making reservations. The deadline for hotel reservations is July 1, 2020.
REGISTRATION
FULL REGISTRATION PACKAGE $275. The deadline for registration is July 15, 2020 As in the past, an E-Z PAYMENT plan for your registration is available. Contact the HGS for details.
YEAR BOOK ADS
DEADLINE: JUNE 1, 2020
FULL PAGE $100.00 ½ PAGE $60.00 PATRONS $5.00
COLOR PICTURES OR COLOR ADS $25.00 EXTRA
MAIL all Registration and AD money To: Bro. Graham Paige, HGS 7314 Porters Road Esmont, VA 22937
Email all ads to HGS Paige at gtpaige@aol.com
MHGM Green’s mantra is “Membership, Membership, Membership”
Your HGS’s mantra is “Deadline, Deadline, Deadline”. Please abide by all deadlines given in this announcement.
64TH B.M.C.
Grand United Order of Odd Fellows
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
AUGUST 8-14, 2020
SATURDAY, AUGUST 8, 2018 ACTIVITY
9:00 AM- 4:00 pm Committee of Management July Full Board Meeting
TBA Registration
SUNDAY, AUGUST 9, 2020
9:00 AM Registration
11:00–AM- Worship Service
7:00 PM-8:30 PM Memorial Service
9:00PM-11:00 PM Hospitality
MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 2020
9:00 AM Registration
9:00AM-12 Noon Official Opening
12:30 PM-2:00 PM Ten Standing Committee Luncheon
2:00 PM- 3:00 PM Joint Session
3:00 PM-5:00 PM Grand Lodge Session
“ Grand Household Session
7:30 PM-9:30 PM Grand Chamber Program
TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2020
8:00 AM-10:00AM Prayer Breakfast
10:00 AM-11:30 AM Education Committee – Oratorial Contest
11:00 AM-FREE TIME
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2020
8:00 AM -9:00 AM Devotion
9:00 am-12:00 AM Grand Lodge Session
“ Grand Household of Ruth Session
12:00 Noon- Grand Household Luncheon
2:00 PM-4:00 PM Grand Master’s Conference
“ Grand Chamber’s Conference
7:00 PM-9:00 PM Grand Household Pageant
THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2020
8:00 am-9:00 am Devotion
9:00 AM Grand Lodge Session
Grand Household Session
LUNCH ON YOUR OWN
2:00 PM Joint Closing Session
3:00 PM Grand Patriarchy Session
7:30 PM-12 MN Grand Banquet
FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2020
TRAVEL HOME SAFELY
B.M.C. PROTOCOL
DRESS
I. MEMORIAL SERVICES
A. MALE BRANCH OF ORDER
Black Suit, White Shirt, Black Shoes, Proper Regalia.
FEMALE BRANCH OF ORDER– Short White Suit or Uniform, White Shoes, White Gloves, Proper Regalia.
C. MILITATY BRANCH OF ORDER
MALE-Black Uniform (no side arms), Proper regalia
FEMALE-Black Uniform (no side arms). Proper Regalia.
NURSES– White Uniform, Proper Regalia. And Kit.
II. PUBLIC SESSION
- MALE BRANCH OF ORDER-Black Suit, White Shirt, Black Shoes, Black Tie, Proper Regalia.
- FEMALE BRANCH OF ORDER- Long White dress (sleeves), White Shoes, White Gloves, Proper Regalia.
All others Sisters, short White Suit or Uniform (sleeves), Proper Regalia.
- MILITARY DEPARTMENT
MALE– Black or White Uniform, Proper Regalia and side Arms.
FEMALE- Black or White Uniform, Proper Regalia.
NURSES– White Uniform, Proper Regalia and Kit,
III. JOINT SESSION
A. MALE BRANCH OFORDER-Black Suits ,White Shirts, Black Ties, Black Shoes, Proper Regalia
B. FEMALE BRANCH OF ORDER-All National Grand Officers and National Appointees.
- Long White Dress (sleeves), Proper Regalia.
- All other Sisters Short White Uniform or Suit sleeves), Proper Regalia.
C.MILITARY DEPARTMENT
MALE -Black or White Uniform, Proper Regalia and Side Arms.
FEMALE– Black or White Uniform, Proper Regalia
NURSES– White Uniform, Proper Regalia and Kit.
IV. BUSINESS SESSION
- MALE BRANCH OF ORDER-Black Suit, White Shirt, Black Shoes, Black Tie, Proper Regalia.
- FEMALE BRANCH OF ORDER-White Short Suit or Uniform (sleeves), White Shoes, Proper Regalia.
- MILITARY BRANCH OF ORDER
MALE-Black Uniform, Proper Regalia
Female-Black Uniform, Proper Regalia
Nurses-White Uniform, Proper Regalia and kit
- WELCOME RECEPTION
(Open House Optional)
- BANQUET AND BALL
Grand Officers and Grand Appointees (Male and Female-Formal, (Female, Pastel Evening Gowns), Proper Regalia.