Regents/Emeriti/ACP Senior Staff Instructions for Convocaction 2020

For members of the Board of Regents, Officers Emeriti, EVPs Emeriti, and ACP Senior Staff

Convocation is a ceremony that recognizes outstanding contributors to internal medicine, held yearly at ACP’s annual meeting. New Fellows are inducted, visiting dignitaries (“Special Representatives”) from internal medicine associations abroad are introduced, and new Masterships, Honorary Fellowships, and awards are presented.

Regalia

Before the ceremony, please pick-up regalia at the Stage Party Regalia Area, in Hall A of the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, CA. Coat check will be provided in Hall A. Please be in the Stage Party Regalia Area in Hall A by 5:00 p.m. Light hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be served in the Stage Party Regalia Area.

Schedule

5:00 p.m.         Pick up regalia from Stage Party regalia in Hall A

5:00 p.m.         Doors open to ceremonial Hall A for guests

5:30 p.m.         Stage Party Assembly in Hall A: Please be prepared for a wait.

6:00 p.m.         Convocation Ceremony begins

Please note: Photography of Officers Emeriti will take place following the Officers Emeriti Meeting on Wednesday, April 22.

During the Ceremony

Officers and EVPs Emeriti, members of the Board of Regents, members of ACP Senior Staff will be seated in the first two rows of the audience. A copy of the Convocation Program will be placed on each seat on the stage and the first two rows of the audience prior to the ceremony. Please be sure to turn off all electronic devices and be mindful that this event is being recorded.

Guest Seating

Please note that no reserved seating tickets are necessary for guests, as all guest seating in Hall A is open. There will be ample seating available. However, guests should arrive early to ensure good seats and should be seated before 5:50 p.m., as no one will be seated during the processional.

If you have any questions, cannot attend Convocation, or require special arrangements/assistance, please contact Meghann Williams, Administrator, Awards Program (mewilliams@acponline.org; 215-351-2714).