2025 Spring Symposium: Your Fraternal Event of the Year!
Two Tailored Tracks:
Fraternal & Communications:
Chapter engagement success stories
Practical tools for redefining member events
Building winning community partnerships
Social media best practices to amplify your organization’s mission
Governance & Leadership:
Talent recruitment and compensation strategies
Managing expenses in the fraternal sector
Preparing your organization for future success
Enterprise risk solutions for society leaders
What Awaits You:
✔ Expert-led sessions
✔ Actionable insights
✔ Lively discussions
✔ Meaningful connections
Strengthen your knowledge. Share ideas. Celebrate fraternal excellence!
DATES
May 5-7, 2025
LOCATION
Hilton Cleveland Downtown
100 Lakeside Ave E.
Cleveland, OH 44114
AGENDA
All times are listed in Eastern Time. The agenda is subject to change.
Monday, May 5
2:00 – 6:00 p.m. | Registration and Event Information Desk
6:00 – 7:00 p.m. | Welcome Reception
Tuesday, May 6
7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Registration and Event Information Desk
8:00 – 8:45 a.m. | Coffee & Connecting
8:45 – 9:15 a.m. | Fraternal Pep Rally
9:30 – 10:30 a.m. | Workshops
10:30 a.m. | Break
10:45 – 11:45 a.m. | Workshops
11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Lunch and Networking
1:15 – 2:15 p.m. | Workshops
2:15 p.m. | Break
2:30 – 3:30 p.m. | Workshops
3:30 – 4:30 p.m. | Networking Activity – Coming Soon!
4:30 p.m. | Adjourn
5:30 – 7:00 p.m. | Reception with Sponsors
Wednesday, May 7
8:00 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. | Registration and Event Information Desk
8:00 – 9:00 a.m. | Coffee & Connecting
9:00 – 9:30 a.m. | Fraternal Pep Rally
9:45 – 10:45 a.m. | Workshops
10:45 – 11:45 a.m. | Networking Activity – Coming Soon!
11:45 a.m. | Adjourn
REGISTRATION LIMITATION POLICIES
Spring Symposium is limited to members of the American Fraternal Alliance.
Member Fraternal Benefit Societies: Unlimited registrants.
Symposium Sponsors: Maximum of two registrants.
Associate Members: One registrant who must sign a non-solicitation policy.
These policies will be strictly enforced. If you have questions about these limitations, please email info@fraternalalliance.org.
REGISTRATION RATES
Fraternal Member Staff/Board: $510
Vendor (Associate Member) - Sponsor: $510
Vendor (Associate Member) - Non-Sponsor: $1,210
Registration rates increase April 14, 2025.
SPECIAL OFFER: Each member society will receive two $125 meeting stipends. The stipend code and additional details were sent to society CEOs. Please click here for more information and contact info@fraternalalliance.org.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Coming Soon
HOTEL INFORMATION
The Alliance has secured a room block for event attendees at the host hotel.
Check your registration confirmation email for the reservation link.
Hilton Cleveland Downtown
100 Lakeside Ave E
Cleveland, OH 44114
Alliance Group Rate: $239 per night plus tax.
CANCELLATIONS & TRANSFERS
All cancellations must be submitted in writing to info@fraternalalliance.org.
The following cancellation rules apply to event registrations only. Please see sponsor agreements for applicable rules regarding these items.
Cancellations on or Before April 7, 2025
For cancellation requests received in writing on or before April 7, 2025, event registrations can be transferred to another individual at no cost or refunded less a $25 cancellation fee.
Cancellations on or After April 8, 2025
Cancellation requests received in writing on or after April 8, 2025, the Alliance will not refund registration fees. Guest registration fees will be refunded less a $25 cancellation fee.
What happens to my registration if American Fraternal Alliance cancels the event?
Attendees will be notified in writing within 48 hours of formal decision of cancellation. If the Alliance cancels an in-person event, attendees can convert their registrations to virtual, if applicable, and receive a refund of the difference between registration fees. Attendees can also choose to receive a full refund of registration fees. Optional activity and guest registrations will be automatically refunded.
The Alliance will provide specific instructions for cancelling hotel rooms at the official event hotel. Additional travel arrangements must be cancelled by individuals.
Please email info@fraternalalliance.org or contact the office at (630) 522-6322 with any questions.
