July 23-26, 2025
Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista
4955 Kyngs Heath Rd, Kissimmee, FL 34746
JOIN US AT CONVENTION IN ORLANDO
This is your one stop shop for all things Convention! Below you will see a series of helpful drop-downs to help you plan your trip to the 66th National Convention of Phi Kappa Tau in Orlando.
Alumni and Guests are encouraged to book at our site hotel, the Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista South. You can reserve your room using the link provided for this room block. To make a reservation by phone, call the hotel at 407-597-4000 and use the group code PKT. All rooms are suite style and can accommodate several guests. Booking includes complimentary breakfast daily and a happy hour drink voucher each night of your stay. Booking early locks you into our guaranteed participant rate. You’re going to want to be there!
CONVENTION FAQs
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The best place to see our ticket options is the official registration website which you can access by clicking here.
Our most popular option is the full package which includes:Convention T-Shirt
All Meals (Breakfast Provided to those at Partner Hotel)
Ticket to Convention Opening Ceremony
Additional Convention Favors
Head/Ladder Bar
Universal Studios Excursion
Brotherhood Banquet
Keynote/Educational Breakout Access
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Full packages will include a trip to Universal Studios which is tentatively scheduled for Thursday, July 24th.
We are currently working on additional excursions and outing options including options for guests.
Updates will be sent regularly to registrants in this Early Bird period.
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Early Bird prices end on December 31st, 2024 and regular registration will begin on January 1st, 2025 with a slight price increase.
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You can book your stay by clicking here.
To make a reservation by phone, call the hotel at 407-597-4000 and use the group code PKT.
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Still in development, the schedule will be finalized and communicated later this year. For planning purposes programming will begin the evening of July 23rd and conclude on July 26th evening at 10pm with the closing of the Brotherhood Banquet.
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Your tickets are totally refundable up until July 1st, 2025. We understand you may not know your availability one year from now but we encourage you book now to ensure your spot.
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Delegates will have responsibilities throughout the Convention and are encouraged to purchase full ticket packages.
Currently the Convention Floor is scheduled to take place on Friday, July 25th.
CONVENTION BUSINESS
By authority of the National Council, the National Convention of the Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity is hereby scheduled to convene on July 23, 2025, in Orlando, Florida, at an hour to be announced, to select nominees for all open National Officer positions, to adopt and promulgate legislation, and to take action with respect to such other matters as the Convention may deem advisable.
Let us approach this convention in the Spirit of Brotherhood with patience and understanding. As we strive to create a memorable experience for everyone, we may encounter unexpected challenges that require us to pause and reassess. Let us extend kindness and support to everyone working tirelessly to ensure that your Convention experience is exceptional.
Together, let us nurture a culture of brotherhood, learning, and ethical leadership, embodying the values that make our fraternity strong. By doing so, we not only honor our fraternity's ideals but also create a positive and lasting impact on our Brotherhood.
LEGISLATION DEADLINES
Constitution, Statutes, and Binding Resolutions Process:
The process for passing legislation follows a new 5-step procedure this year, designed to provide transparency, inform debate, and maximize the use of our time together:
Step 1: April 24, 2025 – Deadline to submit proposed legislation.
Step 2: May 9, 2025 – Initial distribution of proposed legislation to delegates.
Step 3: June 8, 2025 – Deadline to submit amendments to the initial proposed legislation.
Step 4: June 23, 2025 – Deadline for the submitter to accept/reject friendly amendments.
Step 5: July 9, 2025 – Final distribution of legislation and amendments to be voted on at the convention.
Only legislation and amendments presented in advance according to this timeline will be taken up at this Convention.
NON-BINDING RESOLUTIONS DEADLINES:
Non-binding resolutions may be submitted at any time, including at the National Convention. Delegates are strongly recommended to submit resolutions by June 8, 2025, for advance distribution to delegates.
LEGISLATION FAQs
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Before submitting, please use this document to get details on the proper procedure.
The easiest way to submit legislation is using this form.
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There are four categories of legislation that may be proposed at the convention: Constitutional Amendments, Statutory Amendments, Binding Resolutions, and Non-binding Resolutions. The rules for each are set forth below.
Any legislative motion in writing, by a properly credentialed voting Delegate of the Convention or otherwise have such privileges. All proposed legislation must be presented in writing to the Chief Executive Officer and in accordance with the required timelines. Additionally, all submissions will be forwarded to the Governance Committee by the CEO for review for format and structure. Amendments that are not timely proposed will not be considered at this National Convention.
(a) Constitutional Amendments. Constitutional Amendments amend the Constitution of the National Fraternity. The Constitution is the supreme law of the organization. Proposed constitutional amendments require a 2/3 vote of the Convention to pass.
According to the Constitution, any Council (Resident, Graduate, or National) may propose amendments to this Convention.
(b) Statutory Amendments. Statutory Amendments amend the Statutes of the National Fraternity. Statutes clarify and expand upon the Constitution. Statutory Amendments are passed by a simple majority of the Convention.
(c) Binding Resolutions. Binding Resolutions do not directly amend governing documents, but instead, provide direction to the organization (i.e. the National Council or the Executive Office). Binding Resolutions are “binding” insofar as they direct a particular action to be taken. Binding Resolutions require a simple majority vote of the Convention.
(d) Non-binding Resolutions. Non-Binding Resolutions do not directly amend governing documents and do not affirmatively direct a particular action. Instead, they provide the pulse of the body and make recommendations for future action. Non-Binding Resolutions require a simple majority vote of the Convention. Non-Binding Resolutions may be proposed at any time prior to or at the National Convention.
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To provide transparency and consideration for all members so that all will know what legislation is being proposed, the rules set deadlines for submission of proposed legislation, initial distribution of proposed legislation to the membership, proposed amendments to the legislation, and final pre-Convention distribution of proposed legislation.
Binding Legislation. All proposed legislation with binding effect (including proposed amendments to the Constitution or Statutes and binding resolutions) must be presented in writing to the Chief Executive Officer no later than April 24, 2025 . Any proposed legislation submitted within ninety (90) days of the National Convention or presented from the floor of the National Convention, may only be proposed as a non-binding resolution.
Non-Binding Legislation. All proposed non-binding resolutions should be presented to the Chief Executive Office no later than June 8, 2025 in order to be published prior to the Convention for review and consideration by the membership. All non-binding resolutions presented after June 8, 2025, will not be distributed prior to the Convention, but will be presented to the Convention for consideration.
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Constitution, Statutes, and Binding Resolutions Process:
The process for passing legislation follows a new 5-step procedure this year:
Step 1: April 24, 2025 – Deadline to submit proposed legislation .
Step 2: May 9, 2025 – Initial distribution of proposed legislation to delegates.
Step 3: June 8, 2025 – Deadline to submit amendments to the initial proposed legislation.
Step 4: June 23, 2025 – Deadline for the submitter to accept/reject friendly amendments.
Step 5: July 9, 2025 – Final distribution of legislation and amendments to be voted on at the convention.
Non-Binding Resolutions Deadlines:
Non-binding resolutions may be submitted at any time, including at the National Convention. Delegates are strongly recommended to submit resolutions by June 8, 2025 for distribution to delegates .
These deadline dates are outlined in the Convention Rules and are shown here for easy reference.