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Commissioning 2024: Spirit Living

Theme: “Spirit Living”

On Friday night, there will be a Commencement Ceremony to celebrate Officers who have completed educational milestones this year.

Saturday afternoon, we will engage together in service projects around the community in Milwaukee. Saturday evening we will hear from our new Territorial Commander, Commissioner Evie Diaz as she speaks on the Fruit of the Spirit.

On Sunday we will witness the sacred Ordination and Commissioning of the Defenders of Justice Session as the Cadets are ordained as ministers and commissioned to do the work of The Salvation Army with their new rank of Lieutenant. Hilton Anatole is located in the vibrant Design District. The Anatole has a renowned art collection of more than 1,000 pieces; over 6,000 sq. ft of event space and 9 on-site dining options. The award-winning Verandah Club & Spa includes state-of-the-art fitness equipment throughout an expansive 80,000 square ft. View the conference map for Better Together 2023.

Speakers & Special Guests

General Lyndon Buckingham and Commissioner Bronwyn Buckingham

Schedule

Preconference and Workshop Schedule

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Monday Schedule

9:00am	registration for preconference seminars
11:00am	preconference lunch
1:00-5:00pm	preconference seminar 1
5:00pm	dinner and evening on your own

Tuesday Schedule

6:30am	breakfast
8:00am-1:00pm	workshop set up
8:00am-12:00pm	preconference seminar 2
9:00am	registration open for workshops
12:00-1:30pm	closing preconference, opening workshop kick off lunch
2:00pm	workshop session 1
3:30pm	break
4:00pm	workshop session 2
3:30-5:00pm	expo hall open with booths,presentations/performances
5:00pm	welcome dinner and program for workshops
7:30pm	belongings (or brewer game?)

Wednesday Schedule

7:00am	breakfast for workshop participants
8:30am	daily workshop kick off
9:00am	workshop session 3
10:30am	break
10:30am-12:30pm	expo hall open with booths, presentations/performances
12:30pm	lunch with table discussions/plenary session/program
2:00pm	workshop session 4
3:30pm	break to go (workshop foyers)
5:30pm	brewer game/activity/on your own (if plenary session desired – would need viscom, etc) Concert?

Thursday Schedule

7:00am	breakfast for workshop participants
8:30am	daily workshop kick off
9:00am	workshop session 5
10:30am	break
11:00am	workshop session 6
12:30pm	lunch with table discussions/plenary session/program
2:00-4:30pm	expo hall open with booths, presentations/performances
5:00-7:00pm	awards dinner for workshops and preconference certifications
7:30pm	belongings (sign up for other activities)
Commencement?

Commissioning Weekend Schedule

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Friday Schedule

8:00am	OC breakfast
9:00am-12:00pm	Officers councils
10:00am-12:00pm	closing workshop seated brunch and program in expo hall
11:30am-1:30pm	expo hall open with booths, presentations/performances local Milwaukee area activities
12:00pm	trade open
12:30pm	Seated lunch for OC includes retired officers and active officers/long service
2:00pm	registration opens
4:00pm	candidates meet and greet
6:45pm	childcare opens
7:30pm	general session 1
9:30pm	afterglow

Saturday Schedule

7:00am	Candidates/CFOT uniform fitting
8:00am	Summer assignment breakfast
10:00am	general session 2
11:30-4:00pm	concerts in the park, other activities, trade open
	lunch
2:00pm	belongings
2:30pm	territorial youth rally
4:30pm	silver star dinner
7:30pm	general session 3
9:30pm	afterglow

Sunday Schedule

9:00am	General session 4 – Ordination and Commissioning
12:00pm	Lunch
1:00pm	General session 5 – service of appointments
3:00pm	New Lt/DC reception

Registration

Registration for conference attendees is not open.
Please check back in September 2024.

Exhibitors

Throughout Congress, you will have opportunities to meet face-to-face with frontline practitioners as well as divisional and territorial Salvation Army leadership. We have built-in programming and dedicated exhibit hall time to maximize exposure and networking opportunities. Your support will help provide guidance and education to those serving on the frontlines and to partners throughout the Midwest.

Become an Exhibitor

Sponsorship

As a sponsor, you will have the opportunity to showcase your organization to conference delegates during high-visibility times, like meals, workshops and general sessions. Sponsorship opportunites include: larger booths, exclusive branding opportunities, VIP events with leadership, additional complementary conference registrations, LeadCapture opportunities, and more.

View Sponorships

Hotels

Hyatt Regency Milwaukee
333 W. Kilbourn Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53203
414-276-1234

Hyatt Regency Milwaukee

Rates:
$184.00 per night plus 15.5% tax ($212.52 per night)
Reservations:
Hotel Block will be opened in Spring 2024 for reservations.
Cancellation Policy:
48 Hours / 2 Days Prior to Arrival Date
Self-Parking:
Interstate Parking Structure (adjacent to the Hyatt Recency Milwaukee Hotel)
330 W. Wells St. Milwaukee, WI, 53203

Located adjacent to the Hotel to the West, attached on the 2 nd floor via Skywalk.
For most convenient access, park on level “W3”
$28.00 per 24 hours with in and out access
Valet Parking:
$34.00 Overnight Parking with in and out access
Hotel Policy:
Pets are allowed - $40.00 per night Non-Refundable Deposit
Maximum Weight: 150 lbs. (for 1 single dog or 75 lbs. for 2 smaller dogs)
Service Animals ARE allowed

Hilton Milwaukee City Center Hotel
509 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53203
414-271-7250

Hilton Milwaukee City Center Hotel

Rates:
$189.00 per night plus 15.5% tax ($218.30 per night)
Reservations:
BLOCK IS AVAILABLE TO BOOK UNTIL MAY 16, 2024
Book Reservation
Cancellation Policy:
48 Hours / 2 Days Prior to Arrival Date
Self-Parking:
DISCOUNTED RATE of $15.00 Overnight Self-Parking per day with in and out access
Pet Policy:
Pets are allowed - $75.00 Non-Refundable Deposit
Maximum Weight: 75 lbs.
Service Animals ARE allowed

Hyatt Place Milwaukee Downtown
800 W. Juneau Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53233
414-808-3880

Hyatt Place Milwaukee Downtown

Rates:
$179.00 per night plus 15.5% tax ($206.75 per night)
Reservations:
Book Reservation
Cancellation Policy:
48 Hours / 2 Days Prior to Arrival Date
Overnight Parking:
$20.00 Overnight Parking plus tax per day with in and out access
$36.00 Valet Parking plus tax per day with in and out access
Pet Policy:
Pets are allowed – Call for fee
Service Animals ARE allowed at no charge

Commissioning Location
Miller High Life Theatre
500 W. Kilbourn Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53203

Main Commissioning Hotel / Host Hotel
Hyatt Regency Milwaukee (0.2 miles from the Miller High Life Theatre)
333 W. Kilbourn Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53203

Trade Central Store
Miller High Life Theatre Rotunda – Saturday only

Additional Commissioning Hotels
Hilton Milwaukee City Center (0.4 miles / 8-minute walk from the Miller High Life Theatre)
509 W. Wisconsin Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53203

Hyatt Place Milwaukee Downtown (0.6 miles / 12 minute walk from the Miller High Life Theatre)
800 W. Juneau Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53233

Parking Fees and Wisconsin State Taxes are Subject to Change

June 7 - 10