2025 – 97th FRA/92nd LAFRA National Convention

The 97th National Convention of the FRA and the 92nd National Convention of the Auxiliary, FRA, will be held November 3 – 8, 2025 at the Oasis Hotel and Conference Center, 2546 N. Glenstone Ave., Springfield, MO.  Their phone is 417-866-4338.  The Hotel is located seven miles from Springfield/Branson Regional Airprt and 45 miles from Branson.  The flagship store for Bass Pro Shops is located in Springfield and a Buc-ee’s is located five miles east of I-44.

Room rates are $119 per night; more for suites.  Room block is 171 based on activity at the Hoover, Alabama, National Convention.  If required, overflow hotels are nearby.  Rooms come with a complimentary hot breakfast.  All rooms have walk-in shows and raised toilets.  Fully handicapped rooms are limited.  Transportation to and from the Airport is included.  YOU MUST CALL the HOTEL and GIVE THEM DETAILS of YOUR ARRIVAL!!!!

Since this will be a “Constitutional Convention”, Sec. 602(a) of the C&BLs dictate provisions for a 5th business day for the FRA.  AUXILIARY MEMBERS NOT RESPONSIBLE for a SHIPMATE are FREE to LEAVE FOLLOWING the Post-Convention NBOD MEETING.

More information to come.