Council 5’s annual convention takes place Sept. 30-Oct. 2 in Bloomington. This year’s convention includes election of all Council 5 officers and all representatives on the Council 5 executive board. Locals and their delegates need to be aware of the following deadlines:

• Aug. 28: Reservation deadline for rooms at Sheraton-Bloomington, which is the convention hotel
• Sept. 8: Reservation deadline for rooms at the Crowne Plaza Bloomington
• Sept. 10: Last day to submit resolutions
• Sept. 17: Deadline for submitting credentials (Mailed credentials must be postmarked by this date)
• Sept. 17: Last day to submit requests for child care and special accommodations

Members are invited to help staff Council 5's kiosk during the Minnesota State Fair.