2026 Convention
General Information
Dates:
April 23-25, 2026
Location:
Decatur, Alabama
Host Chapters:
J, T, Z & AN
Hotel Information:
Decatur Doubletree by Hilton
11101 6th Avenue
Decatur, AL 35601
Traditional Room (2 queens OR 1 king)
P.E.O. Rate $155 (includes breakfast), plus 15% lodging tax, plus taxes as determined by state and local authorities.
The parking at the hotel is self-parking with no additional fees. Handicap spots are available.
Hotel Check-in and Check-out times. Check-is at 4:00pm, Check-out is at 12:00pm
Link for hotel reservations: https://tinyurl.com/4jmx9nrf
Hotel Reservations must be made no later than Saturday, April 8, 2026, to receive the discounted rate.
Why should I attend?
This is a time to meet P.E.O.s from across the state. This is your chance to see old friends and make new ones. It is an opportunity to see and appreciate the larger picture of what we do as a Sisterhood. Project speakers and the International Representative share inspiring messages that leave you knowing that we are making a difference in the world around us.
What to bring?
P.E.O. Emblem
Delegates: Study and be prepared to discuss proposed amendments
What to wear?
Sweater for cool meeting room
Casual P.E.O. Attire; Convention t-shirts Saturday
President’s Reception
President Cel Bailey will host the President’s Reception on Friday, 5:30 pm, in the Upper and Lower Dome Levels. Come and greet our state board during this social time of renewing the bonds of P.E.O. sisterhood. Chat with the State Project Committees. All are welcome. A cash bar will be offered.
Hospitality Room:
The Hospitality Room will be serving light refreshments at various times throughout the convention. Prepared snacks, coffee and water will be available. Take a moment to refresh and meet and greet your sisters in the Hospitality Room.
Dreamcatchers:
A novelty studio located in the Vision Conference Room will feature items related to P.E.O. All donations support the Alabama State Chapter Convention. Come peruse for your new DAISY and STAR items.
Project Displays:
Our six project displays will be in the Lower Dome area located on the first floor. (The area where the large grouping of TVs is located)
Admission of Guests to Business Meeting:
At approximately 2:00 PM on Saturday, April 25th, BILs and guests will be invited to join all P.E.O.s in the business meeting to hear remarks by the newly installed president, introduction of guests and the invitation to the 68th Annual Convention of P.E.O. Alabama State Chapter. Guests will be asked to leave the meeting for the formal close of the convention.
Tenative Schedule
Thursday, April 23, 2026
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9:00 am |
Executive Board Meeting |
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3:00 pm |
Past State Presidents Meeting |
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4:30-7:00 pm |
Hospitality Room open |
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6:00 pm |
PSP Dinner in the Lower Dome Level |
Friday, April 24, 2026
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6:30-8:30 am |
Hotel Hot Breakfast served in the Twist Bar & Grill |
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7:00-11:00 am |
Hospitality Room open |
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8:00-11:00 am |
Dreamcatchers open |
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8:30 am |
Registration & Volunteers Sign-In |
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10:00 am-12:00 pm |
Celebration of Life Guards, Pages & Tellers Meeting (required) Committee to Approve Minutes Meeting (required) Delegate Orientation (required for delegates) |
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11:45 am-1:00 pm |
Dreamcatchers open |
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12:00 pm |
Box Lunch in Upper Dome |
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1:00-5:00 pm |
Afternoon Business Meeting in the Hospitality Ballroom |
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5:30 pm |
President’s Reception President Cel Bailey will host the President’s Reception for all attendees on Friday, 5:30 pm, in the Upper & Lower Dome Levels. Come and greet our state board during this social time of renewing the bonds of P.E.O. sisterhood. A cash bar will be offered. |
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6:30 pm-8:30 pm |
Dream, Sparkle, Shine Banquet |
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8:30pm |
Entertainment after dinner-TBD |
Saturday, April 25, 2025
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6:30-8:30 am |
Hotel Hot Breakfast served in the Twist Bar & Grill |
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7:00-8:30 am |
Hospitality Room open |
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8:00 am |
Registration |
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8:00 am |
Dreamcatchers open |
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9:00 am—12:00 pm |
Morning Business Meeting in Hospitality Ballroom |
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12:00 pm |
Southern Lunch Buffet & Guests in Upper Dome |
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1:30-4:00 pm |
Afternoon Business Meeting |
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Goodbyes |
Guests should leave the room for the formal close of convention. Guests are non-P.E.O.s (Visitors are P.E.O.s who are not delegates or PSPs, and they can attend everything.)
Please note that Convention Registration consists of two parts:
Part 1: Registration for convention
Part 2: Register for your hotel separately
For further questions, please email the convention committee
2026 Convention State Board
Cel Bailey
President
Paige McCormick
Vice President
Nancy Newton
Organizer
Cheryl (Chery) Williams
Treasurer
Sally Priester
Secretary
2025 Convention Photos
Announcing that Elaine Bassett is deemed the Queen of Hearts.
Elaine was adorned with a robe and crown.
All the cards in the Heart Suit welcomed us to next year’s convention
More cards…
What a cute play on Elaine’s theme!
Elaine being installed as president of the Alabama State Chapter.
