Sue is correct. The dates for the IOLI convention are set in mid to late July or early August depending on venue availability. Hotel contract negotiations begin as soon as the host group is approved, but sometimes other groups or events require that the dates be moved around. For Indianapolis in 2016, we were competing with a major automobile race and events related to the Indiana bicentennial. The hotel was only available July 17-23, 2016 when we started negotiations. IOLI also tries to avoid other lace events such as the OIDFA Congress. The good thing about July dates is that some of our members are unable to attend in August because of the start of school activities or teaching responsibilities so it allows some people to come who might not make the more standard August dates. IOLI does announce the dates when the venue is set. If you are planning a July or August event, you can always contact the chair of the IOLI Convention Administration Committee by going to the IOLI website and clicking on the list of officers. The current Convention Admin Chair is Shirley Stone and I'm sure she can share needed information about upcoming conventions if available.
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