• CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS

    Wednesday
    November 13


    Conference Registration
    8.00am - 8.00pm

    Exhibitor Show
    8.00am - 5.00pm

    LETR International Executive Council Meeting
    8.00am - 5.00pm

    Night on your Own
    Program Dinners

    Thursday
    November 14


    Conference Registration
    8.00am - 8.00pm

    Exhibitor Show
    8.30am - 4.30pm

    Opening Ceremony
    9.00am - 10.00am

    Concurrent Session #1
    10.15am - 11.30am

    Torch Run Directors, Special Olympics CEOs & Liaisons' Meeting
    10.15am - 11.30am

    IACP Founders Luncheon
    12.00pm - 2.00pm
    IACP Photo Contest

    Concurrent Session #2
    2.30pm - 3.45pm


    Torch Run Director's Meeting
    2.30pm - 3.45pm

    Special Olympics Liaison's Meeting
    2.30pm - 3.45pm


    T Shirt Exchange
    4.15pm - 5.15pm

    Welcome Reception
    Time and Place TBD

    Friday
    November 15


    Exhibitor Show
    8.00am - 5.00pm

    General Session
    8.15am - 9.15am

    Concurrent Session #3
    9.30am - 10.45am


    Special Olympics CEO's Meeting
    9.30am - 12.15pm

    Concurrent Session #4
    11.00am - 12.15pm

    Honors Luncheon
    12.30pm - 2.30pm
    John Carion Award / Executive Council Athlete Award / Guardian Award / Program Awards / In Remembrance Tribute

    Regional Breakouts
    2.45pm - 4.00pm

    Live & Silent Auction
    5.00pm - 7.30pm


    Saturday
    November 16


    General Session
    9.00am - 10.00am

    Torch Run
    ®
    10.30am - 1.00pm

    Unified Esports Event
    1.00pm - 5.00pm

    Hall of Fame Reception
    5.00pm - 6.30pm

    Hall of Fame Banquet
    6.45pm - 9.30pm
    (Hall of Fame Award)

  • CONCURRENT SESSIONS
  • IMPORTANT DATES & DEADLINES

    Important Due Dates / Mark your Calendar

    We strongly urge you to mark your calendar with the below important due dates. Observation of all due dates will be the responsibility of the LETR Programs as no additional reminder notices or documentation will be sent to the Programs.

    Monday, May 6, 2024

    Nominations open for the following awards:

    LETR Richard LaMunyon Hall of Fame

    John Carion 'Unsung Hero' Award

    LETR International Executive Council Athlete Award

    .

    Nominations close at 5.00pm EDT (USA) on Friday, May 31, 2024

    Monday, May 6, 2024

    LETR Year End Report submissions open.

    Submissions close on Monday, July 15, 2024

    Monday, May 6, 2024

    The IACP Photo Contest opens to all LETR Programs.

    The photo contest ends at 5.00pm EDT (USA) on Friday, June 28, 2024

    Monday, May 6, 2024

    In Remembrance Tribute and Year in Review photo submissions are open to all LETR programs.

    Submissions can be made on-line from the Awards, Elections & Submissions page on this website

    Submissions close on Friday, August 30, 2024

    Monday, May 6, 2024

    Guardians of the Flame Miners Lamp Escort submissions are open to all LETR programs.

    Submissions can be made on-line from the Awards, Elections & Submissions page on this website

    Submissions close on Friday, August 30, 2024

    Monday, May 6, 2024

    Guardians story submissions open to all LETR programs.

    See more information on the Awards, Elections & Submissions page on this website

    Submissions close on Friday, August 30, 2024

    Monday, May 13, 2024
    LETR International Conference Registration opens.

    2024 Registration Fees are USD$480.00 per attendee.

    Conference Registrations will close at 5.00pm EDT (USA) on Friday, September 27, 2024

    Friday, May 31, 2024

    Nominations for the Council Athlete, John Carion 'Unsung Hero' and Hall of Fame awards. close today.

    Friday, June 28, 2024

    2024 IACP Photo Contest closes at 5.00pm EST

    Monday, July 15, 2024

    2023 LETR Program Year-End Reports are due today

    Tuesday, August 1, 2023

    Nominations for the 2023 LETR International Executive Council Elections open today

    Further information can be found on the Awards, Elections & Submissions page on this website

    All submissions must be received before 5.00pm EDT on Thursday, August 31, 2023

    Friday, August 30, 2024

    Submissions for the In Remembrance Tributes close today

    Friday, August 30, 2024

    Submissions for the LETR Year in Review close today

    Friday, August 30, 2024

    Nominations for the Guardians of the Flame Miners Lamp Escorts close today

    Friday, August 30, 2024

    Guardian Story submissions are due today

    Thursday, August 15, 2024

    First Deadline to submit a credit card authorisation form.

    Monday, September 9, 2024

    Programs should complete the Donation form using the link shown below. Once the form has been submitted, programs will be provided shipping information. All costs associated with auction items to and from the conference are the responsibility of the individual and/or Program. Please ensure that shipments arrive before Friday, November 1, 2024

    Please ensure that shipments arrive before Friday, November 1, 2024.

    Monday, September 9, 2024

    T-Shirt Exchange items can be shipped to:

    Special Olympics Texas
    Attn: Jerry Cone
    LETR Conference 2024 T-Shirt
    C/o 'Your Program Name'
    4732 Whirlwind Drive, San Antonio, TX 78217


    Please ensure that shipments arrive before Friday, November 1, 2024.

    Friday, September 27, 2024

    Conference Registration and Hotel Reservations close today.

    After this date, the conference rate may not apply and hotel rooms may not be available.

    NOTE

    Cancellation and Substitution Policy


    All cancellations, substitutions and registration modifications will be processed at no additional charge until 5.00pm EDT (USA) on Friday, September 27, 2024 .

    After this deadline, any changes to conference registration are subject to an additional $50.00 charge per amended registration.

    CANCELLATIONS MADE AFTER OCTOBER 18, 2024 ARE SUBJECT TO A HALF REGISTRATION FEE REFUND.

    CANCELLATIONS MADE AFTER NOVEMBER 1, 2024 WILL NOT BE REFUNDED

    Friday, September 27, 2024

    Final Deadline to submit a credit card authorisation form.

    Wednesday, October 2, 2023

    CONFERENCE REGISTRATION PAYMENT DEADLINE

    Special Olympics International must receive all conference registration payments by this date.All checks must be made payable to Special Olympics International and mailed to:

    Special Olympics International
    Attn: Finance Department
    2600 Virginia Ave NW
    Washington DC 20037 USA

    Please note your Program Name and that the payment is for LETR Conference Registration Fees

    Friday, October 18, 2024

    HOTEL ACCOMMODATION CHECK PAYMENT DEADLINE

    Deadline to pay for hotel accommodations with a check or cashier's check.

    Friday, November 1, 2024

    Deadline to send t-shirt exchange and auction items

  • CONFERENCE EVENT FACT SHEETS

    T-SHIRT EXCHANGE

    4.15pm - 5.15pm
    Thursday, November 14
    Lonestar DEF

    Bring your LETR program's best and most creative t-shirt and enter it for the inaugural contest this year during the annual T-Shirt Exchange at this year's conference. A panel of SO athletes will be the judges and will select the top 10 shirts from the field for chance at bragging rights for the year and maybe even prize! The winning design will be unveiled at the Saturday morning general session. Don't miss out on this inaugural competition - let the creativity shine and make your program's mark at the conference!

    LIVE & SILENT AUCTION

    5.00pm - 7.30pm
    Friday, November 15
    Lonestar DEF & Corridor

    Sponsored by the FOP Grand Lodge


    Get in on the action! You don’t want to miss this conference event. There is no cost to register or participate. Items to be auctioned include: autographed sports memorabilia, music and movie collectibles, police regalia and many other one-of-a-kind items from the many Torch Run regions. Don’t miss an opportunity to bid on these and other terrific auction items.

    NOW ACCEPTING DONATIONS!

    Programs should complete the Donation form (see link below). Once the form has been submitted, programs will be provided shipping information. All costs associated with auction items to and from the conference are the responsibility of the individual and/or Program. Please ensure that shipments arrive before Friday, November 1, 2024

    Conference Schedule

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