102nd Convention
The 102nd Convention of the American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada will be held June 26th through 29th, 2023 at the Westgate Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, NV.
View the official 102nd AFM Convention Program book.
Photos:
When possible, please include credit: “Photos by Fred Morledge – PhotoFM.com”
Delegate Information
All delegates must be properly elected in conformity with AFM and local bylaws and the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959, as amended (LMRDA), and must be members in good standing in all locals in which membership is held.
- Local Officers, please see the Convention Memo For Local Officers and Campaign Conduct Memo for detailed information.
- Player Conferences Representatives, please see the Convention Memo For Player Conferences Representatives for detailed information.
Locals will also be asked to certify that each of their Convention delegates is not an employee serving in a management or supervisory capacity for an organization that is a party to a collective bargaining agreement with an AFM Local, in accordance with Article 5, Section 40(g) of the AFM bylaws.
Hotel Reservations
AFM has negotiated preferential rates with the Westgate Resort and Casino. The hotel rate will be $111.00/night + $23/night resort fee + 13.38% tax. Room reservations can be made online at the following link, https://book.passkey.com/go/SAFM3R or by calling the Westgate reservations at 1-800-635-7711 and providing the AFM special reservations code of SAFM3R.
Please remember that in order for your designated delegate or Local to receive the hotel reimbursement as per the AFM Bylaws, room reservations must be made using this code or web link. Reservations made in any other manner will not qualify for the reimbursement. (NOTE: The reservations system will charge you at the appropriate room rate when making the reservation, but you will be charged for the $23/night resort fee upon check-in at the hotel). Additional information about the Convention will be forthcoming from this office and in the International Musician over the next several months.
Convention Guests
Registered guests will be given badges, allowing them access to the convention area and enabling them to hear the floor debate on crucial issues facing the AFM today. Guests will also receive a souvenir 102nd AFM Convention program and discount coupons for shows.
If you choose to attend the Convention as a guest, you will be invited to the Gala Reception on Sunday evening, June 25, at the Westgate’s Ballroom, which will feature the best in live music. There will be bands performing on Sunday afternoon in the convention area while the delegates and guests register for the convention.
Register As a Convention Guest
Questions
If you have questions or need assistance, please email us at convention2023@afm.org or call us at 917-229-0210.