Welcome to

FIRST GENERAL SESSION
TUESDAY, March 3, 2026
1:30 PM

Presiding: Sam Hussain | President
Pledge of Allegiance: Leadership Representative Aubrey Brown – New Highland Elementary and Laura Higdon – National Ambassador – Bloomfield Middle School
National Anthem: Kentucky Betas
Welcome and Introductions : Sam Hussain | President
Greetings from State Sponsor : Emily McCombs
Greetings and Council Introductions: Donna Wear | Council Chair
Keynote Address: Payton Morgan | Vice President
Solo, Duo, Trio Finalist (Top 3)
Introduction of Candidates
Awards Presentation – Academics
Adjournment: Sam Hussain | President

SECOND GENERAL SESSION
TUESDAY, March 3, 2026
6:30 PM

Presiding: Payton Morgan | Vice President
Keynote Address: Sam Hussain | President
Campaign Rally
Inspiration: Laura Higdon | National Ambassador
Songfest Finals (Top 5)
Awards Presentation – Visual Arts and Individual Awards
Adjournment: Payton Morgan | Vice President
VOTING – 1 Hour

THIRD GENERAL SESSION
WEDNESDAY, March 4, 2026
11:30 AM

Presiding: Sam Hussain | President
Payton Morgan | Vice President
Installation of New State Officers
Keynote Address: Everett Hollandsworth | National Vice-President – TN Vice-President Performing Arts Finals – Group (Top 3)
Awards Presentation – Club and Team
Adjournment: Newly Elected President

The facility is cashless but concessions will accept cash and card.

No outside food & beverage allowed.

BUS PARKING INFORMATION

Buses will park in the High Street Lot. Drivers will take a ticket upon arrival and present it to the parking attendant on exit. Parking will be free for buses.

Parking is included for attendees staying at the Hyatt hotel (valet is an additional cost).

Any daily drive-ins (attendees not staying on hotel property) must pay to park. Payment will be necessary each time they exit and re-enter the lot.

More than 10,000 convenient parking spaces are available within a 10-minute walk of Central Bank Center, including 1,800 spaces on-site. Daily rates are $12 (+ tax) daily. In addition, all surrounding parking lots and parking garages offer spaces for individuals with disabilities. 

Cash will not be accepted as a form of payment for paid parking. Acceptable forms of payment include all major credit cards (American Express, Discover, MasterCard and Visa) and mobile payments (Apple Pay, Google Pay and Samsung Pay). 

Accessible Parking 

Designated accessible parking is available in the Central Bank Center’s High Street Lot. A valid state-issued handicap accessible placard or license plate is required. All disability parking is on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Please use Ramp A on Level 3 to drop-off props at the loading dock.  

Drivers may enter off of either High Street or Manchester Street and turn into the 3rd Level docks.  

Dock Times:

Tuesday, March 3 

7:30 AM – 9:00 AM and 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM  

Wednesday, March 4 

7:00 AM – 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM  

All prop storage will be in Exhibit Hall BC against the walls.

Concessions will accept cash and card.

We’re excited to team up with BAND, the official communication app for National Beta, to help sponsors, adult chaperones and parents/guardians stay connected during our events! Whether it’s room changes, schedule updates, lost and found info, or other important announcements—you’ll find it all in one easy place.

*This will not replace the Beta app for event details and facility information.

Click the link to download and directly access the Kentucky Elementary State Convention communication BAND channel!

*This event channel is available for use by sponsors, parents/guardians, and adult chaperones only. Please do NOT share this link with students.

Can’t make it to the session in person? Livestream it here.

Central Bank Center Policies 

Adhesives – Only approved tape and adhesive backed materials (non-residue, easily removable) are permitted for use on the facilities floor surfaces. Use of tape on any wall surface, glass or equipment is prohibited. Adhesive backed decals and stickers may not be affixed to any facility surfaces nor distributed to attendees. If this regulation is ignored, a cleaning fee will be accessed for removal of any decals or stickers that are placed in complex property. 

Animal Policies – with the exception of approved guide, signal or service dogs as recognized by ADA, animals are not allowed in Central Bank Center without prior approval.  

Balloons - the use or distribution of helium-filled balloons is prohibited. If for some reason, helium balloons are brought into the building and released for any reason within the complex, labor costs associated with removal of balloons from the ceilings and air handlers will be charged. Balloons filled with air are permissible. 

Cables, Cords and Wires – all wires and cables that cross doorways, aisles or walkways must be sufficiently covered or taped down in a safe and secure manner and marked with caution tape. They can be covered with rubber matting, carpet and/or marked reflective tape. When applying tape to non-carpeted surfaces, only non-residue tape may be used. When applying to carpeted surfaces, only nonresidue carpet tape may be used. 

Decorations – all decorative materials displayed or installed in the Complex must be flame retardant in accordance with the Public Safety and Fire Regulations. The Complex does not allow anything to be taped, nailed, tacked or otherwise affixed to ceilings, painted surfaces, doors, glass, fire sprinklers, lecterns, columns, fabric or decorative walls. Items such as glitter, confetti, rice, birdseed, sand, dirt, moss and mulch are NOT permitted on any carpeted areas.  

NOTE:  Cleaning and/or removal of décor items such as confetti, glitter, streamers, etc. will incur additional charges. 

Freight Elevators - there are two freight elevators for Licensee use. Size and capacity: 

Each elevator: 9’ 2” wide by 13’ 8” deep. The height of each elevator is 9’ 11”. 

Security - The Central Bank Center maintains an exclusive in-house security operation. The trained building security staff and security system maintains 24-hour security coverage for the CBC’s perimeter areas, internal corridors, and life safety alarm system. 

Smoking – Central Bank Center is a non-smoking facility. Vaping is not allowed in facility. Smoking is permitted outside and no closer than 25’ to an entrance, per city ordinance. Smoking is not permitted on the loading docks or in the covered garage. 

Weapons – Central Bank Center is located in a School Zone as defined by the Gun Free School Zone Act 18 U.S.C. adopted November 29, 1990 (the Act). All persons are prohibited from possessing firearms on the premises unless such possession is authorized by exceptions listed in the Act or as authorized by the Commonwealth of Kentucky. It is also at the discretion of the complex to restrict or prohibit possession of other weapons such as knives or other dangerous weapons. 

FIRST GENERAL SESSION
MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2026
12:30 PM

Presiding:  McLean Wise | President
Pledge of Allegiance: Sydney Byrd, National Leadership Ambassador from Barren County Middle School, and the following Regional Leadership Representatives: Jonah Taylor from Franklin-Simpson Middle School, Kinsley Anderson from East Hardin Middle School, and Alex Walsh from Bardstown Middle School
National Anthem: Kentucky Junior Beta Choir
Welcome and Introductions:  McLean Wise | President
Greetings from State Sponsor:  Morgan Beard | State Sponsor
Greetings and Council Introductions: Donna Wear | Council Chair
Keynote Address:  Braxton Rhodes | Vice President
Performing Arts – Solo, Duo, Trio Finals (Top 3)
Awards Presentation – Academics, Creative Writing and Poetry
Adjournment:  McLean Wise | President

SECOND GENERAL SESSION
MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2026
6:30 PM

Presiding:  Braxton Rhodes | Vice President
Keynote Address:  Charlie Wiggins | Secretary
Campaign Rally
Keynote Address:  Gunner Guy | National Vice President
Performing Arts:  Songfest (Top 5)
Awards Presentation: Visual Arts, Onsite Cake, Onsite Art and Speech
Adjournment: Braxton Rhodes | Vice President
VOTING – 1 Hour 

THIRD GENERAL SESSION
TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2026 
9:00 AM

Presiding:  Charlie Wiggins | Secretary
Keynote Address:  McLean Wise | President
Installation of New State Officers
Inspiration:  Sydney Byrd | National Leadership Ambassador
Inspiration:  Scarlett Morales | National Leadership Ambassador
Officer Farewells and Recognitions
Performing Arts – Small and Large Group Finals (Top 3)
Awards Presentation – Club and Team
Adjournment:  New President

The facility is cashless. Concessions will accept cash and card.

No outside food & beverage allowed.

BUS PARKING INFORMATION

Buses will park in the High Street Lot. Drivers will take a ticket upon arrival and present it to the parking attendant on exit. Parking will be free for buses.

Parking is included for attendees staying at the Hyatt hotel (valet is an additional cost).

Any daily drive-ins (attendees not staying on hotel property) must pay to park. Payment will be necessary each time they exit and re-enter the lot.

More than 10,000 convenient parking spaces are available within a 10-minute walk of Central Bank Center, including 1,800 spaces on-site. Daily rates are $12 (+ tax) daily. In addition, all surrounding parking lots and parking garages offer spaces for individuals with disabilities. 

Cash will not be accepted as a form of payment for paid parking. Acceptable forms of payment include all major credit cards (American Express, Discover, MasterCard and Visa) and mobile payments (Apple Pay, Google Pay and Samsung Pay). 

Accessible Parking 

Designated accessible parking is available in the Central Bank Center’s High Street Lot. A valid state-issued handicap accessible placard or license plate is required. All disability parking is on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Please use Ramp A on Level 3 to drop-off props at the loading dock.  

Drivers may enter off of either High Street or Manchester Street and turn into the 3rd Level docks.  

Dock Times:

Sunday, March 1  

1:30 PM – 9:30 PM 

Monday, March 2 

8:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM 

Tuesday, March 3 

7:30 AM – 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Campaign Skit & Performing Arts will be in Exhibit Hall BC against the walls.

 Living Literature, Robotics or Engineering will be in Exhibit Hall A against the walls.

Concessions will accept cash and card.

We’re excited to team up with BAND, the official communication app for National Beta, to help sponsors, adult chaperones and parents/guardians stay connected during our events! Whether it’s room changes, schedule updates, lost and found info, or other important announcements—you’ll find it all in one easy place.

*This will not replace the Beta app for event details and facility information.

Click the link to download and directly access the Kentucky Junior State Convention communication BAND channel!

*This event channel is available for use by sponsors, parents/guardians, and adult chaperones only. Please do NOT share this link with students.

Can’t make it to the session in person? Livestream it here.

Central Bank Center Policies 

Adhesives – Only approved tape and adhesive backed materials (non-residue, easily removable) are permitted for use on the facilities floor surfaces. Use of tape on any wall surface, glass or equipment is prohibited. Adhesive backed decals and stickers may not be affixed to any facility surfaces nor distributed to attendees. If this regulation is ignored, a cleaning fee will be accessed for removal of any decals or stickers that are placed in complex property. 

Animal Policies – with the exception of approved guide, signal or service dogs as recognized by ADA, animals are not allowed in Central Bank Center without prior approval.  

Balloons - the use or distribution of helium-filled balloons is prohibited. If for some reason, helium balloons are brought into the building and released for any reason within the complex, labor costs associated with removal of balloons from the ceilings and air handlers will be charged. Balloons filled with air are permissible. 

Cables, Cords and Wires – all wires and cables that cross doorways, aisles or walkways must be sufficiently covered or taped down in a safe and secure manner and marked with caution tape. They can be covered with rubber matting, carpet and/or marked reflective tape. When applying tape to non-carpeted surfaces, only non-residue tape may be used. When applying to carpeted surfaces, only nonresidue carpet tape may be used. 

Decorations – all decorative materials displayed or installed in the Complex must be flame retardant in accordance with the Public Safety and Fire Regulations. The Complex does not allow anything to be taped, nailed, tacked or otherwise affixed to ceilings, painted surfaces, doors, glass, fire sprinklers, lecterns, columns, fabric or decorative walls. Items such as glitter, confetti, rice, birdseed, sand, dirt, moss and mulch are NOT permitted on any carpeted areas.  

NOTE:  Cleaning and/or removal of décor items such as confetti, glitter, streamers, etc. will incur additional charges. 

Freight Elevators - there are two freight elevators for Licensee use. Size and capacity: 

Each elevator: 9’ 2” wide by 13’ 8” deep. The height of each elevator is 9’ 11”. 

Security - The Central Bank Center maintains an exclusive in-house security operation. The trained building security staff and security system maintains 24-hour security coverage for the CBC’s perimeter areas, internal corridors, and life safety alarm system. 

Smoking – Central Bank Center is a non-smoking facility. Vaping is not allowed in facility. Smoking is permitted outside and no closer than 25’ to an entrance, per city ordinance. Smoking is not permitted on the loading docks or in the covered garage. 

Weapons – Central Bank Center is located in a School Zone as defined by the Gun Free School Zone Act 18 U.S.C. adopted November 29, 1990 (the Act). All persons are prohibited from possessing firearms on the premises unless such possession is authorized by exceptions listed in the Act or as authorized by the Commonwealth of Kentucky. It is also at the discretion of the complex to restrict or prohibit possession of other weapons such as knives or other dangerous weapons. 

FIRST GENERAL SESSION
WEDNESDAY, March 4, 2026
7:30 PM

Presiding: Aaliyah Bradshaw | President
Pledge of Allegiance: Leadership Representatives
National Anthem: Kentucky Betas
Welcome and Introductions: Aaliyah Bradshaw | President
Greetings from State Sponsor : Jamaal Stiles
Greetings and Council Introductions: Donna Wear | Council Chair
Keynote Address: Lily Chaney | Secretary
Performing Arts Finals – Solo, Duo, Trio (Top 3)
Introduction of Candidates
Awards Presentation – Academics
Adjournment: Aaliyah Bradshaw | President

SECOND GENERAL SESSION
THURSDAY, March 5, 2026
5:30 PM

Presiding: Will Beshear | Vice President
Campaign Rally
Keynote Address: Aaliyah Bradshaw | President
Show Choir Finals (Top 5)
Awards Presentation – Visual Arts and Individual
Adjournment: Will Beshear | Vice President
VOTING – 1 Hour

THIRD GENERAL SESSION
FRIDAY, March 6, 2026
9:00 AM

Presiding: Lilly Chaney | Secretary
Introduction: Will Beshear | Vice President – Governor Andy Beshear
Keynote Address: Will Beshear | Vice President
Installation of New State Officers
Keynote Address: Everett Etie | National Secretary – Louisiana State Secretary
Performing Arts Finals – Group (Top 3)
Officer Farewells
Awards Presentation – Club and Team
Adjournment: Newly Elected President

The facility is cashless. Concessions will accept cash and card.

No outside food & beverage allowed.

Parking is included for attendees staying at the Hyatt hotel (valet is an additional cost).

Any daily drive-ins (attendees not staying on hotel property) must pay to park. Payment will be necessary each time they exit and re-enter the lot.

More than 10,000 convenient parking spaces are available within a 10-minute walk of Central Bank Center, including 1,800 spaces on-site. Daily rates are $12 (+ tax) daily. In addition, all surrounding parking lots and parking garages offer spaces for individuals with disabilities. 

Cash will not be accepted as a form of payment for paid parking. Acceptable forms of payment include all major credit cards (American Express, Discover, MasterCard and Visa) and mobile payments (Apple Pay, Google Pay and Samsung Pay). 

Accessible Parking 

Designated accessible parking is available in the Central Bank Center’s High Street Lot. A valid state-issued handicap accessible placard or license plate is required. All disability parking is on a first-come, first-served basis. 

BUS PARKING INFORMATION

Buses will park in the High Street Lot. Drivers will take a ticket upon arrival and present it to the parking attendant on exit. Parking will be free for buses.

Please use Ramp A on Level 3 to drop-off props at the loading dock.  

Drivers may enter off of either High Street or Manchester Street and turn into the 3rd Level docks.  

Dock Times:

Wednesday, March 4 

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM  

Thursday, March 5 

7:00 AM – 9:30 AM and 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM 

Friday, March 6 

10:30 AM – 12:30 PM 

Coming Soon

Concessions will accept cash and card.

National Beta is excited to bring College & Career Fairs to our conventions, giving high school students (grades 9–12), parents, and educators the chance to explore future pathways. At the fair, you’ll connect with representatives from colleges, universities, trade schools, and/or military programs; ask questions; compare options; and discover scholarship opportunities.

Location: Main St. Lobby (Level 1) – Central Bank Center
Date: March 5, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

We’re excited to team up with BAND, the official communication app for National Beta, to help sponsors, adult chaperones and parents/guardians stay connected during our events! Whether it’s room changes, schedule updates, lost and found info, or other important announcements—you’ll find it all in one easy place.

*This will not replace the Beta app for event details and facility information.

Click the link to download and directly access the Kentucky Senior State Convention communication BAND channel!

*This event channel is available for use by sponsors, parents/guardians, and adult chaperones only. Please do NOT share this link with students.

Can’t make it to the session in person? Livestream it here.

Central Bank Center Policies 

Adhesives – Only approved tape and adhesive backed materials (non-residue, easily removable) are permitted for use on the facilities floor surfaces. Use of tape on any wall surface, glass or equipment is prohibited. Adhesive backed decals and stickers may not be affixed to any facility surfaces nor distributed to attendees. If this regulation is ignored, a cleaning fee will be accessed for removal of any decals or stickers that are placed in complex property. 

Animal Policies – with the exception of approved guide, signal or service dogs as recognized by ADA, animals are not allowed in Central Bank Center without prior approval.  

Balloons - the use or distribution of helium-filled balloons is prohibited. If for some reason, helium balloons are brought into the building and released for any reason within the complex, labor costs associated with removal of balloons from the ceilings and air handlers will be charged. Balloons filled with air are permissible. 

Cables, Cords and Wires – all wires and cables that cross doorways, aisles or walkways must be sufficiently covered or taped down in a safe and secure manner and marked with caution tape. They can be covered with rubber matting, carpet and/or marked reflective tape. When applying tape to non-carpeted surfaces, only non-residue tape may be used. When applying to carpeted surfaces, only nonresidue carpet tape may be used. 

Decorations – all decorative materials displayed or installed in the Complex must be flame retardant in accordance with the Public Safety and Fire Regulations. The Complex does not allow anything to be taped, nailed, tacked or otherwise affixed to ceilings, painted surfaces, doors, glass, fire sprinklers, lecterns, columns, fabric or decorative walls. Items such as glitter, confetti, rice, birdseed, sand, dirt, moss and mulch are NOT permitted on any carpeted areas.  

NOTE:  Cleaning and/or removal of décor items such as confetti, glitter, streamers, etc. will incur additional charges. 

Freight Elevators - there are two freight elevators for Licensee use. Size and capacity: 

Each elevator: 9’ 2” wide by 13’ 8” deep. The height of each elevator is 9’ 11”. 

Security - The Central Bank Center maintains an exclusive in-house security operation. The trained building security staff and security system maintains 24-hour security coverage for the CBC’s perimeter areas, internal corridors, and life safety alarm system. 

Smoking – Central Bank Center is a non-smoking facility. Vaping is not allowed in facility. Smoking is permitted outside and no closer than 25’ to an entrance, per city ordinance. Smoking is not permitted on the loading docks or in the covered garage. 

Weapons – Central Bank Center is located in a School Zone as defined by the Gun Free School Zone Act 18 U.S.C. adopted November 29, 1990 (the Act). All persons are prohibited from possessing firearms on the premises unless such possession is authorized by exceptions listed in the Act or as authorized by the Commonwealth of Kentucky. It is also at the discretion of the complex to restrict or prohibit possession of other weapons such as knives or other dangerous weapons.