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As you prepare for State Convention, we’ve gathered some info that will be helpful to have before you arrive!

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Elementary/Junior

Senior

State Leadership

  • Dr. Kyle Dare | Chair
  • Shannon Garner | Vice Chair
  • Dr. Eric Allen
  • Tommie Ellenburg
  • Dr. Merlyn Johnson
  • Cindy Crabb
  • Dr. Matt Britt
  • Mark Pickard
  • Daniel Baucom
  • Jared Stockton
  • Dustin Benson
  • Dr. Richard Sullivan

The Elementary & Junior Basics

Here are the three most helpful links to get you prepped for your convention!

National Beta Mobile App

Handbook

Elementary/Junior Schedule

The Details

Everything you need to know for the Missouri Elementary/Junior Convention!

FIRST GENERAL SESSION
March 10, 2026
1:30 PM

Presiding: Brooklyn Bader | Junior President
Pledge Of Allegiance
National Anthem
Welcome & Introductions: Brooklyn Bader | Junior President
Greetings from State Sponsor: Michele Knight| State Sponsor
Council Introductions: Dr. Kyle Dare | Council Chair
Keynote Address: Van Moore | Junior Vice President
Performing Arts Finals – Solo, Duo, Trio – Elementary (Top 3)
Performing Arts Finals – Solo, Duo, Trio – Junior (Top 3)
Awards Presentation – Academics
Introduction of Candidates
Adjournment: Brooklyn Bader | Junior President

SECOND GENERAL SESSION
March 10, 2026
7:00 PM

Presiding: Van Moore | Junior Vice President
Keynote Address:  Kaylee Wellington | Junior Secretary
Campaign Rally
Voting – 1 Hour
Songfest Finals (Top 5) Elementary
Songfest Finals (Top 5) Junior
Awards Presentation | Visual Arts (Elementary)
Adjournment: Van Moore | Junior Vice President

THIRD GENERAL SESSION
March 12, 2026
9:45 AM

Presiding: Kaylee Wellington | Junior Secretary
Keynote Address: Paisley Mathis | Elementary President
Keynote Address: Brooklyn Bader | Junior President
Installation of New Officers
Charge from the Council: Dr. Kyle Dare | Council Chair
Performing Arts Finals – Group – Elementary (Top 3)
Performing Arts Finals – Group – Junior (Top 3)
Awards Presentation – Individual, Team, and Club
Adjournment: Newly Elected President

Branson Convention Center Map

Facility Details

-The Branson Convention Center has a NO Outside Food and/or Beverages permitted on the property policy.  This will be enforced.

– The Branson Convention Center accepts cash, debit and credit cards at the concession areas.

Coming Soon

Loading Dock 4, 5, 6, and 7 will be in use.

 

Loading Dock Times

Tuesday, January 14, 2025

4:00 PM – 6:00 PM and

8:30 PM – 10:00 PM

Wednesday, January 15, 2025

8:00 AM – 1:30 PM and

3:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Thursday, January 16, 2025

7:30 AM – 9:45 AM and

11:15  AM – 1:00 PM

Coming Soon

Prop Storage will be available in the Annex and the back of Exhibit Hall A-B.

Coming Soon

Bus Parking

Attached is an aerial view of the Branson Convention Center South Parking Lot.  We recommend that the bus drivers come through the South gate and off-load students at the door.  Then drive around to the Upper Lot where there will be an attendant to assist with parking.

Bus Parking

Car Parking  

-Parking Garage is Cashless.

– The attached Branson Convention Center Parking Garage is located at South Sycamore and East College Streets, which is owned by the City of Branson and operated by ASM Global; there are 450 spaces available in the Parking Garage at a rate of $15.00 per vehicle, per day. This location accepts Visa, Mastercard, AmEx, and Discover.

-The South Parking Lot is located just south of Branson Convention Center on South Sycamore Street; there are 500 spaces available for $10.00 per vehicle, per day. This location accepts Visa, Mastercard, AmEx, and Discover.

– Patrons in need of accessible parking spaces may park in designated spots located in the attached Parking Garage which is equipped with an elevator, or the South Parking Lot.

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Concession Menu MO

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

The Senior Basics

Here are the three most helpful links to get you prepped for your convention!

National Beta Mobile App

Handbook

Senior Schedule

The Details

Everything you need to know for the Missouri Senior Convention!

FIRST GENERAL SESSION
FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2026
7:00 PM

Presiding:  Julianna Priggel | President
Pledge of Allegiance: Regional Leadership Representatives – Isabelle Dyer from Campbell HS, Eli Pavy from Clarkton HS and Jasmine Solak from Cape Central HS
National Anthem: Ava Adams and Anna Grace Sipp from East Prairie HS, Harmony White from Holcomb HS, Emily Cloud from Malden HS, Lorelai Smith from Risco HS and Lucy Conger from Rolla Technical Institute/Center
Welcome and Introductions:  Julianna Priggel | President
Greetings from State Sponsor:  Kandi Staples | State Sponsor
Greetings and Council Introductions:  Dr. Kyle Dare | Council Chair
Keynote Address:  Evan Bonifield | Vice President
Performing Arts Finals – Solo, Duo, Trio (Top 3)
Awards Presentation – Academics, Creative Writing and Poetry
Adjournment:  Julianna Priggel | President

SECOND GENERAL SESSION
SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2026
10:00 AM

Presiding:  Evan Bonifield | Vice President
Keynote Address:  Sadie Stout | Secretary
Campaign Rally
Show Choir Finals (Top 5)
Awards Presentation – Visual Arts (DI), Onsite Art – Drawing and Painting (DI/DII) and
Speech (DI/DII)
Adjournment:  Evan Bonifield | Vice President
VOTING – 1 Hour 

THIRD GENERAL SESSION
SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2026
6:00 PM

Presiding:  Sadie Stout | Secretary
Keynote Address: Julianna Priggel | President
Installation of New State Officers
Officer Farewells
Performing Arts Finals – Group (Top 3)
Awards Presentation – Visual Arts (DII), Onsite Cake (DI/DII), Club and Team
Adjournment:  New President

Branson Convention Center Map

Facility Details

-The Branson Convention Center has a NO Outside Food and/or Beverages permitted on the property policy.  This will be enforced.

– The Branson Convention Center accepts cash, debit and credit cards at the concession areas.

Coming Soon

Loading Dock 4, 5, 6, and 7 will be in use.

Loading Dock Times

Thursday, January 16, 2025

4:00 PM – 6:00 PM and

8:30 PM – 10:00 PM

Friday, January 17, 2025

8:00 AM – 2:00 PM and

5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Saturday, January 18, 2025

7:00 AM – 10:00 AM and

12:30  AM – 9:30 PM

Coming Soon

Prop Storage will be available in the Annex and the back of Exhibit Hall A-B.

Coming Soon

Bus Parking

Attached is an aerial view of the Branson Convention Center South Parking Lot.  We recommend that the bus drivers come through the South gate and off-load students at the door.  Then drive around to the Upper Lot where there will be an attendant to assist with parking.

Bus Parking

Car Parking  

-Parking Garage is Cashless.

– The attached Branson Convention Center Parking Garage is located at South Sycamore and East College Streets, which is owned by the City of Branson and operated by ASM Global; there are 450 spaces available in the Parking Garage at a rate of $15.00 per vehicle, per day. This location accepts Visa, Mastercard, AmEx, and Discover.

-The South Parking Lot is located just south of Branson Convention Center on South Sycamore Street; there are 500 spaces available for $10.00 per vehicle, per day. This location accepts Visa, Mastercard, AmEx, and Discover.

– Patrons in need of accessible parking spaces may park in designated spots located in the attached Parking Garage which is equipped with an elevator, or the South Parking Lot.

Coming Soon

Concession Menu MO

Coming Soon

Coming Soon

Coming Soon

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

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