Orlando is the place to be for the 2012 AOJ annual convention!

The spirit of artist G. Dyer�s work, �Transformation,� captures the essence of the 2012 convention theme, �Transforming Our World.� Hear from leading political figures and analysts about Election 2012; former slaves and abolitionists in the 21st-century fight against human trafficking; a "Hero of the Planet" and others on the environment and climate change; warriors and generals about the end-game for America�s foreign conflicts; and a new breed of crime monitor on the Internet.

Participate in a realistic crisis-management scenario organized by a pioneer in simulation strategies and technology. Join colleagues and invited experts at critiques and AOJ University.

Enjoy The Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel, your home away from home, with its endless amenities: golf, restaurants, bars, pools, nature and jogging trails, spas and more. The special Convention rate is a bargain at only $129 a night. Make your reservations directly with the hotel by clicking here, or by calling 1-866-996-6338 and indicating your affiliation with the Association of Opinion Journalists. The deadline for hotel reservations is August 20, 2012.

Indulge in world-class entertainment. Browse the collections at museums of science, art and history. Sample September�s Magical Dining Month prix-fixe menus at many restaurants. Discover a shopping paradise. Paddle on one of many spring-fed rivers, or even slip out to the beach (the closest one is just 45 minutes away).

In short, get excited about visiting the Sunshine State, September 20-22, 2012. The University of Central Florida, host of the 66^th annual AOJ convention, is ready to welcome you to Orlando � The City Beautiful. 

For more information, click on the links in the upper left of the page. 

AOJ 2012 Icon provided courtesy of New York City artist, G. Dyer