Announcing: The Next American Rosie the Riveter Association Convention will be held in Dayton, OH this June, 2025!
Ever wondered what it would be like to meet a World War II Rosie? Or to hang around with people who
love sharing the Rosie legacy? Now’s your chance to find out! We’re calling all Rosies, Rosebuds, Rivets, Friends
of Rosies, 21st Century Rosies, and Rosie enthusiasts to join us for our 2025 convention in beautiful Dayton, Ohio! Dayton is home to the National Museum of the U. S. Air Force and so much more. We’ll have three amazing days to meet friends new and old, honor Rosies, enjoy not only a tour but also lunch under the planes at the Air Force museum, spark ideas for preserving and sharing the Rosie legacy, and so much more! Register now to save your spot because you don’t want to miss this! Find all the info you need in this issue, and on our website. See you there, and bring a Rosie with you!
CONVENTION REGISTRATION: You may either mail the form with your check, OR register online here. Convention registration is separate from hotel registration. Earlybird pricing is available for convention registration if postmarked or received online by May 6, 2025. Registrations received after May 6 and “walk-ins” who have not pre-registered can only be accepted on a space-available basis. If you must cancel your registration, requests for reimbursement must reach Laura Wright at presidentARRA@rosietheriveter.net or PO Box 3242, Broken Arrow OK 74013 by May 23, 2025.
HOTEL INFORMATION: Special room rates are available at the Hilton Garden Inn Dayton South-Austin Landing,
12000 Innovation Drive, Miamisburg, OH 45342. All convention activities will be at this hotel, with the exception of Saturday’s lunch/tour/Rosie-Meet-and-Greet. The cutoff deadline to make your hotel reservation and take advantage of the special convention rate is May 1, 2025. Be sure to say you are with the American Rosie the Riveter Association Convention to get the special ARRA rate of $164 per night, plus taxes and fees, for 1 king bed or 2 queen beds. This rate will apply to June 4 through June 10.
Hotel Reservations can be made now at this link:
https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/daydsgi-arosie-0669f823-6b16-4589-99db-02677db490c/ or by calling (937) 247-5850.
Check your reservation confirmation to find the hotel’s cancellation policy.
The hotel has a limited number of accessible rooms. If you need an accessible room, make your reservation early, and be sure to state that you need one.
TRANSPORTATION: The hotel does not operate a shuttle from the airport. However, taxis (such as Dayton Express Cab
Company) are available, as well as Lyft and Uber ride-share services. If you are driving, parking at the hotel is free.
EXTENDING YOUR STAY: There are lots of great things to do in Dayton! The Hilton Garden Inn is offering the special
ARRA room rate from June 4 through June 10, so check out historical sites like America’s Packard Museum, Carillon Historical Park, Carriage Hill Metro Park, and the Wright Cycle Company Complex, where the Wright Brothers had their bicycle shop. Enjoy the Dayton Art Institute, the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery, or the Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum. Take in a show at the Shuster Performing Arts Center, or explore unique neighborhoods such as the 42nd Street Market or the Oregon District.
QUESTIONS? Contact Bette Kenward, telephone (586) 295-0417 or email expansionarra@rosietheriveter.net.
Tentative Convention Schedule
Friday, June 6, 2025
2 pm Registration, Rosie Shoppe, and displays open
3 pm Executive Board Meeting (National officers, State Directors, interested members)
6 pm Welcome Dinner
Saturday, June 7, 2025
8 am Breakfast (special seating for Rosies and their plus one)
9 am ARRA Business Meeting
11:30 am Load bus for National Air Force Museum
12:30 pm Lunch at the Museum surrounded by Cold War era planes
2pm Tour and Rosie Meet & Greet with the public
5 pm Return to Hotel
6 pm Red Carped Banquet
Sunday, June 8, 2025
8 pm Breakfast
9 am Election of 2025-2027 Officers
9:30 am Remaining Business and Announcement of 2026 ARRA Convention
11:00 am White Rose Memorial Ceremony
12:00 pm 2025 ARRA Convention adjourns
12:30 pm Executive Committee meeting (outgoing and incoming national officers)