16TH NATIONAL CONVENTION It is through our National Conventions that we are able to raise enough funds for most of our projects and programs. The main fundraising events during the conventions are the Queen Contest, Annual Raffle Drawing, and Banquet. In 2006 the Texas Chapter of UNIBOA will host the 16th National Convention. The Convention will be held in Arlington, Texas from May 28-29, 2006 at The Blue Cypress Hotel & Suites at 117 South Watson Road. Please start planning your trip now. For more information, please contact your local chapter of UNIBOA or contact the National President, Mr. Joseph D. Sinyan at: (301) 649-4330, 1-888-649-4330 bassacounties@uniboa.org or call Mr. Stephen Joe at (817) 868-1321. The host chapter has made a block reservation for 50 rooms with double occupancy (2 beds each) at a reasonable rate of $49.00 plus tax per day. Also, there are few suites (2 king size beds each) at the rate of $79.00 plus tax per day. The guaranteed Blk Reference room code is 390. Hotel telephone numbers: 817-633-4000; Hotel Manager telephone: 817-791-4966. Please click here to read itinerary for the 2006 National Convention.