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NAVA 46

Join Us In Columbus, Ohio!

The North American Vexillological Association and the Great Waters Association of Vexillology (GWAV) invite you to the

46th Annual Meeting of NAVA

Columbus, Ohio, USA

5-7 October 2012

Find out more soon!

Meet Other Flag Enthusiasts at NAVA's Annual Meetings!

For many people interested in flags, a NAVA meeting is often their first opportunity to meet with others that share that interest. Each year NAVA holds its annual meeting somewhere in the United States or Canada, the largest convention of flag scholars and enthusiasts in the continent. NAVA's meetings are nearly always scheduled for the U.S. Columbus Day/Canadian Thanksgiving weekend. For information about NAVA 45 click here. Did you miss NAVA 44 in Los Angeles, California?

Why Come to a NAVA Meeting?

· Hear engaging, cutting-edge presentations of the latest flag scholarship
· Meet and exchange ideas with the premier vexillologists in North America
· Help govern NAVA by participating in the annual business meeting
· Hear a keynote address or special presentation from a local expert
· Visit sites of interest and local flag displays in the host city
· Buy and sell flags, books, and related materials at significant savings
· Compete to earn the Capt. William Driver Award for best paper
· Share meals, a receptions, and a banquet with NAVA members and friends
· Welcome first-time attendees with special events
· View NAVA members’ exhibits of flags and flag items
· Display a personal or organizational flag
· Enjoy the company of like-minded flag enthusiasts

Past Meetings
NAVA holds its annual convention throughout the United States and Canada. Since NAVA 11 in 1977, most conventions have been represented by an official flag. The flag is often adopted from suggestions submitted by members and the design usually reflects the host city, state, or province.

Other Groups
NAVA's sister organizations also hold interesting and worthwhile meetings... here is an example.