2023 Keystone Conference Eligibility Extended!

To be eligible to attend the Conference, all Keystone Clubs, including members and advisors must meet the following requirements:

Keystone Clubs must have an approved 2022-23 Silver, Gold or Legacy charter. The deadline to be eligible to attend the Conference has officially been extended to May 12th! Update your Keystone Charter so your Keystone Club can be a part of THRIVE, Be Heard & Be You! of 

Gold & Legacy Charter Recognition Extended!

The Gold & Legacy Recognition at the 2023 National Keystone Conference has been extended to May 12th!

2022-2023 Gold & Legacy Keystone Clubs will be invited to the exclusive Gold & Legacy Social taking place July 20 in Dallas!

Everyone loves social media, so be sure to use the Keystone Conference official hashtag #Thriveiskey23 #Thriveiskey23 #Thriveiskey23 #Thriveiskey23  

Registration Now Open for 2022-23 Silver Approved Keystone Clubs & Above

Eligible Clubs will receive a special invitation link to register.

For the 56th Annual National Keystone Conference, we’re so excited to welcome Keystone Club members and advisors to Dallas, Texas, on July 20-22, 2023. 

The 2023 Conference Preview is now available on the Keystone Conference landing page. This is your one-stop source as you prepare to attend: a snapshot of the conference themes, highlights and activities; important travel and lodging information; plus, codes of conduct and other required forms.

NOW OPEN!

• General registration for 2022-23 Silver approved Clubs and above

Friday, May 12 (Extension)

• Deadline to submit for conference eligibility and invitation. Click here to submit your charter.
• Deadline for Gold & Legacy recognition

Wednesday, May 3

• Keystone awards close

Thursday, May 11

• Final registration deadline

Keystone Clubs must have an approved 2022-23 Silver, Gold or Legacy charter to attend the National Keystone Conference. 

• There is still time to submit your charters! Click here to submit your charter.
• Eligible Keystone Clubs will be registered on a first-come, first-served basis within their designated timeframes (see dates above).
• The registration fee is $175/person (members and advisors).
• Once Clubs register and pay registration fees, they’ll receive a link to reserve their hotel rooms. Everyone attending the conference must stay at the Keystone Conference host hotel, the Sheraton Dallas Hotel. The rate for all room types (single/double/triple/quad) for the conference is $231 per night plus taxes and fees.

Registration closes the day after the final registration deadline or when the maximum number of attendees is reached, whichever occurs first. If registration is closed due to capacity, a waiting list will be established. 

We understand our Keystoners and advisors work all year to reach the National Keystone Conference, and we do everything in our power to avoid the need for a waiting list. However, the safety of our Keystoners and advisors is paramount, therefore once the maximum number of teens and advisors that can be safely accommodated is reached, BGCA will close registration.

Cast Your Nominations for Keystone Awards

Want to see your teens shine on stage? Submit your nominations for the 2023 National Keystone Awards!

There are five project category awards for Keystone members:

• Academic Success
• Career Preparation
• Community Service
• Teen Outreach
• National Project

The top three finalists in each category will be announced on stage during the awards ceremony at the 2023 National Keystone Conference. Category award winners will receive:

• 1st Place: $1500 prize + on-stage recognition at the conference
• 2nd Place: $1000 prize
• 3rd Place: $500 prize

Additionally, the Keystone Club of the Year first-place winner will receive a $1500 prize. Advisors can also be nominated for Advisor of the Year or the Debra Williams Clark: Spirit of Keystone award.

Visit the Keystone Award Application portal to submit your nominations by Wednesday, May 3!

Click to Nominate your Keystone Club

BGCA is committed to providing a conference environment that adheres to recommended health protocols, allowing you to focus on getting the most out of your conference experience. 

We know that COVID-19 is here to stay. As we shift from a pandemic to an endemic, the way we respond has changed, as well. We now know more than ever and are better prepared to manage risks on an individual level.  

BGCA has updated our protocols and will no longer require vaccination or COVID-19 testing of National Keystone Conference attendees. We will continue to monitor COVID-19 trends and assess the risk of transmission, while also adhering to applicable state and local mandates. Mask wearing is optional. We strongly encourage those who are feeling unwell at the time of the event not to attend the National Keystone Conference.

Be sure to join the Keystone Zone community on BGCA.net where you can connect with other Keystone Clubs and advisors, submit awards nominations, share event photos and access helpful resources and tools!

For more Keystone Program or Keystone Conference information, email Keystoneclubs@bgca.org.