2025 Desert Conference

Welcome to the 2025 DESERT OF NEW YORK DESERT CONFERENCE. This year, the CONFERENCE WILL BEGIN ON THURSDAY, May 1, 2025, and end on Sunday, May 4, 2025. We will convene at the MARRIOTT BUFFALO NIAGARA located at 1340 Millersport Highway, AMHERST, New York  REGISTRATION: Registration is the same for Nobles and Daughters. The registration covers all activities, including the Deputy's Gala on Friday, May 2, 2025, a welcome kit, and the DESERT PARTY HOSTED BY THE DESERT CLOWN UNIT ON SATURDAY, May 3, 2025. DO NOT BUY A SEPARATE TICKET TO THE FRIDAY NIGHT PARTY. YOUR REGISTRATION INCLUDES THAT.          The advance registration fee is $150 (one hundred fifty dollars), and the on-site registration fee is $175 (one hundred seventy-five dollars). The registration fee for any Associate or Non-Member is $125 (one hundred twenty-five dollars), which covers all activities. You can also purchase a ticket for the Friday Night Party for $40 per guest. CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE AND PAY YOUR REGISTRATION ONLINE HOTEL RESERVATIONS: MARRIOTT BUFFALO NIAGARA, 1340 Millersport Highway, AMHERST, New York 14221. Telephone (716) 534 8840.  The room code is “DESERT CONFERENCE.” The absolute cutoff date for guaranteed reservation is April 15, 2025 You can also secure your room online at https://tinyurl.com/dony2025 [https://tinyurl.com/dony2025] Room Rates - $139 for Double Queen + tax / $139 for King + tax (Total Per Room $417) DRESS CODE: The dress code for all meetings and workshops is regaled and business attire.  The dress code for the Deputy's Gala on Saturday, May 2, 2025, will be summer formal (white jacket, black slacks, white shirt, black bow tie, black shoes, and black socks) and regaled (fez, gloves, collars).   WORKSHOPS: All Desert workshops will be listed on the agenda.