You may also offer to present a paper during the congress. Membership in the U.S. delegation is based on demonstrated interest, ability, and contribution. These are working meetings, and are not tourist events, although the opportunity exists to take part in tours before or after the congress for those who so desire. Members and prospective members are expected to wear the appropriate uniform to the working sessions as well as the mess dress uniform to the gala ball on the evening of the last day of the congress.
Members join the delegation as Observers.
From this group, a few will be advanced to Alternate Delegate after a period of participation and based on several factors including those noted above. Periodically one of the Alternates will be advanced to Delegate as the present Delegate is moved to Senior Delegate or Vice President, or drops from the delegation. To the maximum extent possible, the delegation positions should be filled with members who are actively involved with reserve affairs. Mr. Kelly Matthews.