Convention 1998: Newport Beach, California
The 68th Convention took place June 23-27, 1998, at the Newport Beach Marriott Hotel and Tennis Club in Newport Beach, California. The hotel was later renamed the Newport Beach Marriott Hotel and Spa. The Convention was attributed with the theme One Moon, Many Stars. Many influential speakers presented to Conventioneers on topics such as the art of small talk, managing conflict and change and building loyalty. Additionally, Katie Koestner – a woman who appeared on the cover of TIME magazine’s issue on date rape – gave a powerful keynote.