Melha Shriners and Illustrious Matthew Heman and his Lady Jodi cordially invite you to the 156th Imperial Session in Tampa, Florida ~ Friday July 10th — Thursday July16th, 2026.

Melha lodging will be at the Tampa Marriott Water Street (505 Water Street, Tampa, FL) ~ The ever important hospitality will be at the adjoining (by skywalk) JW Marriott (510 Water Street). Some key events and times to consider are noted below. More information and specifics will follow:

• Friday July 10th ~ Arrival Day ~ Welcome to Tampa! Hospitality will be available early evening
• Saturday July 11th ~
  • Noon—5pm ~ Marketplace at The Tampa Convention Center ~ West Hall
• Sunday July 12th ~
  • 9am—5pm ~ Marketplace & Shriners Zone at The Tampa Convention Center ~ West Hall
  • Church Service ~ TBD
  • Unit Competitions ~ Various times & locations
  • Melha Outing ~ free tram to Ybor City ~ pay your own way ~ more information to follow
• Monday July 13th ~
  • 9am—5pm ~ Marketplace & Shriners Zone at The Tampa Convention Center ~ West Hall
  • Unit Competitions ~ Various times & locations
  • Melha Temple Dinner ~ Set sail on the waterways of Tampa Bay on Yacht Starship Cruises as we sip & savor upscale cuisine & cocktails! Time TBD www.yachtstarship.com
• Tuesday July 14th ~
  • 8:30am—5pm ~ Imperial Session Tampa Convention Center, East Hall
  • 9am—5pm ~ Marketplace & Shriners Zone at The Tampa Convention Center ~ West Hall
  • 11:30 am – 2:30pm ~ Ladies Luncheon Honoring First Lady Cheryl Koehn * This is a ticketed event ~ First Lady Jodi will determine attire
  • 7pm ~ Parade
• Wednesday July 15th ~
  • 8:30am ~ Pageant for Newly Elected Imperial Potentate ~ Tampa Convention Center, East Hall
  • 9am—5pm ~ Marketplace & Shriners Zone at The Tampa Convention Center ~ West Hall
  • 9am—1:30pm ~ Shriners Zone at The Tampa Convention Center ~ West Hall
  • 1:30pm ~ Award of Merit, Office of Philanthropy Report & Marketing Report, Patient Success Story Premier
  • Immediately following ~ International Patient Meet & Greet ~ location to be determined
  • 8pm ~ All Nobility Evening ~ Tampa Convention Center, East Hall *ticketed event ~ link will be provided if payment is required**
• Thursday July 16th ~
  • 8:30am—Noon ~ Imperial Session—Tampa Convention Center, East Hall
  • 9am—Noon ~ Marketplace & Shriners Zone ~ Tampa Convention Center, West Hall

Price of package is $1,975 per room. Rooms are double occupancy. Package price includes Lodging, Hospitality, Melha Temple Dinner, Ladies Luncheon. Transportation to/from Tampa is not included in the package. Remit all payments to Melha Shriners, 89 Park Street, Chicopee, MA 01013 or by phone (413) 736-3647. Please note: if using a credit card, there will be an additional 3.5% processing fee.

Pay in full by March 30, 3036 or Payment Plan available per the following breakdown; you may pay in full or use the payment plan options by selecting the option below and checking out online and pay here on our website. You can also download a reservation form by clicking –>HERE<– and then mailing in a check to the Melha Office, or you may call the Melha Office at (413) 736-3647.

• $659 due by March 30, 2026
• $659 due by May 1, 2026
• $657 due by July 1, 2026

When you checkout online, please enter the following information into the “Order Notes” field during the checkout process: First & Last names of all travelers, How you intend on traveling to Atlanta, What kind of beverages your group enjoys, What kinds of snacks/hors d’oeuvres does your group enjoy.

All proceeds are for the benefit of Melha Shriners activities, and donations are not deductible as charitable contributions. A convenience fee of 3.5% is applied to all online and credit card transactions.