National Conference

The National LEAD Conference is an annual event for Royal Rangers organizational leaders where the latest program information and updates are announced and where organizational leaders participate in training and leadership development. Outpost leaders are welcome to attend as well. The event also provides many opportunities for leaders to connect with one another, share ideas, and enjoy being a part of the community of Royal Rangers leaders that makes this ministry possible.

LEAD Conference 2023
March 9-11, 2023
Hyatt Regency Hotel Downtown - Tulsa, OK

The 2023 National Royal Rangers LEAD Conference will take place on March 9–11 at the Hyatt Regency Tulsa Downtown in Tulsa, Oklahoma. This conference will provide important updates and information concerning the Royal Rangers program and will provide leaders with opportunities to learn, grow, and connect with other Royal Rangers leaders from across the country. This year's conference will include the following:

• National Rendezvous 2024 information
• National program and training updates
• Informative functional & regional breakaways
• Fun activities for the ladies with Cindy Fleig, national director’s wife
• Corporate worship and prayer
• And more!

All Royal Rangers organizational leaders are encouraged to attend. Outpost leaders are welcome to attend as well.

Conference Registration

Conference registration may be made online or by phone via AG Convention Services at (417) 862-2781, ext. 4052. Attendees who register on or before January 22 will receive a commemorative conference pin. Online registration closes at 11:59 PM CST on February 24.

• Early Registration – until 11:59 p.m. CST, January 22 - $105.00 ($120 for non-chartered leaders)
• Standard Registration – until 11:59 p.m. CST, February 24 - $125.00 ($145.00 for non-chartered leaders)
• On Site or after March 1 – $155.00 ($180.00 for non-chartered leaders)
• Ladies Activities - $45.00 (see below for details)
• Fellowship & Fun Dinner - $30.00 (Thursday, March 9 – BBQ buffet)
• Complimentary afternoon snacks provided on Thursday, March 9
• Complimentary lunch provided on Friday, March 10

A non-refundable fee of $35.00 per person will be charged for all registration refund requests. All refunds must be requested in writing and must be received no later than Wednesday, March 8. Send refund requests to Registration@ag.org.

Onsite Check-in and Registration

On-site event registration and check-in will be available at the following times.

Wednesday, March 8

• 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM - Preference will be given to action team members who need to return to their meetings by 1:30 pm.
• 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Thursday, March 9

• 7:15 AM – 9:30 AM

Event Schedule

The following represents a tentative general schedule for this event. Additional details will be provided upon arrival.

• Monday & Tuesday: National Executive Committee Meetings (by invitation only)
• Wednesday: Action Team Meetings (by invitation only) and NSSP instructor certification courses (see below)
• Thursday: Conference Sessions, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Friday: Conference Sessions, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Saturday: Conference Sessions, 8:00 a.m. to Noon

Ladies Activities

Special activities for ladies will be provided during the conference. Additional details will be provided here as they become available.

Thursday The ladies will meet in the morning at 10:00 before joining the general session to hear the new Girls Ministries (GM) national director. There will be a meeting time after lunch. On Friday, the ladies will join the general session for devotion and to hear another teaching session with the GM director. There will be a time of shopping in the afternoon. On Saturday, the ladies will join the general session for devotion. After that, there we a ladies meeting time.

Hotel Information

All conference sessions and workshops will take place at the Hyatt Regency Tulsa. This luxurious hotel is only eight miles from Tulsa International Airport with complimentary Wi-Fi and free parking in a covered parking garage for guests, an in-house restaurant, a coffee shop, fitness center, and airport shuttles. Details on attractions in Tulsa can be found at VisitTulsa.com.

Hyatt Regency Tulsa Downtown
100 East Second Street
Tulsa, Oklahoma

Room Reservations

A special hotel room rate for conference attendees will be available to those who reserve their rooms online or by phone before February 5. Space is limited, so make your reservation early. Reservations may be made online or by calling (888) 591-1234 or (918) 582-9000. When calling, mention "Royal Rangers" to get the discount conference rate.

• Make a Room Reservation
• Conference Room Rate $129, includes complimentary Wi-Fi and parking when made online or by phone.

Complimentary Breakfast, Wi-Fi, and Parking

A complimentary breakfast is included with each room reservation. Complimentary Wi-Fi is included in all rooms as well as the hotel lobby. Complimentary parking is available in the hotel parking garage for all registered guests. Please note that the parking garage can accommodate vehicles no taller than 6’ 8” in height. Street parking is available nearby for vehicles taller than this limit.

Airport Shuttle Service

Complimentary shuttle service is available to and from the Tulsa International Airport (TUL). Arrangements for shuttle service can be made with the hotel at (918) 582-9000, then dial 0.

NSSP Instructor Certification Courses

The National Shooting Sports team will be hosting two shooting instructor courses on Wednesday, beginning at 8AM. The NRA Range Safety Officer course will be held at the hotel from 8AM to 5PM.  Cost is $60.00 and participants must be at least 21 years of age.  A CenterShot Hybrid Basic Archery Instructor Course will be held at a local church in Tulsa from 8AM to noon. Cost is $60.00 and participants must be at least 18 years of age.  Space is limited so sign up today to reserve your spot.  Follow the links below to register.

• NRA Range Safety Officer Course
• CenterShot Hybrid Basic Archery Instructor Course.  Click on Oklahoma to find the class.

Resource Archive for Past Conferences

Materials related to presentations and workshops at previous LEAD conferences can be found in the staff resources section of this web site.