2026 VJCL Convention
Sunday, November 22 - Monday, November 23, 2026
aequam memento rebus in arduis servare mentem.
"Remember to keep an even mind in adversity."
- Horace, Odes 2.3
"Remember to keep an even mind in adversity."
- Horace, Odes 2.3
The VJCL State Convention offers Latin students opportunities which cannot be obtained through any simple, non-affiliated local Latin club: basically, an exchange of ideas about programs and raising money, an exposure to classical scholars from Virginia and neighboring states, an opportunity to compete in a wide variety of contests, and a chance to interact personally with Latin students from other schools in the state. Seeing other Latin students enjoying their study of Latin has changed many students’ attitudes toward their own study of Latin.
A typical VJCL Convention program offers a Roman banquet, costume contest, dance, general assemblies, seminar speakers, campaigning and election of VJCL officers, academic contests, artwork and crafts competitions, oral contests of English and Latin oratory, dramatic interpretation of Latin, and storytelling. Academic contests include mythology, derivatives, Roman history and life, Latin vocabulary and grammar, and Latin literature. Artwork can be done in a variety of media. Crafts include such areas as posters, models, mosaics, textiles, maps, charts, sculpture, dolls, and jewelry.
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2026 VJCL Convention Information
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ATTENDANCE
Each chapter may bring to the convention a max of 80 delegates, There must be a chaperone/sponsor for every 10 delegates in attendance. If you have extra spaces in your hotel rooms, you may fill those spaces with your own students, even if that brings you over 80. If you have interest in Convention beyond the 80 max or questions about the delegate to chaperone ratio, please email convention@virginiajcl.org and the Convention Co-Chair will get back to you if additional space is available. Rationale: During NJCL Convention, an amendment was passed stating that membership numbers must be the same at both the state and national level. The VJCL recognizes that not all students and schools have the resources to pay fees for students that may not be getting the benefits of both organizations. The NJCL does have funds for dues relief, should a school need them. It is at the very bottom of the "Join Now" page, but is cited below: NJCL MEMBERSHIP RELIEF PROGRAM The National Junior Classical League has created this grant program to help clubs pay for the memberships of students who do not have the means to pay for NJCL and State JCL membership. It is essential that the NJCL and its programs are available for all students, and the first step to doing that is to ensure that all students have access to membership. Complete this form to request funding. |
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Want to help the VJCL? Sponsor a room at Convention? CONVENTION REGISTRATION DATES & FAQ
DUE DATE: TBD TENTATIVE CONVENTION COSTS 2026
CHAPTER MEMBERSHIP AND DUES Submit VJCL membership information and registration forms by early October. Send membership dues and convention registration payment no later than end of October. |
VJCL CONVENTION REGISTRATION
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FORMS
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INVOICES
GRAPHIC ARTS TAGS
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2026 RESULTS
For student data privacy, results won't be publicly linked. Please email schwartz@virginiajcl.org for results and certificates, available a week after Convention ends. |
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