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NAVA 59

NAVA 59: Seattle, Washington, 10–12 October 2025
NAVA will meet in Washington State for the first time!

To register, visit NAVA 59 Registration. [make sure to log in as a member]

To watch the presentations via Zoom, log in and visit the NAVA 59 Streaming calendar entry.

Watch these dates:
5/15/25 Papers/Displays, initial
5/30/25 Early Registration ends
8/15/25 Papers/Displays, final
8/31/25 Regular Registration ends
9/10/25 Hotel Room Block expires

NAVA 59 FLAG

The flag of NAVA 59 is based on the geography of Seattle, with either side representing the lush green hills and mountains around the city. The chevron layout also represents a “V” for vexillology and the inverted chevron in the NAVA flag. In the center is the Space Needle, the most prominent landmark of Seattle, on a teal blue sky. The teal and white are borrowed from the flag of Seattle, where they represent the colors of Puget Sound at dusk. The green is borrowed from the flags of Washington state and Cascadia, where it represents the lush forests.

The design is based on original submissions by Max Bierden and Xander Peachey, revised by the NAVA 59 flag selection committee with feedback from participants in the Flag Design Forum. The ratio is 3:5, the teal is Pantone 7712 C and the green is Pantone 356 C. Brian Cham chaired the flag selection committee, which comprised Amber Atteberry, Kota Owens, Bill Aldrich, Adib Altallal, John Bertrand, Will Levin, Joe Gorman, Joe Pugliese, and Alan Hardy.

VENUE

The Hilton Garden Inn—Seattle Downtown will host NAVA 59's meetings and accommodations. Rooms have been set aside for the nights of 8 Oct. through 13 Oct. at the base rate of $204 per night. The block is open through 10 Sept. 2025.

It is a 20-minute walk from Pike Place Market and other downtown attractions. Amenities include a restaurant, bar, pool, business center, and free wifi (breakfast is not included).

For reservation under NAVA 59 room block or to see details about the hotel, click here (note that the default is a 6-night stay, click on the calendar to update your request) or call 206-467-7770 and ask for the NAVA block. If seeking to share a room, contact the registrar.

Hilton Garden Inn—Seattle Downtown
1821 Boren Avenue
Seattle, Washington 98101

CALL FOR PAPERS

NAVA invites all prospective presenters to submit papers to be presented at NAVA 59. Submissions should be sent to vp2nd@nava.org and received by May 15, 2025 and must include:

• A draft of the paper to be presented, including an abstract and a summary of the research to be cited in the paper. Presentations at the meeting are limited to 20 minutes (with an additional 10 minutes for discussion); the underlying papers should be publishable in Vexillum or Raven.
• Examples of the images to be shown at the meeting.

A selection committee consisting of NAVA's second vice-president and at least two other NAVA members will determine the papers to be presented. Papers will be judged on their scholarly content, their clarity, and their contribution to the advancement of vexillology.

Applicants will be notified by June 15 if their proposal has been accepted. Those selected for presentation must submit the following by August 15:
• The PowerPoint that will be shown
• The speaker’s notes for the presentation
• A completed version of the research paper underlying the presentation. The paper may be eligible to be considered for the Captain William Driver Award. The Captain William Driver Award Guidelines give the criteria for the selection of the Award.
• When prepared for publication, the paper’s images should have appropriate permissions secured by the author.
Applicants who do not submit this material on time will forfeit their place in the meeting program.

While the selection committee will give priority to proposals for papers eligible for the Driver Award, it also welcomes proposals for presentations in other formats, such as workshops, conversations, and panel discussions. Please submit such proposals by May 15, 2025 as well.

Contact Steve Wheatley at vp2nd@nava.org with any questions.

PROGRAM

Check-in will take place at the Hilton Garden Inn Friday afternoon.

The Preble Lecture will feature local experts speaking on flag-related topics. The President’s Reception on Friday evening will welcome attendees to the meeting.

Optional group Dinners at nearby restaurants will be organized on Friday and Sunday evenings, followed by a special game night on Sunday.

The Opening Ceremony on Saturday morning will be followed by the first round of Presentations, which will adjourn for lunch (provided)

See the TOUR section for more details on the tour on Saturday.

The Whitney Smith Dinner, with its keynote lecture, will be preceded by the Group Photo—an opportunity to wear and see a broad range of flag ties and scarves!

The State of NAVA Meeting on Sunday morning will be followed by the second round of Presentations, lunch (provided), perhaps some Vexi-Bits, the traditional flag Auction in support of NAVA, the Driver Award presentation, and the Closing Ceremony.

The general dress code is “business casual”, although the dinner is dress-up and speakers generally dress more formally.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE [subject to change—please refer back here often for the most current schedule.] All activities take place at the host hotel, unless otherwise noted. Friday 12–5 Check-in 3–5 Preble Lecture 5:15–6 President’s Reception 6–8 Group Dinner (optional, local restaurants)
Saturday before 9 Breakfast (on your own) 9–12 Opening Ceremonies and Presentations 12 Lunch (on your own) / First-Timers Lunch / Companions Lunch 1:30–5 Tour 6 Group Photo 6:30–9 Whitney Smith Dinner and Keynote Lecture
Sunday before 9 Breakfast (on your own) 9–9:30 State of NAVA Meeting 9:30–12 Presentations 12 Lunch (on your own) 1:30-4:30 Presentations 4:30–4:45 Closing Ceremony 6 Group Dinner (optional, local restaurants) 8 Flag Game (optional)

TOUR

The tour on Saturday afternoon will visit sites of flag interest in the Seattle area. The details are currently under development.

COMPANIONS

Guests of NAVA members are welcome. Companion registration includes participation in the President’s Reception, lunch on Saturday, the tour, and the Whitney Smith Dinner and group photo.

REGISTRATION & FEE SCHEDULE

To register, visit NAVA 59 Registration. [make sure to log in as a member]

Early Registration: US$250
Regular Registration: US$290
Late registration: US$330

Companion registration: US$120

Dinner only: US$85

First Attender discount: US$25 (off of Early/Regular/Late fee) [code = FIRSTTIME2025]

Student discount: US$50 (off of Early/Regular/Late fee) [code = STUDENT2025]

Sponsor fee: US$25 (non-attendee receiving the packet)

To see who's coming so far, visit NAVA 59 Registration and click on "Registrants" on the right.

To explore sharing a room with another participant, or to inquire about scholarship opportunities for young vexillologists, contact the registrar.