Convergence History
The International convention of Girth and Mirth clubs which is called "Convergence" began in 1986 and was held in Seattle, Washington. Unfortunately, no one can remember the hotel that was used.
From then on Convergence was held every year with the exception of 2005 when "Convergence" was to be held in New Orleans. Then Hurricane Katrina came through and cancelled everything!
Convergence has been held the most times in Washington D. C. in 1987, 1993, 2003 and 2008. New York and Suburbs come in second with Convergences being held there in 1988, 1994 and 2004.
Below is a list of the years, cities and hotels that Convergence has been held.
| Year | City | Hotel |
| 1986 | Seattle | Unrecorded |
| 1987 | Washington D.C. | Vista |
| 1988 | New York City | Mackelow (now a Millennium) |
| 1989 | Los Angeles | Hollywood Roosevelt |
| 1990 | Chicago | Sheridan |
| 1991 | Boston | Swiss Hotel |
| 1992 | San Francisco | Cathedral Hill Hotel |
| 1993 | Washington D.C. | Embassy Suites |
| 1994 | New York | City Millennium |
| 1995 | Seattle | Westin |
| 1996 | San Diego | Radisson Hotel Circle |
| 1997 | Philadelphia | Holiday Inn |
| 1998 | Reno | Sands |
| 1999 | Denver | Adam’s Mark |
| 2000 | Montreal | Holiday Inn |
| 2001 | Dallas | Sheridan |
| 2002 | Minneapolis | Millennium |
| 2003 | Washington D. C. | Grand Hyatt |
| 2004 | White Plains | Crown Plaza |
| 2005 | New Orleans | Cancelled due to hurricane Katrina |
| 2006 | Houston | Marriott Medical Center |
| 2007 | Minneapolis | Hyatt Nicollet Mall |
| 2008 | Washington D.C. | Marriott |
| 2009 | Las Vegas | Tuscany |
| 2010 | Orlando | Doubletree (formally International Plaza) |
Attendance hit a new high at Las Vegas in 2009 with attendance topping 600 people.