Hmm, well that would be pretty scandalous, to breeze in and win something like that, but I won't hold my breath! Plus I don't think I can buzz out to Las Vegas very easily! What's the next theme, do you know yet?
They hold 3 conventions a year. Nope, it's open to the public and newcomers are always welcome.
I'll send you some material. It's on the web, but I don't want to advertise for them. ;)
The conventions are held in different cities. I have been to Washington, DC twice. They hold conventions in Florida as well. The one held passed is called "Summer".