Collegiate Representative:
Eligibility:
Chapters must be in good financial standing to be eligible to receive a convention allowance.  To receive voting privileges, a chapter must be in good financial standing and have no outstanding business.  Per the National Policy Handbook, good financial standing is defined as having paid all auditing fees (if applicable), all new member fees, per capita dues, initiation fees, badge fees, insurance fees, and any late fines.  Outstanding business is defined as having no outstanding withdrawal petitions, expulsion petitions, suspension petitions, initiation numbers, or officer reports.

Terms & Conditions:
By accepting an allowance, you agree to be present for the entire conference by attending all sessions and meals, staying in the conference hotel, and returning to the chapter as an involved member for one full year.

If, for any reason, you are unable to fulfill the convention responsibilities above, you will return in full all monies paid for the meeting expenses. You will be subject to a $350 cancellation fee if the hotel reservations are cancelled after June 7, 2010.  For any change in representation or cancellation after June 7, 2010, there will be no refund of registration, meal or hotel fees.  In addition, a handling fee of $50 will be charged for a change in representative.  The complete cancellation and change policy is located here.

By accepting an allowance, you agree and understand that you may not apply the balance toward any other expense. In addition, you agree that if you choose to accept fewer roommates than provided for by the hotel allowance, you are responsible for paying the difference. By accepting this allowance, you agree to be present for the entire conference by attending all sessions and meals, staying in the conference hotel, and returning to the chapter as an involved member for one full school year.

You also agree to file a written plan of action with your advisory board chairman and collegiate province officer within one month after convention detailing the strategy used to relay all information and training from convention to your chapter.

Alumnae Chapter Representatives:
Eligibility:
An alumnae chapter shall qualify for a convention allowance as determined by national council, if the alumnae chapter meets the following annual requirements:

• Pays per capita to national headquarters (postmarked by 2/1/2010).
• Submits Alumnae Chapter Contribution Form and donation to the Sigma Kappa Foundation (postmarked by 2/1/2010).
• Submits Annual Report (postmarked by 2/1/2010).
• Submits Election of Officers Report immediately following elections.

Terms & Conditions:
By accepting an allowance, you agree to be present for the entire conference by attending all sessions and meals, staying in the conference hotel, and fulfilling the alumnae chapter responsibilities for the term of your appointment.

If, for any reason, you are unable to fulfill the convention responsibilities above, you will return in full all monies paid for the meeting expenses. You will be subject to a $350 cancellation fee if the hotel reservations are cancelled after June 7, 2010.  For any change in representation or cancellation after June 7, 2010, there will be no refund of registration, meal or hotel fees.  In addition, a handling fee of $50 will be charged for a change in representative. The complete cancellation and change policy is located here. 

Advisory Boards:
Eligibility:
An advisory board must be in good standing to receive a convention allowance.  To be in good standing, Advisory Board Personnel Reports must have been submitted by 1/15/09 and 9/1/09.  The collegiate chapter must also be in good standing.

Terms & Conditions:
By accepting this allowance, you agree that you are entitled to receive the above convention allowance.  You also agree to be present for the entire conference by attending all sessions and meals, staying in the conference hotel, and fulfilling the advisory board responsibilities for the term of your appointment.

If, for any reason, you are unable to fulfill the convention responsibilities above, you will return in full all monies paid for the meeting expenses. You will be subject to a $350 cancellation fee if the hotel reservations are cancelled after June 7, 2010.  For any change in representation or cancellation after June 7, 2010, there will be no refund of registration, meal or hotel fees.  In addition, a handling fee of $50 will be charged for a change in representative. The complete cancellation and change policy is located here. 


Corporation Boards/Property Committee Members:
Eligibility:
A corporation board/property committee shall qualify for a convention allowance as
determined by national council, if the board meets the following annual requirements:

• Corporation board personnel report for 1020 submitted by 12/31/09.
• Budget submitted by 8/1/09.
• Notice and minutes of annual meeting for 2009 submitted by 12/31/09.

Terms & Conditions:
By accepting this allowance, you agree to be present for the entire conference by attending all sessions and meals, staying in the conference hotel, and fulfilling the corporation board/property committee responsibilities for the term of your appointment.

If, for any reason, you are unable to fulfill the convention responsibilities above, you will return in full all monies paid for the meeting expenses. You will be subject to a $350 cancellation fee if the hotel reservations are cancelled after June 7, 2010.  For any change in representation or cancellation after June 7, 2010, there will be no refund of registration, meal or hotel fees.  In addition, a handling fee of $50 will be charged for a change in representative. The complete cancellation and change policy is located here.

National Officers:
By accepting an allowance, you agree to be present for the entire conference by attending all sessions and meals, staying in the conference hotel, and fulfilling the national officer responsibilities for the term of your appointment.

By accepting the allowance, you understand that if you choose to have more roommates than provided for by the hotel allowance, your allowance will be reduced accordingly and any roommate(s) are responsible for the financial difference.  You may not apply your balance toward any other expense.  You should further understand that if you choose to accept fewer roommates than provided for by the hotel allowance, you are responsible for paying the difference. All roommates must be disclosed and accounted for financially.

If, for any reason, you are unable to fulfill the convention responsibilities above, you will return in full all monies paid for the meeting expenses. You will be subject to a $350 cancellation fee if the hotel reservations are cancelled after June 7, 2010.  For any change in representation or cancellation after June 7, 2010, there will be no refund of registration, meal or hotel fees.  In addition, a handling fee of $50 will be charged for a change in representative. The complete cancellation and change policy is located here.