National Alumnae & Graduates Convention 2007
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Frequently Asked Questions
When and where will the National Alumnae & Graduates Convention take place?
The National Alumnae & Graduates Convention is a 1-day event that will take place on Saturday February 24, 2007 at the Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta Airport – Millennium Center. Its purpose is to focus on the advancement of members by providing career opportunities and self-enrichment workshops. There will also be exciting activities taking place before and after the convention! For more information, please visit the agenda.
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Who is required to attend?
The National Alumnae & Graduates Convention is open to all members. As a part of the convention agenda, a National Alumnae & Graduates Meeting will be held. Mandatory delegates to this meeting are all Alumnae/Graduate Chapter Presidents and neophyte graduate sisters. Teleconferencing will not be available for the meeting.
If I cannot attend the mandatory meeting, who do I notify?
If you are an Alumnae/Graduate Chapter President, or a neophyte graduate sister, and you cannot attend the National Alumnae & Graduates Meeting you must submit an excuse letter. Alumnae/Graduate Chapter Presidents who cannot attend must identify an alternate chapter delegate. Excuse letters should be submitted to Andrea Carter-Kinsaul, National Alumnae Secretary, at Alum_Secretary@LambdaLady.org no later than February 10, 2007.
How much is the registration fee and what does it include?
Registration fee amounts for the National Alumnae & Graduates Convention vary. The convention registration fee includes speaker costs, convention materials, lunch and sister gift. The registration fee does not include lodging or travel expenses. For more information, please visit the registration and payment sections.
Where do I send payment?
As a reminder, payment must be accompanied by a registration. If submitting your payment online, please click here. Please allow 1-2 weeks for processing. To pay by mail, make checks payable to “Lambda Theta Alpha-NAEB” and send to Jennifer Schambon 1638 White Oak Vista Drive Silver Spring, MD 20904. Send all payment questions to Alum_Finance@LambdaLady.org.
What are my options for lodging?
The convention registration fee does not include lodging expenses. The National Alumnae & Graduates Convention will take place at the Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta Airport – Millennium Center. For more information on the Hilton Garden Inn, please visit the lodging section.
What are my options for travel arrangements?
The convention registration fee does not include travel expenses. The National Alumnae & Graduates Convention will take place at the Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta Airport – Millennium Center (airport code: ATL). Lambda Theta Alpha has set up an agreement with AirTran Airlines, the official airlines of the National Alumnae & Graduates Convention. Special discounts are available! For more information, please visit the travel section. For those driving in to Atlanta, GA, self parking is complimentary.
Will there be a fundraising expo or an opportunity to sell my company’s products?
Yes, we will host a fundraising expo. If your chapter or area board would like to sell their fundraiser at the convention, email Paola Caraballo at Alum_Orientation@LambdaLady.org to reserve a table.
Vendors will also be present to sell products (examples: Collegiate Greek paraphernalia, Express Oneself custom jewelry). If your company would like to set up a table to promote their items, contact Claritza Reyes at Alum_President@LambdaLady.org to discuss your table fee / sponsorship arrangements.
If I need childcare, is it available?
The National Alumnae Executive Board will tentatively have childcare available on Saturday February 24, 2007 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm during the convention. If you are in need of childcare for this event, please indicate that on your registration form. Upon submitting your registration form, you will be contacted to make arrangements. To register, click here.
I cannot attend but I would like to support, how can I do that?
If you cannot attend our event, but you would like to show your support, please consider making a monetary donation towards the event. Your donation will enhance the quality of the program and activities that take place that day. You can purchase a convention ad, booster, or make a general donation. For more information, fill out our donation form by clicking here.
Who do I contact if I have more questions?
The National Alumnae Executive Board is available to answer any questions you may have about the convention. Please visit the contacts section for more information.