National Alumnae & Graduates Convention 2005
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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 26, 2005 at the Hilton Philadelphia Airport. 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, 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 Kia Alford, National Alumnae Secretary, at alum_secretary@lambdalady.org no later than February 12, 2005.
How much is the registration fee and what does it include?
Registration fee amounts for the National Alumnae & Graduates Convention and Alumnae Reunion events vary. The convention registration fee includes speaker costs, convention materials, lunch and sister gift. The Alumnae Reunion registration fee includes lunch and sister gift. The event registration fees do not include 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. 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 event registration fees do not include lodging expenses. The National Alumnae & Graduates Convention and Alumnae Reunion will take place at the Hilton Philadelphia Airport. For more information on the Hilton and other local hotels, please visit the lodging section.
Additionally, the National Alumnae Executive Board has set up a Buddy Program to try and pair up sisters who need a place to stay. For more information, email the NAEB at naeb@lambdalady.org.
What are my options for travel arrangements?
The event registration fees do not include travel expenses. The National Alumnae & Graduates Convention and Alumnae Reunion will take place at the Hilton Philadelphia Airport (airport code: PHL). Lambda Theta Alpha has set up an agreement with Continental 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 Philadelphia, parking is complimentary (mention the Lambda Theta Alpha convention).
If I need childcare, is it available?
The National Alumnae Executive Board will have childcare available on Saturday February 26, 2005 from 9:00 am to 6:00 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.
Who do I contact if I have more questions?
The National Alumnae Executive Board is available to answer any questions you may have about these events. Please visit the contacts section for more information.