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Grand Convention

Grand Convention 2008 Doral Golf Resort & Spa Miami, Florida June 18-22, 2008 Hotel Map and Directions, courtesy of Mapquest

What is Grand Convention? Who should attend Convention? When do I need to arrive, and when can I leave? Can I choose my roommate? What should I wear? When can I register? Travel Information

What is Grand Convention? The legislative body of the Fraternity, Grand Convention meets every two years (even-numbered) to address official Fraternity business. The voting members of the Convention body include a delegate from each college and alumnae chapter, Grand Council, college district presidents, alumnae district presidents, and the NPC delegate. Discussing and voting on legislation, receiving reports from officers, and electing Council officers is just an example of some of the information covered. In addition to business sessions, Grand Convention includes a variety of traditional events including: Fun Night The Awards Banquet Parade of Flags The Final Banquet (including the Final Banquet Procession, a tradition since 1911) All Kappa Alpha Theta sisters are encouraged to attend Grand Convention and participate in the deliberations and festivities. Convention attendees make new friends or renew bonds from the past while being entertained in fun cities like Miami. Each Convention has its own unique theme and flavor, but every Convention celebrates the very best of Kappa Alpha Theta.

Who should attend Convention? College Chapter Delegates: There is ONE college chapter delegate per chapter. Each chapter president must attend as the voting chapter delegate unless permission is received to send another chapter member in her place. The procedure is: Contact your CDP as soon as possible, no later than 30 days before the registration deadline (April 18). Provide your CDP with a written description of why you are unable to attend. Provide name and executive officer who will attend in your place. The CDP will review and forward the request to the Fraternity vice-president college for final approval. If your college chapter is sending an alternate as the delegate, she must be registered by April 18. Alumnae Chapter Delegates: Each alumnae chapter is encouraged to send ONE voting delegate to Grand Convention. All alumnae voting delegates must be registered as the alumnae delegate by April 18 in order to be seated and have a vote at Convention business sessions. If an executive officer of an alumnae chapter is to serve as the chapter delegate, no approval process is necessary. If a non-officer is to serve as the delegate, approval must be granted by the chapter’s alumnae district president. In all cases, if the chapter president is not to be the delegate, please notify before making airfare arrangements. Non-Delegates: All college chapter or alumnae members are encouraged and welcome to attend Grand Convention.

When do I need to arrive, and when can I leave? Delegates and non-delegates need to arrive in time to attend the welcome dinner at 7pm on Wednesday, June 18. You are free to leave first thing Sunday morning. If you arrive early, you will need to make your own accommodations. Late arrivals must contact the

Can I choose my roommate? All college chapter delegates room with another college chapter delegate, and all alumnae chapter delegates room with another alumnae chapter delegate. Delegate roommates are assigned by the Fraternity vice-president college and the Fraternity vice-president alumnae. Any and all other college or alumnae non-delegates will be assigned for you by the events director based on your college chapter and/or office. Non-delegates may designate a roommate preference on their registration form.

What should I wear? Business casual is appropriate during the day (i.e. skirts, slacks, sweater sets). Please plan to pack two dressy outfits for the Alumnae Recognition Luncheon and the College Recognition Dinner (you will have time prior to the meals to change your outfit). In addition, plan to pack a casual outfit for your free afternoon as well as appropriate white sundress, slacks, shirt, or skirt for Fun Night. You may also want to bring a light sweater for comfort in the air-conditioned hotel. Please refer to the Convention Wardrobe Guide   .

When can I register? Registration will be available on the Kappa Alpha Theta website beginning February 15. Registration ends April 18 for delegates and May 15 for non-delegates. There will be a $50 late fee for registrations between April 18 - May 1 for delegates and May 1 - 15 for non-delegates.

Travel Information Flight Reservations/Ground Transportation: All delegates are required to use Kappa Alpha Theta's designated travel agent. Instructions for flight arrangements will be included in your registration information. Non-delegates are welcome to use the Fraternity's designated travel agent but are not required to. Ground Transportation: SuperShuttle will be providing Kappa Alpha Theta's official transportation to and from the airport for Grand Convention participants. Once you arrive at the airport, you will be met at the baggage claim by a driver from SuperShuttle wearing a yellow shirt who will direct you to an awaiting vehicle. The cost is $19 one-way. Please call the day before your departure at 305-871-2000 to make your reservation. You will need your flight information to make this reservation. A taxicab from the airport is approximately $27 one-way. Please note: All delegates and non-delegates are responsible for their own ground transportation.

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