National Convention has been rescheduled to June 4th-7th 2021 in Houston, TX. We understand that these dates may not be feasible for some of you and we have provided additional information in this memo to help answer any questions you may have. As a reminder, Regional Retreats are also postponed and will be scheduled for 2022.
Attendance. Each collegiate chapter must send one (1) representative per five (5) active members to the National Convention. Alumnae chapters should send one (1) delegate to represent their chapter. Any member who has been activated since the previous convention (Fall 2018-Fall 2020) will need to attend this National Convention. Members activated during Spring 2020 will not be required. If for any reason you cannot attend, as a new member, you may use this form to submit a new response to the Convention Attendance Excuse Form. This form is due by April 11th, 2021. https://forms.gle/MXHvY3WwRhdZJKe76
Convention Schedule. As we finalize speakers and contracts for the National Convention, more detail about the schedule of events will be released. You can expect the following schedule:
- Friday, June 4th: Registration Check-In
- Saturday, June 5th: Opening Keynote, Breakout Session, etc.
- Sunday, June 6th: White Rose Awards
- Monday, June 7th: Check-Out
White Rose Awards: The awards will take place Sunday, June 6th at the Station 3. Apply at this link: https://forms.gle/52jUXJ4CUSGtcNMw6 Submissions are due April 11th, 2021.
Registration: National Convention Registration is still open. Please use one of the following links to register. The last day to submit these forms is April 11th, 2021.
- In-Person Registration: The cost is $275 and you can register here: http://bit.ly/NC21registration
- Virtual Registration: The cost is $200 and you can register here: http://bit.ly/NC21Virtual
Call for Breakout Sessions: We have a few sessions available and are seeking individuals who would like to present on these topics: civic engagement, social justice, ally training, etc. Virtual options are available for speakers. Submit your application to this link: https://forms.gle/ubcP46bWHgB7aNF97
Refunds. If you can no longer attend based on the date change, you do have options on transferring your registration OR requesting a refund.
- Transfer Registration: To transfer your registration to another member, please complete this form by April 11th, 2021: https://forms.gle/7XSQcCzk8T4NjdJB7
- Refund Request Form: Requests for a refund will follow the refund schedule listed below. Requests due by April 11th, 2021 to this form: https://forms.gle/HfymAmEKFLv8XhNL7 No email requests will be processed. On this form you can also ask that your refund is applied as a credit to your Lifetime Alumnae Dues, Chapter Account, or Individual Dues.
Requests for refunds will follow the following schedule:Cancellation requests received within
- 24 Hours receive 100% refund.
- Before 12/30 receive 75% refund.
- 1/1-3/31 receive 50% refund
- After 4/11 receive no refund.
For all requests, you can expect the Planning Committee to review refund requests and provide a response monthly. Your request is not processed until it is approved by the committee.
If you have any questions about the information in this memo, please email programming@gammaalphaomega.org or vice_president@gammaalphaomega.org
