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Boule call from the International Grand Basileus Some people let things happen, others make things happen. Well, if you are one to make things happen, you really must attend the 51st Boule, July 19-27, 2006 in Dallas, Teas, at the Adam s Mark Hotel. Our Biennial National Convention is well beyond the planning stages; in addition to the networking, training and reuniting of sisters, we know there will be opportunities to re-energize, synergize and be an active participant in another chapter of our great sorority s history. Dallas is one of the largest producers of women s fashions in the United States: the city of the Nasher Sculpture Gardens, the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, Dallas Zoo, the Kalita Humphrey Theater, and the Sith Street Museum, as you will eperience when you arrive in July. By attending the convention, you enrich not only yourself but also our sorority as a whole. Our Public Meeting on Sunday, July 23rd promises to be an event that will be long remembered. We will honor our veterans and the victims of Hurricane Katrina, concurrently recognizing the achievements and sacrifices of many. Epsilon Sigma Chapter, the support hosting chapters and the national planning committee are providing countless activities for your enjoyment. Dallas is the place to be July 19-27, 2006! Take advantage of the online registration at http://www.boule2006.sgrho1922.org. or complete the registration form in this brochure. Table of Contents Page 4 - Schedule-At-A-Glance Page 5 - Registration Information Registration packages information/eplanation & deadlines Cancellations/Refunds Transfers Payment Confirmations Optional ticket eplanation Hotel Accommodation Page 6/7 - Registration Form Registration Information Page 8 - Philo Agenda Page 9 - Sigma Gents Activity Schedule Page 10 - Education/Ehibitors General Learning/Educational Workshop Tracks (Each track and a description of each track) Page 11 - Souvenir Journal advertising Our theme for the conference is Strategic Vision: The Gateway to Ecellence. I look forward to seeing you in the beautiful city, so don t miss it! Sisterly, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Dr. Mynora J. Bryant International Grand Basileus Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Background Founded - 1922 Incorporated - 1929 Headquartered - Cary, NC Scope - International Chapters - 500+ Members - 85,000+ 3
Wednesday, July 19, 2006 Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. 51 st International Boule Schedule at a Glance Monday, July 24, 2006 Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. 4 1:00pm 10:00pm Thursday, July 20, 2006 9:00am 10:00pm Friday, July 21, 2006 9:00am 6:00pm 12:00pm 6:00pm Saturday, July 22, 2006 8:30am 10:00am 9:00am 12:00pm 10:15am 12:30pm 12:30pm 4:30pm 12:30pm 4:30pm 12:30pm 1:30pm 2:00pm 3:00pm 3:30pm 5:00pm 5:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 9:00pm 9:30pm 12:00am Sunday, July 23, 2006 8:00am 8:30am 8:30am 10:30am 10:30am 12:30pm 1:00pm 3:00pm 3:30pm 4:30pm 5:30pm 7:30pm 8:30pm 11:30pm NEF Board of Directors Meeting SPEAR Board of Directors Meeting NEF Board of Directors Meeting SPEAR Board of Directors Meeting Sorority Board of Directors Meeting Philo Board Meeting Boule Registration Opens Leadership Breakfast (Basilei/Board of Directors) Philo Board Meeting Sorority Board of Directors Meeting NEF Workshops Committee Meetings Financial Officers Workshop Delegates Workshop Candidates Forum Cultured Pearls Reception Step Show Entertainment Omega Rho Ceremony (Uninterrupted White) Ecumenical Service First Plenary Session (Seating of Delegates/Reports) Philo Session Rhoer Session Annie Neville Luncheon Honorary Members Induction Public Meeting International Grand Basileus Carnival Ball 8:30am 11:30am 12:30pm 2:30pm 2:45pm 5:00pm 5:00pm 7:00pm 8:00pm 12:00am 9:00pm 11:00pm Tuesday, July 25, 2006 8:30am 11:00am 11:30am 1:30pm 1:30pm 5:00pm 2:00pm 3:30pm 2:00pm 3:30pm 2:00pm 3:30pm 3:30pm 5:00pm 3:30pm 5:00pm 3:30pm 5:00pm 6:30pm 8:30pm 8:30pm 9:30pm 9:00pm 12:00am 9:00pm 1:00am Wednesday, July 26, 2005 8:30am 11:00am 11:30am 1:00pm 1:30pm 4:00pm 7:30pm 10:00pm Thursday, July 27, 2006 9:00am 12 Noon Second Plenary Session Sorors Reports Philo Session Rhoer Session National Education Fund Luncheon Election of Officers Rhoer Pageant Entertainment Rhoer Reel to Reel Third Plenary Session Life Member Brunch Undergraduate Braintrust Advisors Workshop Health Workshop Grants Writing Workshop TORCH Workshop Programming Workshop Membership Workshop Philo Pageant Philo Reception SPEAR Foundation Fundraiser Undergraduates Activity Fourth Plenary Session (Recommendations) Philo Session Rhoer Session Legacy Luncheon Fifth Plenary Session (By Laws) Philo session Rhoer session Awards Banquet Post Board of Directors Meeting
E arly Registration Regular Registration Late Registration Package Type (January 30, 2006 (March 12, 2006 (April 23, 2006 March 11, 2006) April 22, 2006) May 25, 2006) Graduate 350.00 375.00 400.00 W-Graduate (Weekend) 250.00 275.00 300.00 Undergraduates 325.00 350.00 375.00 W -Undergraduates (We ekend) 225.00 250.00 275.00 Rhoers 150.00 175.00 200.00 Philos 350.00 375.00 400.00 W-Philo (Weekend) 250.00 275.00 300.00 Adult Guests 275.00 300.00 325.00 Child Guests 150.00 175.00 200.00 Register by fa 1-877.378.4151 Register Online http://www.boule2006.sgrho1922.org Register by Mail Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. 1000 Southhill Dr. Suite 200 Cary, NC 27513 Cancellations/Refunds Cancellations must be made in writing. Telephone cancellations are not accepted. Full refunds will be made through April 22, 2006. Cancellations postmarked or faed between April 23, 2006 and May 25, 2006 will be charged 100.00. Cancellations postmarked or faed after May 25, 2006 are not eligible for a refund. Refunds will be issued sity days after the Boule. Transfers A Registration may be transferred if a registrant is unable to attend the conference. Requests for transfers must be made in writing on official letterhead and must include the original registrant s name and the substitute s name. This letter must be signed by the Chapte Basileus of the original registrant. Telephone Transfers are NOT accepted. Transfer letters must be postmarked or faed by May 31, 2006 to be processed prior to the conference. After May 31, 2006 ALL transfer requests must be made onsite with an added fee of 25.00. Payment Full payment must accompany your registration. Accepted forms of payment are: Money Orders,Cashier s Checks or Certified Checks made payable to Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. The following credit cards are also accepted: American Epress, MasterCard, Visa and Discover. If authorization is unable to be obtained with the credit card submitted, notification will be made immediately and you will be required to submit an alternate form of payment within 72 hours of notification. Failure to provide an alternate form of payment will result in a Rejected Registration. Until a form of payment is received and receipted, you are not considered registered. Confirmations All registrants will receive written confirmation of registration via fa, e-mail or US mail. Airline American Airlines is proud to be the official airline carrier for Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. 51st International Boule in Dallas, Teas. Book your reservation through the meetings and convention desk at 1.800.433.1790 to support Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. 51st Boule and refer to Star file # A5576AH. A 5% discount of the lowest applicable fare will be applied. Hotel Adam s Mark Hotel 400 North Olive Street Dallas, Teas 75201 Phone: 214.922.8000 Fa: 214.922.0308 Reservations number: 800.444.2326 choose group option and refer to Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. when making your reservation. Room Rates: 110.00 Single, double, triple, quadruple occupancy 145.00 Concierge Level 610.00 Eecutive Suite Applicable taes are not included in the quoted room rate. Your confirmation number will be provided directly to you by the hotel. Check in is 3:00 pm and check out is 12:00 pm. Note: Each room reservation requires a one-night nonrefundable deposit to be charged to your credit card 90 days prior to the conference start date. The cutoff date for the group rate is June 18, 2006. Vehicle Parking Charges Please be aware that the hotel charges a fee for parking. A special parking discount has been negotiated for registrants of the 51st Boule as listed below. Parking is at your own epense and is not included in your registration. Registration Infromation Adam s Mark Hotel - Valet - 17.00 per day Self-parking - 12.00 per day 5
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Choice Packages with Your Needs in Mind Provided below is an eplanation of what is included in each registration package to assist you in making the choice that best fits you and your guest(s). Graduate Package Awards Banquet Grand Basileus Reception NEF Power Luncheon Entertainment Additional Ticket Sales Each registered member can purchase no more than (2) additional event tickets. Annie Neville Awards Banquet Cultured Pearls Grand Basileus Reception Legacy Luncheon Life Member Luncheon NEF Power Luncheon E ntertainment Ecumenical Service Step Show Voting Strength Advance-Sale 45.00 55.00 40.00 40.00 45.00 45.00 45.00 30.00 25.00 5.00 55.00 65.00 50.00 50.00 55.00 55.00 55.00 40.00 35.00 5.00 NO voting member can register onsite unless under special circumstances approved by the Grand Basileus The Grand Grammateus shall be the sole individual responsible for dispersing voting cards at the Boule Voting Privilege Request Forms will be made available at the Registration Desk Registration Guidelines/Policies Registration Booths will be set up by Region All registration dates will end at 12 midnight EST. On-Site Weekend-Graduate Package Grand Basileus Reception Entertainment Undergraduate Package Awards Banquet Grand Basileus Reception NEF Power Luncheon Entertainment Weekend-Undergraduate Package Grand Basileus Reception Entertainment Rhoer Package Awards Banquet Entertainment Philo Package Awards Banquet Grand Basileus Reception NEF Power Luncheon Entertainment Weekend-Philo Package Awards Banquet Entertainment Adult Guest Step Show Competition Awards Banquet Grand Basileus Reception Entertainment Annie Neville Luncheon or NEF Power Luncheon Child Guest Awards Banquet Entertainment 6
REGISTRATION PACKAGES EARLY REGULAR LATE ADDITIONAL TICKET SALES PRICE QUANTITY SPECIAL NEEDS REQUIREMENTS HANDICAP ACCESSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS -8630 A 5.00 fee is added to any credit card payments submitted via email or fa. 7
Philo Agenda National Philo Theme: Progress in Love, Peace, and Service 51 ST Boule Theme: Celebrating 25 Years of Service Philo Agenda Friday, July 21, 2006 12:00pm 6:00pm Philo Luncheon and Board Meeting Saturday, July 22, 2006 9:00am 12:00pm Philo Board Meeting 2:30pm 4:00pm Philo Committee Meetings Chapter Ehibits & Scrapbook (Setup) 9:30pm 12:0 am Entertainment Sunday, July 23, 2006 8:30am 10:30am Ecumenical Service 10:30am 12:00pm Philo 1 st Plenary Session 11:00am 11:30am Meet the Candidates 1:00pm 3:00pm Annie Neville Luncheon 5:30pm 7:30pm Public Meeting 8:30pm 11:30pm International Grand Basileus Carnival Ball Monday, July 24, 2006 8:00am 11:30am Second Philo Business Session 12:30pm 2:30pm National Education Fund Luncheon 2:15pm 4:30pm Election of Officers 8:00pm 12:00am Entertainment Tuesday, July 25, 2006 8:00am 11:30am Philo 3 rd Plenary Session 1:00pm 4:00pm Philo Workshops 6:30pm 8:30pm Philo First Lady Pageant & Twenty Fifth Anniversary Celebration 8:30pm 9:30pm Philo Reception Wednesday, July 26, 2006 7:00am 8:00am Advisors Workshop 8:30am 11:00am Philo 4 th Plenary Session 1:30pm 3:30pm Philo 5 th Plenary Session Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. 7:30pm 10:00pm Awards Banquet 8
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Friday, July 21, 2006 Welcome to Dallas Reception Saturday, July 22, 2006 9:00am 11:00am 12:30pm 4:30pm 7:30pm 9:00pm 9:30pm 12:00am Sunday, July 23, 2006 8:30am 10:30am 5:30pm 7:30pm 8:30pm 11:30pm Monday, July 24, 2006 TBA 9:00am 12:00pm 12:30pm 2:30pm 8:00pm 12:00am Tuesday, July 25, 2006 9:00am 1:00pm 2:00pm 3:30pm Wednesday, July 26, 2006 9:00am 3:00pm 7:30pm 10:00pm Sigma Gents Activity Schedule The Planning committee for the 2006 Boule wants to ensure that everyone enjoys the activities scheduled for this 51 st Boule, especially our Sigma and Philo Gents Sigma Gents Activity Workshop Step Show Entertainment Ecumenical Service Public Meeting International Grand Basileus Carnival Ball Tours Trolley Can Be Taken For Tours Sigma Gents Activity National Education Fund Luncheon Entertainment Sigma Gents Activity Health Workshop Sigma Gents Activity Awards Banquet Sigma Gents Activity Schedule 9
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Professional Development and Training Workshops Call for Presentations July 19-27, 2006-Dallas, TX Request for Proposals Leadership and training are cornerstones of development within Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. The 2006 Boule will feature educational workshops to sharpen both personal and professional skills. If you have an area of epertise in one of the following categories, we encourage you to submit a proposal. Proposals for presentation must address one of the following topic areas: Undergraduate Development Proposals in this topic area will address the needs and concerns of the undergraduate soror or chapter and provide specific strategies for personal development, chapter growth, intellectual development, or leadership development. Officer Training Proposals in this topic area will address leadership development for officers, focusing on essential skills for successful performance. Personal Development Proposals in this topic area will address individual growth or address issues that affect women educationally, politically, socially, physically, or economically. Professional Development Proposals in this topic will enhance knowledge and capabilities in the areas of individual and organizational leadership, communication, planning, management and technology. Community Collaboration and Partnerships Proposals submitted in this topic area should highlight programs and best practices that promote collaboration between the sorority and organizations with common purposes to promote programs, receive financial assistance, or other support for the services provided by the sorority. Proposals must be submitted by April 1, 2006 to be considered for. Applications are available at the sorority website (http://www.boule2006.sgrho1922.org). Please submit proposals to: bouleproposals@sgrho1922.org Application Guidelines Sessions that address practical application are strongly encouraged You may submit up to two proposals for review You may participate as a presenter or co-presenter in up to two proposals Presentation description should be clear, concise and in the active voice Title should be brief, engaging and reflective of the session Topic area presentations containing negative references based on ethnicity, gender, age, or seual preference will be eliminated from the selection process 10
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