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		<title>Plan Now for Convention in April</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Start planning today and join the celebration of Honors in Action during Phi Theta Kappa’s 92nd Annual Convention, April 8 – 10, 2010, in Orlando, Florida.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Start planning today and join the celebration of Honors in Action during Phi Theta Kappa’s 92nd Annual Convention, April 8 – 10, 2010, in Orlando, Florida.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.ptk.org/Convention/viewloginform.go"><img class="alignright" src="/images/convention/register_now.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a></p>
<h4><strong>Register by February 8, 2010, for lowest registration rates!</strong></h4>
<p>* Early Bird Registration Fee:  $279.00 through February 8, 2010<br />
* Regular Registration Fee:  $329.00 from February 9, 2010 to March 15, 2010<br />
* Late/On-Site Registration Fee: $379.00 begins March 16, 2010<br />
* Honors In Action Academy Registration Fee:  $85.00</p>
<h4><strong>Registration Fees Cover:</strong></h4>
<p>* Educational Forums<br />
* General Sessions<br />
* Academic Marketplace<br />
* Grand Opening Celebration<br />
* Transfer College Fair<br />
* Hallmark Awards Banquet<br />
* Hallmark Awards Gala Celebration<br />
* Admission to all Dances</p>
<h4><strong>Not sure who will attend?</strong></h4>
<p>You do not have to provide names of chapter members or advisors when you register – if you know the number of attendees from your chapter but not the names, submit your registration using &#8220;dummy&#8221; names and when the actual names are known, update your registration in <a href="http://www.ptk.org/pam">PAM</a>. Use the International Convention Manager tool in the Chapter Development &amp; Award Programs menu in <a href="http://www.ptk.org/pam">PAM </a>to correct your registration. The deadline for changes is March 16, 2010.</p>
<h4><strong>Duplicate Registrations</strong></h4>
<p>Phi Theta Kappa cannot be responsible for duplicate registrations. If you submit a duplicate registration in error, you must request a refund.</p>
<h4><strong>Photographic Release</strong></h4>
<p>When submitting registrations online, the individual submitting registrations will be asked to indicate agreement with the Society’s Photographic Release for all persons registered. This allows Phi Theta Kappa’s audio visual and still photography professionals to film and photograph Convention activities for on site airing and future promotion.</p>
<h4><strong>Payment</strong></h4>
<p>Phi Theta Kappa requires payment at the time of registration. Submit payment as part of the online registration process using an American Express, Visa, MasterCard or Discover credit card; college purchase order or check. Payments by college purchase order or check must be received by Phi Theta Kappa within 30 days of submitting the registration.</p>
<h4><strong>Confirmation</strong></h4>
<p>Convention registrants will receive confirmation of registration by email within one to two business days of submitting a registration online.</p>
<h4><strong>Cancellation and Refund Request Policy</strong></h4>
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<li>Deadline for requesting cancellations or refunds is March 31, 2010.</li>
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<li>Cancellations or Refunds after March 31, 2010 will not be accepted.</li>
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<li>Fees will be refunded minus a $50.00 per person service charge.</li>
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<li>Refunds will be processed after May 1, 2010.</li>
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<li>Refunds cannot be issued on site at the Convention Registration Desk.</li>
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<li>Requests for cancellations or refunds must be made in writing using only the official <a href="http://www.ptk.org/media/documents/refund_request_2010.doc">Phi Theta Kappa  Cancellation and Refund Request Form available here.<br />
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<li>Honors in Action Academy registrations are non-refundable.</li>
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<p><strong>Questions? </strong>Email <a href="mailto:convention@ptk.org">convention@ptk.org</a> or call 1.800.946.9995.</p>
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		<title>Make plans now to attend Phi Theta Kappa’s 92nd Annual Convention.</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 18:59:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Phi Theta Kappa’s 2010 Annual Convention is expected to bring members, advisors and alumni representing chapters from around the world to the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort in Orlando, Florida.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Phi Theta Kappa’s 2010 Annual Convention is expected to bring members, advisors and alumni representing chapters from around the world to the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort in Orlando, Florida.</p>
<p>Plan now to have your chapter represented at this outstanding opportunity to hear internationally renowned speakers, develop your leadership and interpersonal skills, learn how to strengthen your chapter to benefit your college and community, elect Society leaders and exchange ideas and enjoy fellowship with thousands of two-year college honor students and faculty.</p>
<p>Don’t miss the Honors in Action Academy, scheduled immediately prior to the Annual Convention.  <a href="http://www.ptk.org/breakingnews/may09/152.htm" target="_blank">Find out more about the Honors in Action Academy</a>.<br />
Convention events include:</p>
<p>Multiple rounds of Educational Forums – topics will range from implementing Society programs to opportunities for personal development</p>
<p>Election of 2010-2011 International Officers</p>
<p>Transfer College Fair – your opportunity to meet one-on-one with four-year college and university representatives offering transfer scholarships</p>
<p>Internationally known speakers and Honors in Action discussion forums</p>
<p>Academic Marketplace, featuring International Officer Candidate Booths, the Phi Theta Kappa Foundation booth, displays by Corporate Partners, Convention Sponsors and program partners</p>
<p>Major program announcements</p>
<p>Roundtable discussions and networking opportunities for advisors</p>
<p>Hallmark Awards presentations</p>
<p>Visit Walt Disney World attractions – Phi Theta Kappa has arranged for discounted passes to be offered during free time.</p>
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