Chapter Sales Booths

The Phi Theta Kappa Marketplace offers a unique fundraising opportunity for chapters, regions and alumni groups. Groups who are pre-registered and pre-approved can sell Society-related items to their fellow Convention participants. Items often include visors, t-shirts, buttons and collectibles. Alumni and regional organizations are welcome to participate in Marketplace; however, all funds raised must directly benefit the chapters of two-year college students.

Only chapters, regions or alumni organizations receiving written approval from the Director of Recognition Services will be allowed to sell merchandise at Marketplace. Space is limited and no applications will be accepted on-site.

Booth Provisions

Each sales booth will consist of one 6 ft. draped table and two chairs. Electricity will not be available for Chapter Sales Booths.

Application and Registration Fee

Early Bird Registration:  August 1, 2009 – January 31, 2010, $50.00 registration fee

General Registration:  February 1, 2010 – March 22, 2010, $75.00 registration fee

Late Registration:  After March 22, 2010, based on availability, $100.00 registration fee

Guidelines for merchandise sold in the Marketplace:

• A photograph, logo layout, detailed description and price of the merchandise must be submitted for approval along with registration fee and a completed and signed Marketplace Registration Form.  The chapter advisor must sign each Marketplace Registration Form.
• All merchandise containing the Greek letters of Phi Theta Kappa or Society name, must incorporate the ® registered trademark in the logo design. Phi Theta Kappa’s name, logo, symbols and titles are registered with the U.S. Patent Office.
• On all merchandise Phi Theta Kappa is to be referred to as, Phi Theta Kappa, or  Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society .
• The Society’s Seal, Crest and Key may not be placed on products or wearables to be sold.
• Merchandise must promote a scholarly aspect, reflect the mission statement of the Society and may not include any innuendo relating to but not limited to sexuality, violence or racial inequality.
• Merchandise selected for sale in the Marketplace can in no way duplicate any items that a chapter member running for office may be using as his/her distributable item.
• No campaign materials can be displayed on any sales tables in the Marketplace.
• Sales of items are limited to booths located in the Marketplace.
• The sale of food items by chapters, regions and alumni groups in the Marketplace is prohibited.
• No order taking will be allowed in the Marketplace.
• All chapters must have a complete inventory at the Convention.
• Raffles are allowed, however, the product being raffled must be approved and be on site for presentation. Time will be set aside near the close of the Marketplace for announcements of winners.

Recognitions Sales Booth

Items from the Recognitions catalog, including Honors and Graduation Regalia, collectibles and wearable items including the official Convention t-shirt, will be offered for sale at the Recognitions Sales Booth.

Questions?

Contact Director of Recognition Services Casey Holcomb at casey.holcomb@ptk.org or 601.984.3578.