Chapter Presidents and Volunteers at the 2020 Presidents Academy
Presidents Academy will take place January 7-9 in Fort Worth, Texas. This is the initial training for new chapter presidents to help them better understand their job functions and motivate their chapter in the coming year. It has been two years since Phi Kappa Tau has held a Presidents Academy, therefore some common questions have been coming up regarding the upcoming program. To address these, the Chapter Services Team has compiled the following FAQ list. It is broken up into: Reimbursement, Travel & Lodging, COVID, and Miscellaneous.
Reimbursement
Q: How do I get reimbursed through our CEG?
A: CEG reimbursement information can be found here.
Q: What do I do if I do not have a BOG to request the CEG Funds?
A: If your chapter does not have a BOG, you can submit your CEG Request to the Executive offices for review and approval from the CEO.
Q: What if I my chapter does not have any available CEG funds?
A: You can find out the funds in your CEG by asking your success manager. If you do not have funds available, we can work with you and your alumni on future fundraising for the fund.
Q: What will I have to pay for out of my pocket?
A: All travel expenses can be reimbursed through your chapter CEG. You may be expected to pay for your airfare, travel to and from airport, and any other costs associated with traveling to and from the program.
Travel and Lodging
Q: Is lodging provided?
A: Lodging is provided. We will be staying at the Hilton in downtown Fort Worth, TX. The programming portion will also be at the Hilton.
Q: Which airport should I fly into?
A: We recommend flying into Dallas Fort-Worth Airport.
Q: Will there be a shuttle from the hotel?
A: There is a train that operates from DFW Airport and drops off approximately one block away from the Hilton hotel.
Q: Do I have my own room?
A: Presidents will share a room with one other chapter president. You will have the ability to request individual rooms for an additional fee.
Q: Are meals provided?
A: Yes meals are included in registration.
Q: Do I need to bring anything?
A: We suggest you bring a laptop and a mask. We will provide writing tools as well as something to write on.
Q: What is the dress code?
A: The dress code will be business casual for Friday and Saturday (collared shirt, slacks, dress shoes) Sunday will be casual wear (jeans and letters, or the equivalent).
COVID
Q: Will there be a Vaccine mandate?
A: Yes if you are not vaccinated we ask you provide a negative COVID Test dated within 72 hours of the program.
Do I need to show a negative COVID Test?
A: If you are unvaccinated or have tested positive 2 weeks prior to the program. You will need to provide a negative COVID test,
Q: Do I need to wear a mask at the hotel?
A: Yes. Masks will be required in all indoor public spaces, including main session rooms and breakout rooms.
MISC.
Q: Is there a virtual option?
A: We will not be offering a virtual option due to staffing and logistical limitations.
Q: Can I send someone else if I am unable to attend?
A: Yes! We encourage you to send a representative of your chapter if you as chapter president are unable to attend.
Q: Will I have free time?
A: There will be time to network and interact with other Chapter leaders from around the country.
Q: Can I leave the event site?
A: While the program is in session, we do not recommend leaving the program site. If you need to leave please talk to a member of staff.
If for any reason your questions were not answered through this FAQ please contact chapterservices@phikappatau.org.