Email Update 2

Hello Everyone,

I hope this email finds you well we are just over 5 weeks away from the start of the PKD 2019 Biennial Convention. Please see the following email for a few helpful reminders about Registration and the other exciting offerings for this year’s convention. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any additional questions!

Dr. Jessica Furgerson

Tabroom Accounts

During the registration process you should make sure that each of your students, coaches, and judges have a complete Tabroom account that includes an accurate email address and their current phone number/cell provider. Including all of this information is important for participants to receive text and email updates during the tournament and for judges to access electronic ballots.

Unlike last year, your rosters will not be input by the National Office into Tabroom so you will need to manually add new students and coaches to your rosters. A step by step guide on this process is available here: http://docs.tabroom.com/School_Administration#Competitor_Roster

Please also encourage participants to utilize the notes feature in Tabroom to record their ADA needs and dietary restrictions so that we can fully accommodate everyone in attendance.

Hotel Blocks

If you plan on booking your Hotel through one of the Blocks coordinated by PKD please be mindful that the deadlines are fast approaching (February 20 and February 27). Full details for the hotel blocks is available in the invitation.

Registration

Closes on February 18, 2019 at 11:59pm. One Week from Today!

You may make changes to your entries without penalty until March 4, 2019 at 8:00am. Any changes to your entry after this date will be subject to a penalty fee (amount increases as we draw closer to the tournament) as outlined in full in the invitation.

ALL ENTRIES will initially be marked as waitlisted, pending verification of your institution and the membership status of each participant.  You will be informed automatically as entries are admitted off the waitlist and confirmed entry.

Special Features at the Biennial

Exhibitor Fair – This year we will be hosting an Exhibitor Fair throughout the Biennial to help foster connections within and outside the community. We welcome participation from programs looking to promote transfer and graduate school opportunities, non-profit organizations, and even corporate sponsors looking to recruit talented students to their company. A flyer with more details is attached to this email.  If you are interested in participating please contact pkdxfair2019@gmail.com 

Professional Development and Mentorship ­– We have a variety of opportunities for both seasoned and emerging coaches to continue their professional development and create meaningful connections with others. Including one on one mentoring partnerships and CV review. If you are interested in participating in either of these exciting opportunities please contact Jessica.furgerson@uc.edu. 

If you are interested in participating in either the Fundraising Professional Development Session at 11:00 on Thursday or the Public Relations Professional Development Session at 12:45 on Friday please indicate it in your judges notes on Tabroom.com so that you can be relieved of judging during that time block.

Schedule of Special Events – Attached to this email you will also find an updated schedule that includes the date and time for the Biennial’s special features including the social gatherings, Hall of Fame inductions, and Banquet. We look forward to celebrating with you at these events!