Email Update 1

Below is a copy of the First Email Update sent to the ie-l

Hello Everyone,

I hope this email finds you well as the Spring Semester gets underway! I am excited to serve as the Tournament Director for the PKD 2019 Biennial Convention and will be sending regular updates regarding registration, deadlines, and other important information. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any additional questions!

Dr. Jessica Furgerson

Things to Consider Prior to Registration

Please make sure each person you plan to register is a member of Pi Kappa Delta.

https://pkd.clubexpress.com/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=842372&module_id=316276

Please make sure each person you plan to register has been added to your roster on TabRoom

http://docs.tabroom.com/School_Administration#Competitor_Roster

Please make sure your team has completed the Title IX Training offered by your institution. Verification of training must be provided during registration.

Registration

Opens on January 21, 2019 at 8:00 and Closes on February 18, 2019 at 11:59pm.

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.

You do NOT need to register students for the online only events (Spanish Language Interpretation and PKD Advocacy in Action) via Tabroom. Please see the full instructions for entry provided in the invitation.

Hotel Information

Please utilize the hotel blocks facilitated by PKD when making your arrangements. Deadlines to utilize the block are quickly approaching so act fast.

Special Features at the Biennial

The 2019 is full of familiar and new opportunities for professional development and community engagement and we hope you will take advantage of all of them! A detailed description of each of these can be found in the tournament invitation.

Banquet and Social Gatherings– As traditional for the Biennial we will be hosting separate social gatherings for students and coaches on Saturday March 23, 2019 at the conclusion of competition. The week will conclude with a Banquet at the beautiful Crest Hollow Country Club.

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.  

Call for Volunteers

If you are interested in getting more involved with PKD and/or tournament administration we would love to have your volunteer assistance with the 2019 Biennial. There are a variety of roles that need to be filled so if you have a preference please let me know – opportunities including topic writing committees for LP and Debate, building monitors, ballot table, and tab staff. Please email Jessica.furgerson@uc.edu if you are interest in getting involved!