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SCHOLARSHIP RULES AND PROCEDURES
  1. All active members are eligible to participate.


  2. Points may only be accrued during active membership status.


  3. The time period for the each year’s conference will run from June 1st, 2008 – May 31st, 2009. For example, the 2009 conference scholarship points will be accrued from June 1st, 2008 to May 31st, 2009 (the only exception is the number of years you have been a NACE member. This number increases annual).


  4. All applications must be submitted to the board by June 1st, 2009. Please e-mail application to the President’s attention.


  5. The amount allocated to the total membership will be determined by the amount budgeted in the beginning of the year by the board. The amount may be revised based on the financial situation of the chapter at the June meeting and the number of applicants.


  6. Distribution of 100% of the scholarship money will be based on 4 nights of double occupancy, early registration fee and average cost of airline tickets (determined by board).


  7. The amount to each applicant will be announced via e-mail on June 6th, 2009. Each applicant’s scholarship amount is based on the individual points of each application and a percentage of the total points of all applicants.


  8. It is the responsibility of the each member to make their own reservations for the conference, transportation and hotels. The amount awarded to you will be paid once the proper verification of receipts is received.


  9. Scholarship winners are required to attend all educational sessions at the conference and have their CPU form verified. In addition, they are required to make a presentation at the August membership meeting.
The following chart is a list of eligible points:

 

Point Value

Merit Item

8

Serve on Board of Directors

1

Attend Monthly Board Meeting

1

Attend a Monthly NACE meeting

4

Bring in a New Member, must have your name on Application

4

Host a monthly NACE meeting

6

Host the NACE Fundraiser or Holiday Party

3

Donate Goods/Services minimum value of $2,000.00 for a NACE Event,

 

    NACE fundraiser, Holiday Party or other events that NACE hosts

2

Attend the Regional Retreat

3

Attend Leadership Conference

1

Help at Registration Desk at Meeting (non-board member)

1

Donate Item for Raffle

1

Donate silent auction or raffle item for Fundraiser or Holiday Party

3

Serve on NICE Awards Committee

1

Submit a NICE Awards entry

1

Donate to the Hemophilia Foundation of Illinois Fundraiser

1

Register and Attend CPCE Study Group

3

CPCE Certified

2

Endowment Donor - NACE

1

Number of Consistent Years Member of NACE

 

Please contact NACE President, Yavis Soto, with any questions.

 
 
 
NACE MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of NACE is “To provide catering and event professionals superior education, networking and resources to enhance career success and deliver excellence to clients."