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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 each year’s conference will run from April 1 previous year – March 31 current year. For example, the 2012 conference scholarship points will be accrued from April 1, 2011 to March 31st, 2012 (The only exception is the number of years you have been a NACE member. This number increases annually.).
  4. All applications must be submitted to the board by May 7, 2012. Please e-mail application to the president@nacechicago.com.
  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, 2012. 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

Points Earned

8 pts

Serve on Board of Directors

 

1 pt each

Attendance at Monthly Board Meeting (April 10 – March 2012)

 

1 pt each

Attendance at Monthly NACE meeting (April 10 – March 2012)

 

4 pts each

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

 

4 pts each

Host a monthly NACE meeting

 

6 pts each

Host the NACE Fundraiser or Holiday Party

 

3 pts each

 

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

 

NACE fundraiser, Holiday Party or other events that NACE hosts

 

2 pts

Attend the Board Retreat

 

3 pts

Attend Leadership Conference

 

1 pt  each

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

 

1 pt per item

Donate Item for Raffle

 

1 pt per item

Donate silent auction or raffle item for Fundraiser or Holiday Party

 

3 pts

Serve on NICE Awards Committee

 

2 pts per entry

Submit a NICE Awards entry

 

1 pt each

Donate time/resources to the Hemophilia Foundation of Illinois Fundraiser or Chicago Food Depository

 

1 pt

Register and Attend CPCE Study Group

 

3 pts

CPCE Certified

 

2 pts

Endowment Donor – NACE

 

1 per year (max 4 points)

Number of Consistent Years Member of NACE

 

TOTAL POINTS EARNED

 

 

Please contact NACE President, Nicole Fitzpatrick, with any questions.

 
 
 
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