TKE News

07/30/09
You Are Coming to Conclave, Now What?

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - You have made a worthwhile investment registering for the 55th Biennial Conclave in New Orleans. You will get to meet the 250,000th initiate Steve Forbes, network with more than a thousand Fraters, learn from some of the best and brightest in the TKE Nation, make a difference at one of the largest city park's in the country, and have a great time.

If you haven't registered it's not too late. You can do so online until Monday at 12 PM EST or on-site on Thursday, August 6 after 3PM.

To make your stay more convenient and enjoyable, please refer to the information below:

Suggested AttireTKE Conclave

Thursday, August 6

  • Registration Begins - Casual
  • Regional Meetings - Casual
  • Life Loyal Teke Reception with Steve Forbes (By Invitation) - Coat and Tie
  • First Session of the Grand Chapter - Coat and Tie

Friday, August 7

  • Teke Institute/ Alumni Volunteer Academy - Casual
  • Lunch - Casual
  • Leadership Academy Reunion (Graduates and Donors by Invitation) - Casual
  • Kickoff - Casual
  • Parade and Off-Site Event - House of Blues - Casual

Saturday, August 8

  • Service Project - TKE T-Shirt & Shorts
  • Second Session of the Grand Chapter - Coat and Tie
  • TKE Educational Foundation Reception - Coat and Tie or Black Tie
  • Grand Inaugural Banquet - Coat and Tie or Black Tie

Name Badges/ Admittance to Events
Conclave Name Badges must be worn at all Conclave functions. In order to be admitted to any function, attendees must have a Conclave name badge.

Hotel Check-in/out Time
The hotel check in time is 3 PM and check out time is 12 PM. Your room charge and tax is already paid. Any additional charges, such as in-room movies, room service, etc., placed on the room bill must be paid at the check out time.

TKE Merchandise
Official TKE merchandise is available for purchase throughout Conclave. Now is the time to purchase the latest in TKE apparel and supplies for your chapter.

Teke Institute/ William V. Muse Alumni Volunteer Academy (AVA)

Thursday, August 6

Alumni Volunteer Academy (For Alumni and Graduating Seniors)
Opening Session - Alumni Development with John Deckard, Vice President of Fraternal Services

Friday, August 7

Teke Institute 1st Session Choices - For Collegiates

  • Understanding the Black Book - Greg Roskopf, Region 3 Director
  • Don't Panic - Ethan Stubbs, Asst. Dir. of Chapter Services/ Tom McAninch, Director of Communication
  • Big Boy Britches of Education, Dominate Your Campus and Community,I DARE YOU - Adam Ferris, Region 2 Director

 

Alumni Volunteer Academy (For Alumni and Graduating Seniors)
The Blueprint - Donnie Aldrich, Assistant Director of Chapter Services - Programs

Teke Institute 2nd Session Choices

  • Tapping into Additional Resources - Your Alumni - Todd Farmer, Region 1 Director
  • The Cold Hard Facts - Ethan Stubbs, Asst. Dir. of Chapter Services - Standards
  • Building Better Men, The Blueprint - Donnie Aldrich, Assistant Director of Chapter Services-Programs

Alumni Volunteer Academy (For Alumni and Graduating Seniors)
From Friend-raising to Fund-raising as a Foundation Ambassador - Brian Bates, The Laurus Group and Greg Woodman, Affinity Connection

Teke Institute and AVA General Session
Being the Best, The Ultimate Recruiting Tool - John Deckard, Vice President of Fraternal Services and Bryston Cutter (Rho-Upsilon, Franklin College)

Teke Institute Regional Recruitment Breakouts: Strategizing and Mobilizing

Alumni Volunteer Academy (For Alumni and Graduating Seniors)
Alumni Association Development - Louie Correa, CAE, Director of Alumni Relations and Panel of Alumni Association Presidents

If you have any further questions please refer to the FAQ part of the Conclave page (scroll down) or find us at the registration table at Conclave August 6. We look forward to seeing you there!