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HOW DO THE REGIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCES BENEFIT ME?

Value For Your Dollar. You won't find a better return on your investment that provides you more value for such a great price.

This is your opportunity to gain skills necessary to succeed on campus, in your chapter and your chosen field. From business majors to fine art students to engineers and scientists, you will find value in developing your abilities as a Frater.

Brotherhood. Take advantage and interact with Fraters from all over TKE Nation.

You will have the chance to network and share ideas with Grand Council members, Foundation Board Members, Local and Regional Based Volunteers as well as additional TKE VIP’s and the Fraternity Staff. We’ve created the space for you to grow your TKE experience with Fraters overcoming similar challenges on campus and in life to compare what has worked and how further successes can be attained.

Create Your Path. Customize your schedule and attend the sessions that interest you.

Whether you’ve just accepted a bid or are a 50-year veteran of TKE service, Regional Leadership Conferences offer a chance to fulfill your obligation of brotherhood in the bond: to develop your abilities and contribute them. Join us at any of the four locations!

WHAT ARE TEKES SAYING ABOUT THE PERSONAL BENEFITS OF RLCs?

"Ritual was amazing to see on that large of a scale."

"This was the first TKE Nation event I have ever been to and I had a fantastic time."

"Had an amazing time at RLC. So glad that I had this opportunity to grow my love for the Fraternity with other Fraters in the Bond!"

HOW DOES THE REGIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCES BENEFIT MY CHAPTER?

We are Creating Championship Chapters in Tau Kappa Epsilon. The statistics show that groups who attend the Regional Leadership Conferences are more successful.

Are you ready to take your chapter to the next level?

Your Chapter Will Become Stronger. Groups who send 4 or more people to RLC recruit better.

Participants at RLC attend sessions on how to better recruit new members from the experts. On average, the groups who send four or more to the RLCs have nearly six more candidates per academic year and initiate five additional members compared to groups who send less than four. Imagine what having five more members could do to help your group be more successful.

Your Chapter Will Become More Philanthropic. Groups who send 4 or more people to a Regional Leadership Conference raise more money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Participants at RLC attend sessions on how to better engage their campuses and utilize existing fundraising platforms provided by St. Jude. On average, the groups who send four or more to the RLCs raise 3x more money for St. Jude, totaling almost $3,500 more compared to groups who send less than four. Imagine the impact you can make on the children of St. Jude.

Your Chapter Can Be Recognized. Groups who send 4 or more people have better Key Results Area scores.

Attendees at RLC are more well-versed in how to become an award-winning chapter. On average, the groups who send four or more to the RLCs have a higher KRA score of nearly 27% higher compared to groups who send less than four. In turn, these groups are likely more eligible to win Excellence Awards, 100% KRA awards or the coveted Top TKE Chapter. Imagine what being recognized by the International Headquarters does to improve your on-campus reputation.

WHAT ARE TEKES SAYING ABOUT THE BENEFITS OF RLCs?

"All workshops were extremely beneficial in helping me bring back valuable information to my chapter."

"I really enjoyed attending the RLC and took away a lot to help improve myself as an officer and to push my chapter toward a Top TKE award."

"It was very informative and really inspired me to bring some change at my local chapter."

HOW TO PAY FOR A REGIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

Leadership Fund

Your Leadership Fund is money kept by the TKE Foundation to support your chapter’s educational initiatives. Included in those initiatives are registration costs to TKE conferences, such as the Regional Leadership Conference. If you have alumni looking to donate and support their home chapter, utilize Leadership Funds as an outlet for tax-deductible donations to be made.

When you register for your RLC, your Leadership Fund balance will appear on the payment page, and you can choose to utilize any or all of the money in that account, provided there is a $200 minimum balance available and is approved by your Board of Advisors Chairman.

Now is the time to start your fundraising campaign to bolster your account.

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School Funding

Many colleges and universities set aside money in their student activities budget to support students in campus organizations who attend educational conferences. Don’t wait until December to look into this possibility.

Go to your Fraternity & Sorority Life or Student Government offices today and ask about financial support for the Regional Leadership Conference. Often times, all you have to do is fill out and application with the details of the conference, and your school will help offset some or all of the costs for you and your brothers to attend.

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Chapter Credits

You may have noticed a ‘credits available’ line in your financial summary on the TKE Chapter Module. Chapter Credits can be added to your statement for various reasons and once added, they can be applied to outstanding invoices, including Regional Leadership Conference registrations. To utilize chapter credits, select it as a method of payment when you come to the final step in your registration. Our financial team will approve the usage of these credits, and you will have saved yourself and your chapter some money by upholding your financial obligations to the Fraternity.

Family Support

With Regional Leadership Conferences taking place just a month or two after Christmas, don’t forget to ask your family and friends to help you attend an event that will make you not only a better Frater, but a better man. You’ll find looking to make your chapter, campus and community a better place is usually a cause worthy of financial backing from your parents, grandparents, and others close to you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are the common questions and answers you need to get registered today.

What is enhanced about Regional Leadership Conferences?

Responsive to your needs, we’ve aligned the program to exceed expectations. Regional Leadership Conferences will focus on developing a mix of leadership and management skills necessary for all TKE members.

For those starting their TKE journey, we provide opportunities to learn more about TKE Ritual, recruitment, and membership development. Want to learn more about what it takes to succeed beyond the classroom? We will provide education on personal finance, selling yourself or your ideas, and unlocking your potential through setting goals. The Regional Leadership Conferences will also focus on managing risk and promoting healthy habits. We’ve added additional general sessions with the top leaders in our Fraternity to put the lessons you learn at the RLC into action. And lastly, the Alumni Engagement Team along with the Regional Directors will provide opportunities for our alumni and volunteers to continue to develop and grow as leaders.

I went to a Province Forum. Why is the RLC different?

Province Forums are typically a half-day, drive-in event. Forums focus on the nuts and bolts of running a chapter, specific to the local area. The RLC is built as the next level. We aim to take those skills and apply them as a leader in your group and your community. Also, Regional Leadership Conferences include catered meals such as the Grand Council Luncheon, VIP Brotherhood Reception, two-night hotel stay at a premier hotel property and two days of interaction with and instruction of TKE Volunteers, Professional Staff, Grand Council members and other TKE VIPs.

When Should I Arrive?

Registration will open at 4:00 p.m. local time on Friday. Opening events typically don't begin until 7 p.m. with a kick off and ritual shortly thereafter. Feel free to enjoy the city!

I can't attend any longer. Can I get a refund?

Regional Leadership Conference registrations are transferable within your chapter, not refundable. We can make name changes on-site without any issues.

What Should I Expect?

Expect to be challenged. Expect to get more from yourself the more you put in. Expect to meet TKE members from chapters all across TKE Nation. Expect to share what’s working on your campus and on theirs. Expect to have fun, responsibly. The RLC Event Schedule should help you understand what to expect at the Regional Leadership Conferences. Please note that the schedule is subject to change.

VIP Guests to Expect?

You can expect members from both the Grand Council and the TKE Foundation Board. You can also expect TKE Staff and Volunteers. Guest speakers will be part of the festivities and in the past have included Order of the Golden Eagle winners, Past Grand Prytani, Past CEO’s of TKE, Grand Council members, TKE Foundation Board members, and alumni who will share the path to their success & the role TKE has played in it.

Ritual

A full Ritual will occur on Friday evening. We will have an excellent team to initiate Fraters into our bond and allow us to reconnect with the principles of our fraternity. Think you are the best at ritual in TKE Nation? Inquire with your Regional Director to apply to be the ritual team at your RLC.

Attire

Formal ritual attire is required for Friday evening, and Saturday attire is business casual (polo or dress shirt and slacks). Please do not wear anything that can be considered offensive. You can be asked to change clothes or subject to removal from the hotel.

I’VE ALREADY ATTENDED A REGIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE IN THE PAST. WHY DO I NEED TO ATTEND AGAIN?

First and foremost, you can reference the schedule above to see some of the changes we have put in place for the RLC this year. We have added general sessions that will allow you to learn from some of the best presenters in TKE, and then have the opportunity to break into smaller groups to debrief and digest what was discussed. This change will allow you and your chapter to take away the best available information from the RLC this year, rather than having pick between four or five workshops to attend. Additionally, every RLC features a different group of TKE staff members, volunteers, VIPs, and Grand Council members. Even if you’ve been to two or three RLCs, this experience will be unique, and we promise you will walk away with new knowledge, connections, and relationships.

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