{"id":11928,"date":"2022-08-02T19:13:11","date_gmt":"2022-08-02T19:13:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/englishconvention.org\/2023\/?page_id=11928"},"modified":"2023-02-23T22:06:30","modified_gmt":"2023-02-23T22:06:30","slug":"convention-registration","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/englishconvention.org\/2023\/convention-registration\/","title":{"rendered":"Convention Registration"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"11928\" class=\"elementor elementor-11928\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-36ba274 elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"36ba274\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c19321d\" data-id=\"c19321d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-40266e08 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"40266e08\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.18.0 - 08-12-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<div data-id=\"68ba639\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\"><div><h1 style=\"text-align: left;\">Convention Registration<\/h1><\/div><\/div><div data-id=\"be0095a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div><div><h3>Registration Link for Attendees<\/h3><p><a href=\"https:\/\/cvent.me\/9WAag7\"><strong>REGISTER NOW<\/strong><\/a><\/p><p><!--<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cvent.me\/9eMPYL\">Online Registration Link<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><i>If you need to pay by check, please email\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:englishconvention@niu.edu\">englishconvention@niu.edu<\/a>\u00a0for a registration form, which you will print, complete, and mail with your check to the Sigma Tau Delta Central Office.<\/i>--><\/p><h3>Late\/Onsite Registration is Currently Open<\/h3><p><b>through April 1<\/b><\/p><p>$135.00 &#8211; for all participants<br \/>$20.00 &#8211; additional for the Convention Awards Luncheon<\/p><h3>Processing Fee<\/h3><p>A $4.00 processing fee will be added to each registration order.<\/p><h3>Cancellation Fee<\/h3><p>There is a $20 cancellation fee per registrant for registration and the Convention Awards Luncheon cancellations received prior to February 1, 2023.<\/p><hr \/><h3>Need to Order Additonal\u00a0 Luncheon Tickets and T-shirts?<\/h3><div>If you have already registered and need to order additional luncheon tickets or T-shirts, please use the same <a href=\"https:\/\/cvent.me\/9WAag7\"><strong>Sigma Tau Delta 2023 Registration Link.<\/strong><\/a> The luncheon tickets and T-shirts will be added to your first order. If you have questions, contact englishconvention@niu.edu<strong>. <\/strong>Sales for pre-orders end March 6 at 11:59 p.m. CST.<strong><br \/><\/strong><\/div><h3><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-14491  alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/englishconvention.org\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/CONVENTION2023_SHIRT-300x300.png\" alt=\"Convention T-shirt\" width=\"277\" height=\"279\" \/>Purchase Convention T-shirts<\/h3><div><p>All shirts purchased in advance are $13.00 each. Shirts may be purchased when you register or be purchased separately. <b>T-shirt orders through registration ends on March 6.<\/b><\/p><\/div><p>This year\u2019s convention T-shirt is 100% Ultra Cotton. Pre-order your shirt through March 6. A limited quantity of T-shirts will be available for sale March 29 \u2013 April 1 at the Shop English pop-up convention site store.<\/p><p>Regular style short sleeve available in sizes S, M, L, XL, 2XL, and 3XL \u2013\u00a0<strong>$13.00 for all sizes<\/strong><\/p><h3>Convention Awards Luncheon<\/h3><p>The Convention Awards Luncheon is the culminating, most exciting, and most special event of the convention, regularly getting top reviews in post-convention surveys. Join hundreds of attendees at this festive dinner, share stimulating conversations and laughter, and be present when thousands of dollars are awarded for the best convention presentations. Don\u2019t miss this opportunity to sport your red and black finery while celebrating your membership in Sigma Tau Delta or Sigma Kappa Delta.<\/p><p>Convention registration fees do NOT include the Convention Awards Luncheon on Saturday, April 1 at 12:45 p.m. Your highly subsidized banquet fee is a separate $20.00 for convention registrants and non registered guests. <b>Pre-order tickets through March 6.<\/b> A limited quantity of Luncheon tickets will be available for sale March 29 and 30 at on-site registration.<\/p><p>If you have purchased a luncheon ticket and have dietary restrictions and\/or allergies please fill out the <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfNYg3Vaf5xLNvws1OGUf9AIat722yVnF6rQdlKEN7weQkxuQ\/viewform\">dietary restriction form<\/a>. We will give this information to the chef preparing the meal so that they can be sure your meal will meet your dietary needs.<\/p><h3>What to Wear at the Convention<\/h3><p>Presenters should wear business attire for their presentations. Don your school spirit wear for the Wednesday Opening Ceremony and Friday Business Meeting. For the Convention Awards Luncheon, members are encouraged to wear Society colors and cords and\/or medallions.<\/p><h3>Americans with Disabilities Act<\/h3><p>Sigma Tau Delta makes every effort to accommodate those who have special needs relating to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Should you or anyone with you require special assistance, please submit a list of your requirements with your registration.<br \/><!--<\/p>\n<div data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"82dmq\" data-offset-key=\"nkdb-0-0\">\n<h3 data-offset-key=\"nkdb-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"nkdb-0-0\">COVID-19 Safety Measures<\/span><\/h3>\n<div data-offset-key=\"nkdb-0-0\">\n<p><span data-offset-key=\"8uhet-0-0\">Sigma Tau Delta is committed to keeping its members as safe from the spread of COVID-19 as possible. Absent any COVID-19 protocol updates from the Atlanta-based CDC,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/in-depth\/graphics\/2022\/01\/07\/omicron-mask-upgrade-guide-how-n-95-and-kn-95-protect-you-better-than-cloth\/9129901002\/\">masks<\/a>\u00a0will be required for all convention participants during all sessions, all events, and in all common areas regardless of vaccination status. Masks and hand sanitizer will be available in designated areas throughout the hotel and convention center, and seating in all events will be adjusted to allow for social distancing. Further safety measures may be implemented based upon the status of the pandemic in Atlanta in March.<\/span>--><\/p><\/div><div data-offset-key=\"nkdb-0-0\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n    <div class=\"xs_social_share_widget xs_share_url after_content \t\tmain_content  wslu-style-1 wslu-share-box-shaped wslu-fill-colored wslu-none wslu-share-horizontal wslu-theme-font-no wslu-main_content\">\n\n\t\t\n        <ul>\n\t\t\t        <\/ul>\n    <\/div> \n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Convention Registration Registration Link for Attendees REGISTER NOW Late\/Onsite Registration is Currently Open through April 1 $135.00 &#8211; for all participants$20.00 &#8211; additional for the Convention Awards Luncheon Processing Fee A $4.00 processing fee will be added to each registration order. 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