General Information
See below for general information and answers to frequently asked questions about the 70th Grand Chapter.
Program
Sigma Nu’s 70th Grand Chapter will officially begin on Wednesday, June 28, at the Marriott Harbor Beach, with activities taking place through Saturday, July 1, 2023. Sunday, July 2nd is reserved for travel. Grand Chapter events will include the Opening Ceremony, Fort Lauderdale area alumni reception, Sold...for Sigma Nu silent and live auction, the Maddox Honor Lecture, business sessions, presentation of Fraternity awards, and the Grand Chapter Reception and Banquet.
Schedule of Events
To view the most up-to-date schedule, please click here. This schedule is tentative and subject to change.
Meals/Events
All official meal functions and Grand Chapter activities will require a nametag for entry. Lunch will be provided on Thursday, June 29 and dinner will be provided on Saturday, July 1. These meals will be available to paid registrants, with nametags, only. All other meals will be your own and at your own expense.
Registration Deadline
All registrations are due no later than May 19, 2023.
NOTE: Registrations received after May 19 will be assessed a $75.00 late registration fee, per person. Any collegiate representative registration that occurs after May 19 will also resut in forfeiture of the guaranteed lodging reservation for the applicable collegiate chapter (see below for more information). If you are unable to register online, please contact our office for additional support.
Collegiate Registration
Each collegiate chapter has previously been billed a non-refundable Conclave Fee which allows for the registration of two voting representatives for the 69th Grand Chapter. This fee covers registration materials, Grand Chapter costs, two event meals, and one hotel room for four nights of lodging - Wednesday, June 28 through Sunday, July 2. Collegiate chapter representatives are responsible for their own expenses, including travel.
Collegiate members wishing to attend the Grand Chapter in addition to the two voting representatives of their chapter may register to attend the 70th Grand Chapter for a fee of $300. This discounted fee is only available for collegiate members. The fee covers registration materials, costs, and two event meals; it does not include lodging or travel expenses.
Up to a maximum of four collegiate members from the same chapter may stay in the hotel room provided for the chapter as part of the Conclave Fee.
Note, failure of a chapter to register its voting representative by May 19, 2023 will result in forfeiture of the guaranteed lodging reservation for the applicable collegiate chapter.
COMPLETE COLLEGIATE REGISTRATION HERE (Collegiate members must sign in to their Members Area account to complete the registration form)
Alumni Registration
There are a number of registration packages for alumni members and their guests. Alumni registrants may choose from the below options:
Full Alumni Registration (Wednesday - Sunday; June 28 - July 2): This package includes admission to the Grand Chapter Opening Ceremony, all business sessions, Fort Lauderdale area alumni reception, Sold...for Sigma Nu silent and live auction, Honor Luncheon, Maddox Honor Lecture, and the Grand Chapter Reception and Banquet. Cost is $450 per person.
Weekend Only (Friday-Sunday; June 30 - July 2): This package includes admission to Business Sessions IV - VI and the Grand Chapter Reception and Banquet. Cost is $225 per person.
Fort Lauderdale Area Alumni Reception and Sold...for Sigma Nu: This package includes admission to the area alumni reception and silent and live auction to take place the evening of Thursday, June 29. Cost is $125 per person.
Fort Lauderdale Area Alumni Reception (only): This package includes admission to only the Fort Lauderdale Area Alumni Reception. There is no cost to attend the Area Alumni Reception only.
Spouse/Guest Registration
Registered spouses and guests are welcome to attend the 70th Grand Chapter. Available spouse and guests packages are described below. Guests under the age of 18 may attend all functions free of charge but must be registered in advance. Members can register their guests using the Alumni Registration form linked above.
Full Guest Registration (Wednesday - Sunday; June 28 - July 2): This package includes admission to the Grand Chapter Opening Ceremony, all business sessions, Fort Lauderdale area alumni reception, Sold...for Sigma Nu silent and live auction, Honor Luncheon, Maddox Honor Lecture, and the Grand Chapter Reception and Banquet. Cost is $450 per guest 18 years old or older.
Weekend Only (Friday-Sunday; June 30 - July 2): This package includes admission to Business Sessions IV - VI and the Grand Chapter Reception and Banquet. Cost is $225 per guest 18 years old or older.
Fort Lauderdale Area Alumni Reception and Sold...for Sigma Nu: This package includes admission to the area alumni reception and silent and live auction to take place the evening of Thursday, June 29. Cost is $125 per guest 18 years old or older.
Fort Lauderdale Area Alumni Reception (only): This package includes admission to only the Fort Lauderdale Area Alumni Reception. There is no cost to attend the Area Alumni Reception only.
Vendor Registration
Vendors are welcome to attend the Grand Chapter. If interested in attending, please contact Justin Wenger, Director of Member Engagement, at justin.wenger@sigmanu.org to learn more about vendor attendance options.
Late On-Site Registration
Late on-site registration (packet pickup) will be available from 7:00 - 9:00am on Thursday, June 29, prior to Business Session II. Late registration packet pick-up will also be available prior to other business sessions and events (e.g. Fort Lauderdale Area Alumni Reception, Sold...for Sigma Nu silent and live auction, Grand Chapter Reception and Banquet).
Representative Changes
While not encouraged, if a collegiate or alumni chapter’s representative changes for any reason after registering for Grand Chapter, please immediately notify our office to ensure our records remain accurate. For the fastest processing: 1) have the replacement representative register online and then, 2) submit a notification of the change electronically to gc.info@sigmanu.org. A confirmation reply will be sent once the change is processed.
Cancellations
The Conclave Fee billed to collegiate chapters is non-refundable; however, additional collegiate and alumni registrations may be canceled with a full or partial refund on a case-by-case basis.
All cancelations must be received in writing and should be submitted electronically to gc.info@sigmanu.org. A confirmation reply will be sent once the cancelation is processed.
Accommodations
All activities of the 70th Grand Chapter will take place at the Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa at 3030 Holiday Drive, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Located alongside a quarter-mile stretch of Atlantic Ocean beachfront, the Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa will provide the perfect setting for the return of the in-person Grand Chapter experience for Sigma Nu members and their guests.
Per resolution of the 63rd Grand Chapter, the cost of lodging for one room per collegiate chapter has been incorporated into the Conclave Fee paid by collegiate chapters. This means that collegiate voting representatives, and up to 2 additional attendees per chapter (for a total of no more than 4) may have their lodging expense covered for check-in on Wednesday, June 28 through check-out on Sunday, July 2.
All lodging assignments for registered attendees will be made by the General Fraternity. There is no need for any registered attendee to book their room directly with the hotel. Note, there is $10/day resort fee applied to each room, in addition to the room rate.
Travel
All voting Grand Chapter representative should plan to arrive at the hotel no later than 4:00pm on Wednesday, June 28 to allow time to check-in and complete on-site Grand Chapter registration. Grand Chapter registration will open Wednesday afternoon and hotel check-in will begin at 4:00pm. The hotel will accommodate as many early arrivals as possible.
The Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa is located at 3030 Holiday Drive, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33316. Parking is available on-site to Grand Chapter attendees at the discounted rate of $20/day for self-parking and $31/day for valet parking.
Those who will be flying should plan to fly into the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (airport code: FLL) with an arrival time of no later than 3:00pm. All transportation from the airport to the hotel will be at the individual's expense. Uber and other ride-sharing services to the Mariott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa is available on-demand. A one-way fare is approximately $20 plus gratuity.
Each collegiate chapter attending the 70th Grand Chapter will receive a travel reimbursement in the amount of $.15/mile one way credited to their chapter account with the General Fraternity. Mileage will be calculated based on the distance from the chapter's host campus to the Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa.
Legislation
Grand Chapter legislative proposals should be received at the Sigma Nu Fraternity Headquarters office, in writing, and in proper form by no later than May 5, 2023 to allow for advance review by the appropriate Grand Chapter committee.
Any questions regarding the Grand Chapter legislative process should be directed to Brad Beacham, Executive Director, at gc.info@sigmanu.org or (540) 463-1869.
Review the Legislative Guidelines page for additional detailed information on submitting legislation for Grand Chapter consideration.
Nominations
Nominations for elected High Council positions should be received in writing at the Sigma Nu Fraternity Headquarters office, in writing, by no later than April 30, 2023. Any questions regarding the nominating process should be directed to Brad Beacham, Executive Director, at gc.info@sigmanu.org or (540) 463-1869.
Awards
Applications for Sigma Nu's awards programs are due by April 30. For more information and to download the awards application visit collegiate awards and alumni awards.
Attire
All Grand Chapter participants must be properly attired to attend Grand Chapter activities. Proper attire consists of dress pants (khakis or slacks), a collared shirt, and closed-toe shoes. Shorts, t-shirts, hats, sandals, and flip-flops may not be worn to business sessions or meal functions. Any participant not honoring the dress code may be referred to the Appeals and Grievances Committee for further response.
Attire for the Grand Chapter Banquet is coat and tie or suit and tie.
Questions
Contact Fred Dobry, Grand Chapter Coordinator, at gc.info@sigmanu.org or (540) 784-1502.