Delta Tau Delta | Karnea: FAQ

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

IF KARNEA IS AUGUST 1 – 5, WHEN SHOULD I PLAN TO ARRIVE AND DEPART AUSTIN?

Recommended arrival is on Tuesday, July 31. Legislative review begins at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, August 1. Undergraduate and alumni delegates are required to attend so they are versed in the proposed legislation. Each chapter must send three (3) elected voting delegates--two undergraduates and one alumnus.

Karnea Opening Celebration begins at 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 1. Karnea concludes with the Banquet on Saturday.

Plan to depart on Sunday, August 5.

Travel to Karnea
While your method of travel to Austin is ultimately up to you, Delta Tau Delta has arranged through its preferred travel vendor, Travel Leaders, several airline discount programs. To take advantage of these discounts, please contact Travel Leaders at 1-800-346-9807.

When you call identify yourself as a member of Delta Tau Delta needing travel for Karnea in Austin, Texas.

Please note: a service fee, payable to Travel Leaders, is charged at the time of booking. Delta Tau Delta Fraternity does not benefit from this service.

When making travel arrangements, please note the Opening Business Session/Legislative Review will begin at 4:00 pm on Wednesday, August 1. Please allow adequate travel time to ensure all voting delegates are in attendance.

I AM A CHAPTER ALUMNUS VOLUNTEER. IS THERE REIMBURSEMENT FOR MY KARNEA EXPENSES?

Early bird registration coverage for the lead chapter advisor and division vice president will be handled by a pre-approved list by the division president. Should the lead chapter advisor not be able to attend, the division president must approve any other alumnus on the advising team. This approval will be communicated to the alumnus and Central Office. Late (non-early bird rate) alumni registration expenses will be covered by the alumnus.

For each approved alumnus volunteer in the Northern, Western Plains, and Western Pacific Divisions only, half of each hotel night (maximum of four nights) will be reimbursed by the Division. Reimbursements are to be submitted to the respective division treasurer.
Alumni volunteers are strongly encouraged to make hotel reservations early and share a hotel room.

WHAT ARE THE REGISTRATION FEES AND WHAT DOES THAT INCLUDE?

Included in registration fee:
All convention activities and scheduled meals.
Registration, convention materials, opening night, Interactive Lunch Program, Brotherhood Luncheon, Texas Luncheon, t-shirt and Karnea Banquet.

$75 cancellation fee after July 15 for all packages. No refund for cancellations AFTER July 25.

Undergraduates Alumni and Guests

Undergraduates                 Alumni and Guests
$349 prior to May 1            $379 prior to May 1
$379 May 1 – June 30        $409 May 1 – June 30
$409 after June 30             $439 after June 30

HOW DO I RESERVE MY HOTEL ROOM?

Austin Hilton
Reservations: 800-236-1592
Reference group TAU in the Group Code Box
Website: www.austin.hilton.com
Reserve your room by July 11 for the special rate. Room rates are $155 plus tax per night for single, double, triple, or quad occupancy. The Delta Tau Delta rate is available beginning July 29 so please plan to arrive early to explore and experience what Austin has to offer.

HOW DOES OUR CHAPTER FIND FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO ATTEND KARNEA?

Undergraduates may find funding through the following:

The chapter budget
The house corporation
An alumni board or association
Campus leadership/student activities – contact your Greek Advisor

WHAT IS THE OUT-OF-HOTEL EVENT FOR THE AUSTIN KARNEA?

On Friday, the Karnea will take in the sights and sounds of Austin. The Out-of-Hotel event is not to be missed. More information to come.