Catalyst: A Volunteer Development Experience
Thursday, July 31 - Sunday, Aug. 3.
Check-in will begin on Thursday, July 31st at 2 p.m.
There will be no programming on Sunday, Aug. 3. Feel free to travel back home or explore Memphis.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
Who Should Attend
Catalyst is for all chapter advisors, colony advisors, volunteer advisory team members, ASC members, house corporation members, and regional governors.
When and Where
Thursday, July 31 - Sunday, Aug. 3.
Hyatt Centric Beale Street | Memphis, Tenn.
Cost of Attendance
Registration is free for all attendees. Travel, group meals, programming, and hotel rooms are paid for in part by funds granted by the Delta Tau Delta Educational Foundation.
Lodging
The Central Office Staff will book rooms for all participants. For two volunteers choosing to stay together, the cost of one hotel room for three nights (Thursday, Friday, and Saturday) will be placed on Delta Tau Delta’s master bill. Volunteers opting for a private room will be responsible for paying for half of each night’s stay. Please note that a credit card will be required upon check-in to cover the cost of incidentals.
Travel
If you are within a 4-hour drive of Memphis, TN, you are expected to drive. The Fraternity will reimburse mileage at the federal rate of $0.14 per mile by submitting a reimbursement request following the conclusion of Catalyst.
You will fly if you are more than 4 hours away from Memphis. Please watch for further information on how to book your flight through our approved travel agency. Flights booked outside of this agency will not be eligible for reimbursement. Flights must be booked no later than May 30, 2025.
Transportation to Hotel
Memphis International Airport (MEM) is 12.3 miles from the hotel. You can take a shared ride, public transportation (Line 28 bus, which costs $2 and takes 50 min) , or a taxi (which takes 14 min and costs $26 - $32).
Parking at Hotel
Valet Parking is available at the front entrance of the hotel.
- Overnight
- $33
- Daily Guest
- $16
Reimburstments
For those driving, you will receive instructions on how to submit your reimbursement at the end of Catalyst. The Fraternity will reimburse mileage at the federal rate of $0.14 per mile after Catalyst. You must verify all mileage expenses incurred, so keep all mileage receipts. All reimbursement requests must be submitted no later than September 30, 2025, and should include itemized receipts. Please follow the reimbursement policies carefully to ensure you receive your reimbursement.
Dress Code
The event attire is snappy casual (nice jeans, slacks, polos, short-sleeve button-ups, etc.). Remember that Memphis will be hot and humid, so plan your packing accordingly.
Accessibility
Contact Andrea Fogle, assistant director of volunteer engagement & training (andrea.fogle@delts.org) by June 2, 2025, to reserve an accessible room or update your dietary restrictions.
Canceling Attendance
If you register and do not attend, you will be charged $400 for the cost of your attendance. Additionally, you will be responsible for reimbursing the flight if you have already booked a flight.
If you are flying and do not book your flight by noon Eastern Time on May 31, 2025, you will be responsible for any costs exceeding the $400 flight allowance. You will receive an invoice for the difference in price.
Questions & Contact Information
Once your flight is booked, please direct any flight-related questions to the team at AAA: 1-844-696-6370. Contact Andrea Fogle, assistant director of volunteer engagement and training (andrea.fogle@delts.org), with all other Catalyst-related questions.