Western Plains Division Conference | Feb. 3-6, 2022
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Omaha Downtown, 1616 Dodge Street, Omaha, Nebraska, 68102
Westen Plains Division Conference Liaison: Nick Pidgeon
Registration
Registration fee is $165 per person. Register online by January 31, 2022.
Chapters and colonies are required to send five undergraduates to the division conference. The following officers are expected to attend:
- Chapter President
- Vice President
- Director of Finance
- Director of Recruitment
- Director of Risk Education
Chapters and colonies may send three additional members who serve in the roles listed below:
- Director of Standards
- New Member Class President
- Committee Chairmen or Assistant Committee Chairmen
Attendance exceeding eight brothers must be approved by your chapter advisor and division president. If your chapter cannot send the minimum of five men, please communicate that with your division president.
Plan to arrive by 6 p.m. Thursday, February 3.
Dinner on Thursday is on your own. The conference includes breakfast, lunch and dinner on both Friday and Saturday.
Individuals with food allergies or dietary requests must indicate those at registration or email the conference liaison no later than January 27, 2022.
The cost to attend the Saturday banquet only is $50. Please register online as “Banquet Only.” Banquet-only attendees will payment on-site.
Hotel
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Omaha Downtown
Room rate: $119/night plus tax of 18.16%
Reserve your room by January 14, 2022 to receive the conference rate. Click below to reserve your room online or call 402-346-7600 to and mention Delta Tau Delta.
Hotel Parking: $10 per day
Western Plains Division Schedule
The full conference schedule including session descriptions will be added here at the conference date nears. Plan to arrive by 6 p.m. Thursday, February 3. Participants are expected to attend all educational programs and events during the conference. The conference will conclude following the banquet on Saturday night. Attendees should plan to depart Sunday morning.
Coat and tie are required all day Saturday (this includes the luncheon, Ritual and awards banquet). Collared shirts are expected for all conference sessions. No hats.
Division Information
Division Dues
Division Dues are $28 per initiated and new member in good standing on chapters rosters as of November 30, 2021. Chapters will be billed through Compass Billing after November 30 for the total amount.
Conference Fees
In mid-December, each chapter/colony will be invoiced for the required five undergraduate members to attend the division conference. Chapters/colonies with fewer than 25 members will only be invoiced for four undergraduate members.
Should the chapter/colony register or have more men attend the conference than required, those additional fees will be invoiced prior to and/or shortly after the conference.
Please pay invoices through Vault. If you chapter/colony writes checks, bring two checks to the conference to pay any outstanding obligations.
Note that chapters/colonies wishing to send more than eight attendees must have this request approved by the chapter advisor and division president.
Volunteers
The Western Plains Division covers registration costs plus half of the hotel expenses for one advisor per chapter and all DVPs.
Substitutions for the lead chapter advisor must be approved by the division president by January 10, 2022, to receive reimbursement. No exceptions will be made after this date.
For hotel reimbursement contact Western Plains Division Treasurer David Hammon after the conference. You must submit a copy of your receipt to be reimbursed for your hotel room.
Proof of Vaccination
As a values-based brotherhood, we have a special responsibility to each other and society. Proof of vaccination against COVID-19 is required to attend the division conference. By providing proof of vaccination, you are helping us provide a safe environment for our members, volunteers and staff. After completing your conference registration, you will receive a link with instructions on how to upload your vaccination record card. Those unable to provide proof of vaccination completed within two weeks prior to the start date are encouraged to attend a future division conference when COVID-19 is a non-issue.
What to Wear:
Slacks or khakis and casual shirt all day Friday and Saturday prior to Ritual. No hats indoors. Coat and tie on Saturday for Ritual and banquet.