2013 RULEBOOK - Thon

Rulebook
2013 Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon
include information about responsibilities and expectations, policies, procedures,
enforcement, appropriate crisis/emergency responses, and safety and security
precautions when interacting with the Four Diamonds minors. A sponsoring
organization, committee, volunteer, or student interacting with a minor in the THON
setting without parental or legal guardian attendance, must:
1.8.2.1. Establish a procedure for the notification of the minor's parent/legal
guardian in case of an emergency, including medical or behavioral problem,
natural disasters, or other significant program disruptions; this most
importantly includes the exchange of emergency contact information.
1.8.3. The organization must especially be made aware of the guidelines listed in Penn
State University Policy AD-39. This Document can be found here.
1.8.4. THON Volunteers must make all reasonable efforts to ensure the safety of
minors participating in programs and activities related to THON and the Four
Diamonds Fund.
1.8.4.1. These guidelines are set forth to ensure the safety and protection of all
minors involved with Penn State Dance Marathon and the Four Diamonds
Fund. Anyone found in violation of these rules will be referred to the Office of
Student Conduct and/or Student Organization Conduct Committee and face
consequences from the Overall Committee. For more information or if you
have any questions regarding this policy, please contact the Overall Family
Relations Chairperson, Sarah Miele (family.relations@thon.org).
2.0 FUNDRAISING
2.1. FORCED FUNDRAISING
2.1.1. All fundraising on behalf of THON by any organization is strictly voluntary.
Any individual may wish to participate or not to participate in fundraising
activities. Any organizations found to be requiring members to fundraise on
behalf of THON will gain a minimum of eight (8) points. Penalties associated
with eight (8) points include: meeting with the appropriate member(s) of the
Overall Committee, loss of funds from given occasion, 10% deduction of
THON 2013 total, potential loss of pass(es), potential loss of dancer
couple(s), potential loss of participation in THON.
2.1.1.1. To report forced fundraising anonymously, visit the Comments
section of www.thon.org to submit information.
2.1.2. SOLICITATION BEGINS AT 7AM ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2012 AND
ENDS AT 11:59PM ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2013.
2.1.2.1. Money will still be accepted until 11:59am Sunday, February 17, 2013
that will be included in THON 2013 total but, cannot be credited towards
organizations.
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