2013 RULEBOOK - Thon

Rulebook
2013 Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon
occasion, 5% deduction of THON 2013 total, loss of pass(es), loss of
dancer couple(s). A complete list of points and all associated penalties
is available in Appendices D and E.
2.2.2.4.5. If a person who is not affiliated with any organization utilizes this
service for anything other than Canister Solicitation, they will be banned
from this service for the remainder of the THON year.
2.2.2.5. Pre-Canning Procedure
2.2.2.5.1. REGISTERING CANNING TRIPS
2.2.2.5.1.1. Every location at which an organization plans on soliciting
for each fundraising weekend must be registered by Friday at
11:59pm of each fundraising weekend. This includes locations that
do not require a permit from the municipality. The appropriate form
can be found on THINK (www.think.psu.edu) through the “Canning
Registration” link. All Trip Leader information must be filled out.
2.2.2.5.1.2. Organizations MUST sign up for a Canning Drop-Off time
on THINK through “Canning Drop-Off Sign Up” link by Friday at
11:59pm of each fundraising weekend.
2.2.2.5.1.2.1. Failure to comply with these rules will result in the gain of
four (4) points. Penalties associated with four (4) points
include: meeting with appropriate member(s) of the Overall
Committee, loss of Floor Pass(es) for THON Weekend, loss of
Dancer Couple(s) for THON Weekend, loss of participation in
THON, loss of funds raised.
2.2.2.5.2. ORGANIZATIONS ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT LOCAL
MUNICIPALITIES IN THE DESIRED CANNING LOCATION PRIOR TO
SOLICITATION.
2.2.2.5.2.1. Organizations are only permitted to solicit funds in areas
that allow canister solicitation. It is the responsibility of the THON
Chair to ensure that all relevant areas allow canister solicitation.
2.2.2.5.2.2. ORGANIZATIONS ARE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN ANY
PERMITS FOR FUNDRAISING IN COMMUNITIES THAT
REQUIRE THEM.
2.2.2.5.2.3. A detailed list of popular canning locations with phone
numbers is listed on THON.org
2.2.2.5.3. Persons participating in canister solicitation must use official
THON 2013 can wraps and signs, as provided during Materials
Distribution sessions. Once acquired, organizations MUST write their
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