2013 RULEBOOK - Thon

Rulebook
2013 Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon
ORGANIZATION’S FULL NAME on every sign. If it is an Independent
Dancer Couple, BOTH NAMES must appear on the signs. Materials will
ONLY be provided during the following times:
2.2.2.5.3.1. September 26-28 10am-5pm; 327 HUB
2.2.2.5.3.2. October 17-19 10am-5pm; 327 HUB
2.2.2.5.3.3. November 7-9 10am-5pm; 327 HUB
2.2.2.5.4. Persons participating in canister solicitation MUST have
names VISIBLE while canning. Failure to do so will result in the
gain of two (2) points. Penalties associated with two (2) points include
meeting with the appropriate member(s) of the Overall Committee, 5%
deduction of funds raised during given occasion. A complete list of points
and all associated penalties is available in Appendices D and E.
2.2.2.5.5. All persons who choose to solicit for THON are required to carry
their Penn State IDs. Persons choosing to solicit are also encouraged
to display their IDs, along with any other item displaying Penn State
and/or THON. Reflective clothing is strongly encouraged.
2.2.2.6. Proper Canning Procedure
2.2.2.6.1. While canning, Penn State students are an extension of the Penn
State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon. As such, all participants are
expected to present themselves in a professional manner and abide by
all state and local laws within the area in which they are soliciting.
2.2.2.6.2. ALL VEHICLE CODES OF THE STATE IN WHICH YOU ARE
SOLICITING MUST BE FOLLOWED. Please see Appendix B for a
detailed list of states and their respective vehicle codes. Any
organization found in violation of this rule will gain seven (7) points.
Penalties associated with seven (7) points include: meeting with
appropriate member(s) of the Overall Committee, loss of funds from
given occasion, 10% deduction of THON 2013 total, loss of pass(es),
loss of dancer couple(s), loss of participation in THON. A complete list of
points and all associated penalties is available in Appendices D and E.
2.2.2.6.3. SUGGESTED PROCEDURE WHEN OTHER STUDENTS ARE
SEEN CANNING IN VIOLATION OF VEHICLE CODES OR WHEN
STUDENTS ARE NOT PRESENTING THEMSELVES IN A
PROFESSIONAL AND COURTEOUS MANNER:
2.2.2.6.3.1. Approach those who are canning improperly, remind them
of THON’s policy, and politely ask them to correct their behavior.
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