2013 RULEBOOK - Thon

Rulebook
2013 Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon
Appendices ................................................................................................................... 55
A. Tax ID Information .............................................................................................................. 55
B. State Vehicle Codes ........................................................................................................... 56
C. Travel Safety Guidelines .................................................................................................... 61
D. Points Associated with Penalties ........................................................................................ 64
E. Consequences of Point Values ........................................................................................... 65
F. Important Dates .................................................................................................................. 66
1.0 NOTE OF REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
1.1. The rules in this book are set in order to facilitate your organization’s success, thus
making THON a more successful event for all. These rules are implemented to ensure
the integrity of THON while setting fair standards for all fundraising organizations.
Above all, THON is a philanthropic event, not a competition, and all money raised is for
the aid of the children and their families. Your cooperation with all the guidelines
outlined in the Rulebook is appreciated. Remember, it is For The Kids!
1.2. Any individual or organization suspected of being in violation of these rules will be
subject to investigation by the Overall Committee. All evidence will be presented to the
Overall Committee and a fair and speedy judgment will be reached. If the organization
is found in violation of these rules, it will be assessed with a penalty proportionate to the
severity of the violation.
1.2.1. PLEASE NOTE: The 2013 Rulebook is subject to changes and revisions at the
discretion of the Overall Committee and in the best interest of THON as a
philanthropic organization benefiting The Four Diamonds Fund.
1.3. FUNDRAISING ORGANIZATION REQUIREMENTS
1.3.1. All THON student organizations must be recognized by The Pennsylvania State
University. This rule does not apply to Independent Dancer Couples.
1.3.2. To start the process of becoming a recognized student organization, please
report to the Student Activities office in 209 HUB. Once the steps have been taken
to be recognized by the University, the organization may register in the THON
Office at 210 HUB for THON fundraising organization status.
1.3.3. Organizations must complete all steps of the process before participating in any
THON fundraising activities. To verify Penn State student organization status,
please visit clubs.psu.edu or confirm with a staff member in 209 HUB.
1.3.4. PLEASE NOTE: NO ORGANIZATION MAY USE THON’S NAME IN
ASSOCIATION WITH ITS OWN FUNDRAISING ORGANIZATION NAME IN ANY
FORM OF MEDIA. For example, an organization MAY say they are “Organization
X Benefiting THON,” but they may NOT say they’re “Organization X THON”
Acceptable use of THON’s name when coupled with a student organization name is
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