Hosted Planner
A. Each Hosted Planner application will reimburse the individual member's expenses for the following:
- 1. Conference registration fee
- 2. Up to four nights lodging (single rate) in one of the host hotels
- 3. Airfare or mileage to Charlotte, NC (based on the reimbursement airfare chart or mileage up to $150)
B. In order for RCMA meeting planners to qualify for the program they must::
- 1. Be a meeting planner for their religious organization
- 2. Hold meetings in multiple locations
- 3. Utilize a minimum number of fifty (50) room nights on peak night during at least one event annually
C. To qualify for reimbursement, the planner is required to (please note, these requirements have changed):
- 1. Engage in conversation with at least 10 exhibitors during each expo time (Wednesday and Thursday) for a total of 20 exhibitors.
- 2. Remain on the expo floor for the duration of all expo hours (Wednesday, 10:15 am - 12:15 pm and Thursday, 2:30 - 4:30 pm.)
- 3. Must attend the Member Orientation session on Tuesday afternoon.
D. Submit the following documents to RCMA no later than March 19, 2021.
- 1. The completed Planner Reimbursement Form
- 2. Copy of hotel room bill
- 3. Copy of airline ticket or mileage statement
Your opportunity to participate in the 2021 Emerge conference and tradeshow is dependent upon our faithful sponsors and suppliers and their willingness to help underwrite a promotion of your cost to attend. Good stewardship requires your support and gratitude to them. Please show your support by participating in the tradeshow by visiting with as many suppliers as possible.
