ACRL Special Events Request Form
Due to ACRL 5 months prior to the event
To support the networking aspects of section and interest group membership, the ACRL Board of Directors has authorized the loan of funds up to $1500 to sections/interest groups for the purpose of placing deposits on event sites. The loan is to be repaid in full to the ACRL office one month prior to the date of the event.
Event Information
ACRL Unit:
Conference year & location:
Date submitted: _____/_____/_____
Title of event:
Type of event: (luncheon, dinner, reception, other—please explain)
Date and time of event:
Location of event:
Proposals will be evaluated based on:
- Clarity of fund-raising plan and/or ACRL collecting fees from attendees.
- Timeline for collection of fees (registrations) and/or donations to ensure that funds are in place one month prior to the event.
Contact Information & Event Description
Unit contact:
Phone:
Email:
Event contact:
Phone:
Email:
Purpose and description of event:
Anticipated number of participants: _____________
Estimated Expenses
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
|
Food & Beverage (per person): |
$__________ |
|
Gratuity (per person): |
$ __________ |
|
Tax (be sure to figure tax on gratuity)(per person): |
$ __________ |
|
Other/Rentals (Audiovisual, Linens, etc.): |
$ __________ |
|
ALA $2 processing (per person): |
$ __________ |
|
Total estimated cost per person: |
$ __________ |
|
Total estimated cost of event: |
$ __________ |
How will funds be generated to cover costs? (Check all that apply):
_____ Donations from vendors* _____ Members will pay @ $____________ per member
_____ Other, please explain: _______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
*Before soliciting corporate donations, you must fill out the following fund-raising plan identifying vendors you plan to approach. The ACRL Executive Director will review and approve the plan.
Fund Raising Plan
| Vendor Name (please list) | Amount Requested |
|---|---|
| $ | |
| $ | |
| $ | |
| $ | |
| $ | |
| $ | |
| $ | |
| $ | |
| $ |
Specify the dates that you will begin and end collection of funds to support this activity:
Donations collected from:
______/_______/______ to ______/_______/______
Member fees collected from:
______/_______/______ to ______/_______/______
NOTE: For special events, member leaders are authorized to negotiate terms for facilities, meals and entertainment, and collect contract information for ACRL’s review and ALA approval or ask the venue to send information directly to the ACRL Program Officer.
MEMBERS ARE NOT AUTHORIZED TO SIGN CONTRACTS
OR LETTERS OF AGREEMENT FOR USE OF FACILITIES, MEALS OR ENTERTAINMENT.
All contracts and letters of agreement must be sent to the attention of the ACRL Program Officer for review and approval by the ACRL Executive Director and the ALA Senior Associate Executive Director.
I verify that the above contact person is responsible for our ACRL unit’s special event and is authorized to request funding for the identified special event.
_____________________________________
Signature of ACRL Unit Chair
Send completed form to:
Megan Griffin
Program Officer
50 East Huron Street
Chicago, IL 60611
Fax: (312) 280.2520
E-mail: mgriffin@ala.org
