2026 H3/H5 Section Conference

Registration

What does my conference registration fee include?

Conference materials, gifts/merchandise, LFS activities, and a banquet dinner meal.

How do I make sure I'm fully registered?

After submitting your registration, you are good to go! Please plan to pay via cash when arriving at the conference. 

Is there a way to register my chapter as a whole?

Chapters will need to ask members to register individually. That way, we can ensure individual preferences are documented for each attendee.

Is there a way to pay for my chapter's registration fees as a whole?

Yes, you can submit payment via cash at the conference. 

Is there a cash or check option?

Cash is accepted at the registration table at the conference. 

How do I request a refund for registration if needed?

The last day to get a refund is April 4, 2026. If you need to cancel your registration, please email Kaylee  section.h5.chair@gmail.com 

Conference Venue - University of Mount Union

Parking info 

 Our event will take place in the Hoover Price Campus Center (18 on the map). There is a parking lot directly behind this building.       https://www.mountunion.edu/Images/Campus%20Map/mtunion3D_2018.pdf 

[accessibility info coming soon]

[amenities info coming soon]

Hotels

How do I book my hotel room for the conference?

You can book your hotel stay by contacting the hotel directly.

Schedule

When do we need to plan on arriving for the conference?

Conferences will begin Saturday morning at 9:00 AM with registration opening at 8:30 AM.  A more detailed schedule will be available soon!

When does the conference end?

The banquet dinner will end around 7:30 PM on Saturday with an optional fellowship event after. Some chapters will stay overnight at the hotel that evening. 

General Info

Is there a conference theme this year?

Yes! Our theme this year will be

Do we need to wear dress clothes or pack a costume for banquet?

You can wear whatever you’re comfortable with to the banquet dinner/awards presentation. We recommend business casual, but please feel free to dress in theme!

Do we need to pack anything special? What do you bring to an APO conference?

You should pack clothes, toiletries, and snacks for a typical weekend trip. Usually, members use this opportunity to wear their letters or APO merch. Conference materials will be provided (folder, paper/pen, etc), but feel free to bring a notebook or laptop if desired. 

What meals do we need to plan for during a conference weekend?

The only meal that will be provided by the conference is at the banquet on Saturday evening. Light snacks and drinks may also be provided during fellowship activities but will not be substantial enough to replace a meal. Typically, attendees go out to lunch with other brothers from their chapter or with new friends during the break on Saturday.

Voting Delegates

When does my chapter need to elect our voting delegates for conferences?

This should take place before the early registration deadline. At the very latest, please register delegates by the week before conference. Be sure to follow your Chapter Bylaws if that election process is detailed.

When are the meetings that delegates need to attend?

Voting delegates need to attend the Awards meeting and Section Business Meeting for their section. Please see the conference schedule for details.

What do I need to prepare for the Awards meeting?

Nothing ahead of time! Your Section Chair will provide the list of awards and nomination letters for delegates to review & discuss during the meeting.

What do I need to prepare for the business meetings?

Nothing ahead of time! Your Section Chair will provide an agenda within a week of the conference for the section meetings. The Section Business Meeting’s priority is electing a Section Chair annually, approving the section’s budget, and any policy revisions.

What if my chapter hasn't elected voting delegates in time?

Every chapter gets 2 votes at every section, region, and national conference. To ensure your chapter has a voice, at least one voting delegate must be selected by the chapter ahead of each conference. If an election hasn’t taken place yet, please reach out to your chapter president, advisor, and Section Chair ASAP. Chapter Bylaws and your voting delegate election process must be followed.

What if I can no longer attend or miss a meeting?

There unfortunately isn’t the option for last minute delegate substitutions once we get close to the conference weekend. You can notify your Section Chair ASAP to see if they can note your chapter as a single delegate/double vote.

I already registered, but now I've been elected as a voting delegate. How do I update my registration?

Simply send the conference planning team an email and we can update our registration list.