Ohio District Traveling Plaque Rules

 

• There must be at least 5 members of a Chapter present to be eligible to capture the Traveling Plaque. They must all be wearing their Chapter Colors or Vests. Chapter must have traveled a minimum of fifty miles. They must be present at the start of the event, attend the entire chapter event and be presented with theplaque during the function.

 

• If more than one Chapter shows up to capture the plaque, then it will go the Chapter that has traveled the farthest distance.

 

•Visiting Chapters MUST determine mileage from their gathering place to the host chapter gathering place using Mapquest at www.mapquest.com . The shortest distance route option will be used to calculate the distance traveled. The resulting directions with total mileage MUST be printed and brought to the hosting chapter to obtain the plaque. Plaque will not be awarded without supporting documentation from Mapquest.

 

• Any disagreements or problems will be resolved by the host chapter’s ADD. If the ADD for that section is not present to render a decision, the traveling plaque will be held by the host chapter until the ADD renders his/her decision. The ADD’s decision is final.

 

• As soon as the Traveling Plaque has been captured, the gaining Chapter

Director or their designee must contact Bill and Sandy Nourse, District MEC. Tell them where the plaque is, meeting details, and name and phone number of whom to contact for further information. Bill & Sandy will then post the location of the Plaque on the District Web Site or they can be contacted at MEC@ohiogwrra.orgor (419) 353-2522 for the location of the Plaque.

 

• Once a Chapter has captured the plaque, at least two other Chapters mustcapture the plaque before they can once again claim possession.

 

• It will be the responsibility of the Chapter Director to ensure that the Traveling Plaque is at every Chapter function while in their possession, not just Chapter meetings.

 

• The Chapter Director will obtain and engrave the next plate in sequence showing the capturing Chapter, miles traveled, Chapter received from, and the date of capture. Plate must be the same size and style.

 

• There will be a drawing at the end of the year for a prize. Each time a Chapter has captured the District Traveling Plaque, the Chapter’s name will be entered into the drawing.

Note: The intent of this plaque is to encourage Chapter visitations and travel among the District. Have fun on your travels!