5.03.01 Financing

Each year an amount determined by the Board of Directors will be allotted to the regional adviser by the state chapter. No additional state monies shall be paid to a regional adviser or a local chapter for expenses that might have been incurred. That allocation will be paid in two installments to the region adviser: (1) 50% after receiving the RLC winners’ list, and (2) 50% after attendance at the SLC and assisting with the administration of a competitive event; the presentation of a workshop; or other duty as approved by the Executive Director/State Chairman based on the recommendations from the Conference Coordinator, Competitive Events Coordinator, or State Adviser. The use of the two payments is at the discretion of the region adviser.

An effective RLW program may be planned and implemented without incurring a large expense; however, some financing may be necessary. If a meal is involved, each participating chapter will decide how to cover the cost. In some cases, a nominal workshop fee may be charged.

Each region must be a self-supportive unit. A region has power to assess member schools to cover costs of operation for the current school year. If a chapter fails to meet the requirements, it will not be permitted to attend and/or participate in the activity or activities for which the assessment is made.