Seminar Sanctioning

SEMINAR SANCTIONING

Article X PYROTECHNICS SEMINARS

Proposal Requirements

For a seminar to be sanctioned by The International Pyrotechnics Society, a proposal must be submitted to the Governing Board at least two years before the proposed meeting date. Exceptions to this requirement will require approval by a majority of the Board. The proposal must provide the following information, as a minimum:

Description of the sponsoring agency and an agreement by that agency to underwrite all financial commitments for the conduct of the seminar.
Proposed date and location of the seminar.
Description of the planned conference facility indicating that it can comfortably accommodate the anticipated number of registrants.
The Chairman of the seminar must be named.
Description of the hotel facilities associated with the conference facility and an indication of probable cost to attendees.
Estimate of proposed registration fee (not binding).

Rules for Sanction

Announcements must be mailed well in advance of the dates of the seminar. (First announcement at least 12 months in advance.)

"Proceedings" must be available at the registration desk on the first day of the seminar.

The Chairman of the seminar must be in contact with the Governing Board of The International Pyrotechnics Society.

The Chairman must furnish a reproduction quality copy of the "Proceedings" to the Governing Board, and the rights to publish and sell the proceedings as "Proceedings of the International Pyrotechnics Seminar".

"Proceedings" are to be hardbound with cover dimensions of 8.75 inches by 11 inches. The spine is to be marked to match previous published proceedings.

If desired, a removable dustjacket may be used to present additional or separate identification.

Exceptions or deviations from any of these requirements must be outlined in the original proposal.

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