CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE 78TH JOHN O. MOSELEY LEADERSHIP SCHOOL.
August 5-9, 2013
departing the Port of Miami, FL
EXPERIENCE OVERVIEW
More than 700 undergraduates, alumni, staff and faculty will meet on Royal Caribbean’s Majesty of the Seas for our 78th Leadership School this summer. Delegates will explore their leadership abilities, learn new skills and interact with interesting undergraduates and alumni from around the Realm.
To see information about the ship, including virtual tours and deck plans, click HERE.
To see photos from last year's school, click HERE.
The cruise will sail from the Port of Miami, Florida, on Monday, August 5, through Friday, August 9, making its way through the Caribbean. Our attendees’ port of call this year will be Nassau, the Bahamas, where delegates will be able to disembark and enjoy tourist destinations and excursions in the town.
In addition to an incredible line-up of world-renowned speakers and leadership programming just for Sigma Alpha Epsilon, all delegates will get to take advantage of the cruise ship’s many on-board services and amenities. Brothers will also enjoy a nightly coat-and-tie dinner with the entire Leadership School delegation.
TUITION SCHOLARSHIPS
Through the generosity of alumni and friends of our Foundation, we're pleased to offer two types of scholarships to help brothers afford Leadership School who may otherwise not be able to attend.
For details about the Merit Key/Collins Fund Scholarship, click HERE.
For details about the SAE Ladies Leadership School Scholarship, click HERE.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
We want to make sure our Leadership School delegates’ questions are answered regarding this experience – from registration to cancellations/substitutions to 21-year-old regulations. To help in that regard, we’ve formulated a list of the biggest FAQs.
You can find our FAQs on a special page by clicking HERE.
REGISTRATION PERIODS
Leadership School registration will follow a three-tiered time period, as with previous years. In order to receive the pricing for a particular registration period, the Fraternity Service Center must receive your payment during that registration period, or your payment must be postmarked by the close of that registration period. More information can be found below in “Registration Terms.”
Priority Registration
December 3 - January 30
$550
Early-Bird Registration
January 31 - April 3
$600
Normal Registration
April 4 - May 29
$650
REGISTRATION TERMS
By completing this registration, you certify you are either 1) registering yourself for the event or 2) completing registrations for fellow chapter members on their behalf and are liable by doing so. During registration, it is the responsibility of the person registering to keep track of who he registers, and that person will be responsible for payments for any member he registers. Failure to pay for yourself, or the members you registered, by the given registration period will result in your chapter being billed.
Chapters that elect delegates at meeting should plan to so do before May 29, 2013. Cancellations will not be accepted after May 29, 2013, and substitutions will not be accepted after July 15, 2013. Substitutions made after May 29, 2013, will be subject to a fee and are available with the approval of Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines until July 15, 2013. No substitutions will be made after July 15, 2013.
Please read and understand our FAQ page for specific registration terms and additional information about cancellations, substitutions and no shows.
PAYMENT TERMS
You will have two options for payment: credit/debit card or “Bill Me Later,” which should be used for checks, Chapter Education Funds or scholarships. Once you submit your credit-card information, your card will be charged. If you select “Bill Me Later,” it is your responsibility to follow through on making payment arrangements. The Fraternity Service Center will not send you an actual bill but may follow up with you regarding your registration for payment if it remains incomplete.
If you choose the “Bill Me Later” option, you accept responsibility for making your payment arrangements by May 29, 2013.
There will be three registration periods:
- Priority registration is $550 and must be received by4:00 pm CT on Wednesday, January 30, 2013, or you will be charged the early-bird fee of $600.
- Early-bird registration is $600 and must be received by 4:00 pm CT on Wednesday, April 3, 2013, or you will be charged the regular registration fee of $650.
- Regular registration fee is $650 and must be received by 4:00 pm CT on Wednesday, May 29, 2013.
If payment is not received by the deadlines, then the fees will increase to the next registration period's fee structure. Registration for Leadership School closes on Wednesday, May 29, 2013.
TRAVEL TERMS
By registering for Leadership School, you understand you must have a passport in your possession when you arrive in Miami. It is your responsibility to acquire a passport from the U.S. government before our registration closes, and you understand Sigma Alpha Epsilon is not responsible for your failure to adhere to this regulation and will not refund your registration fee if you do not have a passport or forget to bring it to Miami.
Please note that if you are an international student you should check with you consulate or James Irwin, Director of Educational Programs, before you plan any travel. In addition, if you need to cancel your registration but fail to do so with the member services department before the deadlines listed above, Sigma Alpha Epsilon will not be able to reimburse you, and you will be responsible for the cost of Leadership School.
To avoid any unforeseen delays, we suggest that you arrive Sunday, August 4, for registration at the J.W. Marriott Miami from 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Registration will reopen on Monday, August 5, at 8:00 am and close at 1:00 pm. If you miss the registration time at the hotel, you must report directly to the Port of Miami no later than 1:00 pm on Monday, August 5, 2013. You should not plan your depart on Friday, August 9, 2013, before 1:00 pm.
HONOR INITIATE PROGRAM
Each year, Leadership School features a special program for honor initiates, who experience a unique track that culminates in their initiation during a model ceremony at the school. We encourage our chapters to send eligible, non-initiated members to Leadership School for this opportunity to join our Honor Initiate Program. Selected individuals will be required to pay all initiation fees in addition to the regular Leadership School registration fee.
To access the Honor Initiate application, and for additional details, click HERE.
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
Sigma Alpha Epsilon members are being offered a great rate of $149 a night plus tax at the J.W. Marriott Miami, our official hotel for Leadership School. It’s located in the heart of downtown Miami, just a few minutes via cab to the beaches, including South Beach, and near the city’s hub of activity. This hotel is also especially convenient since all of our pre-cruise and registration activity will take place there. You’ll be staying where everyone stays. Many delegates have taken advantage of this opportunity in years past, so we encourage you to do the same.
Make your reservation by clicking HERE or calling (800) 503-1434. If you call, make sure you mention code “SAEC” to get our special rate, which ends on July 11, 2013. Reservations are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. After the July 11 deadline, reservations and rates are subject to the hotel's discretion.
J.W. Marriott Miami
1109 North Brickall Avenue
Miami, FL 33131
21-YEAR-OLDS AND ROOM REQUIREMENTS
Royal Caribbean requires that each room include at least one 21-year-old. We ask that those attendees who are 21 or older to be sure to check in during Sunday’s registration and to take one of the first two shuttle buses to the cruise-ship terminal on Monday morning.
TRAVEL INFORMATION
Whether you are flying or driving, we highly encourage you to arrive on Sunday, August 4, 2013. You should not book your flight to depart before 1:00 pm on Friday, August 10. Regardless of how you’re getting to Miami and whether you arrive on Sunday or Monday, everyone attending Leadership School must go to the same spot before he goes to the port. That primary registration spot will be at the J.W. Marriott Miami. However, if you arrive after 1:00 p.m. on Monday, August 5, you must go directly to the Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines terminal at the Port of Miami.
If you are flying into Miami International Airport (MIA):
Proceed to lower level and take a taxi to the Marriot Biscayne Bay. Cab fare will cost about $25.
If you are getting to the registration hotel another way, the hotel address is:
J.W. Marriott Miami
1109 North Brickall Avenue
Miami, FL 33131
If you arrive later than the cutoff of 1:00 pm on Monday, August 5:
Call Evy Lipecka at (847) 772-3482 to arrange for your check-ins directly at the port. Special accommodations must be made for you, which are not guaranteed.
IMPORTANT TRAVEL DOCUMENTATION
All delegates and participants in the Leadership School should have a passport, which can be acquired through the U.S. government, or a valid ID and an original birth certificate. For more information on passports, visit the U.S. Department of State by clicking HERE.
ON-SITE REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Just because you registered online for your spot does not mean you are set to go once you arrive in Miami. We will not mail you anything, and you will receive everything you need in Miami
There are critical steps you must achieve before you can get on the ship. First, you must register with Sigma Alpha Epsilon at the hotel.
If you arrive Sunday, August 4:
Registration time: 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm
With all of your luggage, go to the registration desk at the J.W. Marriott Miami. If you are arriving by plane, catch a cab to the check in at the hotel. There will be signs directing you to the Leadership School registration area.
If you arrive Monday, August 5:
Registration time: 8:00 am to 1:00 pm
With all of your luggage, go to the registration desk at the J.W. Marriott Miami. If you are arriving by plane, catch a cab to the J.W. Marriott Miami and check in at the Leadership School registration area. After you check in with us, you’ll proceed to the port where the cruise ship is docked to check in with Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines. Bus transportation will be provided from the Marriott hotel to the Port of Miami.
If you drive, the port is located at:
Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines
1050 Caribbean Way
Miami, FL 33132
If you arrive later than the cutoff of 1:00 pm on Monday, August 5:
Call Evy Lipecka at (847) 772-3482 to arrange for your check-ins directly at the port. Special accommodations must be made for you, which are not guaranteed.
PACKING FOR THE TRIP
What you must bring:
What you should bring:
- Credit card issued in your name or cash
Other items essential to your trip:
- The dress for school sessions is what is called resort wear (e.g. khaki shorts and polo shirts), except for dinner, which requires badge attire or coat and tie.
- You should also pack casual clothing: button-down shirts, collared shirts, t-shirts, shorts, swimsuits or board shorts, flip-flops, running shoes, etc.
- Formal clothing should include: coat, tie, badge, dress shoes.
- Toiletries: toothbrush and toothpaste, sunblock, caps or hats, motion sickness pills (optional), any prescription meds, etc. Be advised, shampoo, soap and towels will be provided for you in your cabin.
- Limit the number of electronics or forget them altogether. Internet access is costly and limited.
OUR SCHEDULE & EXPECTATIONS
What will we be doing at Leadership School, and what can I expect for the schedule?
Leadership School is, above all else, an educational program. While the school is hosted on a cruise ship, this is not the SAE cruise. You are on the ship to enhance your leadership skills to assist both your personal growth and development and the development of your chapter. We simply provide the cruise-ship venue as a more exciting, engaging backdrop for which our educational programming takes place in a destination setting. Please see below for a link to last year's schedule. You are required to be in attendance at all sessions while school is in session. This means that you will attend not only your chapter meeting with your faculty member but also all break-out sessions for each scheduled period. Delegates have an opportunity to enjoy the cruise line’s offerings at the very end of our business day. Failure to attend your sessions will result in the failure of Leadership School.
Click HERE to see the schedule and agenda from our most recent Leadership School.
Click HERE to see the delegate participation guide from our most recent Leadership School.
CODE OF CONDUCT
As an attendee of our school, you will be asked to agree to the following terms, which help designate us as true gentlemen and leaders.
I do hereby agree to adhere to the following Code of Conduct while I am a delegate of the 78th Leadership School and a guest of the Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines. My conduct will at all times be a reflection of “The True Gentleman.” I will not violate the laws of the land, the regulations of my university/college, the rules Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines or the Fraternity Laws and risk-management policies of Sigma Alpha Epsilon.
I fully understand that it is a felony to tamper with any fire-safety device, and that if caught, I will be prosecuted and subject to fine and arrest. I also fully understand that any threats to the safety of the ship or its employees are a violation of Homeland Security laws, which are felonies and may result in fines and imprisonment.
If I fail in any way to follow this Code of Conduct, I fully understand that the Eminent Supreme Recorder has the right to remove me from the school immediately and send me home at my own expense, or with my chapter being billed by the Fraternity Service Center. I also understand that if this occurs, my membership in Sigma Alpha Epsilon may be terminated.
I understand the phones in my room are for ship-to-shore calls. They are quite expensive and are my responsibility. The wireless internet connection available on board is also expensive and my responsibility. I will use common sense when taking advantage of these services. I understand that there is a gambling casino on board. I agree to use common sense if I do use these facilities. Additionally, I understand that any gambling debt or purchase during the cruise is my personal responsibility and not the Fraternity’s.
I understand that Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines provides alcoholic beverages to guests 21 years of age or older and that Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines also provides a gambling casino that may be used by anyone 18 years of age or older. Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines provides on-board security to enforce these rules. I further understand no alcohol or gambling is allowed during the day until the last session of Leadership School is finished for that day. Also, since there are many other passengers on board, I understand that no members will take shots/shooters, chug alcohol or participate in drinking games. I will conduct myself at all times as a true gentleman.
As a gentleman, I understand that some t-shirt slogans or pictures can be vulgar or tasteless. I will refrain from wearing such a shirt while on the cruise ship. If I have a question as to my shirt’s acceptability, I will ask a staff or faculty member for guidance. I realize that this type of dress reflects on the image of Sigma Alpha Epsilon.
I understand that if my poor attendance at general sessions and chapter meetings or my conduct warrants my failing Leadership School and not being awarded a diploma, I will be responsible for reimbursing the total tuition cost paid by the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity, the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Foundation and/or my Chapter Education Fund or other scholarship fund. Additionally, I understand that if my actions cause injury to someone or something, I will indemnify and hold Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity and Foundation harmless from any claims arising from my actions.
EXHIBITORS/VENDORS
If you are a vendor or exhibitor or member of our affinity program and would like information on being an exhibitor at Leadership School, contact Director of Educational Programs James Irwin at jirwin@sae.net or at (847) 424-3032.