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I'm a kappa psi brother and I went to New Orleans for the National Conference back in 2002. Also 6 others from NCAT went. We are not the riches people in the world either. So we had to save all year. Also fundrasiers and Donations help too. Three of us drove there and others took a flight. Nationals is every two years and all members need to do is create a realistic bugdet and save the money for your trip. I think i spent less than 800 dollars (includes: hotel, Car, gas, food, gifts).
Plus going in a group can split the cost down also. Try pushing others to go also.
Location can some time be a big challenge. But you all have to remember we have chapters all over the US. Every region in APO would like to have Nationals near them. Not to long ago APO had nationals in DC. I remember there was a big deal with next year location at New orleans conference. Chapter repersentatives was fighting between Cali and Denver. Denver won because its centered in the US for both east and west coast members. But Cali had the best presentation and more sites to see.
So just plan ahead like now for 2006 conference. even though i'm station in Iraq and can't make it to Denver. I plan to go next time.
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