JANUARY 3-5, 2025 / INDIANAPOLIS, IN
High Alpha Summit & Neville Advisor’s College
Details
Overview
January 3-5, 2025 at the JW Marriott Indianapolis
High Alpha Summit & Neville Advisor’s College is a collaborate, working conference where Chapter Presidents and Chapter Advisors come together to learn how to best support their Chapter.
High Alphas will be equipped to:
- Lead their Chapter
- Write, execute, and support a plan that drives Chapter operations for a calendar year
- Understand how to use Ideal Man to onboard Associate Members and Stead Leadership College to train core Chapter Officers
Advisors will be equipped to:
- Recruit and lead an Advisory Board
- Support the High Alpha’s plan that drives Chapter operations for a calendar year
- Learn their personal communication style through a personality assessment from the Birkman Institute
- Understand how to use Ideal Man to onboard Associate Members and the Stead Leadership College to train core Officers
Registration
High Alpha Summit & Neville Advisor’s College will begin Friday, January 3, 2025 and will conclude on Sunday, January 5, 2025. Registration will open October 14, 2024 and close October 28, 2024.
This is a working event, so there will be numerous opportunities for networking and socializing with fellow Brothers.
High Alpha Summit Attendees:
This year, you are eligible to obtain a scholarship to offset the registration fee. The scholarship covers the participants lodging, select meals, and program materials. There will be an initial cost for you to register for the event. However, after the event, if it has been deemed that you did not meet the scholarship requirements or did not attend, your Chapter will be billed $1500 to cover the cost of your attendance, per Code 2-5 in the Constitution. Please find scholarship information below:
- Attend 100% of the event
- Register by October 28, 2024
- Complete Leadership Ready through Lambda Chi Academy by December 14. Can’t access Lambda Chi Academy or need help? Click here. Chapters electing Officers in December will have until January 1 to complete Leadership Ready.
To ensure we are maximizing the generous grant from the Educational Foundation and its donors, if you register and cannot attend without notice 10 days before the event, your Chapter will be charged a reasonable fee to cover the unused hotel rooms and meals. Please find scholarship information below:
- Attend 100% of the event
- Register by October 28, 2024
- Complete pre-event form that will be sent to you after registration
Download the event schedule here.
Red Cross Blood Drive
During High Alpha Summit & Neville Advisor’s College, Lambda Chi Alpha has made a promise to make a difference for those affected by the national blood shortage. Lambda Chi Alpha partners with the American Red Cross to complete donations throughout the conference.
2025 High Alpha Summit & Neville Advisor’s College Blood Drive
JW Marriott, Indianapolis
January 3, 2025 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Featured Programming
The Chapter Challenge
It’s game time. Want to know what it takes to lead a Chapter, how to balance resources, time, and money – and deal with more curve balls than the MLB? If your answer is “yes,” it’s time for The Chapter Challenge! Launching at HASNAC ’24, The Challenge (a first-of-its-kind learning experience) will immerse you and your fellow Brothers in the demanding world of Psi-Psi Zeta. Will you crash and burn or create a lifetime of Brotherhood? Only time will tell.
Lambda Chi Academy
The Lambda Chi Academy is a superstore for Members and Officers, where they can find all the tools they need to build lifelong character and skills. Whether it’s discovering our Core Values and embracing the true essence of brotherhood or honing the skills to be a stellar team leader, the Academy has a treasure trove of bite-sized, relevant resources that reflect real-life experiences. We offer only what works, making the Academy the ultimate destination for learning.
The Lambda Chi Store powered by Enrichly
Be sure to stop by the Lambda Chi Store’s pop-up-shop, exclusively at High Alpha Summit & Neville Advisor’s College. You’ll have the opportunity to purchase a variety of Lambda Chi gear to rep on your campus or at the office. Check out the full store here.
Frequently Asked Questions
The High Alpha Summit & Neville Advisor’s College is a three-day gathering of Chapter and Associate Chapter presidents and advisors within Lambda Chi Alpha. You should plan to arrive on January 3, 2025 by 2 pm EDT and stay through January 5, 2025, which is your travel day, so you do not miss any programming. Participants will learn the fundamentals of being the Chief Executive Officer and Advisor for their respective Chapters or Associate Chapters. Training will emphasize leadership, ethics, operations management, external relations, and risk management.
All Chapter and Associate Chapter Presidents and Volunteer Advisors who are (or will be) in office as of January 1, 2025, are invited to the conference. They must be able to attend the entire conference and be willing to learn and grow as a leader. If a High Alpha cannot attend, a proxy may attend in their place.
The conference features various presentations from speakers from the Grand High Zeta, Office of Administration, Lambda Chi Alpha’s premiere partners, and Alumni from the corporate world. Participants will learn together in both large and small group sessions, which will allow for freedom of discussion and balanced participation from attendees. The bonding that occurs among small groups is a byproduct of learning, and many participants will stay connected beyond the conference.
Participants will take what they have learned throughout the first day with them into Saturday and apply it as they play The Chapter Challenge. The Challenge is a first-of-its-kind learning experience designed to simulate how to run a local Chapter. Participants will work together to apply their learning and improve operations at Psi-Psi Zeta.
The Summit will be held at the JW Marriott Indianapolis. Participants should plan to arrive no later than 2 pm EDT on Friday, January 3, 2025, and plan to leave no earlier than Sunday AM on January 5, 2025.
General session and small group session attendance is business casual. The final banquet is business professional. For examples of what this is, click here.
Registration will go live on October 14, 2024 and will close October 28, 2024. Please be sure to arrive in time for programming, which begins at 2 pm EDT on January 3. There will be no formal programming on January 5, so you may leave at any time.
This year, you are eligible to obtain a scholarship to offset the registration fee. The scholarship covers the participant’s lodging, select melas, and program materials. There will be initial cost for you to register for the event. However, after the event, if it has been deemed that you did not meet the scholarship requirements or did not attend, your Chapter will be billed $1500 to cover the cost of your attendance, per Code 2-5 in the Constitution. Please find the scholarship information below:
High Alpha Summit Scholarship Requirements
- Attend 100% of the event
- Register by October 28, 2024
- Complete Leadership Ready through Lambda Chi Academy by December 14. Can’t access Lambda Chi Academy or need help? Click here. Chapters electing Officers in December will have until January 1 to complete Leadership Ready.
Neville Advisor’s College Scholarship Requirements
- Attend 100% of the event
- Register by October 28, 2024
- Complete pre-event form that will be sent to you after registration
If High Alphas or Advisors do not register or attend, they will no longer be eligible to meet the scholarship requirements and will see registration fees added to their Chapter’s spring semester bill. If you register after December 1, hotel rooming space is subject to availability. If you have any questions, please email events@lambdachi.org or call 317-872-8000.
Unfortunately, since a headcount is needed for final preparations, the deadline is set. But if the Chapter or Associate Chapter will be electing a new High Alpha who will be taking office in December or January, we encourage the Chapter or Associate Chapter to elect the new High Alpha before the registration deadline. The High Alpha-elect will not need to take office immediately following his elections, but he will have a chance to sign up for the Summit and hold their Chapter’s spot to take advantage of this educational opportunity.
For the scholarship requirements, your designated officer onsite should be the one responsible to attend 100% of the event.
If for some reason you need to cancel your attendance, please let us know as soon as possible by emailing events@lambdachi.org. The Fraternity will not be responsible for your canceled airfare. No changes can be made after December 18, 2024.
You can contact the Conference Planning Team at events@lambdachi.org or call the Office of Administration Team via 317-872-8000.
All flights should arrive at the Indianapolis International Airport (Airport Code: IND). Participants will need to utilize Uber, Lyft, and other ride-share services to be shuttled to the hotel.
Check-in and registration for participants will begin at 9 am on Friday, January 3, 2025. We have a discounted self-parking option at the hotel. Please email events@lambdachi.org for additional information.
For Advisors only:
Advisors will receive a $400 travel stipend to help cover travel costs to and from the event. A check will be provided to you onsite at the event. You must attend and complete the scholarship requirements to receive the stipend.
Participants will not need to make their own hotel reservations. Rooming accommodations from Friday night to Sunday morning are included with your registration. All participants will share a double-bed room with another participant during the Summit. Undergraduates will room with fellow Undergraduates, and Alumni will room with fellow Alumni. Single rooms for Alumni registrants can be provided on a first come, first served basis for a nominal additional cost.
Each participant is responsible for his own travel to and from Indianapolis. If travel arrangements require participants to arrive on Thursday night, please ensure you include that in your registration. If you need to update this, please email events@lambdachi.org. We will include the Thursday hotel at no cost to you.
Know Before You Go
Hotel Information:
JW Marriott Indianapolis
10 S West St
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 860-5800
All participants should arrive at the JW Marriott Indianapolis no later than 2 pm EDT Friday, January 3, 2025. If you are flying to the Indianapolis Airport, please make sure your arrival time is no later than 12:30 pm EDT. Travel to and from the airport is not provided at this year’s conference. Participants should plan to use one of the following options:
- Flying: All participants flying to Indianapolis for the 2025 High Alpha Summit & Neville Advisor’s College are responsible for their own transportation to and from the airport. Please plan to use Uber, Lyft, or another ride share service to the hotel from the airport.
- Driving: For participants driving to the JW Marriott Indianapolis, please use the address listed above. Self-Parking for the event is located off Washington St, past the Courtyard and Springhill suites hotels and is $26 per night. You are responsible for paying for your parking. You must let us know you will be parking by emailing events@lambdachi.org so that we can secure the above-mentioned rate for your self-parking.
- Departure: You may depart the hotel on Sunday morning, January 5, 2025. Checkout is 11:00 am EDT. Participants flying out of Indianapolis should plan to use a ride share from the hotel to the airport. It is recommended that you arrive at the airport two hours before to your departure time.
Your High Alpha Training Specialist is your first point of contact if you experience travel delays. Your Specialist has or will text and email you with their primary contact information. If you experience problems while traveling, please immediately give them a call. We will work with you to ensure your safe arrival. In anticipation of travel delays, you may want to keep all essentials (e.g., medications, toiletries, travel documents, etc.) in your carry-on, along with a couple snack bars. If you do not know who your Specialist is or are having difficulty contacting them, please reach out to Jacob Mueller, Manager-High Alpha Training Specialists at jmueller@lambdachi.org with your name and Chapter.
- Notify your High Alpha Training Specialist.
- Be prepared to multitask.
- Whether you are dealing with an agent in person or over the phone, how you approach things can make a difference. A positive and calm approach is key.
- First come, first served. Be attentive to flight status on the way to the airport. Tackling the problem in advance can make a difference, especially when multiple people from the same flight need accommodation. Downloading the apps for your airline can be helpful in watching this. Additionally, many airlines do text alerts if you sign up.
- Ask Airline personnel the reason for the delayed or canceled flight.
- Understanding the situation can you give context of what you can do in the situation based on airline terms & policy
- Call the Airline customer service or Reservations support (see chart below).
- Check the Airline app for alternative flights (view options while waiting in line, or when on hold)
- Option 1: check “change flight/alternative flights” under boarding pass page.
- Option 2: Look for flights to your destination in search page.
What to do if you cannot fly out until the next day and you are not in your home city?
- Notify your High Alpha Training Specialist.
- Ask the airline to cover a hotel room or give you a hotel voucher. They might do it; they might not. They are less likely to accommodate for weather-related delays than if the problem is a mechanical issue with the plane or staffing issues. Ask and advocate for yourself, but also be kind and gracious.
- What you might get depends on the airline itself and the specific circumstances on why a flight was canceled. It never hurts to ask.
- Remember that you are not in this alone. The Office of Administration team will help to take care of you.
- Avoid arriving late to the airport to prevent delayed baggage.
- Tip: Place checked bag tracking label on the back of printed boarding pass – Incase your phone dies, and you need to track bags.
- Keep your checked bag receipt/slip
As soon as you arrive, please check-in at the Lambda Chi Alpha registration desk. You will go up the escalator in the lobby to access all JW event meeting space – follow the signs to the White River Foyer / Ballroom and then travel back down the next escalator where you will then see our registration desk, located outside of the White River Ballroom, Level 1. At the registration desk you will receive your conference materials and other important information for the event. You also will be given your name badge, which is required for admittance to all programs and meal functions.
After you have checked in with us, you may check into the hotel to receive your room key. The check-in desk is in the hotel lobby as soon as you walk in the main doors (dependent on hotel). Please provide the first and last name utilized during registration to obtain your room key.
Regarding Incidentals
Student attendees will not be required to present a credit card upon check-in and no room charges will be allowed. Non-student attendees will be required to present a credit card upon check-in. A one-time deposit will be charged and can be refunded after check-out.
Please review the Behavioral Conduct Agreement before your arrival. We expect that your conduct will reflect the values and ideals of Lambda Chi Alpha. All attendees will respect the property, other attendees, and the nature of the event. All attendees are expected to follow all state, local, and federal laws. Any violation may result in expulsion from the property and/or event.
Participants should dress in business casual attire (i.e., dress pants and a collared shirt or polo) for the duration of the event. Saturday night’s banquet is business professional (i.e., coat and tie). As always, please remember that you are representing Lambda Chi Alpha and your Chapter.
As part of our partnership with the American Red Cross, Lambda Chi Alpha is sponsoring a blood drive at the 2025 High Alpha Summit & Neville Advisor’s College. This event supports our teachings to be servant leaders in our communities., Registration will be opening soon.
If you have an urgent question or concern during the conference, please contact:
Cara Poole, Director of Events, at events@lambdachi.org
Contact events@lambdachi.org
