GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The House Committee shall select a suitable facility and menu for each regular Section meeting, subject to any constraints stipulated or voted on by the Board.

The House Committee shall be responsible for the sale of tickets at regular meetings, at a formula set by the Board, and all monies collected shall be turned over to the Section Treasurer who is responsible for the payment of all bills. The House Chairperson shall submit a financial recap of the last monthly meeting at the next scheduled Board meeting. In the conduct of the duties, the House Chairperson should reference the Registration guidelines.

HOUSE REGISTRATION GUIDELINES FOR MONTHLY SPE MEETINGS CALL-IN DINNER RESERVATIONS
When a person calls in a dinner reservation, use an Excel spreadsheet and fill in the: Person’s name, address, phone number, and number of dinner reservations.

SPE GUEST DINNER RESERVATIONS
Guests are speakers or VIPs that the Detroit Section Board of Directors has invited to attend the meeting. Guest reservations are logged in on the spreadsheet, along with all the other names, so that they appear in the final count.

GUARANTEED NUMBER FOR DINNER MEETING
The spreadsheet is the source from which the guaranteed number for dinner is obtained. The spreadsheet should contain the names of all of the people who will be attending the dinner meeting. This includes pre-paid, SPE guests, preregistered, and number of anticipated walk-in registrations. (The number of anticipated walk-ins is determined by the House Chairperson). The number of guaranteed and the number for which the room will be set should be recorded in a prominent location on the spreadsheet.

DAY OF MEETING
On the day of the meeting, a list is to be typed in alphabetical order of people who have made ticket reservations. Type two separate lists–one paid and one unpaid. Guest reservations are considered paid registrations. Duplicate lists are to be used at the registration table. Along with the lists, bring the box with the badges and the spreadsheet to the meeting.

ON-SITE REGISTRATION
Pre-Paid Reservations – As people who have prepaid for dinner arrive, check the person(s)’ name(s) on the list and distribute the name badges and/or tickets. Pre-Registered Unpaid – People who have not paid for their dinner tickets will need to do so. Then post the amount paid, and how, on the Excel spreadsheet. Place their check/money in a secure location. Then check the person(s)’ names for dinner will be required to give their information to the registrar and pay the at-the-door fee. Post the amount paid, and how, on the excel spreadsheet. Place the check/cash received in a secure location. Guest Reservations – Badges for guests should be given to the designated person for distribution. (The designated person is whoever makes the reservation). In the event that a guest arrives before the designated person picks up the badge(s), give the guest their badge (provided that you have been give the Guest’s name by the designated person. If the guest’s name has not been given, the badge cannot be distributed).

POST-MEETING RECORD-KEEPING
On the morning following the meeting, the walk-in registrations should be posted on the spreadsheet. All monies should be balanced and forwarded to the Treasurer. The registration lists and any miscellaneous paperwork can then be filed together for use by the House Chairperson. The attendee list will be turned over to the Membership Chairperson for review of membership status for recruiting new members.