RULES AND REGULATIONS
ARTICLE XI
REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE ANNUAL STATE SINGING CONVENTION
Section 1. The State Convention shall welcome all Gospel Singers and Singing Groups, Gospel Song writers, teachers, and representatives of any Gospel Song Publishing Company, and all persons interested in Gospel Singing.
Section 2. Advertising or selling of song books, publications or recordings with the exception of the official materials of the "Convention" is expressly prohibited except with permission of the Board of Directors.
Section 3. The "Convention will not endorse the use of any particular song book in preference to others.
Section 4. All singing groups must register with the official registrar provided by the "Convention," who shall inform them of the order of their appearance in the program.
Section 5. Singers failing to be ready will lose their turn, unless other arrangements have been made and announced.
Section 6. Pick-up and substitute groups are prohibited. Soloists may sing one song per round at all sessions, except the Saturday Night Quartet session.
Section 7. To avoid partiality and provide equal opportunity, songs will be limited to 3 minutes (Friday session excluded) and encores will be limited to one, and only in the final round of each singing session.
Section 8. Smoking or eating within the auditorium while the "Convention" is in session is prohibited.
Section 9. Drinking of or positive odor of alcoholic beverage will cause anyone to be rejected from participation in the "Convention."
Section 10. Announcements, talks, or addresses will be by the officer in charge, or by his/her invitation.
Section 11. Concession stands are permissible when approved by the "Convention," and so regulated.
Sub-section A. Lunch stands, candy, soft drinks, ice cream, etc., a minimum of $30.00 per stand. A minimum of $15.00 per stand for other sites.
Sub-section B. A minimum of $5.00 for individual stands and services.
Sub-section C. Other charges may be levied as needed.
Section 12. The Organization will provide police protection, and assist the public in parking but will not be responsible in case of fire, theft, or damage.
Section 13. Camping will be by permission only and will be regulated by the officer in charge, acting under the Board of Directors.
Section 1. The State Convention shall welcome all Gospel Singers and Singing Groups, Gospel Song writers, teachers, and representatives of any Gospel Song Publishing Company, and all persons interested in Gospel Singing.
Section 2. Advertising or selling of song books, publications or recordings with the exception of the official materials of the "Convention" is expressly prohibited except with permission of the Board of Directors.
Section 3. The "Convention will not endorse the use of any particular song book in preference to others.
Section 4. All singing groups must register with the official registrar provided by the "Convention," who shall inform them of the order of their appearance in the program.
Section 5. Singers failing to be ready will lose their turn, unless other arrangements have been made and announced.
Section 6. Pick-up and substitute groups are prohibited. Soloists may sing one song per round at all sessions, except the Saturday Night Quartet session.
Section 7. To avoid partiality and provide equal opportunity, songs will be limited to 3 minutes (Friday session excluded) and encores will be limited to one, and only in the final round of each singing session.
Section 8. Smoking or eating within the auditorium while the "Convention" is in session is prohibited.
Section 9. Drinking of or positive odor of alcoholic beverage will cause anyone to be rejected from participation in the "Convention."
Section 10. Announcements, talks, or addresses will be by the officer in charge, or by his/her invitation.
Section 11. Concession stands are permissible when approved by the "Convention," and so regulated.
Sub-section A. Lunch stands, candy, soft drinks, ice cream, etc., a minimum of $30.00 per stand. A minimum of $15.00 per stand for other sites.
Sub-section B. A minimum of $5.00 for individual stands and services.
Sub-section C. Other charges may be levied as needed.
Section 12. The Organization will provide police protection, and assist the public in parking but will not be responsible in case of fire, theft, or damage.
Section 13. Camping will be by permission only and will be regulated by the officer in charge, acting under the Board of Directors.
