A clear start for your committee

Plan your chapter’s
formal trip.

Use this outline to collect the decisions a travel company will need before it can prepare a useful proposal. Keep one version for your committee and take it directly to providers you choose.

Chapter Formal is an informational resource. This page does not collect your details, send inquiries or arrange a travel-company introduction.
Download the blank brief

The formal field notes

Six things to write down.

  1. 01

    Your group

    Chapter or organization, one decision-maker, approximate traveler count including guests.

  2. 02

    Your schedule

    Preferred month, a flexible date window and how long the group can be away.

  3. 03

    Your destination

    First-choice city, alternatives and the departure location.

  4. 04

    Your budget

    Comfortable amount per traveler, room occupancy and what that amount must cover.

  5. 05

    Your must-haves

    Lodging, event venue, meals, transportation and any accessibility needs.

  6. 06

    Your comparison questions

    Total price, deposits, cancellation terms, included services and the contracting company.

Do not put private guest details in a shared document. Confirm costs and terms with any provider before collecting payments.