Usually this date is one or two weeks after the advance registration cut-off date. Advance Registration Organization and consistency in registration processing prevents registration problems. An alternative to a database is word processing software with merge capabilities to run labels and to print confirmation letters. The Volunteer Services Department offers advance registration services for a minimal fee. For further information on this service, contact the volunteer services manager.
Date stamp the forms when they arrive.
Code the payments to reflect the registration income accounts that will be credited. This should be done on a daily basis. Being able to tie a specific payment to a specific registration form is not only convenient, it's a necessity. All attendee registration correspondence should be stapled to his or her original registration form. This includes requests for refunds, special requests, etc.