26THANNUAL
SUPPORT GROUP LEADERS SUMMIT 2025
JULY 17-20, 2025 I MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA
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Below we have shared answers to the most common questions asked regarding attending the Support Group Leaders Summit. If you have a question and do not see an answer to it below, please do not hesitate to reach out: Travel Scholarshig Questions Cecilia Romero - §gteam@mY.eloma.org, Summit Registration & Hotel Accommodation Questions Katie Ives - meeting§.@mY.eloma.org,
Travel Scholarship Questions Are thereTravel Scholarships available this year?
The IMF has funding available through Jack's Education & Experience Grant and generous donor support to help leaders with their travel expenses associated with attending the Summit in the amount of up to $700 per support group. We do ask, however, that requests be limited to those attendees who have real financial need.
What do I need to do to receive aTravel Scholarship?
To receive a scholarship, you must check the appropriate box during the registration process. Once your registration has been submitted, reviewed and approved, an IMF team member will reach out to confirm approval.
We kindly request that ALL leaders, including those that do not request a scholarship, utilize the IMF travel agent to book flights. This is to ensure that any cancellations, changes etc. that take place can be addressed promptly and without interrupting their participation. What if my Leader/Co-Leader also requests aTravel Scholarship?
If both leaders from the Support Group request a scholarship, then the expenses will be covered up to $700 per support group to be determined by leaders. Please note only one check will be issued per group.
Transportation Questions Will the IMF be providing ground transportation?
Upon your arrival to Minneapolis St. Paul Airport (MSP), the IMF will be arranging shuttles onThursday, July 17th to the Omni V iking Lakes hotel. The shuttle departure times will be confirmed based on arrival flight times.
For your departure, the IMF will be arranging shuttles on Sunday, July 20th to Minneapolis St. Paul Airport (MSP). The shuttle departure times will be confirmed based on departure flight times.
Will the IMF cover the cost of transportation not provided?
If you have requested travel assistance through the Travel Scholarship and you have not reached your group's maximum funds, then you will be eligible to submit the cost of additional transportation expenses to the IMF Meetings Team.
Please note that a copy of your receipt will be required to receive reimbursement. This should be sent to meeting§.@mY.eloma.org with the subject line - 2025 SOLS (your name) Reimbursement Request -Transportation Expenses Not Provided.
If you choose not to use the IMF provided shuttle service upon arrival and departure, the IMF will not reimburse your ground transportation.