Revised 9/14/13
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The current regulations for alerting when using Puppet Stayman sequences are as follows:
1NT – P – 2♣ – P the 2♣ bid is not alerted
2♦, 2♥, 2♠, or 2NT* the rebids by opener are alerted,
2NT – P – 3♣ – P the 3♣ bid is not alerted
3♦ , 3♥ , 3♠, or 3NT* the rebids by opener are alerted
1NT – P – 3♣ Alert 3♣
2♣ – P – 2♦ – P
2NT – P – 3♣ Sequences like these follow the same guidelines as if partner had opened 2NT