Congratulations! You made it to Long Beach and have an exciting week ahead of you at the 37th Annual Congress. Be sure to download the Congress App to track your personal schedule and find your way through the convention center. As you plan your week, keep in mind these five must-see attractions to make this your best Congress experience ever:
1. Workshop: “Power Up Your Chapter to Increase Member Participation”Location: Room 202 ABC
Tuesday, May 14
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. PT
Are you looking for volunteers to help set up meetings, manage social media, or organize charity events? Give your chapter the edge to engage and retain members by encouraging involvement with the chapter and community. Attend this session, led by Jon Schausten, CPP, to discover how to find all-star volunteers and empower your members to take more active roles in chapter activities.
2. Congress Expo
Location: Exhibit Hall BC
Wednesday, May 15 – Friday, May 17
Nearly 100 leading vendors in the payroll and accounts payable industries will showcase their latest products, services, and technology at the country’s largest payroll expo. Interact with vendors to see how you can improve your organizations' payroll processes.
The Expo will also feature opportunities to meet keynote speakers, watch insightful presentations in the Innovation Area, and win prizes!
3. Chapter Exchange
Location: Grand Ballroom #1
Wednesday, May 15th
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. PT
Sponsored by Wisely by ADP
Meet APA’s Chapter Relations Manager, Elizabeth Herrera, APA’s Board of Advisors, and chapter leaders from across the country at the highly anticipated Chapter Exchange. This is a great opportunity to network, learn more about chapters, and find out the winners of the 2019 Chapter Contests!
4. Chapter Hospitality Booth
Location: By Registration
Wednesday, May 15 – Friday, May 17
Stop by the Chapter Hospitality Booth to meet volunteers from the Greater Los Angeles Chapter and Orange County Chapter. At the booth, attendees can find information about the Long Beach area and enter to win daily raffle prizes.
5. Costume Contest
Location: Expo Hall Stage
Thursday, May 16th
6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. PT (During the Expo Cocktail Reception)
Dress up and enter the competition or watch the fun and cheer on your favorite contestant! This year’s Costume Contest categories are: All Star Athlete, Cheer Champion, Most Memorable Reality TV Show Competitor, and Ultimate Record Breaker. The Costume Contest will be hosted by Jeff Civillico.
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