<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:georgia,serif;font-size:small">I was notified that this email did not reach everyone who was interested in attending AAPA '23 in May. If you have already gotten this email and filled out the commitment form then there is nothing else you need to do at this time! </div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:georgia,serif;font-size:small">The commitment form, which is located at the end of this email, is due the Monday we return from Thanksgiving break. </div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:georgia,serif;font-size:small">-- <br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:georgia,serif;font-size:small"><p style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:13px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;margin:0px"><font face="georgia, serif"><br></font></p><p style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:13px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;margin:0px"><font face="georgia, serif">Hi everyone,</font></p><p style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:13px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;margin:0px"><font face="georgia, serif"> </font></p><p style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:13px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;margin:0px"><font face="georgia, serif">Thank you for your interest in the 2023 <span class="gmail-il">AAPA</span> Conference! I know this is early to think about, but I want to make sure you have all the information as airline prices will continue to rise as we get closer to conference. </font></p><p style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:13px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;margin:0px"><font face="georgia, serif"> </font></p><p style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:13px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;margin:0px"><font face="georgia, serif">The conference is May 20th-24th 2022 in Nashville, TN. We will not have any classes during the conference so, you will not miss any class material while attending the conference. However, keep in mind that the conference begins on a Saturday, and therefore you will need to plan accordingly if you chose to leave on Friday. We will be expected to be in class until <b>5pm</b> Friday, May 20th. </font></p><p style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:13px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;margin:0px;min-height:15px"><font face="georgia, serif"><br></font></p><p style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:13px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;margin:0px"><font face="georgia, serif">As you are aware, the Fundraising Committee is in charge of raising funds for the conference so that the attendees can be reimbursed. In order to ensure fair distribution of the funds, you will be required to volunteer <span style="text-decoration-line:underline"><b>15 Fundraising hours</b></span> (15 Fundraising hours= full reimbursement based on money fundraised, 7 Fundraising hours = half reimbursement for expenses). This DOES NOT count towards Community Service hours. Beth Bibey, our Fundraising Chair, will ensure there are plenty of opportunities to receive your fundraising hours. In addition, contributing to fundraising will help ensure we can raise adequate funds to cover expenses and get reimbursed! In previous years, they have reimbursed around $400 per person. </font></p><p style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:13px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;margin:0px"><font face="georgia, serif"> </font></p><p style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:13px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;margin:0px"><font face="georgia, serif">Registration for the conference has begun. I will be taking care of group registration for the conference since it has to be done through communication with <span class="gmail-il">AAPA</span> staff and not through the website. Upon registration, we will also have to reserve hotel rooms. </font></p><p style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:13px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;margin:0px"><font face="georgia, serif"> </font></p><p style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:13px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;margin:0px"><span style="text-decoration-line:underline"><b><font face="georgia, serif">FAQs:</font></b></span></p><p style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:13px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;margin:0px"><b><font face="georgia, serif">What type of events and activities will be held at the <span class="gmail-il">AAPA</span> conference?</font></b></p><p style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:13px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;margin:0px"><font face="georgia, serif">Check out the agenda for the conference <a href="https://aapa2023.mapyourshow.com/8_0/explore/session-fulllist.cfm#/">here</a>. </font></p><p style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:13px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;margin:0px"><font face="georgia, serif"> </font></p><p style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:13px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;margin:0px"><b><font face="georgia, serif">Where will we be staying during the event?</font></b></p><p style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:13px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;margin:0px"><font face="georgia, serif">Since Campbell will be registering as a group for the conference, this also enables us to reserve a block of rooms which will give you the discounted registration rate of $199. There are 18 hotels included in the <span class="gmail-il">AAPA</span> block, all vary in price & amenities. Please look at the hotel list on the <span class="gmail-il">AAPA</span> website in the link provided below. You will list your 1st, 2nd, and 3rd choice in the google form. The most popular top three will be submitted to <span class="gmail-il">AAPA</span>. The highest-ranked hotel with enough rooms for us will be selected by <span class="gmail-il">AAPA</span>. If you have already booked a hotel room please indicate that on the google form.  </font></p><p style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:13px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;margin:0px;color:rgb(220,161,13)"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><font face="georgia, serif">Here is the link with all <span class="gmail-il">AAPA</span> hotels: <a href="https://www.aapa.org/conference/official-hotels/" target="_blank">https://www.<span class="gmail-il">aapa</span>.org/conference/official-hotels/</a> </font></span></p><p style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:13px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;margin:0px"><font face="georgia, serif"> </font></p><p style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:13px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;margin:0px"><b><font face="georgia, serif">How will airfare and travel costs work?</font></b></p><p style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:13px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;margin:0px"><font face="georgia, serif">Conference-related expenses (airfare, transportation, hotel), will be reimbursed after the conclusion of the conference. Reimbursement will be dependent on how much we fundraise in total and your participation in fundraising events. </font></p><p style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:13px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;margin:0px"><font face="georgia, serif">You will need to save all receipts during your travel and both Rachel Kaskie and Mrs. Stiltner will follow up with you on how to submit for reimbursement. </font></p><p style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:13px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;margin:0px"><font face="georgia, serif"> </font></p><p style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:13px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;margin:0px"><b><font face="georgia, serif">Will I be able to venture out and explore Nashville while I'm at the conference?</font></b></p><p style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:13px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;margin:0px"><font face="georgia, serif">Yes! You will be able to explore the city if there are certain events you don’t wish to attend during the conference.<b> </b>We do ask that you attend the awards ceremony, quiz bowl challenge, and ultrasound challenge. </font></p><p style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:13px;line-height:n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