TOP TEN REASONS TO COME TO LAS VEGAS

10. It’s Vegas, Baby!

9.  World-class shopping

8.  Where else can you visit the world in one stop? Paris, New York…you get the picture!

7.  World-class entertainment

6.  Donny and Marie

5.  It has the world’s largest buffet (at the Rio)

4.  Where else can you double your paycheck?

3.  You can earn up to 18 ceu’s

2.  The fountains at Bellagio

1.  What happens in Vegas…….!

Wish your local chapter could participate in the GET TO KNOW YOUR LOCAL CHAPTER (G2KYLC) event????

Well, why can't you!?!?!  It's as easy as preparing a display board highlighting your local chapter's accomplishments, asking for volunteers that will be attending conference to dedicate some time on Sunday, and then contacting Claire Bartkewicz, Claire.Bartkewicz@aapcca.org, to reserve your spot.  It's just that easy!!!

Still need some ideas on what to share at G2KYLC:  Has your chapter hosted a joint seminar with another local chapter, or hosted a job fair in your area?  Have you developed a newsletter that all your members are raving about?  Did your chapter create a fun and exciting coding game that you'd like to brag about and show off at conference? 

This is your chance to HIT THE JACKPOT WITH YOUR LOCAL CHAPTER!  So make plans to join us on the first day of conference, Sunday, April 1^st at 2:15pm.  (Location:  TBD; check back often for updates.)

Mr. Pew's Favorites in Las Vegas

Reed has seen The Beatles LOVE, KA and "O".  Here is what Reed has to say about the shows.  

Reed and his wife Julie at The Beatles LOVE show

"All are Cirque de Soleil shows. "O" is a water show that is amazing;  it is the best show in Vegas.   It’s at the Bellagio.  LOVE is acrobatics set to Beatles music with people flying over your head and around the huge stage and room.  That show is at the Mirage.  Fun, fun, fun.    KA is also acrobatics but on a moving stage that tilts in almost every direction including straight up and down.  It’s unbelievable how the performers don’t fall off it.  It’s at the MGM (the big green hotel) and very good."

Reed's other tidbits that he found while in Vegas recently: 

 "First - there is a ton less smoking in the casino’s than I remember; Second - unless gambling is really fun for you, save your money for shows and restaurants; Third - there are many excellent restaurants along the Strip in Vegas but the cheap ones are almost all gone; Fourth - if you want a Sunday brunch at a hotel along the strip, be prepared to stand in a long line to get in or pay $10 extra for a short line, nonetheless the brunches are all very, very good;  and fifth the weather should be excellent in April and the walk along the strip is surprising short from one big hotel to another.   Take a cab from the Rio to the Strip (less than $10) and then walk to see things – great exercise and does not take long to get where you want to go.   Don’t recommend high heels though." 

See you in Vegas!

Amy, Sandra, Kira and Melanie at The Beatles LOVE show

Vegas, Baby

Why not spice up your conference experience by taking in one of the top shows or concerts in town?  Las Vegas is known throughout the world as The Entertainment Capital of the World, so planning to see a show either before, during, or after conference is the perfect way to relax and have some fun! Besides the Cirque du Soleil offerings – Beatles LOVE, KA, O, and Mystere (www.vegas.com/CirqueduSoleil), there is always the Blue Man Group or the Mac King Comedy Magic Show.

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Others performing during our conference time frame (3/30-4/5) are Donny and Marie Osmond, Pink Floyd, Rod Stewart, and Kelly Clarkson. Click this link for more details and to view tickets.

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And remember, if none of the above is really ‘your thing’, don’t miss the best free show around….the Fountains of Bellagio. A stroll down Las Vegas Boulevard and witnessing this breathtaking display will always be a must!

 

COUNTDOWN is on....SAVE $100 on registration!

Early bird registration price for the Las Vegas National Conference ends January 20, 2012.  That is 16 days away, and only 12 business days away.  

Early Bird Registration $695

After January 20 registration increases to $795

Hurry, don't wait and SAVE!

The Winner of the iPad 2!

Winner-Winner-Chicken-Dinner!!!

AAPC and the Conference Team announce the winner of the iPad2….drum roll, please…..

**TINA SMITH, CPC, CPC-H, CPC-I**

Tina lives in Colorado and has been an AAPC member since 1994 and certified since 1997. She has just over ten conferences under her belt, but the conference in Anaheim, California, in 1999 was her favorite. She loves the education she gets at our conferences, as well as the wealth of knowledge she takes home with her every year. Congratulations, Tina – enjoy!!

What to Wear at Conference

Appropriate attire for AAPC conference and networking events is smart casual.  We want you to be comfortable but also look professional.  Shorts are discouraged, but jeans and walking shoes are appropriate. During the conference we like to have some fun, so Wednesday is ‘Local Chapter Pride’ day – so show your chapter spirit by wearing your local chapter region color.  

You may purchase your region t-shirts from Redstone Design Company.

Region 1 (Northeast) Red

Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York

Region 2 (Atlantic) Turquoise

New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Washington DC

Region 3 (Mid Atlantic) Yellow

Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina

Region 4 (Southeast) Green
Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Tennessee, Puerto Rico, Bahamas
Region 5 (Southwest) Orange
Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Kansas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi
Region 6 (Great Lakes) Purple
Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio
Region 7 (Mountain/Plains) Blue
Idaho, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa
Region 8 (West) Pink
California, Oregon, Washington, Nevada, Hawaii, Alaska