Can you feel the HEAT?

G2KYLC 2012 Las Vegas National Conference

Never been to Regional Conference?  No time like the present!  Summer 2012 has been a scorcher all across the nation, and by all appearances it looks like the heat will carry on right into October for AAPC’s Regional Conference! 



This conference is shaping up to be one of the most exciting Regional Conferences in AAPC history, and we want YOU to be part of it!  The AAPCCA Board of Directors will feature a Leadership Session for current and prospective chapter officers, in addition to the ever-popular G2KYLC event.  Our industry is big on acronyms, but in case this is a new one for you, we’re talking about Get To Know Your Local Chapter, the showcase where local chapters brag about all the great things they’re doing!  Always a lot of fun, GTKYLC is a great way to end your first day in Chicago.  

There’s still plenty of time to register at the discounted early bird price (ends August 24) of just $325 for the conference, or $725 for conference + two nights’ hotel.  What are you waiting for…do we need to light a fire under you?

Date:  Thursday, October 25
Time:  6-6:45 PM
Where:  Hyatt Regency Chicago

The Heat is On!!!

Start this year’s Regional Conference by attending Fire Up the Leadership in Your Local Chapter, a leadership session led by AAPCCA’s Board of Directors.  Current officers, newly elected officers, and anyone who has ever wanted to be an officer is welcome to attend!  We’ll break down the top challenges faced by each of the officer positions within a chapter, and bring you the hottest news from AAPC’s Local Chapter Department. All while earning two CEUs. Whether your own fire could use a little stoking, or you’re burning up with new ideas, this is the place to be!

Date: Thursday, October 25

Starts:  12:45 - 2:45 PM

Where:  Hyatt Regency Chicago

CEUs:  2 CEUs

Presenter:  AAPCCA Board of Directors

You may register for this event by going to 'My AAPC' once you have purchased the conference.  Select the  conference tab under 'Purchases/Items' and then click details.  Click on 'Select/Modify/Print Schedule' and check the box next to this session to have it added to your classes.  

Reed's Must-Sees

Greetings, fellow Chicago conference-goers.....

There are a few things I highly recommend you do while in Chicago.

1. Architectural Cruise on Chicago River ----- not to be missed!
2. Hancock Building Observatory ----- 95th floor, you can walk out on glass bottomed enclosure.



Now for food, there are a few places you must eat at while there too.

1. Purple Pig restaurant on Michigan Avenue ----- food is great; close to hotel; unique experience
2. Riva Restaurant at Navy Pier ----  great views of city


This, of course, is a mere sampling of all the interesting things to do/eat in the Windy City.  Can't wait till we meet up for another great AAPC conference!

Reed Pew
AAPC Chairman and CEO

"Dragged Through the Garden" Dog....PLEASE!

Now if you want to experience everything Chicago, well you will have to try a CHICAGO DOG!  Now a Chicago-style hot dog or Chicago dog is an all-beef frankfurter on a poppy seed bun. It has many toppings which they, Chicagoan's, call "dragged through the garden".  It starts with yellow mustard on the dog, chopped white onions, bright green sweet pickle relish, a dill pickle spear, tomato slices or wedges, and a dash of celery salt.  Now you understand why they say "dragged through the garden", they aren't kidding.

You will notice there is no ketchup in the ingredients.  Well, there is a strong widely-shared opinion among aficionados that ketchup is UNACCEPTABLE.  Apparently some Chicago hot dog vendors do not even offer ketchup as a condiment.  Who knew!

Now where can you find a fabulous Chicago hot dog..check out these places:
Chubby Wieners 4652 N. Western Ave, Lincoln Square, Chicago
Superdawg Drive-In  6363 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago
Portillo's 100 W. Ontario, Chicago
Hot Doug's 3324 North California, Chicago

Learn something new...

The Magnificent Mile, sometimes referred to as The Mag Mile, is a neighborhood in Chicago, that runs along a portion of Michigan Avenue extending from the Chicago River to Oak Street. It serves as the main thoroughfare between Chicago's Loop business district and its Gold Coast.^[2]

Real estate developer Arthur Rubloff gave the nickname to one of the city's most prestigious residential and commercial thoroughfares in the 1940s.^[1] Currently, Chicago's largest shopping district, various mid-range and high-end shops line this section of the street and approximately 3,100,000 square feet (290,000 m²) is currently occupied by retail stores, restaurants, museums and motels.^[3] It includes fine restaurants, hotels, and stores and several of the tallest buildings in the United States. In addition, numerous prestigious buildings are located along the Magnificent Mile, such as the Wrigley Building and the John Hancock Center, places listed on the National Register of Historic Places such as The Old Chicago Water Tower District and Chicago Landmarks such as Tribune Tower and the Allerton Hotel.

Nice Accommodations!!

The conference hotel for this conference is the Hyatt Regency Chicago.  It is oh so nice, with a $90 million renovation complete, the hotel is top-of-the line!  The room rate for the Chicago Regional Conference is $200 per night and includes taxes and fees.

Each room includes:
37" flat screen TV
Coffee maker
Cable movie channels
Large work/desk area
iHome Stereo with iPod Docking Station
and much more.

Book now at AAPC for conference and hotel.

Don't Miss....G2KYLC

Join us in Chicago and “Get Fired Up with your Local Chapter”.  The AAPCCA wants you and your chapters to join us for the G2KYLC event on Thursday October 25^th, 2012 from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm.  We promise an experience you will never forget.  This is a great opportunity to meet and network with other chapter officers, get some new ideas for chapter meetings and meet your AAPCCA Board of Director members for your region.  To reserve your table email Judy Wilson at judy.wilson@aapcca.org.