Top 4 Reasons to Attend 2015 APHA Convention
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PHJ press release by: Jessica Hein
The annual APHA Convention is a great way to meet people from around the country who are just as passionate about Paints as you, as well as take part in educational seminars, fun social events and share your thoughts about the future of the association. The 2015 Convention is just around the corner—it takes place February 27–March 2 in Fort Worth, Texas. Check out four great reasons to make your plans to attend.
Hotel reservation deadline is February 6!
Make your hotel reservations at the DFW Marriott at Champions Circle before February 6 and take advantage of special discount pricing; reservations made after February 6 will be at the hotel’s normal guest rate. Complimentary shuttle service is being offered by the hotel but you must be registered for the Convention and you must provide Theresa Brown with your flight information before February 14. Register today to take advantage of this free shuttle service.
Reserve your spot at popular educational seminars!
Space is filling fast for the Convention’s FREE educational seminars:
- The Game Plan
- Rick Rigsby’s “Shared Leadership: Working Together”
- Regional Club Committee’s “VR3: Volunteer Recruiting, Retention & Recognition”
All of the 2015 Convention’s seminars and socials are free, but your reservation helps APHA plan for the appropriate number of attendees to these great educational sessions and our fun happy hour socials. Register online at apha.com/convention.
Come a day early, and enjoy TWO special events!
Make plans to be in town Thursday, February 26 to take part in two special pre-Convention events.
APHF Swing for College Scholarship Golf Tournament
Golfers, take a chance at $15,000 and other great prizes while making a lasting contribution to the lives of our Youth members by participating in the Swing for College Scholarship Golf Tournament, hosted by the American Paint Horse Foundation. Individuals and teams are invited to sign up for this benefit tourney, which takes place at the Golf Club at Champion’s Circle, site of the APHA Convention. All proceeds benefit AjPHA Youth scholarships. Register and learn more about the great prizes up for grabs at apha.com/foundation/golftournament.
The APHA Convention takes place in the heart of Texas Horse Country, so what better opportunity to meet some notable APHA stallions up close? Join the farm tour to visit nine equine facilities in the Pilot Point area, who will open their doors to APHA Convention attendees. Participating farms and stallions include: A Scenic Impulse, I Got Em Talkin, I Only Date Models, John Simon, Original Cowboy, The Big Sensation and Zippos Sensation. The self-guided tour is free, but participants are encouraged to make a donation to the APHF Youth Scholarship Fund. Click here for a flyer with more information about the event and RSVP on the 2015 Convention Farm Tour Facebook page or by emailing tour organizer Ali Umberger at ali.umberger@gmail.com.
Make your voice heard!
Any APHA member or Paint enthusiast is encouraged to attend the Convention meetings and proceedings—if you’re passionate about Paints, WE WANT YOU HERE! You’ll definitely want to attend the Executive Director’s presentation on February 27, join standing committees for their meetings on February 27 & 28, and listen to discussion at the Board of Directors meetings on March 1 and 2. Check out the full Convention schedule online.
Convention Director Theresa Brown is available to answer questions about the 2015 APHA Convention—contact her at (817) 222-6403 or by email.
