Well, just as in life, the PSPA Annual Conference changes. And this is one that many have asked for in the past. We are giving you a night off! Yes, it is official. We have nothing planned for your first night in Harrisburg and this affords everyone the opportunity to explore the city, have dinner with family or friends or just kick up your heels and relax in your room. The options are limitless. But get ready the following evening to celebrate! PSPA is 35 years old and we are celebrating in style. Not only will we be having our annual PAC Auction but we are planning a “gala” that is fitting of our first 35 years of existence. For your entertainment pleasure, we have contracted “The Uptown Band” ( a seven person group) which is one of the northeast’s most versatile bands. Based out of Philadelphia, this group offers a contemporary mix of Jazz, Funk, Pop and Rock. The band features members that have performed at such entertainment venues as Myrtle Beach, the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Caesar’s Resort and Disney World.
So mark your calendars for Thursday, October 28th. Don’t forget your checkbooks and credit cards. This year’s silent auction is going to be one of the best!
The silent auction and reception benefits the PSPA Political Action Committee. Expect to see donated items and baskets that will tempt your budget. Would you like to donate an item for the auction? Contact: Patti Skiba at plskipac@aol.com or Barb Haskell at bhaskellpa@comcast.net or fill out the donation form in the brochure.
One tradition of the PSPA Conference is the excitement of the Student Challenge Bowl. Competition between the PA Schools spills over to the audience. Gather four of your fellow students, make a team and encourage your friends, family and faculty to come cheer you on. Contact Jackie Lageman to register your team at jlageman1020@yahoo.com.
This is an evening not to be missed! Fill out the registration form in this brochure and fax to 724-836-4449.
Attention Students:
We will be giving a FREE Challenge Bowl T-shirts to pre-registrants. Register by October 1, 2010 to guarantee your size.
Want to see your school on the back? Make sure your team is registered by September 24, 2010.
Members of the PSPA as well as students and PA Faculty can participate in a poster presentation at the PSPA’s Annual CME Conference. All submissions must include a PSPA membership number. Participants must be willing to answer questions regarding their work during display hours. If you are interested, submit an abstract of 150 words or less to Michele Roth-Kaufman at rothkauf100@gannon.edu by August 31, 2010.
Get moving and have some fun! This year’s fun run will be held Friday morning. We will meet in the Hilton lobby at 7:00 a.m. The first 25 participants to register will receive a commemorative T-shirt. The entry fee is $15. Registration is available on the conference registration form or on-site. Not interested in running? Come out for a brisk walk or bring your bike for a spin. T-shirts can be purchased separately for $10.
This year’s Host City Charity is the Pennsylvania Hunger Action Center. The Hunger Action Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to eliminating the causes of hunger through advocacy, education and food security programs across Pennsylvania. Established in 1978, the Center is a statewide organization financially supported by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development as well as private foundations, religious bodies, businesses and individuals. This year there will be a few challenges - the first will be between the Pennsylvania PA programs - which can raise the most money and can come up with the most bags of food? The second challenge involves the eight regions - who can raise the most money? Please participate by bringing a few canned goods to place in the food boxes located in the registration area, as well as making a monetary donation on the registration form.