When is the APPL Convention & Trade Show?
February 24- 28, 2008
Where is the APPL Convention & Trade Show being held?
Denver, Colorado.
APPL's headquarters in Denver will be the Adam's Mark Hotel. The
Adam's Mark will be the location of all of the educational sessions
on Sunday, February 24 and Monday, February 25.
The Colorado Convention Center is the site of the APPL Trade Show
and will host all the educational sessions taking place on Tuesday,
February 26 and Wednesday , February 27.
How do I get to the
2008 Convention & Trade Show?
For information on transportation to Denver
click here.
Is parking available?
Who can/should attend the APPL Convention & Trade Show?
The APPL Convention & Trade Show is a must for anyone who plays a
role in nonprofit public land partnerships. Your entire
partnership team will benefit by attending, from beginners to
experienced executives and agency personnel.
|
Nonprofit Public Land Partners |
National, Regional, and Local Public Land
Management Agencies |
|
Executive Directors and CEO’s |
Partnership Coordinators |
|
Staff members |
Superintendents |
|
Board Members |
Chiefs of Interpretation |
|
Volunteers |
Park Managers and Rangers |
|
Chief Development Officers |
Natural Resources Managers |
|
Chief Financial Officers |
Outdoor Recreation Planners |
|
Education and Outreach Managers |
Outreach Coordinators |
|
Fundraising Staff |
Volunteers |
|
Nonprofit Consultants |
|
Should our organization consider exhibiting at the Trade Show?
Your organization should exhibit at APPL's 2008 Trade Show if
you offer products or services that can help inform the public of
America’s natural and cultural heritage. Organizations who would
benefit from exhibiting include:
- Publishers
- Printers
- Designers
- Apparel companies
- Producers of children's items
|
- Educational Product companies
- Jewelry designers
- Puzzles/Games/Toys companies
- Replicas/Reproductions companies
- Retail Service providers/suppliers
|
- Audiovisual Media companies
- Companies that produce custom products
- Graphics companies
- Stationary companies
- Technology companies
|
Past exhibitors have included:
2007
APPL Trade Show Exhibitors
I’m attending my first APPL Convention & Trade
Show! How can I make the most of my experience?
Is this your first APPL Convention? Then plan to attend the
Newcomers Orientation on Sunday February 24. Attend this special
welcome session and learn how to take advantage of the unique
networking and professional development opportunities available to
you during the convention. Meet other first time attendees and be
introduced to the APPL board and staff. Members of the APPL Training
Corps will provide you with useful tips to help make the most of
your first convention experience.
Who is exhibiting at the APPL Trade Show?
As information becomes available a list of the 2008 APPL Trade
Show exhibitors will be posted to the
Exhibitor page of this
site. It will include their booth location and show specials.
What is the registration cancellation/refund policy?
-
Attendees - Cancellations and requests
for refunds for convention events booked through APPL must be
made in writing and received by APPL no later than February 14,
2008. A $40.00 processing fee will be deducted from all refunds.
A $40.00 fee will be billed to government credit cards or
invoiced to registrants for cancellations of unpaid attendees.
Registrations may be transferred to another person by writing to
APPL in advance or by presenting a written notice at the
convention.
-
Exhibitors - Refunds (less a $100
processing charge) for cancellation of Trade Show registration
must be requested in writing and mailed to Executive Director,
APPL, 2401 Blueridge Avenue, Suite 303, Wheaton, MD 20902 or
faxed to 301.946.9478 by January 14, 2008. No refunds will be
made after this date.
Do I have to sign up for the education sessions?
All General
Sessions and concurrent educational sessions are included with
attendee registration.
Sign-up is required, however, for the Optional Full Day Trainings on
Sunday February 24 and the Optional Agency Focused Trainings on
Thursday, February 28.
Please see the Registration materials for complete details.
Coming Soon
What should I wear?
Dress throughout the convention is business casual. Business
dress is recommended for the APPL Media and Partnership Awards
Ceremony Monday night, as well as for the Closing Banquet on
Wednesday evening.
Denver temperatures for the month of February range from a daytime
high of 46°F to a nighttime low of 20°F. A coat and layered clothing
are recommended.
What can I do before or after the convention to maximize my
investment of time and resources?
Before the convention, review the educational offerings and
special events in the registration materials, and make a draft list
of what you’d like to attend. If you are participating in the
convention as part of a team, plan on having each team member
participate in different sessions, so you can compare notes later.
Visit the APPL Web site and look at the Trade Show specials. Come
prepared with draft orders and questions for the vendors. And, when
you pack, be sure to bring lots of business cards to exchange with
other participants and vendors.
After the convention, type up any notes or new ideas gained and
share them with others back home. Make a list of just three new
things you’d like to implement in the coming year that you learned
or were inspired to do as a result of your convention experience,
and put them on your planning calendar. Follow up with individuals
you met. A simple e-mail can remind new acquaintances that you
enjoyed meeting them, learned from the experience, and are willing
to share resources and information in the future. And check out
APPL’s Newswire and Web site for follow-up information from the
convention.
What is unique about this convention that I won’t find elsewhere?
The APPL convention is focused to building and enhancing
partnerships in the public lands community. Within this context,
participants learn and network with others who share a commitment to
engaging the public with their natural and cultural heritage.
Nonprofit concepts such as board responsibilities, fundraising, and
volunteerism are delivered within the context of these special
partnerships and mission. Effective concepts in interpretive product
development, interpretive sales, and educational programming are
offered to improve earned income and educational programming among
partners. Exhibitors at the Trade Show bring products unique to the
public lands community, backed with an understanding of how their
products complement the goals of the agencies and their nonprofit
partners.
Will any of the sessions be offered online or at other conferences?
APPL does not record any of the presentations for online
delivery following the convention. APPL occasionally delivers
workshops at conferences delivered by like-minded organizations, but
these are usually customized to the attendees at those events. APPL
does offer customized fee-for-service workshops and training. For
more information about such opportunities, contact our education
coordinator, Krista Muddle at
kmuddle@appl.org.
What’s included in the registration fee?
Attendee registration includes:
- Opening reception
- All general and concurrent educational sessions
- Discounts on optional training
- Awards ceremony and dessert reception
- Trade Show admission
- Tuesday reception at the Trade Show
- All hosted breaks and networking sessions
- Continental breakfast on Wednesday
- Ticket to Closing Banquet & Live Auction
Daily Registration
- Monday – includes all events that day, except Awards
Reception
- Tuesday – includes all events that day, except Author
Luncheon
- Wednesday – includes all events that day, except Closing
Banquet
Companion Registration
- Companion registration
does not include any of the concurrent educational sessions.
Companion registration is available to guests of registered
attendees only.
Individual guest tickets may be purchased by registered attendees
and daily registrants for the following events:
- Opening Reception $45
- Awards Ceremony & Dessert Reception $25
- Tuesday Lunch with
John Fielder $55
- Closing Banquet & Live Auction $55
Trade Show Registration Includes:
- 10' by 10' exhibit space divided by pipe and drape (Standard
and Corner Exhibit Package)
- 6' skirted table, wastebasket and chair
- Two Exhibitor Registrations with nametags for each exhibitor
to gain admittance to Trade Show Hall during set-up and show times
- Identification Sign
- Company link from the APPL Web site
- Listing of your company, show specials, author signing,
demonstrations and applicable giveaways in the on-site materials
- Attendee and Trade Show Exhibitor Lists
- Opportunity to submit article to February issue of
Newswire
- Award and announce door prizes at booth
- Exhibitor Sessions:
Exhibitor Meeting, General Sessions, Buyers Forum Part 1,
and Getting to Know APPL: Organization, Buyers and Influencers
- Reception on Tuesday night in the Trade Show Hall
- Continental Breakfast on Wednesday in the Trade Show Hall
- Registration for up to two clients for the Wednesday
Tradeshow Pass which admits registrant to the Trade Show Hall
from 11:30am – 4:00pm on Wednesday
- Wednesday lunch
Should I bring my board members?
Yes, several sessions on topics such as fundraising, human
resources, governance and strategic planning are geared to board members.
In addition, make sure they are aware of both the strategic planning and board
member forums on Monday afternoon from 3:00pm – 4:30pm.
Can I volunteer and receive a discount?
Volunteering at the convention is a wonderful way to support APPL while meeting new people and working with friends from other
organizations. Volunteers are needed to help with bag stuffing,
registration, greeting convention attendees, collecting tickets, and
assisting with the auctions. Check the volunteer opportunities
you are interested in on your registration form and you will receive
additional information by e-mail in February about signing up for
specific time slots during the convention. APPL Members applying for
Scholarships are encouraged to volunteer their time in exchange for
financial support to attend the convention.
Discounts are not generally provided to volunteers.
Are meals included?
Some meals are included but not all. See “What’s included in the
registration fee” to find out which meals will be included with
access to special events.
Is there public transportation between venues?
A
free shuttle operates along the 16th Street Mall and can
transport APPL attendees and exhibitors between the hotel and
the convention center.
Where and when will the 2009 APPL Convention & Trade Show take
place?
Baltimore,
Maryland
March 1-5, 2009
My question is not here! Who should I contact?
- Registration - contact APPL’s Registrar at 240.379.7072 or e-mail
registrar@ptfassociates.com.
- General Convention & Trade Show questions - contact Amy Norris, at 703.433-5887 or e-mail her at
norris@acmeetingevents.com. When e-mailing, please reference the
“APPL” in the subject line.
- APPL Programs & Services - call 301.946.9475 or
e-mail appl@appl.org.
Back to Top
Copyright ©2007 APPL
this page updated on
11/20/2007
APPL
2401 Blueridge Avenue, Suite 303
Wheaton, Maryland 20902
301.946.9475 301.946.9478 (fax) 877.647.2775 (toll free)
appl@appl.org
|
