2018-2020 SOUTHERN REGION OFFICERS:, Wanda Labarre, Vice-President George Craig, Regional Director Eloise Bonner, Secretary Geneva London, Treasurer Tina Foster, VP of Retirees Marie Smith, Parliamentarian Frederick Johnson, Sgt.-at-Arms CONFERENCE INFORMATION: Host Chapter: Atlanta THEME: 30 Years of Engaging, Equipping, and Empowering Leaders! HOST HOTEL: Crowne Plaza - Atlanta-Airport 1325 Virginia Avenue Atlanta Georgia 30344 Phone: 404.768.6660 CONFERENCE MAILING ADDRESS: A-PLUS Southern Region Conference % Betty Collins, Treasurer 1212 Alta Vista Dr. Laurel, MS 39440-1108 CONFERENCE E-MAIL: aplussouthernregionconference @gmail.com CONFERENCE CHAIRS: Iris Bonhart, Chairperson 678-999-6268 Belinda Keller-Sims, Co-Chair 678-760-2628 Marie Smith, Co-Chair 404-667-1384 HOST CHAPTER OFFICERS: Josephine Wooley, President Mary Bradley, Vice President Belinda Keller-Sims, Secretary Cheryl Holland, Sgt. at Arms Luretha Slaton, Treasurer William Pete Stokes, Vice President of Retirees Date: June 30, 2018 Greetings A-PLUS family and friends: James D. Mitchell, the President of A-PLUS Southern Region and Josephine Wooley, President of the Atlanta Chapter, your conference host, invites you to attend our 30 th Annual Southern Region Conference,, in Atlanta, Georgia. The theme for this year is: 30 Years of Engaging, Equipping & Empowering Leaders! A- PLUS would like to assist you to achieve your dreams by making the vision clearer. You don t want to miss the opportunity to attend informative workshops, discuss your career path with Postal Managers, Executives and Officers, and show your potential in the Spotlight on You session. The conference host hotel is the Crowne Plaza - Atlanta - Airport, 1325 Virginia Avenue Atlanta Georgia 30344. The hotel has been designed with you in mind including updated guestrooms, great dining options, and beautiful meeting space, as well as, high-speed wireless internet. Hotel Accommodations: Dial (888) 233-9527 for reservations or use the dedicated website now available for you to reserve hotel rooms at: https://aws.passkey.com/e/49531471. Room rates are $103 per night; taxes are additional. Please make your reservations as soon as possible. When making reservations BY PHONE, refer to GROUP CODE: APU or GROUP NAME: APLUS. Cancellations made after 6 pm, 24 hours prior to the day of arrival will forfeit one night s room and taxes. You may also register on line at www.aplus.cc. The Registration Package includes the 13 pages listed below: 1. Conference Letter of Invitation 7. Things You Should Know 2. Host Hotel Reservation Information 8. Souvenir Booklet Ad Form 3-4. Conference Registration Forms 9. Patron List Ad Form 5. Conference Schedule 10. Vendor Registration Form 6. Spotlight on You Form 11-13. Al Wooley Scholarship Information Please do come on down for some Southern Hospitality. If you need additional information, please call the Conference Chairs at the numbers listed on the left. We look forward to seeing you in Atlanta! Warmest regards, Iris Bonhart Belinda Keller-Sims Marie Smith Chairperson Co-Chairperson Co-Chairperson 1 of 10
HOST HOTEL Crowne Plaza Atlanta-Airport 1325 Virginia Avenue, Atlanta Georgia 30344 United States 1-404-768-6660 LOCATION - The Crowne Plaza Atlanta-Airport is conveniently located. Just 1 mile from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. The Crowne Plaza is 6 miles south of the city center as well, which is a great location for getting to all parts of the city. The Hotel has 18,000 square feet of indoor event space, including 17 meeting rooms and a luxurious and spacious Grand Ballroom. Each guest room in the Crowne Plaza Atlanta-Airport is equipped with free Wi-Fi, flat screen TVs, satellite or cable channels, and work desks. Take advantage of our well-equipped fitness center or dine in one of our 2 restaurants. Complimentary shuttle service between the hotel and the city center is available for your convenience. Take a break from the tiresome work day and explore the many attractions within Atlanta, including visits to the Zoo Atlanta (8 miles north) or Georgia Dome (9 miles north). TRANSPORTATION - Complimentary shuttle the hotel from the airport. HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS: A dedicated website is now available for you to reserve your hotel rooms online at: https://aws.passkey.com/e/49531471 or dial (888) 233-9527 Toll free / (404) 768-6660 Local. Room rates are $103 per night and taxes are additional. Please make your reservations as soon as possible. When making reservations BY PHONE, refer to GROUP CODE: APU or GROUP NAME: APLUS. Cancellations made after 6 pm, 24 hours prior to the day of arrival will forfeit one night s room and taxes. ON-SITE PARKING is available at a discounted rate of $ 7.00 per night. Valet parking is $17.00 per night. 2 of 10
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FORM Last Name: First Name: MI: Address: City: State: Zip + 4: Home Phone: Work Phone: Home Email: Chapter Affiliation: Regional Affiliation: Are you a First Timer? Yes ( ) No ( ) Special Dietary Needs: Yes ( ) No ( ) Are you a Retiree? Yes ( ) No ( ) Emergency Contact - Name: Number: Reasonable Accommodations needed? YES ( ) - Please Complete next page with details** NO ( ) FULL REG INCLUDES: WORKSHOPS, GENERAL SESSIONS, LUNCHEON, DANCE, BANQUET, T-SHIRT & HOSPITALITY (4 NIGHTS FOOD&BEV) COMPLETE PACKAGE MEMBERS NON-MEMBERS RETIREES Early Registration-prior to August 11, 2018 $155.00 $165.00 $155.00 Regular Registration-August 12 - Sept 8, 2018 $165.00 $175.00 $155.00 *** Late Registration-Sept 9 - Sept 22, 2018 $175.00 $185.00 $155.00 *** On Site Registration-After Sep 22, 2018 cash/credit only $185.00 $195.00 $185.00 *** NOTE: Retirees Registration Fee is $155 through 9/22. After Early Bird Registration (8/11), Retirees $155 Payment MUST BE MAILED IN. *** EXTRA TICKETS PRICES # TICKETS AMOUNT PAID s/spotlight on You Only $75.00 Luncheon Only - Friday $55.00 Parade of Chapters - Friday $65.00 Banquet Only - Saturday $65.00 Hospitality Suite $10.00 (per night w/o Full Registration) UNITY T-shirt (Sizes for extra T-shirts: ) $13.00 (One free with full registration) Special Retirees Outing TOTAL AMOUNT SUBMITTED (Registration including extra tickets) $40.00 (free with full registration) 3 of 10 GRAND TOTAL ONE UNITY DAY T-SHIRT INCLUDED: (CIRCLE SIZE) S - M - L - XL - 2X - 3X - 4X (Order extra T-shirts at $13/each) ONLINE: You may register online at www.aplus.cc. ACCEPTED PAYMENTS - Credit Card, Money Order, Check (NSF CHECK Fee-$50.00) (Circle Card Type) VISA MASTERCARD DISCOVER OTHER: Credit Card Number: Expiration Date: CSV: Signature for Credit Card Approval: Make checks/money orders payable to A-PLUS Southern Region Conference. MAIL COMPLETED FORM & PAYMENT TO: A-PLUS SOUTHERN REGION CONFERENCE % Betty Collins, 1212 Alta Vista Dr., Laurel, MS 39440-1108 PERSONAL CHECKS will not be accepted after September 22, 2018. WRITTEN CANCELLATION is required no later than by September 23, 2018. For Inquiries, contact Conference Chair Iris Bonhart, 678-999-6268, Belinda Keller-Sims, Co-Chair, 678-760-2628 or Marie Smith, Co-Chair 404-667-1384.
**REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION FORM Last Name: First Name: MI: Email: Cell Phone: If you have a disability and require assistance, please indicate by checking the appropriate circle(s) below or contact Southern Region Conference Chairperson Iris Bonhart at 678-999-6268. I will need the following accommodation(s) in order to participate: o American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter o Assistive Listening Device o Flash Drive Containing Printed Materials o Orientation to Facility o Reserved Seating o Dietary Restrictions (Explain:) o Captioning o Large Print o Note Taker o Braille o Wheelchair Access An assistant will be accompanying me: Yes No A service animal will be accompanying me: Yes No Please return this form with all other registration documents, as per directions on those pages. For Inquiries, contact Conference Chair Iris Bonhart, 678-999-6268, Belinda Keller-Sims, Co-Chair, 678-760-2628 or Marie Smith, Co-Chair 404-667-1384. 4 of 10
SOUTHERN REGION 2018 CONFERENCE SCHEDULE Wednesday, OCTOBER 03, 2018 12:00PM - 6:00PM 5:00PM - 6:30PM 7:00PM - 11:30PM Registration Begins SR Executive Board Meeting Hospitality Suite Open Thursday, OCTOBER 04, 2018 7:00AM First Timers Breakfast (In the Hospitality Suite) Vendors Area Open Registration Open 8:30AM - 9:00AM Opening Session 9:00AM - 10:00AM 10:00AM - 10:15AM Break 10:15AM - 11:15AM 10:30AM - 3:00PM Retirees Trip 11:15AM - 12:15PM 12:15PM - 1:30PM Lunch on Your Own 1:45PM - 2:45PM 3:30PM - 5:00PM Business Meeting 6:00PM - 12:00 Midnight Hospitality Suite Open ***(Food & Beverages served)*** Friday, OCTOBER 05, 2018 8:30AM - 9:00AM 9:00AM - 10:30AM 10:30AM - 10:45AM 10:45AM - 12:00PM 12:00PM - 1:30PM 1:30PM - 2:30PM 2:30PM - 4:30PM 7:00PM - 12:00AM 10:30PM - 12:30AM Saturday, OCTOBER 06, 2018 8:00AM - 8:00AM - 8:15AM 8:15AM - 9:15AM 9:15AM - 10:15AM 10:15AM - 10:30AM 10:30AM - 11:15AM 10:30AM - 11:30AM 11:15AM - 7:00PM 7:00PM - 7:30PM 7:30PM - 12:00 Midnight 10:30PM - 12:30AM Vendors Area Open Registration Open Opening Session Executive Panel Break Round Table Discussions Luncheon Motivational Speaker Spotlight on You Sessions Parade of Chapters Hospitality Suite Open ***(Food & Beverages served)*** Vendors Area Open Registration Open as Needed Opening Session Break Officers Training ON YOUR OWN Meet Your Southern Region Officers Awards Banquet Hospitality Suite Open ***(Food & Beverages served)*** Sunday, October 07, 2018 8:00AM - 8:45AM Light Breakfast 8:45AM - 9:30AM Praise Services 9:30AM - Conference Ends Have a Safe Trip Home REGISTRATION TIMES WEDNESDAY 12:00PM - 6:00PM THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 8:00AM as needed SPOTLIGHT on YOU FRIDAY 2:30PM - 4:30PM Drop Off ecareer Profile at A-PLUS Registration Desk on Friday between 8:00AM and 11:00AM EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING Participation is Mandatory for Regional Officers WEDNESDAY 5:00PM - 6:30PM BUSINESS MEETINGS Participation is Mandatory for Regional Officers, Chapter Presidents and Delegates THURSDAY 3:30PM - 5:00PM For all inquiries, you may contact: Iris Bonhart, Chairperson 678-999-6268 Belinda Keller-Sims, Co-Chair 678-760-2628 Marie Smith, Co-Chair 404-667-1384 5 of 10
SPOTLIGHT ON YOU REGISTRATION FORM Sign up for Spotlight on You and participate in the mock interviews! This is your opportunity to share, with a distinguished panel of Postal Service managers, your career movement and aspirations. You will have three minutes to aim high. Your three-minute speech should include answers to questions such as the following: 1. What are your strengths? 2. What do you bring to the position/job? 3. What have you accomplished? 4. Where do you want to go in the Postal Service? 5. What are your short and long-term goals? 6. Please bring at least ten copies of your ecareer overview. To participate in the Spotlight on You pre-registration is required. Please complete this form and return it with your full convention registration. In order to participate, an advance paid full registration or a workshop fee of $75.00 is required. Last Name: First Name: MI: Postal Position: Level: Years of Service: Street Address: City: State: Zip+4: Home Phone No: Work Phone No: Chapter Affiliation: Region Affiliation: There will be two separate sessions for Spotlight participants as follows: Tier 1: for EAS 20 and above. Tier 2: For craft to EAS 19. We encourage all to participate. Please mail the completed form along with your registration to: A-PLUS SOUTHERN REGION CONFERENCE % Betty Collins 1212 Alta Vista Dr. Laurel, MS 39440-1108 For Inquiries, contact Conference Chair Iris Bonhart, 678-999-6268, Belinda Keller-Sims, Co-Chair, 678-760-2628 or Marie Smith, Co-Chair 404-667-1384 6 of 10
THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW FIRST TIMERS: Are you attending a convention for the first time? Please check "YES" on the registration form. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: It s important to complete the 2 nd page of the Registration Form if you need Reasonable Accommodation and Submit/Register as early as possible! ATTIRE: Thurs 10/4-Casual; Fri 10/5-Business; Sat 10/6-Casual/Unity (day), Dressy (Banquet night) UNITY DAY T-SHIRT: REMEMBER TO CIRCLE YOUR SIZE FOR YOUR FREE UNITY T-SHIRT included in FULL REGISTRATION. SPOTLIGHT on YOU: Remember to Pre-Register & Bring 10 copies of your ecareer Profile. PLEASE REGISTER EARLY! All EARLY Registrants (prior to August 11, 2018) will be entered into a drawing Prizes are: (1) Registration Refund; (2) One night s Hotel stay and (3) $50 Cash! At the conference, you can pick up your registration for the following: Pre-registration for those who paid in advance On-site registrations for those who register late. Accepted methods of payments: Cash, Check (NSF fee $50), Money Order, Credit Card Online at www.aplus.cc. You may register online until September 22, 2018 PERSONAL CHECKS will not be accepted after September 22, 2018. WRITTEN CANCELLATION is required no later than September 23, 2018. FULL REGISTRATION PACKAGE: - What is included in a Full Registration Package? A full package includes: s, General Sessions, Luncheon, Dance, Banquet, T-Shirt, Hospitality 4 Days w/ food& beverages. EXTRA TICKETS EXTRA TICKET PRICE s only $75 Luncheon only- Friday $55 Parade of Chapters - Saturday $65 Banquet only $65 Hospitality Suite $10 (per day w/o purchase of full registration) UNITY T-Shirt $13 (each for extra T-shirts ONE included with full registration) Special Trip for Retiree only $40 Parking $ 7 per night - Valet $17 per night HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS: A dedicated website is now available for you to reserve your hotel rooms online at: https://aws.passkey.com/e/49531471 or dial (888) 233-9527 Toll free / (404) 768-6660 Local. Room rates are $103 per night and taxes are additional. Cancellations made after 6 pm, 24 hours prior to day of arrival will forfeit one night s room + taxes. ON-SITE PARKING is available at a discounted rate of $ 7.00 per night. Valet parking $17.00 per night For Inquiries, contact Conference Chair Iris Bonhart, 678-999-6268, Belinda Keller-Sims, Co-Chair, 678-760-2628 or Marie Smith, Co-Chair 404-667-1384. 7 of 10
SOUVENIR PROGRAM BOOKLET AD FORM (Please Print) Last Name: First Name: MI: Chapter/Organization Name: E-mail: Street Address: City: State: Zip+ 4 Home Phone No: ( ) Work Phone No: ( ) AD TYPE AD PRICES AD TYPE AD PRICES BACK PAGE-FULL COLOR $300.00 BACK INSIDE-FULL COLOR $250.00 FRONT INSIDE-FULL COLOR $250.00 FULL PAGE-B&W $100.00 HALF PAGE-B&W $ 50.00 QUARTER PAGE-B&W $ 25.00 BUSINESS CARD-B&W $ 20.00 PATRONS LIST $ 10.00 TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED: $ Acceptable forms of payment: Credit Card, Check or Money Order Make checks payable to: A-PLUS SOUTHERN REGION CONFERENCE ADS - Email AD to rachelfcousin@yahoo.com NO LATER THAN September 16, 2018 PAYMENTS - Mail PAYMENT, AD FORM, AND a paper COPY of your AD (sent to Rachel Cousin) NO LATER THAN September 16, 2018 to: SOUVENIR PROGRAM BOOKLET ADS A-PLUS SOUTHERN REGION CONFERENCE % Betty Collins 1212 Alta Vista Dr. Laurel, MS 39440-1108 AD SPECIFICATIONS: Send electronic files via email to rachelfcousin@yahoo.com. NO LATER THAN September 16, 2018. Please enclose a camera-ready ad along with this registration form. Camera ready means that no additional work is required. If you want an ad created there may be an additional fee contact Rachel Cousin at email address indicated. Please proofread your contents for accuracy; A-PLUS does not guarantee your Ad spelling & content. Graphics and photographs must be JPG format and 300 DPI or higher. Questions regarding the format of ads email Rachel Cousin. Electronic files will not be returned. Acceptable formats are Word (.doc) or Adobe (.pdf) documents. All chapters are encouraged to purchase and sell a full-page ad. For Inquiries, contact Conference Chair Iris Bonhart, 678-999-6268, Belinda Keller-Sims, Co-Chair, 678-760-2628 or Marie Smith, Co-Chair 404-667-1384. 8 of 10
PATRON LIST $10.00 PER NAME Please print your name clearly. NAME NAME 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. This page may be duplicated for additional names. DEADLINE: FORM WITH PAYMENT IN FULL IS DUE NO LATER THAN SEPTEMBER 16, 2018 Make checks payable to: A-PLUS SOUTHERN REGION CONFERENCE. SEND FULL PAYMENT TO: PATRON LIST A-PLUS SOUTHERN REGION CONFERENCE % Betty Collins 1212 Alta Vista Dr. Laurel, MS 39440-1108 The Conference Treasurer will e-mail the Patron List form to rachelfcousin@yahoo.com for inclusion in souvenir program booklet. For Inquiries, contact Conference Chair Iris Bonhart, 678-999-6268, Belinda Keller-Sims, Co-Chair, 678-760-2628 or Marie Smith, Co-Chair 404-667-1384. 9 of 10
(PLEASE PRINT) Company Name: VENDOR REGISTRATION FORM Last Name: First Name: MI: Street Address: City: State: Zip+ 4 E-mail: Items to be sold: Booth Space will be available: Set-up time 6:00 AM DAILY Booth(s) can be manned Thursday, October 4 Saturday, October 6 from 8:00 AM 6:00 PM Place an X on the appropriate line to indicate selection: 3-Day Package $300.00 (Thurs, Fri, & Sat) I will need access to an outlet for electricity. 2-Day Package $250.00 (Note: Outlets are limited; it is important to reserve your space early) 1-Day Package $150.00 Fees cover one skirted table and 2 chairs. Completed vendor registration form and fees are due no later than September 16, 2018. But, space is limited, so reserve your space early. Cancellations must be received in writing, no later than September 23, 2018. NOTE: No refunds if cancellation is received after September 23, 2018. VENDOR S AD - Vendor may purchase an ad(s) for our souvenir book, see the attached ad form. The cost is $100.00-full page, $50.00-half page and $25.00-quarter page. Vendor Ads receive great publicity distributed to hundreds of attendees/participants representing over several states! NO HOLD HARMLESS CLAUSE The vendor assumes the entire responsibility for any losses, damages, and claims due to the vendor activities on the Hotel premises and will indemnify, defend and hold harmless A-PLUS and the Hotel, its agents, servants and employees from any and all such losses and claims. We do not guarantee how much money you make or how many will buy. The hotel or A-PLUS will not be responsible or liable for any loss, damage or claims arising from our vendor activity on the Hotel premises except for any claim, loss or damage arising directly from negligence. Storage space is not available for display materials and for show merchandise. I agree to the terms and condition as outlined in this contract. Signature: Authorized Representative Make checks payable to: A-PLUS SOUTHERN REGION CONFERENCE. SEND FULL PAYMENT TO: VENDOR REGISTRATION A-PLUS SOUTHERN REGION CONFERENCE % Betty Collins 1212 Alta Vista Dr. Laurel, MS 39440-1108 For Inquiries, contact Conference Chair Iris Bonhart, 678-999-6268, Belinda Keller-Sims, Co-Chair, 678-760-2628 or Marie Smith, Co-Chair 404-667-1384. 10 of 10 Title: Date: