New President Praises Predecessors
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Experts Share How to Use New Technology
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Pre-Congress sponsored by:
7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Registration
Grand Ballroom Foyer (Pre-function)
8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Annual Business Meeting
Room 310
8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Pre-Congress Workshop Session 1
See Congress Guide
9:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Pre-Congress Workshop Session 2
See Congress Guide
11:15 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Luncheon: “New Technology:
What It Means for You and Your
Workforce, and How to Embrace It”
Grand Ballroom
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Power Hour Workshop Session
See Congress Guide
2:15 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Pre-Congress Workshop Session 3
See Congress Guide
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Spouse and Guest Information Meeting
Room 303
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Opening General Session
2015 Payroll Man of the Year and
Payroll Woman of the Year Awards
Keynote Speaker Marie Osmond
“How to Hang on Through Life Without
Ruining a Good Manicure!”
By Kerry Cole
When it comes to technology in the workplace, resistance is futile.
Technology is changing rapidly, and to
succeed, payroll leaders must understand it,
change along with it, and learn to embrace it.
During Tuesday’s Pre-Congress Luncheon,
“New Technology: What It Means for You
and Your Workforce, and How to Embrace
It,” ADP Chief Human Resources Officer
Dermot O’Brien will lead a panel discussion
on the roles of mobile, social media, and the
cloud in business today. ADP is sponsoring
the luncheon.
O’Brien joined ADP in April 2012 and
leads the company’s global human capital
strategy, including talent acquisition, performance management, succession planning,
learning, compensation and benefits, diversity and inclusion, and corporate social
responsibility.
Before joining ADP, he was Executive Vice
President of Human Resources at TIAACREF, where he worked for nine years. He
has also worked in senior HR positions at
Merrill Lynch & Co. and Morgan Stanley.
Staying ahead of technology and determining the best ways to embrace it for your
business and your internal clients is crucial
for tasks as large as a global transformation
or as small as delivering pay statements to
mobile devices.
Hear this panel of power users share how
they use technology to deliver strong solutions to support their workforces and business goals:
• Tonya Caldwell, CPP, Director of Payroll
& HRIS, Corner Bakery Café—Caldwell
joined Corner Bakery Café as Payroll
Dermot O’Brien, ADP’s Chief HR Officer, will
lead a panel discussion on the roles of mobile,
social media, and the cloud in business today.
Manager in July 2007 and later served
as Senior Payroll Manager before taking
on her current role in April 2013. She
serves on the Board of Contributing
Writers for APA’s PAYTECH magazine.
• Barb Smith, CPP, Payroll Director,
Penske Truck Leasing—Smith has been
with Penske Truck Leasing for 28 years.
She participated in a panel discussion
on change management at last year’s
Pre-Congress Luncheon.
• Melissa Williamson, Director, Total
Rewards, Tractor Supply Company—
Williamson joined Tractor Supply
Company in April 2001. Today she is
responsible for benefits, compensation,
leaves of absence, payroll, compliance,
and rewards strategy.
• Mel Lugo, Corporate Payroll Manager,
Intertape Polymer Group—Lugo has
been with Intertape Polymer Group
since 2013. Before joining Intertape, he
was Payroll Manager for Vitera Healthcare Solutions for six years.
Their audience will better understand the
factors driving technology, such as the rise
of digital-savvy Millennials, the popularity
of devices such as tablets and smart phones,
stronger mobile networks, social media, and
rapid innovation cycles. All of these have
an impact on payroll technology, and the
panelists will share their views on today’s
technology landscape.
Before and after the Pre-Congress Luncheon,
the Pre-Congress program offers several workshops to enlighten you and whet your appetite for the educational opportunities to come.
Session 1 is from 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m., Session
2 from 9:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m., and Session 3
from 2:15 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Each session offers
14 workshops from which to choose.
After the luncheon, the Power Hour
Workshop Session features these six options:
• Hotline Referral Committee Meeting
• Knowledge Transfer for New Chapter
Officers
• Making a Difference Through Volunteer
Committees
• PayTrain® Overview
• Talent Management Through Payroll
Assessments
• The Affordable Care Act Is in Effect:
What Could Go Wrong?
Then, after the Session 3 Workshops, be
sure to grab a seat at the Opening General
Session, which starts at 4:00 p.m.
Grand Ballroom
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Plus, Who Will Be This Year’s Payroll Man, Payroll Woman of the Year?
By Kerry Cole
To survive The Payroll Games, you need to
get off to a strong start, create a great first
impression, and deliver a memorable opening
statement.
It’s time to achieve and excel, and Tuesday’s Opening General Session is designed
to help you do so.
The power-packed opening will feature:
• “Infotainer” Brian Walter and his cast of
characters keeping you entertained from
the start.
• New President Barbara Youngman, CPP.
• Announcement of the 2015 Payroll
Woman of the Year and the 2015 Payroll
Man of the Year.
• Keynote Speaker and show business star
Marie Osmond.
• Your first glimpse of The Payroll Games
characters, tributes, and competition.
The Payroll Games is the theme of this
33rd Annual Congress, based, of course,
on The Hunger Games novels and movies.
Author Suzanne Collins’ grim version of
the future has young people forced into
deadly battle. In
the APA’s decidedly
more fun version,
one tribute from
each of the Association’s nine regions
will face challenges
designed to assess
their skills and
test their payroll
knowledge and
Keynote Speaker
Marie Osmond
(continued on page 3
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Tributes Receive Final Training Scores Before Payroll Games Begin
By Brandy Gaskins
The Payroll Games is a breathtaking pageant
of honor, knowledge, and bravery. One
tribute from each of the APA’s nine regions
has been selected to compete for the title
of payroll champion and make their region
proud. At the end, only one will stand alone
in the arena as the victor, an example of what
it takes to overcome any payroll obstacle.
For the past several months, the tributes
have been undergoing intense training and
preparation that has been documented
every step of the way within the pages of
PAYTECH magazine and on
social media. Armed with
their own special tool of
choice and years of knowledge and experience in
the payroll profession,
they all have proven to be formidable
competitors.
In April, the APA opened up the doors
of the Tributes’ Training Room to the
general public on the Annual Congress
Facebook page at www.facebook.com/
AnnualCongress. Here, people were able
to learn about each tribute and see how
the regions stacked up against one another.
Once a day, visitors could cast a vote for the
tribute they felt had what it takes to win
The Payroll Games.
Based on YOUR feedback within the
Tributes Training Room, the tributes
Tributes’
will enter the arena during the Opening
General Session today at 4:00
p.m. with the following
rankings predicting
their success:
1: Raeann Hofkin, CPP—Region 8
2: Rosemarie Fraumeni, CPP—Region 9
3: Christine Stolpe, CPP—Region 3
4: Dan Dycus, CPP—Region 7
5: Levi Meeske, CPP—Region 6
6: Flora Mojica, CPP—Region 1
7: Sally Thomson, CPP—Region 2
8: Scott Angel, CPP—Region 5
9: Karen Davidson, CPP—Region 4
With their training at an end, the tributes
have one final journey left in this adventure.
The tributes still need your help if they are
to navigate The Payroll Games arena! Show
your regional pride in any number of ways:
• Visit the Annual Congress Facebook
page and
and leave a message
of support for your
tribute
ENTER TAINMENT
Your One-Stop Congress
Infotainer Is Back
Infotainer Brian Walter is a hall-of-fame
speaker, humorist, and award-winning
multi-media producer. He has been turning
boring meetings into exceptionally memorable ones for more than 20 years.
When Brian and his team are on stage,
expect clever parody music, custom game
shows, quirky videos, all-about-you customization, and extreme audience interaction.
Brian and his enormously talented troupe
will again be with us all week. Don’t miss
many of Brian’s special Tribute videos this
week as well as several fun games. It all
starts during the pre-show entertainment
15 minutes prior to today’s Opening General
Session. Let The Payroll Games begin!
Surmount Your Obstacles
(continued from page 1)
leadership abilities. Don’t be surprised to
see Caesar, Effie, and some of your other
favorite characters along the way, all with
a payroll twist.
Marie Osmond appeared on national
television at age 3 on “The Andy Williams
Show” and has been in the spotlight ever
since, through triumph and through
tragedy. With “How to Hang on Through
Life Without Ruining a Good Manicure!”
• Send a Tweet rooting for your tribute
using #paycon
• Write words of encouragement on
your tribute’s poster outside the Grand
Ballroom
• Wear your region’s unique colored
wristband all week long so that
everyone can know at a glance which
region you’re supporting at Congress
Download the Congress app at
m.americanpayroll.org to read a special
PDF compilation of the tributes’ journey
to Congress.
Enjoy The Payroll Games, and may the
IRS always rule in your favor.
WHAT’S YOUR DAILY TARGET?
What percent of your workforce utilizes
self-service for payroll?
97%
79%
65%
Don’t miss the special pre-show videos
15 minutes before the start of the Thursday
General Session and the Friday Closing
General Session.
Global
North
America
42%
45%
South
America
Europe/
MidEast/Africa
Asia Pacific/
Japan
Source: Mercer Payroll Benchmarking Survey, 2014 (n=80)
Employee Self-Service Utilization
Osmond will share how it’s possible to not
only surmount obstacles but also grow
stronger from them. She will explain how
the key to a truly successful and fulfilling
life is making a difference for you and for
those around you, all while living life fully
awake.
Osmond’s speech and more thrills from
The Payroll Games’ participants will set the
tone for an informative, lively Congress.
So let the Games begin, and stay on fire for
several days of payroll and AP education
and networking.
Self-service functionality for payroll has been around for years, and adoption is
97% for the organizations in North America. Where are you providing online access
beyond simply viewing pay slips? How about access for changing direct deposit
information and updating exemptions? What’s your target? What should it be?
Why should you care? Self-service functionality increases the accuracy of information, raises employee satisfaction and engagement, and drives down processing
costs. So why shouldn’t you care?
Hit the bulls-eye by joining the Mercer Payroll Benchmarking Survey:
www.imercer.com/mpbs.
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Take Congress to New Levels With Social Media
By Brandy Gaskins
Social media is an integral part of The Payroll
Games at the 33rd Annual Congress. You can
use social media to maximize your Congress
experience and reach a large network of
people. This guide will help you get started
on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram so that
you can reach and engage with fellow payroll
colleagues and support your favorite Payroll
Games tribute while in Las Vegas.
Follow Daily Congress
Conversations With Twitter
To interact on Twitter, follow these simple
steps:
1. Join Twitter. Visit twitter.com, fill
in your information under “New
to Twitter? Sign up,” and follow the
prompts. You will be asked to do several
things, including creating a Twitter
username, uploading a photo, and
writing an optional short bio. Your
Twitter profile can contain as many or as
few personal details as you would like.
2. Follow the APA Twitter (@paynews).
To find us, simply visit twitter.com/
paynews after you’ve logged in.
3. Follow the conversation. On Twitter,
search for the conference hashtag
“#paycon” to see all the great things
other attendees are saying.
4. Interact! Send out your own tweets
adding the Congress hashtag “#paycon”
to join the conference discussion.
loaded within the app for you. If you don’t
have a smart phone, don’t worry. You can
still participate and follow the conversation
from a computer or tablet.
Search for the Congress hashtag “#paycon”
to find other attendees. Click on their username and select “follow” to see all their
tweets. Here are some more basic tips to
keep in mind:
• Twitter limits users to 140 character
messages. It’s OK to abbreviate or use
symbols to save space.
• Tweet about topics that are relevant to
other attendees. Some examples include
an inspirational quote from a keynote or
special guest speaker, a great tip from an
education session, quotes from session
speakers, an exciting product or service
at the Expo, or sights on the Vegas Strip.
• You can comment on any tweet directly
by clicking “reply.” If you like what
they’ve said and want to share it with
your followers, click “retweet.”
Be a Congress Fan With Facebook
Join hundreds of fellow APA members
and become a fan of the Annual Congress
Facebook page. Gain access to exclusive
contests, view Congress photos, and interact
with other attendees. You’ll also get all the
latest updates, including special Congress
announcements from APA.
Visit www.facebook.com/AnnualCongress. Click “Like” to interact and share your
experience with others.
Twitter Tips
If you have a smart phone, you can download a mobile Twitter app for free. Simply
search for Twitter inside your phone’s
app store. Or you can download the free
Congress app at m.americanpayroll.org. The
#paycon Twitter feed is already conveniently
Share Your Photos Via Instagram
If you are more of a visual person, Instagram
is the social media app for you! Once you
download the app and sign up, it’s time to
start taking pictures. Instagram allows the
amateur photographer in all of us to shine.
If you have a smart phone, you can download a mobile Twitter app for free. Simply search for
Twitter inside your phone’s app store.
While there will be professional photographers snapping away at Congress, they
can’t be everywhere. We want to see your
candid shots and the fun you’re having at
your sessions and downtime while in Las
Vegas, and Instagram is the way to do it.
Much like Twitter, it functions on the
hashtag system, so tag all of your Congress
photos with #paycon. You can find fellow
payroll enthusiasts by doing a search for
#paycon and other payroll-related hashtags
and following the users who have used the
tags recently. It’s as easy as that!
Get Info With Congress App
Download the free Congress 2015 smart
phone app at m.americanpayroll.org. It’s
available for both iPhone and Android
devices.
With the app, you’ll have all of this year’s
Congress details at your fingertips. Look up
information on sessions and speakers, get
the latest schedule, and navigate the confer-
ence center and Expo with the convenient
maps. You can also email fellow attendees or
find things to do in Las Vegas.
Connecting to
MGM Grand Wi-Fi
*Must be an MGM guest
1. Go to your settings and under
“choose a network” select
MGMGrandWifi.
2. Scroll down and select “BUY
Wi-FI Free and Paid Options.”
3. Scroll down and select “Basic
Connectivity Only.”
4. Input email address and agree
to terms and conditions.
5. Select “Done.” You are now
connected to WiFi.
Know Why Employees Leave to Keep Them Around
By Kerry Cole
you’re not going to get it. Instead you’re going to get eight secrets to employee retention.
You can’t use just one; it needs to be multiple strategies.”
It may not surprise you to learn that money is not at the top of the list for employees.
Over decades as an HR specialist and a headhunter, Jeff Kortes has formed a solid underAlthough Kortes’ presentation is geared toward managers, he said non-managers can
standing of why people stay in their jobs and why they leave. He shares that knowledge
take something from his presentation as well.
today during Pre-Congress Session 1 at 8 a.m. with the new workshop, “No-Nonsense
Retention … Painless Strategies to Retain Your Best
“They have a perspective that managers don’t,” he
People.”
said. “They carry things back to their organizations,
“With my HR and headhunter experience, I realand they put their spin on it because they are in
“No-Nonsense
ized I had a knack for why people stay and why they
essence the target audience of people I might recruit.
Retention … Painless
leave,” Kortes said. “That’s how I started speaking
A manager looks at it from a different perspective
Strategies to Retain
on retention.”
than a person who is working for someone.”
Based in Franklin, Wisconsin, Kortes connected
As APA focuses on the incoming employees of
Your Best People”
with the APA by presenting his workshop to the
Generation Y, Kortes, too, has observations about
APA Milwaukee Chapter, whose members encourthe millennials’ place in the job market.
Pre-Congress Session 1
“Millennials are the kids of baby boomers,” he
aged him to apply for a Congress workshop slot to
8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
explained. “They have seen what has happened
reach more people.
to their parents, and they see that you don’t owe
He will use humorous, real-life stories and interRoom 320
active participation—asking attendees to share
anybody any loyalty because no one will be loyal to
what works for them—as he reveals eight keys to
you. The millennials have learned this because their
Presented by Jeff Kortes
retaining top talent.
parents have taken the brunt of difficult economic
Kortes said that over the years, he’s seen employees
times.”
leave for the same reasons, so he came up with the alliteration, “Forget fancy fads, focus
What might be different for managers returning to work after Kortes’ presentation?
on the fundamentals.”
“They will be far more visible if they do what I recommend, and they will be far more
“I relate retention to my days as a high school wrestler,” he said. “Wrestling is not
communicative,” he said, adding that he shares 34 great questions all bosses should ask.
glamorous; it’s very much a grinding sort of sport. So if you’re looking for a silver bullet,
“If leaders do these things, people will consider them a great boss.”
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New APA President Praises Predecessors
By Kerry Cole
Barbara Youngman, CPP, remembers
attending a Congress and viewing that year’s
current APA President with awe.
“I was almost star-struck,” she confided.
Today, she is that President, and she realizes that, just as those who came before her,
the President doesn’t have all the answers
and has a network of go-to people to turn
to for help and support.
“I still look up to all of the Presidents
before me, and I always will,” she said.
“They’re the ones who have guided us and
made it easier for us. One piece of guidance I’ve received that I will follow is to be
yourself.”
As the Manager of Global Payroll
for global security company Northrop
Grumman, she succeeds Deborah Viers
Traylor, CPP, who steps out of the role after
circumstances led to her service as APA’s
first two-term President.
Barbara said she is often shocked at
the number of payroll professionals she
comes across who do not serve on an APA
committee.
“At Congress, hopefully I can touch others
and give them that starting point and explain
how important it is to take advantage of the
opportunities and resources APA offers,”
she said. “I want to help them become more
active and engaged.”
Should those members have trouble
believing they can rise to the heights Barbara
has, she can take them back to her first days
in payroll. She was waiting tables at Chili’s
Grill & Bar as a college student when she
noticed a job posting for a payroll associate
that paved the way for her career.
“I want to share my experiences so that
they can see that I’m a real person and if I
can do it they can do it,” she said. “I don’t
want to be just another speaker saying the
same old thing. I really do want to deliver a
message through my story.”
She learned from mentors who came
before her, former APA Presidents, and
other leaders who she knows are down to
earth.
“Everyone is so sincere and genuine,”
Barbara said. “This is what makes it so great.
Payroll is not all about me and what I am
going to get out of this. If people are trying
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Are you looking most forward
to educational workshops,
The Payroll Games competitions,
the Expo, or networking with
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Read May PAYTECH for more about APA
President Barbara Youngman, CPP.
to achieve those roles to have it on their
résumé, then they’re not the right people
for APA. It’s about supporting the profession
and the professionals.”
Join the GRTF, Make a Difference
Check Out Your
Lunch Ticket
Your “Grab-and-Go Box Lunch”
choices include:
Shaved Chicken on Round Herb
Focaccia, Ham and Cheese on
a Pretzel Panini, or Roasted
Vegetable Wrap
By Curtis Tatum, Esq.
APA’s Government Relations Task Force
(GRTF) works with the legislative and
executive branches of government to find
ways to help employers satisfy their legal
obligations, while minimizing the administrative burden for employers, government,
individual workers, and payroll professionals. There are currently nine GRTF
subcommittees:
• Child Support and Other Garnishments
• Federal Tax Forms and Publications
• Immigration
• IRS Issues
• myRA
• Payroll Cards
• Pennsylvania Local Taxes
• SSA Wage Reporting Redesign
• Unemployment Insurance
These subcommittees work to develop
effective responses to regulatory and legislative developments. So far in 2015, the
GRTF has submitted comments on payroll
issues to the IRS, the Consumer Financial
Protection Bureau, and the Office of Child
Support Enforcement. At the state level, the
GRTF has been active in influencing legislation in eight states regarding wage payment
methods and local taxes.
For a small time commitment, you can
Chapter Pictorials
have a big impact on the payroll profession. Subcommittees generally meet once
or twice a month for a one-hour conference call. There is also an in-person
meeting for subcommittee members who
are able to attend APA’s Annual Congress.
Through their work with the GRTF, APA
members have the opportunity to influence the manner and degree to which the
entire payroll profession is regulated. APA
members have been able to testify before the
U.S. Congress and state legislatures across
the country. The effectiveness of the APA’s
government relations efforts really depends
on its members.
To learn more about the GRTF and how
you can have an impact on the payroll
profession, consider attending one (or more)
of the following sessions:
• Power Hour: Making a Difference
Through Volunteer Committees
• Pre-Congress Session 3 OR Workshop
Session 5: Legislative Outlook and APA
Lobbying 2
• Workshop Session 4 OR 7: Legislative
Outlook and APA Lobbying 1
• Workshop Session 8: Understanding and
Impacting the Legislative Process
If you are interested in joining a GRTF
subcommittee, email Curtis Tatum, Esq.,
APA Manager of Government Relations,
at [email protected].
Share Your Opinions to Win a Free Paycheck, Trip to Vegas
By Joshua White
Who knew your opinion could put more
money in your pocket? Weigh in on the
latest payroll and payment trends in the
2015 “Getting Paid In America” online
survey at www.nationalpayrollweek.com.
You could win a free paycheck and a fiveday vacation for two right back here in
Las Vegas!
APA’s survey is critical
in helping to promote
the payroll profession.
The survey only takes five
minutes to complete and
helps APA promote payroll
to top media outlets such as
USA Today, The New York Times, and The
Wall Street Journal.
Complete the survey on the NPW
website today at www.
nationalpayrollweek.com.
Share the survey with your
co-workers, friends, and
family so that they have a
chance to win as well!
Seize the opportunity
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prize! You have until September 11 at
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Video monitors throughout the
conference center will showcase
all of the creative, colorful chapter
pictorial presentations entered in the
2015 Chapter Pictorial Contest. Each
unique photo montage slide show
reflects the activities and events
APA’s individual chapters participated in throughout 2014.
Congress Housing
Questions?
Questions concerning hotel reservations and housing should be directed
to the Congress Housing Bureau. The
Housing Desk is located in the Grand
Ballroom Pre-Function area next to
the Registration Desk during the
following hours:
• Today, May 5
7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, May 6
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Thursday, May 7
8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
• Friday, May 8
8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
If the Housing Desk isn’t available, contact the Congress Housing
Bureau at (888) 266-7660.
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Please Your Palate With MGM Grand Restaurants
By Julie Hilton
No matter what you are hungry for,
great food is just a short distance away
in the MGM Grand hotel. There are
many dining options, including a buffet
and food court. For specialty and casual
dining, try any of the restaurants below
to please your palate:
The Grand Wok and Sushi Bar
Craftsteak Steak House
Hakkasan
Craftsteak uses ingredients from small
family farms and other specialized venues
to bring unique flavors to every dish. While
this famous steakhouse offers mainstays
like Kobe beef, specialties also include
veal, salmon, lobster, and farmers’ market
vegetables.
Craftsteak restaurant is located in The
District of MGM Grand.
Go to www.mgmgrand.com/restaurants/
craftsteak-steak-house.aspx for info.
Hakkasan is the world-renowned, international destination for fine Chinese cuisine.
The kitchen produces delicious dim sum
and wok-fried dishes. These include the full
spectrum of ingredients from vegetable and
tofu creations to fresh fish, seafood, poultry,
pork, beef, lamb, and even venison. In addition, diners will find a wide selection of
handmade cocktails and a wine list.
Hakkasan restaurant is located in The
Central of MGM Grand.
Go to www.mgmgrand.com/restaurants/
hakkasan.aspx for info.
Wolfgang Puck Bar and Grill
Hecho en Vegas Mexican
Grill and Cantina
A culinary cross-section of Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Korean, and Vietnamese, the
Grand Wok satisfies every craving for
Asian cuisine. Its specialty entrée dishes
include sweet and savory shrimp pad-thai
noodles, spicy Kung Pao chicken with Japanese tinker bell peppers, Singapore-style
noodles, pan-fried sea bass, and Mongolian beef.
Grand Wok restaurant is located in The
Casino section of MGM Grand.
Go to www.mgmgrand.com/restaurants/
grand-wok-sushi-restaurant.aspx for info.
• Wednesday, May 6
7:15 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Premier Ballroom Pre-Function
• Thursday, May 7
7:15 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Premier Ballroom Pre-Function
• Friday, May 8
7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Grand Ballroom Pre-Function
• Saturday, May 9
7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Premier Ballroom Pre-Function
Starbucks
Wolfgang Puck reinvents American bar
and grill food with fine dining. Puck’s
signature comfort food can be enjoyed as
a casual, quick bite or as a leisurely dining
experience.
Wolfgang Puck restaurant is located in
The Casino section of MGM Grand.
Go to www.mgmgrand.com/restaurants/
wolfgang-grill-bar-restaurant.aspx for info.
Hecho en Vegas brings the Sonoran-style
cooking of Northern Mexico to this side of the
border. From handmade tamales and street
tacos to ceviche and specialty dishes, Hecho
en Vegas dishes out flavor. It also offers sweet
and salty margaritas. Its cantina-style dining
features a full bar and open patio seating.
LEVEL 3
LEVEL 1
Coffee service will be provided by the
APA in the Conference Center on the
following days:
Hecho en Vegas restaurant is located in
The District of MGM Grand.
Go to www.mgmgrand.com/restaurants/
hecho-en-vegas.aspx for info.
CONVENTION CENTER MAPS
LEVEL 2
Coffee, Coffee, Coffee
There are several Starbucks locations in
the MGM Grand hotel for your convenience with the following hours of operation: Lobby: 24 hours daily; The District:
6:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. daily; and in West
Tower: Monday – Thursday 6:00 a.m. –
6:00 p.m., Friday & Saturday 6:00 a.m. –
8:00 p.m.
Visit www.mgmgrand.com/restaurants for
a complete list of restaurants.
TUESDAY
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Southern Nevada Chapter Ready to Showcase City; Stop by to Win Prizes
By Gretchen Inouye, CPP
Nevada, including candy, candles, and
spa products, will be announced after
lunch today. The drawing for the second
gift basket will take place on Wednesday,
May 6, at 6:00 p.m. The winner of the
museum tickets will be announced after
lunch today.
With all of the amazing attractions
in Las Vegas, don’t forget to stop by the
booth located in the Premier Ballroom
Pre-Function area to find out about the
hidden gems in Sin City. We can’t wait
to meet people from across the United
States and help them become familiar with
Las Vegas.
Hospitality Booth
Hours of Operation
• Today, May 5
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, May 6
8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
• Thursday, May 7
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Friday, May 8
10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
© Songquan Deng
© Ferrantraite
Stop by the booth to hear about some of
our favorite locations to eat, shop, and
The members of the Southern Nevada Chapter
sightsee.
of the APA welcome you to Las Vegas for
Attendees who stop by the booth can
the 33rd Annual Congress. The chapter will
enter a drawing for a gift basket or a pair of
host a Chapter
tickets to the
Hospitality
Mob Museum.
Two tickets to the Mob Museum and a
All you have
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to do is drop
by members
Las Vegas gift basket will be given away
and friends of
off
a business
to the lucky winners after lunch today.
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make sure you
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see the best places in this lively city.
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Las Vegas has a great collection of
A drawing for the first of two gift baskets
filled with items made only in Southern
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