General Information
San Antonio- Capturing the Spirit of Texas
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| Alamo Plaza | Buckhorn Saloon Museum | River Walk (Paseo Del Rio) |
Now the eighth largest cities in the United States, the city has retained its sense of history and tradition, while carefully blending in cosmopolitan progress. Sounds and flavors of Native America, Old Mexico, Germany, the Wild West, Africa and the Deep South mingle and merge. Close to 20 million visitors a year delight in the discovery of San Antonio's charms.
For more information on visiting San Antonio, visit: www.sanantoniocvb.com.
Special packages on touring and activities for spouses/guests through APPA will be announced in conjunction with the opening of registration on December 1, 2007.
APPA 2008 Venue
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APPA 2008 will be held at the The Henry B. Gonzales Convention Center (HBGCC). The Center is located at 200 East Market Street, San Antonio, TX. The HBGCC is 1.3 million square feet, which includes 59 meeting rooms, 3 beautiful ballrooms, 4 exhibit halls with a contiguous space of approximately 440,000 square feet and 7 registration areas.
APPA Bookstore
Purchase the latest from APPA publications in the field of facilities management, as well as other books to enhance your knowledge and professional development. Special discounts are available for conference attendees, with an extra 10% to all first time attendees.
Appropriate Dress
Casual business attire is suitable for all meetings, sessions, and the opening reception. Business attire is recommended for the awards reception and awards banquet. Please remember to bring a sweater or jacket, as room temperatures may vary.
Accessibility
The Henry B. Gonzales Convention Center provides service ramps to entrances and elevated areas, an array of passenger elevators, restroom facilities for the disabled and Braille instructions/directions at strategic locations throughout the building. Wheelchairs are also available upon request.
CEU Credits
APPA 2008 gives you the opportunity to earn continuing education units (CEUs). Transcripts will be available approximately four weeks after the conclusion of the meeting. Watch our webiste for more information on the CEU process.
Cancellation Policy
APPA will refund the full cost of registration for cancellations received on or before June 20, 2008. Absolutely no refunds will be issued for cancellations received after June 20. APPA is not responsible for any travel or lodging charges incurred.
Weather
The average high in San Antonio in July is 96 F, and the average low is 74 F. On average, July is one of the warmest months in San Antonio, so pack accordingly.
APPA Elected Officers Nomination Information
Deadline for Nominations: December 15, 2008
Nominate yourself or someone else.
APPA's Virtual 2008-2009 Membership Directory
| • Available to APPA Members |
| • Access by using your user ID and password |
| More information |
Open Professional Development Programs
| Institute for Facilities Management |
| SP: Facilities Management Strategies for Campus Sustainability |
| Supervisor's Toolkit |
Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel & Marina in Tampa, FL
January 18-22, 2008
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Study Shows School Cleanliness Affects Learning
Entitled Cleanliness and Learning in Higher Education, the national study of college students was based around the five levels of clean identified in APPA’s Custodial Staffing Guidelines for Educational Facilities. More information.The final report is available free to APPA members and for $30 for nonmembers through the APPA bookstore
Thanks to all who made APPA 2008 a success!
Presentations and photos are now available from APPA 2008: the Rise to Greatness.
Mark your calendars for APPA 2009, July 8-10 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
