We recommend the following events to first time attendees and new members that wish to make the most of their Annual Meeting experience:
Just for New Members and First Time Attendees!
New to ACCA? Never been to ACCA's Annual Meeting before? The meeting can be a bit overwhelming at first, so here's your opportunity to meet other newcomers in an informal (and fun) session. Attend the new member/first timer orientation on Monday, October 2, from 7:30-8:30 am. Join your peers for breakfast, hear from ACCA leaders on how to get the most out of ACCA membership, and make new contacts with whom you may share the first-time participant's experience. To receive more information about this event, check the appropriate box on your registration form. Questions should be directed to Tranita Dyson, membership manager: 202/293-4103, ext. 307; dyson@acca.com.
Corporate Comedy Club
Join us for the Corporate Comedy Club, on Monday, October 2 beginning at 7:30 PM. Enjoy an evening of martinis, fine food, music, magic and comedy, sponsored by LEXIS-NEXIS and Martindale-Hubbell. Show time will begin promptly at 8:15 pm in the Constitution Ballroom. All Annual Meeting participants are invited to attend.
National Committees' Networking Lunch
The traditional National Committees' networking lunch will take place on Tuesday, October 3 from noonÐ1:00 pm. Take advantage of this opportunity to learn more about ACCA's National Committees. National Committees are open to all interested members and offer a great way to meet colleagues who share common practice concerns. Take a seat at any of the reserved tables and talk to peers who can help you find solutions to persistent problems or link up with existing networks. The National Committees' networking lunch is informal (no need to RSVP); reserved tables will be filled on a first-come basis.
Dutch-Treat Dinners
This time-honored tradition makes its tenth appearance at the 2000 Annual Meeting. On Tuesday evening, October 3, be sure to reserve a spot for a dinner outing hosted by the WMACCA Chapter. In a networking opportunity sure to please, host members will escort those who have reserved space to a fabulous local restaurant where everyone can get better acquainted, experience the local flair, and sample the best of Washington's world famous cuisine. Remember, all dinners are Dutch-treat; spouses/guests are welcome as long as a space has been reserved for them. Sign-up sheets will be posted onsite.
Volunteer Venue
Hosted by the Leadership Development Institute's advisory board, join a discussion during lunch on Wednesday, October 2. Interested members can grab a bite to eat and learn more about becoming an ACCA leader and volunteering their support for the association. Topics to be addressed include membership recruitment and retention, succession planning, and recruiting volunteers. This is an informal event (no need to RSVP); reserved tables will be filled on a first-come basis.
