The ASHHRA Conference Pulse is delivered to your inbox every morning of the ASHHRA 51st Annual Conference & Exposition—bringing you the daily buzz directly from Orlando. Beginning this Saturday morning, keep an eye out for your copy—to arrive around 6 a.m.—that will keep you informed of conference highlights, Learning Session reviews, keynote takeaways, happenings in the Exhibit Hall and other exclusive insider information.
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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
- 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.: Registration / Cyber Café / Resource Center / Charging Station
- 8:00 – 8:30 a.m.: Networking Breakfast
- 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.: Chapter Leadership Workshop (CLW)
- 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.: Pre-Conference Learning Sessions
- 12:30 – 1:45 p.m.: Networking Lunch for Pre-Conference and CLW Attendees
- 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.: Poster Presentations New this year!
- 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.: Pre-Conference Learning Sessions
- 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.: Special Recognition Reception
To access the full conference schedule, click here.
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Sunday, Monday and Tuesday Mornings
6:00 – 7:00 a.m., New Orleans Room
Sponsored by CareerBuilder
Don’t let healthy habits be ignored while attending the ASHHRA Annual Conference. Join us for Sunrise Yoga to make sure your day gets off to the right start. There’s no cost to attend, and all classes will be led by a certified yoga instructor. A healthy start to your day means you’ll have the strength to tackle any recruitment and retention challenges that may come your way!
Participants will receive a complimentary yoga mat and towel. Walk-ins welcome, or to secure your spot, please email natalia.vidmar@careerbuilder.com with your name, email and what day(s) you would like to attend.
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Part of our efforts to stay green is minimizing what we print, so you can now download the Attendee List to see who is coming to the conference.
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The exhibitors play a pivotal role in the success of the ASHHRA conference. Their presence helps us to meet our budget goals. Thank them by visiting their booths and learning what they have to offer to help you solve the health care HR challenges.
EXPOSITION HOURS
Sunday: Exhibit Hall/Lunch, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Sunday: Exhibitor and Attendee Appreciation Social, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Monday: Exhibit Hall/Lunch, 12:00 – 2:15 p.m.
PASSBOOK TO PRIZES
While visiting all the booths, enjoy participating in the Passbook to Prizes. Stop by the ASHHRA Center for Excellence to check out the list of fabulous prizes you could win. Your Welcome Bag contains your Passbook to Prizes brochure with details and the official rules on how to participate and engage our exhibitors.
Make sure your completed entry form for the Passbook to Prizes is in the raffle drum before 1:15 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 21, for your chance to win one of the many exciting prizes we have for you!
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By Heather Williams, ASHHRA Conference Pulse
Whether you’re a first-time attendee or you’ve attended the ASHHRA Annual Conference & Exposition for years, you have a responsibility to get the most out of every conference you attend. To justify your time away and investment in ongoing self-development and learning, you should carefully plan how you’re going to maximize learning and networking potential at this year’s conference.
To get the most out of your conference experience and maximize your time in Orlando, here’s a checklist of items to tackle before, during and after the conference.
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ASHHRA is offering a new, exciting resource to share best practices in an interactive discussion format. Check out the Poster Presentations this year to hear from cutting-edge practitioners and HR leaders. This new offering will allow you one-on-one face time featuring innovative solutions and helpful results that you can bring back to your organization. Poster presentations will have the following dedicated hours where you can meet with the presenter in person:
- Saturday: 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
- Sunday: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
- Monday: 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
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With seven of the world’s top 20 theme parks in one destination, not to mention nearly 100 other attractions, Orlando certainly knows how to entertain. After walking the Expo Hall, a leisurely escape to a world of imagination and fantasy will leave you feeling refreshed and inspired. Whether seeking to reconnect with childhood nostalgia or experience leading-edge innovations in ride technology, Orlando attractions are truly one-of-a-kind.
CONFERENCE WEATHER
In September, the temperature starts to cool down a bit in Orlando, but it's only slightly cooler than in August. The weather is still warm but slightly less humid and more bearable compared to the preceding summer months. Protect yourself from the fierce Floridian sun by wearing light layers of clothing, and be sure to pack a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen with a high SPF.
ORLANDO OFFICIAL VISITOR GUIDE
Access the complete digital guide here, which includes information on accommodations and attractions, Orlando area maps, a calendar of events, and local travel tips.
FEATURED DESTINATIONS & ACTIVITIES
Celebrate Orlando's amazing culinary scene during Orlando's Magical Dining Month. Beginning August 24 during a special preview week, and continuing throughout September, select Orlando restaurants will offer prix fixe dinners for just $33. Indulge in imaginative appetizers, entrees and desserts sure to leave you spellbound.
World-class restaurants, dazzling entertainment and unique shops line the waterfront at the Downtown Disney area, a fun-filled district that includes The Landing, West
Side and Marketplace! At just 4.5 miles from the Orlando World Center Marriott, Downtown Disney is a must-see attraction.
Ready to get your scare on and celebrate Halloween a little early? The legendary Jack the Clown makes his triumphant (and twisted) return
to present the biggest and scariest Halloween Horror Nights® ever, select nights from September 18th through November 1st. Now in its 25th year at Universal Orlando Resort, the nation’s premier Halloween event puts you right into some of the most pulse-pounding moments in horror history.
This historic exhibition is just a 15-minute car ride away from the Orlando World Center Marriott. Redesigned in 2012, Titanic: the Artifact Exhibition immerses visitors in the more than
100-year story as never experienced before. Hundreds of thousands of visitors each year come to stroll through full-scale recreations of famous Titanic rooms, including her Grand Staircase, First Class Parlor Suite, Boilers, and Promenade Deck, where you can walk out and feel the chill of the cold Atlantic air as you gaze at the stars.
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 The ASHHRA Conference Mobile App allows you to have portable access to conference activities with a simple touch of your iPhone or Android
smart phone.
DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS
- From your iPhone, go to the App Store; from your Android, go to Google Play Store.
- Once in your respective Store, search for ASHHRA annual conference.
- Download app.
- Your username is the email address you used to register.
- Your password is ashhra2015.
- Connect your app to LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook. Use the hashtag #ASHHRA15 to share your excitement about the conference.
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Share what you’re learning, insightful tidbits and fun moments using the conference hashtag, #ASHHRA15. Use the conference as an opportunity to connect with other like-minded HR professionals on Twitter and other social media networks.
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