We’re thrilled you’re here (or that you’re on your way)! We have a great lineup for this year’s conference, with plenty of not-to-miss opportunities to learn, network and grow your career in health care human resources.
Each morning of the conference at 6 a.m., you’ll receive this newsletter, which will be filled with insights, interviews and recaps on some of the conference’s very best events. If you have any feedback for us, email the ASHHRA Daily Pulse editor.
The opportunities to cultivate new and ongoing business connections are some of the most significant benefits of this conference, so make sure you take advantage of the next few days to expand your network.
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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24
- 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.: Power Sessions
- 12:30 – 1:45 p.m.: Lunch for Power Sessions and CLW Attendees
- 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.: Power Sessions continued
- 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.: Welcome Reception for all Conference Attendees
To access the full conference schedule, click here.
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All attendees are invited to join us at the Welcome Reception from 4-5:30 p.m., at Mission Plaza. A great chance to kick off the conference and network with colleagues, we will also present the Gary Willis leadership Award, which recognizes mid-level managers and directors who have made outstanding leadership and operations contributions to their organization. This year's honoree is Lotus Yon, CHHR.
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Sunday, Monday and Tuesday Mornings
6:00 – 7:00 a.m., Dallas 1-2 room
Sponsored by CareerBuilder
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 and mats will be provided. A healthy start to your day means you’ll have the strength to tackle any recruitment and retention challenges that may come your way!
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Follow @ASHHRA and #ASHHRA16 on Twitter to find vendors and exhibitors and learn about giveaways, special
promotions and behind-the-scenes glimpses all taking place at the ASHHRA 52nd Annual Conference & Exposition!
EXPOSITION HOURS
Sunday: Exhibit Hall/Lunch, 10:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Sunday: Exhibit Hall Grapevine Get Together, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Monday: Exhibit Hall/Lunch, noon – 2:45 p.m.
Be sure to participate in this year's Passbook to Prizes raffle! Get yours completed during your time in the Expo, then submit your completed entry form at the Center for Excellence before 2:20 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 25, for your chance to win one of the many exciting prizes we have for you! (See the Passbook to Prizes brochure in your Welcome Bag.)
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It’s here — the 2016 ASHHRA Annual Conference in Grapevine, Texas. This conference is the ultimate gathering for those in the healthcare HR space; nearly 1,000 professionals come together to share ideas, learn and network. Whether this is your first time attending or your 52nd, it’s important to have a strategy. Here, you’ll find five ways to get the most out of your ASHHRA experience.
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Whatever your tastes are, and whatever mood you're in, the Gaylord Texan has a dining option that is sure to please!
 Zeppole Coastal ItalianA fresh taste of Coastal Italian in a festive courtyard setting
Old Hickory Steakhouse
The best steakhouse restaurant in Grapevine
Open for dinner | Make a reservation
Old Hickory Wine Bar
Experience the wine bar at Old Hickory Steakhouse, with a selection of fine wines from all over the world
Open for dinner
Riverwalk CantinaTex-Mex
Delicious Tex-Mex and traditional Mexican cuisine in an open-air café setting
Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner
Texan Station Sports Bar & Grill
A full-service dining room offers a wide selection of Texas' best brews, cocktails and bar food
Open for lunch and dinner
Mission Plaza Marketplace
The perfect way to begin or end your day, from coffee and hot breakfast to gourmet salads, sandwiches, snacks and more!
Cocoa Bean Express
Coffee house serving Starbucks coffee and fresh breakfast and lunch items.
Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner
Glass Cactus Nightclub
Creative cocktails and club cuisine, along with live nightly entertainment
Friday and Saturday nights | Make a reservation
Saturday, Sept. 24 will feature trance/techno act, Speaker of the House
Silver Bar
A welcome sight for weary travelers, the Silver Bar is reminiscent of a saloon from the Old West
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Share what you’re learning, insightful tidbits and fun moments using the conference hashtag, #ASHHRA16. 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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 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. Search ASHHRA.
- Download app.
- Your username is the email address you used to register.
- Your password is ashhra2016.
- Connect your app to LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook. Use the hashtag #ASHHRA16 to share your excitement about the conference.
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