A-PLUS is still alive and thriving and in 2012 we will celebrate our 25th Anniversary. I am personally inviting all members, friends and family to attend our National A-PLUS Convention April 19-22, 2012 in San Francisco, CA. It promises to be a defining moment and a celebration for our organization. If you have not attended a national convention before, or if you've never been to San Francisco you don't want to miss this opportunity. Ronald Stroman, Deputy Postmaster General will be a keynote speaker.
This is the perfect time to join us at this convention in San Francisco. It will be enlightening, educational, and fun filled. Join us and come see the Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman's Wharf, Ghirardelli's Chocolate, Crooked Mile, Chinatown and much more.
We are inviting all of our current and former members to come back for a family reunion, especially if you have not been to a convention in a couple of years. The theme of this year's convention is "Everything Changes When You Do." This theme is very appropriate as whenever change happens, those who are most successful looks for the opportunities and where they can fit in with the change.
We know that in 2012 the Postal Service will continue to undergo drastic change and with these changes will come huge opportunities for many people that have been preparing themselves. A lot of people will be choosing the retirement option.
The 2012 National A-PLUS Convention will be at the Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport, 1333 Bayshore Hwy, Burlingame, CA 94010, hotel rate is $119.00 per night plus taxes. This is an excellent rate for San Francisco as the average hotel rates are over $250.00 a night. There is a complimentary hotel shuttle to and from the airport to the hotel. The BART train that runs into the heart of all the attractions in San Francisco and the surrounding communities is very affordable and the hotel will shuttle you to the BART train.
Plan early, when booking your hotel room and making reservations for your flight remember to plan your arrival for Wednesday, April 18, 2012 as the convention starts on Thursday, April 19, 2012 at 8:00 am. The hotel rates are good for 2-3 days before and after the convention. You can book your hotel rooms blocked under A-PLUS by calling toll free at 1-888-421-1442 or 650-347-1234. Plan to come early or say over and start planning now.
Early conference registration starts now and ends February 20, 2012 and the full registration rate is $185.00 for members and $195.00 for non-members. Regular registration starts February 21 and ends March 15, 2012 and the rate is 200.00 for members and $210.00 for non-members. Late registration starts on April 2, 2012 at a rate of $210.00 for members and $215.00 and $225.00 for non-members. You can register online at www.aplus.cc. Full registration includes workshops, luncheon, banquet, and Parade of Chapters.
We are also encouraging our retired members to join us. We have a special convention full registration rate until April 2, 2012 of $175.00 for retired members. This is an election year for all national, regional and chapter officers. We need your involvement and input to make A-PLUS all that the founders intended it to be.
