ACPA27 Convention Chair Application

Thank you for applying to serve as the 2027 Convention Chair! Please fill out the fields below and submit your application by 25 July 2025.

The Convention Chair is a key volunteer for the association, a few of their main commitments are:

In partnership with the President-Elect, sets the overall vision for the Convention. Has overall responsibility for the Annual Convention Program and Curriculum and serves as the cost center manager for the convention program budget, working directly with the International Office.
Implements the convention planning timetable and curriculum as developed by the Convention Steering Committee, Convention Program Team, and International Office Staff.
Consults with the local arrangements team regarding local arrangements and special amenities.
In conjunction with the program team, oversees the development of the convention program curriculum and planning cycle from program submission to convention execution.
Communicates with the ACPA Leadership Council and various entity chairpersons concerning the development of the convention program.
Collects and coordinates reports from Convention Steering Committee and Convention Program Team; prepares and provides a Final Report within three (3) months after convention.

A full position description can be found here.

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Please Respond to the Following Questions

Limit each response to under 500 words if possible. It is recommended that you copy and answer the questions in a Word document in advance of responding in the spaces below.

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Why are you interested in the ACPA Convention Chair position?

Please describe knowledge, skills and experiences that you will bring to this position, including your experience and skills related to coordinating, planning and implementing large-scale events or programs.

Please summarize your experiences serving in volunteer and leadership roles within ACPA and other, related professional associations.

What do you consider to be key issues regarding the profession? How can a Convention be designed to explore these issues?

ACPA holds a publicly available set of core values on the association’s website that leaders wish to extend into the work of the association. How will you champion these values in practice with regard to the Convention Chair role? Please be specific. ACPA Values can be found here: https://myacpa.org/values/*

ACPA27 will occur in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. What unique factors around place, space, and community would you center in your overall charge as a Convention Chair?*

What innovative ideas do you have regarding how you can support strategic partnerships, the development of a convention planning team, collaboration with association leaders, and member engagement and excitement for Convention?

The Convention Chair position is one of great responsibility, requiring a considerable commitment of time and energy. Please describe how your administrative style would help you to balance professional responsibilities and managing a large team.

Please upload a file of your resume/CV (PDF only please)

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Please upload a photograph or headshot (of only yourself) to be used with your application materials, on the Leadership Council website, and in convention related communications, if selected. *

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