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2023 APGA/LPGA Summer Convention Recap
2023 APGA/LPGA S
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his year's Summer Convention, "Voodoo and LPGA Scholarship funds. Thank you to ev-
on the Bayou - I Put a Spell on You", was a eryone who participated by donating an auction
great success with over 100 attendees at item or through the purchase of a reverse raffle
Tthe Hotel Monteleone in New Orleans, LA. ticket. There were so many unique items in the
We kicked off the convention with a Wel- silent auction. This year's event raised $10,773 of
come Reception sponsored by the Alabama and which each state received $5,386.
Louisiana Suppliers. A great big "Thank You" to our Tuesday morning began with golf at TPC,
supplier members in each state for their contin- a tour of the World War II Museum and 4-D mov-
ued support. ie, and a private cooking class at the New Orleans
On Monday morning, we got down to School of Cooking. Based on the many photos
business with presentations from the newly and testimonials we received from members,
appointed NPGA Chair, Jeff Stewart, and Bryan everyone had a wonderful time at their chosen
Cordill from PERC. Those sessions were followed activity. APGA would like to extend a special
by a presentation from LPGA's Executive Director, thank you to Bergquist for sponsoring this year's
Randy Hayden. golf event.

During the Annual Membership/Board of As always, we ended the convention with
Directors Meeting, we reviewed the activities of a great big party. This year's theme was "Voodoo
the past year, and the 2023-2024 Board of Direc- on the Bayou" and members were encouraged
tors were installed with Brian Rogers as the new to dress in their favorite magic attire. We were
President. We look forward to a great year of lead- treated to a delicious buffet dinner accompanied
ership from our newly installed Board of Directors. a magic show from the Vaudeville Magic group.
The entertainment was excellent and everyone
Convention attendees had a choice be- had a great time!
tween two exciting options for activities on Mon-
day afternoon. The first option was a Swamp We hope you will consider joining us for
Airboat ride with a tour of the swamps just next year's convention! The 2024 APGA/LPGA
outside of the city. The second was a historical Summer Convention will be held on June 24th -
cruise on the Creole Queen Steamboat. On Mon- 26th at the Pensacola Hilton in Pensacola Beach,
day evening, we held our Dessert Extravaganza, FL. We encourage you to join the Convention
Reverse Raffle, and Silent Auction event. This Committee so that you can help us make these
exciting annual fundraiser supports the David events the best possible for everyone. For more
Reaves, Don Haden, Bill Montgomery, and Marie information on the Convention Committee,
Daniel Scholarships which are all part of the APGA please contact Laural Bunn. ■

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