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Consolidated Regional Meeting of Chairs and Administrators

 

The Association for Academic Pathology is pleased to invite Department Chairs and Administrators to attend the first-ever AAPath Consolidated Regional Meeting on January 17-20, 2025 for a weekend of activities, networking and discussion of timely topics in the beautiful surroundings of Terranea Resort in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. Terranea Resort is conveniently located near Los Angeles and Long Beach airports. Join us to continue the tradition of intimate regional meetings in an exciting new format and venue!

The meeting will start with a welcome reception for all attendees and guests on Friday, January 17. Breakfasts will be provided for registrants on the mornings of January 18 and 19, followed by break-out discussion sessions for Chairs and Administrators (by region), capped off by reports out to each other in combined plenary sessions. Optional group recreational activities (details here) are planned for Saturday and Sunday, January 18 and 19. Group check-out is on Monday, January 20.  Draft program now available - click here! 

This is an in-person only event. There is no remote participation option and the events will not be recorded. Registration is open only to current Chairs and APEX members. 

Registration Details:

The registration fee for this event is $900 per Chair or APEX member and includes the welcome reception (Friday night), breakfasts and breaks (Saturday, Sunday) and two optional group activities for the registrant.

Guest Registration Option:

The guest registration fee is $450 per guest and includes the welcome reception (Friday night) and two optional group activities for the registered guest. All guests must be registered.

Optional Group Activities:

The registration form includes a menu of optional group activities from which registrants (and their guest(s)) can choose two from the list below or may choose "none" to opt out of the group events. Up to ONE activity per day will be scheduled on Saturday and Sunday at 2:00pm based on your selections in the registration form.   

  • Kayak Tide Pool Adventure 
  • Coastal Resin Board Art 
  • Plein Air Painting by the Sea 
  • Guided Electric Biking Tour

 Hotel Reservations:

  • The group hotel reservation link will be provided in your registration payment confirmation message.
  • The substantially discounted hotel group rate of $395 plus $25 resort fee per night, plus tax and gratuity, is not included with registration. Attendees are responsible for their hotel costs, including cancellation penalties. A credit card for deposit and payment will be required with the hotel reservation.
  • The core stay for the AAPath Consolidated Regional Meeting is Friday, January 17th to Monday, January 20th. Once your core stay is secured through the group reservation link, additional nights at the group rate on shoulder dates may be reserved on a space-available basis by calling the Terranea Resort Reservations Department at (855) 441-2575 or contact the AAPath office at [email protected].
  • A specific view or bedding type may be requested, but is not guaranteed. Attendees may be assigned resort view or ocean view with either (1) king or (2) double beds upon arrival, based on resort room inventory availability.

Resort Fee details are below. Please note that the Resort Fee has been discounted substantially for this group and cannot be waived or discounted further. The Resort Fee includes:

    • Exclusive access to the Lexus Experience Amazing Drive Opportunity (see Experience Center for more details)
    • Fitness center access, including daily fitness and wellness classes
    • Nightly live music via Terranea’s Sound Series
    • Weekly complimentary offerings including meet and greets with Terranea’s Falconer, movies and magic at the pool, and more!
    • Access to The Links’ short game practice area
    • Pool chair and umbrella usage
    • Wireless internet (5Mbps) for up to three devices in-room (with additional hard-wired access), and all public space for resort guests (not applicable for meeting rooms and The Spa)
    • Flat screen HD televisions featuring accessible streaming capabilities from laptop or mobile device
    • In-room coffee and tea set up
    • Two bottles of water placed in-room upon check-in
    • Nightly turndown service upon request
    • Self-guided walking maps curated by the resort’s naturalist, available upon request
    • Access to more than 7,000 digital newspaper & magazine titles, powered by PressReader application
    • Complimentary issue of TerraneaLife magazine
    • Wireless cloud printing and additional business services, please see Front Desk for details
REGISTER TODAY!

 

Registration Cancellation & Waitlisting:

When your registration invoice is fully paid, your participation in the AAPath Consolidated Regional Meeting is secured. Refunds will be provided if AAPath is able to resell the open seat from a waitlist that will be established once the first 100 seats are filled. Last-minute medical and family emergencies that preclude participation will be considered for refunds on a case-by-case basis with written notification. Written notification must be sent to [email protected].

 


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