February 22-23, 2019
Jacksonville, FL
Theme: Inspiring Future Leaders to Leave a Legacy of Excellence

Welcome to the Southeast Region! The host chapters from the University of Central Florida and Florida State University are planning an exciting meeting with engaging presentations from chapters and professionals, as well as an excellent leadership activity. We look forward to seeing you all in February!

The Best Practices competition sponsored by Deloitte is an excellent way to display and develop your professional skills. The deadline to submit these abstracts is Friday, January 25th, 2019 by 4 PM CST.

For chapters who wish to present in Chapter Operations: Chapter Operations Abstract Form. The due date is Friday, January 11, 2019.

Chapter Operations Topics:

Technology Incorporated into Chapters
Mentorship
Campus Awareness
Wild Card topic

We will be collecting school pennants at the regional meetings to create a wall of schools at the 2019 Annual Meeting. There will be a drop-off box at registration.

We hope to see you there!

DATES & REGISTRATION

Dates

Friday, February 22 - Saturday, February 23, 2019

Registration Fees

$110	Early Bird Registration Rate until January 25, 2019
$125	Regular Registration Rate from January 25 - February 8, 2019
$175	Late Registration Rate after February 8, 2019 / Onsite Registration Rate

Cancellation policy: Cancellations made prior to February 8, 2019, will be refunded. Cancellations received after this date and no-shows will not be refunded. If you encounter an emergency, please contact the conference planner at Keri.Cross@aicpa-cima.com and the request will be forwarded to the Executive Director for refund approval.

AGENDA

Friday, February 22

Times	Session/Title
11:00am - 5:45pm	Registration
1:00pm - 1:30pm	Opening Session
1:30pm - 2:15pm	Plenary Keynote
2:15pm - 2:45pm	Refreshment Break
2:45pm - 5:45pm	Leadership Activity
2:45pm - 4:45pm	Faculty Advisor Round Table
5:45pm - 6:15pm	Professional Partners and Best Practices Judges Meeting

Saturday, February 23

Times	Session/Title
7:30am - 8:30am	Attendee Breakfast
7:30am - 8:30am	Breakfast for Faculty Advisors with Chapter Advocate, Board and Professional Partners
8:30am - 10:30am	Best Practices Presentations (Sponsored by Deloitte)
10:30am - 11:00am	Beverage Break
11:00am - 12:00pm	Chapter Operations
12:00pm - 1:00pm	Attendee Lunch
12:00pm - 1:00pm	Lunch for Chapter Presidents, Chapter Advocate, Board and Professional Partners
1:00pm - 2:00pm	Professional Sessions/Alumni Sessions
2:05pm - 3:05pm	Professional Sessions/Alumni Sessions
3:15pm - 3:30pm	Closing Session
3:30pm	Conference Adjourns

HOTEL, TRANSPORTATION, THINGS TO DO

Hotel Accommodations

Meeting Hotel and Accomodations:

Jacksonville Marriott
4670 Salisbury Road, Jacksonville, FL 32256
Reservations: 904.296.2222

Rates:

$109/plus applicable taxes, single/double/triple/quad (*Please note there is a limited number of double bed sleeping rooms. Rollaway Cots/Air Mattresses will be provided complimentary upon request).

**To receive the group rate, please indicate that you are part of the 2019 Beta Alpha Psi Southeast Regional Meeting. The hotel cut off is Friday, February 1, 2019.

Jacksonville Marriott Website

Parking:

Self-parking is complimentary at the Jacksonville Marriott.

Transportation

Click here.

Things to Do

St John's Town Center: this outdoor mall is the heart of shopping and dining in Jacksonville.
Topgolf: compete with your friends to see who can golf the best!
Museum of Science and History: located on the waterfront, they have exhibits on Florida's history, space and more.

All of these activities are within 15 minutes of the conference hotel

For area attractions, please click here.

PROFESSIONAL PARTNERS

Attending Professional Partners

Firm/Organization	Professional Partner
AFWA	Karyn Hartke
BDO	Stephanie Tyler
EY	Paige Sacks
Fifth Third Bank	Nick Milazzo
Grant Thornton	Tony Fuller
NASBA	Alfonze Alexander
Robert Half	Andy Decker
RSM US LLP	Jen Shepley

NEW SERVICE ACTIVITY

NEW Service Activity! This year, we will be partnering with the Foundation for Hospital Art. This organization’s mission is to give comfort and hope to those who suffer in hospitals by providing artwork at no cost to hospitals. All students, faculty advisors and professional partners are encouraged to stop by the registration area to paint on pre-drawn, color coded canvases. No artistic experience is needed! Once completed, all canvases will be donated to hospitals.

Contact the Event Organizer

February 22-23, 2019Jacksonville, FL Theme: Inspiring Future Leaders to Leave a Legacy of Excellence