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Save the date for our 2025 Conference
Sept 9–12 at Hershey Lodge!
ICYMI:
Tuesday, September 24
CONFERENCE LUNCH • 11:45 am – 12:45 pm
Room: Blue Ballroom
Pick up your complimentary boxed lunch in the Great Hallway, and enjoy it in the Blue Ballroom. Thanks to our sponsors, enkompas Technology Solutions and Elwyn.
SPECIAL FEATURE PHOTO EXHIBIT • 12:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Room: Confection Lobby
The Oral Health + Disability Exhibit is a powerful collaborative effort by renowned photographer Rick Guidotti of Positive Exposure, the FISA Foundation, and Achieva’s Disability Healthcare Initiative. Through striking photography and personal narratives, the exhibit highlights the urgent need for inclusive dental care for people with disabilities, who often face significant barriers to accessing essential oral health services. By showcasing the beauty and humanity of individuals with disabilities, the exhibit advocates for equitable, person-centered care, underscoring that access to quality dental care is a fundamental right, crucial for overall health and wellbeing.
WELCOME RECEPTION • 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Room: Blue Ballroom
You are invited to join the RCPA Board of Directors, staff, and your colleagues for the Welcome Reception. The reception features hors d’oeuvres and beverages, and offers a valuable first networking opportunity with colleagues, speakers, and other guests. Conference Committee members and RCPA staff are on hand to answer questions, make introductions, and provide directions and tips for an enjoyable week.
Wednesday, September 25
CONFERENCE BREAKFAST • 8:00 am – 9:30 am
Room: Great Hallway/Red Ballroom seating
Join us for a hearty breakfast to kick off your day, courtesy of Community Services Group.
ASSOCIATION AWARDS LUNCHEON • 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Room: Red Ballroom
Join us for lunch and hear about the association’s highlights of the year and recognition of our award winners, listed below. Thanks to our sponsors, Cambria County Association for the Blind and Handicapped, and Wesley Family Services.
Award Winners:
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REP. ERIC NELSON |
KIM SONAFELT |
MIKE HOPKINS |
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Special Feature Game Demonstration • 10:00 am – 3:30 pm
Room: Confection Lobby
The Bodhana Group, a 501(c)3 nonprofit based in York, will be on hand to discuss their mission of using tabletop games for education, skill building, and therapy. They will be featuring some playable demos of games that can be used for goal work, and discussing some of their programs and services that include comprehensive training and direct support through game-based groups. Stop by and try your hand at playing one of their games!
Thursday, September 26
CONFERENCE BREAKFAST • 7:30 am – 9:00 am
Room: Connections Hall
Join us for a delicious breakfast to start off your day, courtesy of Optum Behavioral Solutions.
CONFERENCE LUNCH • 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Room: Connections Hall
Join us for a savory lunch, sponsored by Greenspace Health and Merakey USA.
Friday, September 27
CONFERENCE BREAKFAST • 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Room: Red Ballroom
Cap off the conference with a satisfying breakfast, courtesy of OneWell Health Care.
Monday through Wednesday, September 23 – 25 • 8:00 pm – 12:00 am
Thursday, September 26 • 7:30 pm – 12:00 am
HOSPITALITY SUITE
Room: Hospitality Suite
Relax and unwind, catch up with colleagues, and enjoy some social time at the RCPA Hospitality Suite!
Special thanks to our entertainment sponsor, Community Behavioral Health
Thank you to our Hospitality Suite sponsors*
Access Services, Inc. | Alliance Health | Allegheny, Inc.
Brown & Brown Insurance Services, Inc. | CenClear
Embolden WC Trust | Hearten Workers’ Compensation Program
Hope Enterprises, Inc. | Venango Training and Development Center, Inc.
*Thursday Evening sponsored by CIL
- Tuesday, enjoy special entertainment by Rich Fehle, acoustic guitar
- Wednesday, enjoy the DJ & Photo Booth from Nittany Entertainment
- Thursday, relax and enjoy the sounds of guitarist Jason Carst
Tues, Sept 24 • 8:00 am – 7:30 pm | Wed, Sept 25 • 8:00 am – 7:00 pm
Thurs, Sept 26 – 8:00 am – 12:30 pm
SILENT AUCTION
Room: Registration Area
We are excited to once again host the RCPA silent auction, benefiting the RCPA PAC. RCPA continues to raise funds for the RCPA PAC to provide financial support to state legislators who have demonstrated a strong, consistent, and positive interest in our issues and priorities. Place your bids for some great prizes and support the RCPA PAC!