Networking & Social Activities
Golf
The Annual AAPOR Golf Outing will be held
on Thursday, May 16, at the William J. Devine Golf Course at Franklin
Park, with tee times starting at 7:30 a.m. William J. Devine Golf Course
at Franklin Park was established October 26, 1896, and is the second
oldest public golf course in the nation. It is a place where the leading
figures of golf converge in history and where countless unsung heroes
have championed the public game. Find out why Golf Digest has rated the
facility as one of the best places to play in 2007, 2008 and 2009. From
tee to green you will find a variety of challenges that will always
bring you back for more! If you love to golf, make plans this year to
arrive early enough to play a round before the annual conference
begins.
Fun Run/Walk
AAPOR’s Fun Run/Walk will be
held bright and early on Saturday morning, May 18. The Run/Walk will
take place along two miles of the Seaport’s beautiful waterfront.
If you would like to enter into some competitive early morning exercise,
or simply enjoy the sea air and incredible view, this is just for you!
All participants will receive bottled water. More information will be
posted on the message board at the conference and volunteers will be
available on Saturday morning to guide participants to the starting
line. A waiver must be signed on site to participate. Awards will be
given to the top runners and to those record-breaking walkers.
Applied Probability
Few games better illustrate
elementary probability theory than a fun game of poker. The derivation
of an optimal game strategy appears to be beyond current game theory and
has confounded mathematicians, statisticians and AAPORites for years. If
you want to ponder one of the most popular practical applications of
probability, join us Saturday night after the awards banquet for our
annual Applied Probability session.
Speed Networking
Two speed networking sessions
are offered each year at the annual conference. These interview
opportunities are designed for those who are exploring career
possibilities. These sessions are not intended for commercial
activities. Conference attendees may sign up for 15-minute sessions at
the registration desk or during the networking session. A list of
companies participating in the speed networking sessions and a sign-up
sheet will be available at the registration desk. Reserve Friday, May
17, from 3:15 – 4:15 p.m. and Saturday, May 18, from 12:45 –
2:15 p.m., to join speed networking.
In the Spirit of Baseball – Fenway Park Tour
Fenway Park is a place where dreams are made, traditions are
celebrated and baseball is forever. Join your AAPOR colleagues at 6:30
p.m. on Friday, May 17, for an evening tour of the famous ballpark
complete with a ride on the Old Town Trolley, appetizers and a
non-alcoholic beverage at the Bleacher Bar. Find your own way back to
your hotel while stopping to enjoy any one of hundreds of options that
Boston has to offer. Better yet, organize your own group of friends and
explore together. In a city steeped in history, create some of your
own!
Special Event for Students:
Student Meet &
Greet / Informal Dinner
Friday, May 17, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. *
Back Bay Complex
Calling all students! Join us for a student meet-and-greet hosted by the AAPOR Membership & Chapter Relations Committtee. Come meet and mingle with other students, learn about AAPOR's resources, and share your thoughts about how AAPOR can best serve our student members. Refreshments will be provided. And whether or not you make it to the meet-and-greet, join other students for an informaal dinner off-site (meet ath the AAPOR Registration Desk at 7:45 p.m. , email crsteele@wisc.edu to RSVP).
