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Point #72: Conference Statistics – Caitlin McDiarmid

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CaitlinMcDiarmidCaitlin McDiarmid
APP Administrator

 

We never get tired of hearing “this was the best Conference yet.” We were even more proud to hear it for this, our 20th anniversary! Thank you to all the participants of this year’s events. Having members of our history at Conference combined with the premiere exhibit of the Body Piercing Archive made it even more special. We’ve never heard such positive comments about our Banquet and the dance floor filled for the first time ever. Our numbers are up with a 10.05% increase in participants! Our Vendors were even more supportive than ever – with more sponsorships and more donations to the Raffle than we ever expected. Our attendees opened their pockets and hearts with generous donations to the Sailor Sid Campaign and the purchase of APP merchandise. Class attendance stayed steady and all our new technology performed well.

Here’s Conference by the numbers…

Overall attendance at Conference this year: 1040

Full Conference Attendees: 567

Partial Conference Attendees: 279

Speakers: 58

Vending Companies: 53

Number of Volunteers: 70

Number of Class Topics: 40

Number of Workshop Topics: 4

Number of Round Table Discussions: 5

Class Hours: 95

Round Tables & Meetings (Hours): 19

Individual Class Attendances: 4607

APP Donations via Conference: $4,139.30—Thanks each and everyone of you for your support!Attendance by Category - 2015 APP Conference

Point #72: From the Editor – Kendra Jane Berndt

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Point-70-From-the-Editor-Kendra-0.jpgKendra Jane Berndt
Managing Editor of Content & Archives

When I think back to the week of the 20th annual Association of Professional Piercers Conference, I am rendered almost speechless, and if you know me, that is difficult. PVD or post Vegas depression, as a few of us call it, has hit me especially strong this year. I find myself longing for the hugs, smiles, and the mental stimulation that Conference provides. I even miss the hustle and bustle, the over priced everything, and the smoke filled casino. At the same time I am relieved to sleep in my own bed, eat vegetables, and put into practice the learning from this year.

In this issue we will take a look through the photos, the stories, the awards, and the memories that made this year by far the best Conference I have ever been too—I am sure many others share the same sentiments as me. Each attendee will have their own favourite moments from this year. In fact some may have so many moments that picking a favourite is impossible. Personally I have been able to narrow it down to the evening of the Banquet prom. My own prom (or grad as we call it here in the Great White North) was less than perfect and, well, I would rather forget most of it honestly. However, prom at this year’s Banquet will forever be one of my happiest nights, filled with love, laughter, tears, and dancing; oh glorious dancing.

This year’s prom also gave me the chance to recognize someone very close to me, someone who has shaped the person I am and pushes me in the direction of the person I want to be. It was an absolute honour to speak to her hard work and dedication. This will forever be a memory I cherish. We love you, Caitlin. Why do I suddenly have a craving for pie?

Kendra Jane - Best Smile - 2015 Prom AwardsThe other moment that still makes me giddy like a 16 year old is the fact that you guys—my peers—saw it fitting to honour me with the “best smile in the industry”. I was shocked when I saw my name on the nomination ballot and even more so when my name was announced. You guys made me feel like the belle of the ball. Just thinking of all the smiles and love as we put this issue together has made the PVD a little more tolerable.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart to each attendee. You all contributed to my Conference experience. I will carry these experiences with me over the coming year until I can see you all again.