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Special Events and Activities

Explore these special opportunities available to registered Conference attendees.

Sunday and Monday

Exhibit Hall
Sunday, August 4 – 4 to 6:30 p.m. 
Monday, August 5 – 7:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m

The Exhibit Hall will be open Sunday evening from 4 to 6:30 p.m. and again on Monday from 7:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. This is one of the many chances to meet and get to know over 80 vendors interested in doing business with your county. Exhibitors may conduct individual prize drawings within the confines of their booth and CCAP will announce winners on Monday beginning at 12:30 p.m. from the Exhibit Hall stage. Exhibitors will determine winning criteria for their prize drawings. CCAP is pleased to announce this year’s Exhibit Hall grand prize is a Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Premium Noise Canceling Overhead Headphones . Check the Conference Mobile Events app at the Conference for details on how you can participate and be eligible to win! Vendors interested in purchasing exhibit space should visit the Exhibitor Registration page

Sunday, August 4 

Welcome Reception 
Sunday 5 to 6:30 p.m. 

Come Celebrate Adams County’s Rich Heritage with the theme, Past to Present: Pennsylvania’s Legacy Unites in Gettysburg 

Visit this year’s Exhibit Hall on Sunday evening during our Welcome Reception and the chance to visit with exhibitors, and network with your peers. This fun-filled evening reception will feature delicious food, old and new friends and a good time!  

This event is the perfect way to kick off our Conference and provides attendees with an  opportunity to talk one-on-one with more than 80 vendors of county-related products and services. This is a Conference event you will not want to miss! 

Keynote Speakers

CS McKee Conference-wide Event (PDF)
Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center
6 to 10 p.m.

CS McKee, L.P. invites all Conference attendees to enjoy an evening of exploration and relaxation at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center. The evening will commence at 6 p.m. with cocktails and appetizers in the lobby of the Visitor Center. There will be a short presentation at 6:30 p.m. and dinner, dessert and refreshments will be served immediately after with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating.  

The Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center provides a comfortable environment from which to learn about the sacrifices made during the Battle of Gettysburg and the causes and the consequences of the American Civil War. The center was designed to meet LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) performance certification standards and was awarded Gold Level Certification in 2010.

Buses provided by CS McKee will leave from the Wyndham Gettysburg side entrance at 5:45 p.m. to transport guests to the venue. Buses will start returning guests to the Wyndham Gettysburg at 9 p.m. with the last buses leaving at 10 p.m. Plenty of parking will be available for those who would like to drive on their own.

CS McKee looks forward to seeing all Conference attendees at the event!

Tuesday, August 6

Fun Run 
6:30 a.m. 

Whether you’re a runner, jogger or a walker, please join us for a short jaunt around the Gateway complex at 6:30 a.m. on Tuesday, August 6. Sign ups and more information will be available at the CCAP Registration Desk when you arrive at the Conference. If you miss the sign up at registration, just show up ready to run or walk on Tuesday morning outside the Wyndham’s main entrance! 

Annual Business Meeting 
8:30 to 11:30 a.m. 

An important part of the Annual Conference is Tuesday’s Annual Business session where members consider the 2024 resolutions, the treasurer’s report, committee reports and the election of CCAP officers.  

Guided Battlefield Tour and Private Museum Event
12:30 to 5 p.m.

Hosted by M&S EAP, the CGL Companies, and Scott+Scott Attorneys at Law

On Tuesday afternoon, join M&S EAP, the CGL Companies, and Scott+Scott, Attorneys at Law are hosting a specially guided battlefield tour and private museum experience. This unique afternoon is available to all county member attendees and their guests free of charge.

An air-conditioned coach bus will pick up attendees at the Wyndham Gettysburg’s main entrance; a bagged lunch will be available to attendees at that time. Our licensed battlefield guides will escort the group around the historic Gettysburg Battlefield with a stop at the newly restored Little Round Top site. The next stop will be a top-quality, private tour of the award-winning Seminary Ridge Museum and Education Center with a senior historian. 

After the tour of the museum, a selection of Adams County wines and ciders will be available to top off this exceptional afternoon. 

Please call M&S EAP at (800) 241-5740 or email Ethan Troutman at jetroutman@mseap.com to reserve your space; space is limited! 

Tastings in the Taphouse 
12:30 to 4:30 p.m. 

Hosted by Tremco Roofing & Building Maintenance

It doesn’t get much better than summer at Big Hill Cider. Located in bucolic Adams County, the charming craft cidery is situated alongside the Northern extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains, just north of historic Gettysburg and only a few miles from the Appalachian Trail. Join us to sample unique small-batch barrel-aged ciders, enjoy local music from Shine Delphi and experience the locally renowned “good grub” served up by the Lucky Truck food truck. 

Dinner and Awards Ceremony 
6:30 - 8:30 p.m. 

At each Annual Conference, the association is proud to honor county members and others who support county government with our Annual Awards program link. All registered Conference attendees are invited to this Tuesday evening event. This more informal event (business attire suggested) offers the opportunity for CCAP members and vendors to come together to recognize our award recipients! 

The evening’s program will include the recognition of CCAP President, Michael Rivera, Berks County commissioner, as well as the presentation of the 2024 CCAP Awards: Outstanding Commissioner/Council Member; Chief Clerk/Administrator; Solicitor; Friend of County Government; Affiliate of the Year; the Technology and Innovation award; and, President’s Award. 

County Gift Table

At the CCAP Annual Conference all registered CCAP members and registered guests have the opportunity to participate in several prize drawings at designated times identified in the Conference agenda. The drawing prizes are items donated by the counties attending the Conference. The donated gifts are usually from industries and attractions unique to each county and should be small gifts that can be hand-carried by attendees. Examples of gifts include gift certificates, museum, sporting event or attraction tickets, and other small easily carried items. The prize drawings are a lot of fun for attendees and a nice way to share a little bit about your county with other Conference attendees.

For more information on how your county can contribute to the Gift Table and prize drawings, please check out the County Gift Table Flyer (PDF).

Educational Breakout Sessions

Monday and Wednesday’s breakout sessions are the main education components of the Conference. These sessions are designed to offer the most up-to-date, pertinent information available to CCAP members. Conference topics include workforce issues, technology, behavioral health, criminal justice issues and many others. Many of the breakout sessions are also available as electives for the CCAP Academy for Excellence in County Government. We’ll also have our regular District Meetings on Monday afternoon. 

An updated list of topics for all educational breakout sessions will be sent to all registered Conference attendees and be posted on the CCAP website, www.pacounties.org, as those sessions and speakers are confirmed.