Special Events and Activities
Explore these special opportunities available to registered Conference attendees.
Sunday and Monday
Exhibit Hall
Sunday, August 17 – 4 to 6:30 p.m.
Monday, August 18 – 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 85 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 New 11-inch Apple iPad: 128 GB. 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 17
Welcome Reception
Fun at Camp CCAP
5 to 6:30 p.m.
Visit this year’s Exhibit Hall on Sunday evening during our Welcome Reception and enjoy the chance to visit with exhibitors and network with your peers. In keeping with our theme, Camp CCAP, this fun-filled evening reception will feature campfire favorites – games, crafts and food! Be on the lookout for the camp counselors! If you’ve got your favorite camping attire – Boy or Girl Scout sashes, hiking duds or whatever camping means to you!
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 90 vendors of county-related products and services. This is a Conference event you will not want to miss! Prizes will be given out for the best-dressed campers!
Monday, August 18
CS McKee Conference-wide Event
Mountain Barbecue
Seven Springs Ski Lodge
6 to 10 p.m.
CS McKee is happy to invite all attendees to an evening of good food and fun with other attendees at the CCAP Annual Conference. The famous Seven Springs Mountain Barbeque will be held at the Seven Springs Ski Lodge. Come and enjoy a relaxing evening amongst your CCAP colleagues. Attire for the evening is casual.
CS McKee looks forward to seeing all Conference attendees at the event.
Tuesday, August 19
Flight 93 Memorial
Shanksville, PA
Noon to 5 p.m.
Compliments of M&S EAP Services, Inc., Scott + Scott Attorneys at Law, LLP and CGL Companies
On September 11, 2001, a highjacked airliner carrying 40 passengers and crew crashed in Shanksville PA. Because of the heroic actions of those 40 people, an attack on the U.S. Capitol was averted. The Flight 93 National Memorial, operated by the National Park Service, pays tribute to the passengers and crew through the exhibits at the Visitors Center Complex, the Wall of Names and Tower of Voices.
Our day at the memorial will include a meeting with the park superintendent who will give our group a private presentation about the memorial and its history as well as a guided tour of the park. Attendees will have plenty of time to explore the park before departing to return to Seven Springs.
Updated Information (as of April 24): For county members and their guests, the afternoon is now being offered at no charge, courtesy of our hosts for the afternoon. If you are with a county and have already paid for this session, your fee(s) will be refunded via CCAP check. For anyone else (exhibiting and non-exhibiting vendors and their guests, both associate or non-associate members) registering for this afternoon program, the registration fee for the tour is $55. CCAP will invoice your firm/agency for your tickets.
The tour of the park entails quite a bit of walking so be sure to wear your comfortable walking shoes, bring your sunscreen, and dress appropriately for the August weather, rain or shine. Space is limited for this tour so sign up when you register for the Conference! There may be availability at the Conference but we cannot guarantee it.
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 2025 resolutions, the treasurer’s report, committee reports and the election of CCAP officers.
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. 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, Sherene Hess, Indiana County commissioner, as well as the presentation of the 2025 CCAP Awards: Outstanding Commissioner/Council Member; Chief Clerk/Administrator; Solicitor; Friend of County Government; Affiliate of the Year; 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 and roundtable 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.