Call for Proposals – Social Functions
2027 National Meeting
Tuesday, February 2 – Friday, February 5, 2027
Mayflower Hotel, Washington, DC
Social Functions are a great way for members to relax, connect, and enjoy shared interests in a more informal setting. APsA welcomes proposals that spark engagement, foster inclusion, and help build a sense of community throughout the meeting.
Review Process
Proposals will be reviewed for inclusion, accessibility, scheduling fit, space and staffing needs, budget considerations, and overall enjoyment. APsA may work with proposers to refine logistics or budget details.
Timeline
Monday, January 12, 2026 – Call for Proposals opens
Wednesday, April 1, 2026 – Call for Proposals closes
Late Summer – Acceptance Notifications sent out
Submission Instructions
1) IMPORTANT: THIS STEP IS REQUIRED BEFORE SUBMISSION
Before submitting your proposal, you must download and review the PDF containing the portal questions. This step is mandatory and is intended to ensure you are fully prepared to complete the submission.
Please carefully review and prepare responses to all questions noted in the PDF before starting the submission process.
Important:
- The PDF is for preparation only. Please note that it is not a Word document, so you won’t be able to enter your responses directly on the form.
- Proposals cannot be submitted using the PDF
- All proposals must be submitted through the online portal
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2) SUBMIT YOUR PROPOSAL
To submit your proposal, click on this link to the online form: https://forms.gle/xCLXCvCTZ6DoLr2u9
Important information about saving your progress:
Gmail users: You can save your progress and return to the document to make edits before submitting only if you are signed into your Google account.
Non-Gmail users: Please be sure you’re ready to complete the entire form in one sitting. You will not be able to return to the form to make edits, and your work will not be saved until you hit submit.
Incomplete or unprepared submissions will not be considered.
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3) QUESTIONS
If you have any questions, please contact Michael Gray at [email protected].
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4) DEADLINE
The deadline for submissions is Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time.
