Volunteers help stuff bags for the attendees before the conference.

APRA celebrates 15 years with an Anniversary Wall.

The Anniversary Wall proves to be a great networking location.

The Canadians pay tribute to the Canadian Embassy on the way to their Board Dinner.

Eugene R. Tempel, EdD, CFRE, delivered a well-received keynote speech about philanthropy and research's role.

Leo P. Arnoult, CFRE, covered recent fundraising statistics in his keynote address.

An enthusiastic audience greets the keynote speaker.

1,024 attendees made this conference one of the biggest yet.

APRA Board members Julie Yurko, Christina Pulawski and Liz McHugh are thrilled with the turnout.

Attendees check out the booth of conference sponsor, Marts & Lundy ES Solutions.

Conference attendees enjoying the Opening Reception.

Attendees found the Reception food to their liking.

APRA Board members Liz McHugh and Michael Seymour, and Minnesota Chapter President Leigh Brown show off the Chapter Quilt.

Mary Robinson, president of conference sponsor Marts & Lundy ES Solutions, shares survey results with the attendees.

Shirley Gottschalk asks a question during a session.

Attendees at one of the more intimate, brainstorming sessions.