Welcome to the Keystone Chapter of APPA

Colleagues,

I am truly honored to have the opportunity to serve as your KAPPA President for a second time.  Seeing the changes that have occurred over the past four years makes me optimistic that KAPPA is back on solid footing after the horrible effects of COVID.

Look at the turnout we just had at our conference in Hershey.  Over 290 institutional members and business partners attended educational sessions and networking opportunities.  We raised enough money at the Pete Bucheit Memorial Golf Outing to cover the registration costs for all first-time institutional attendees.  Thanks to all the golfers that participated!

Many thanks to Lebanon Valley College for being our host school, and to our keynote speaker, Steve Houser, Director of Construction, who shared the mission of the Milton Hershey School and provided a behind the scenes look at what it takes to support the school’s construction and renovation needs.

KAPPA continues to seek new ways to provide more value to its members.  We are working on connecting with more of our friends in the K-12 sector and engaging more people in the planning of KAPPA events.  You do not have to run for a board position to get involved!  You may have an idea for our next guest speaker, want to help with planning the golf outing, or have an idea for a networking event.  Reach out to the Board through the KAPPA webpage and we will connect you with the right individuals.  We want to hear your ideas and want your involvement!

We are starting to plan some events for later in the year and are already working on next year’s conference in Pittsburgh at the Rivers Casino, June 2-3, 2027.  Stay tuned for more details.

KAPPA can only remain strong if its members stay engaged and involved.  Help us to accomplish that goal.  I look forward to networking with you in Pittsburgh and hope to have the opportunity to connect with you at a KAPPA event later this year.

Warmest regards,

Scott Albert

Associate Vice President Facilities, Environmental Safety and Sustainability

Slippery Rock University

Scott Albert, KAPPA President