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More to look forward to at the 2027 AOA Annual Conference! 🎉

We’re excited to welcome Frank Kitchen, CSP®, the Chef of Success, as our Keynote speaker. Through his LIVE F.R.E.S.H.™ Framework, Frank helps organizations close the gap between what their people are capable of achieving and what they believe they can.

Join us January 10–12, 2027, at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel.

Three months until AOA’s Annual Conference! ☀️

Join us January 10-12 at the Sheraton San Diego Resort as we come together under this year’s theme:

Better Together: Independent by Structure. Aligned by Purpose.

This year’s theme highlights the power of collaboration across CSU auxiliary organizations and our shared commitment to supporting students, campuses, and communities.

🔗 Register using the link in our bio. We look forward to seeing you in San Diego!

📣 Reminder! Nominations and applications are open for the 2027 AOA Awards + Scholarships.

Nominate an outstanding AOA contributor for the Lifetime Honorary AOA Member Award or apply for the AOA Scholarship of Excellence, with up to $5,000 available to each student awardee.

Deadline: October 12, 2026 at 5:00 PM.

Visit the link in bio for eligibility requirements, nomination details, and application forms.

📣 Nominations are now open for the 2027 AOA Executive Committee!

AOA is seeking nominations for Executive Committee Representatives, President Elect, and Secretary/Treasurer. Professional members may nominate a professional member or self-nominate based on the qualification criteria.

Deadline: October 12, 2026 at 5:00 PM.

Visit the link in bio to view qualifications, learn more about the open positions, and access the nomination form.

DEADLINE EXTENDED! 🚨

There’s still time to submit a session proposal for the 2027 AOA Conference! Share your expertise, experiences, and ideas with the AOA community.

We’re especially looking for submissions in Business & Financial Services, Commercial Operations, IT/AI, Philanthropy & Fundraising, Research Administration, and Risk Management.

📅 New deadline: August 31, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.

Have an idea? We want to hear from you! Visit the link in our bio to submit.

🎤 The AOA 2027 Annual Conference Call for Sessions is open.

We invite auxiliary professionals, campus partners, and industry experts to share innovative ideas, best practices, and actionable insights that advance the work of CSU auxiliary organizations.

This year's theme: Better Together: Independent by Structure. Aligned by Purpose.

📅 Proposal Deadline: August 17, 2026

🔗 Submit your proposal through the link in our bio.

Register today for the 2027 AOA Annual Conference! 💼

Join us January 10–12 at the Sheraton San Diego Resort, as we come together under this year's theme:

Better Together: Independent by Structure. Aligned by Purpose.

🔗 Register using the link in our bio. We look forward to seeing you in San Diego!

📣 Save the Date!

The AOA 2027 Annual Conference will take place January 10–12, 2027, at the Sheraton San Diego Resort in San Diego, California.

This year's theme, Better Together: Independent by Structure. Aligned by Purpose, highlights the power of collaboration across CSU auxiliary organizations and our shared commitment to supporting students, campuses, and communities.

📍 San Diego, California
📅 January 10–12, 2027

Stay tuned for registration details, hotel information, and additional conference updates.

AOA is grateful to our Silver Sponsors Follett Higher Education, Barclays, Jefferies, McDougal Boehmer Foley Lyon Mitchell & Erickson Graystone Consulting, Aldrich Cpas + Advisors Llp, Fedex Office, United Building Maintenance, Sodexo, and Beaconpointe.

Thanks to their support, we were able to host another successful conference for the next generation of CSU Auxiliaries.

We would like to thank our Gold Sponsors U.S. Bank / USBank
Corp Asset Management, and Sedgwick for helping us put
together another successful conference for the next
generation of CSU Auxiliaries.