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TO THE 22ND ANNUAL

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ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL PIERCERS CONFERENCE & EXPOSITION!

f you love body piercing and learning, you’ve come to the right place! Welcome to the 22nd Annual Association of Professional Piercers Conference, here you will find opportunities for personal and professional growth around every corner. You may make lifelong friends and maybe even some rivalries. I encourage you to have an open mind to all of these experiences.

I’ve been asked to write this because I go back to the 90’s not only with this event but with the APP as well. After all this time, the best advice I can offer is to drink a lot of water. No matter what is going on, find yourself some quiet moments each day. And if you’re going to drink heavily bring a sober wing person. This event is exactly what you make of it so set your intention and dive in!

REGISTRATION DESK HOURS

June 11 (Sun) 6:00 PM-9:00 PM June 12 (Mon) 8:00 AM-5:00 PM June 13 (Tues) 8:00 AM-5:00 PM June 14 (Wed) 8:00 AM-4:30 PM June 15 (Thurs) 9:30 AM-4:30 PM If there are remaining Banquet tickets they may be purchased at the door of the event—cash only!

June 16 (Fri) 9:30 AM-1:30 PM

ON THE COVER: Paul King and Elayne Angel, photo by Autumn Swisher

—Bethrah Szumski

STAY HEALTHY!

Please take care of yourselves during this eventful week – get enough rest, stay well hydrated, eat regular meals – check out the Yoga classes or scheduled meditation sessions to work out the stress or toxins.

Need extra support? Please let a Board Member, Mentor, or SUPER volunteer know. All of these people can be identified by special ribbons!

Friends of Bill W. Will be Monday from 7:00-8:00pm Meditation Sessions will be Wednesday from 3–3:30pm and Thursday from 2:30 –3:00 p.m Yoga 8am Monday–Thursday 2017 APP CONFERENCE 7

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This year’s mobile app for the Conference is going to be awesome! Here are just a few benefits and reasons why you don’t want to miss out on the app: Access the event schedule and customize your agenda with personal appointments.

PLEASE NOTE—Changing your classes in the app does not change your registration. You MUST change any class registrations online through Cvent or onsite with the Registration Desk.

• See all the speakers, read their bios, and view their handouts* • Check out the exhibitors and locate their booths easily through our interactive map • Use a Bally’s Property Map to help you find everything you need at the Conference • Play “the Game” – win prizes – just by using the app!

• Play “Click” – win prizes – A photo scavenger hunt designed to get you to network and socialize!

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• See who’s attending and share contact information by networking with other attendees Our app will go live 30 days before the Conference. Please take a moment to review this information in advance of its release and know that it’s here for reference. We will also have a help desk onsite at the beginning of the week in Las Vegas! *you must be logged in to access; only Registered Attendees can log in to the app.

TIPS:

Registered Attendees will be sent an invite – by logging in through your invite it gives you access to your schedule, class handouts, and other content not available to non-registered users.

All Attendees must “opt-in” to be shown on the Attendee list in the app.Do this if you want to network (send messages / set appointments) with other Attendees through the app.

By turning on Notifications – you will receive important push notifications at Conference.

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sure to download the app and respond to your invitation while you still have a connection.If you attended last year – update your version of the directory!

Most of the app is usable without a data connection. Consider downloading your class handouts prior to departure.[Push notifications and Handout download cannot be done without a data/wifi connection].

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Export your schedule to your calendar on your device so you can set reminders / alarms.

Remember changes to your schedule in the app DO NOT change your registration—that MUST be done through the Registration Desk (or cvent in advance of Conference).

Tap any “locator pin” for more information!

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CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE

The APP’s Conference is an industry specific continuing education conference designed for professional piercers. While the APP allows non-industry attendees to attend classes, the Conference is not designed for them. Appropriate reasons to attend classes as a non-industry person are: • Work in an adjunct field (Suspension, Health Inspector, etc.)

• Taking a specific class for other professions/education, not offered elsewhere (Anthropology, BBP) • Preparing for a professional apprenticeship Unless you are taking classes or you are a guest (spouse, child/parent, significant other) of a professional piercer, we ask that you respect that our Conference is not open to the general public. Our social events are open only to Attendees/Vendors and their guests.

Non Industry Attendees will not be able to register for classes until after June 11th.

This is to give priority seating to professional piercers and others who work in our industry. Health Inspectors are exceptions to this rule.

AGE RESTRICTIONS

• Minors (those under the age of 18) are not allowed to attend our Conference as Attendees due to the adult nature of our course content.

• Individuals 18-20 may attend the Conference without a parent/guardian but are not allowed in the gambling areas. They must share a room with someone at least 21 years of age and the room must be registered to that person per hotel policy: “Each guestroom must have at least one registered guest twenty-one (21) years of age or older.” —Bally’s website.

• It is illegal to drink or gamble if you are under 21 in Las Vegas.If attendees from the Conference do so and are caught, the APP’s contract with Bally’s can be affected.

CONFERENCE RULES AND REGULATIONS

The APP requests that you read & acknowledge the following: • As an attendee of the APP Conference, you are a representative of the Industry to the general public, the hotel staff, and all other Conference attendees. This representation necessitates that you conduct yourself in a courteous, professional manner while attending the Conference.

• Your behavior while at the Conference, in the host hotel, in other hotels, and while in Las Vegas during the time of the Conference reflects on the APP and the Industry as a whole. Participating in illegal or disruptive activities (use of drugs/excessive drinking), damaging property, etc. can all create a potential problem for you, the APP and the Body Piercing community.

• Posted signs and verbal instructions from APP representatives pertain to ALL attendees and vendors as we have ALL of the participants’ best interests in mind.

Volunteers are giving their time so that everyone can have a successful conference – please be cordial to them when they are enforcing Conference rules and regulations.

• The Exposition Hall has specific hours and we ask for your assistance in making

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sure the Hall opens and closes on time by paying attention to announcements and finishing up your purchases/sales in a timely manner.

• Inappropriate language, sexist, racist or otherwise rude or offensive comments have no place at a professional event. Unwanted advances and/or aggressive behavior will not be tolerated. All attendees should be allowed to feel safe and comfortable at our event.

• The APP takes safety and security at this event seriously. If you have knowledge of any activity that could potentially be a danger to the public and/or any individual at Conference, you should bring these concerns to the attention of an APP Board Member immediately.

• Despite our best efforts, theft is a potential reality at an event and venue of this size; please keep an eye on your personal belongings and assist your fellow attendees in doing the same.

• Activities that are illegal in the “real world” are illegal at Bally’s and at the Conference—this includes underage drinking, drug use, underage gambling, drinking while driving, physical abuse, theft, etc.

• Absolutely no piercing, scarification, branding or implants, or any other form of body modification from hotel rooms at the host hotel or at the Conference will be tolerated. Any APP members participating in these types of activities risk losing their membership. Any member or non-member risks expulsion from the hotel and/ or Conference. This type of behavior contradicts everything the APP represents and promotes in its educational outreach and mission.

• ANY food and beverage not contracted by Bally’s but brought into the hotel to serve a group or at a Conference event or function violates our Contract with the host hotel and can result in a substantial fine to the APP. No food or beverage are allowed on the Expo Floor, in Classrooms or other events that is not for personal use. No food or beverage of any kind is allowed to be brought into the opening party or the banquet dinner.

• Smoking is not allowed in any of Bally’s Convention areas, Hallways, Lobbies, Restaurants, or other indoor common areas. This includes the Banquet hall and surrounding area. Smokers will need to return to the casino floor in order to smoke.

Smoking is allowed ONLY in the Casino area and designated outdoor areas. This is the law in Las Vegas. Both the APP and individual can be fined for smoking in nonsmoking areas. Please comply.

• All product and jewelry materials, in particular natural or wildlife, must have been legally mined, harvested, imported, obtained and/or fashioned.

• Booth-holding vendors are welcome to offer private product showings from their hotel rooms, however, no vending from hotel rooms will be tolerated. Booth holders are not allowed to bring new stock onto the vending floor once the floor is set. Stock in small quantities can be removed and returned each day for security reasons with the permission of the APP. • These are regulations (and sometimes laws) that must be followed at the Conference.

• Failure to comply can result in arrest, eviction from the Hotel and/or Conference, and/or penalty or fines applied to the individual and or the APP. • The APP Board Members & Conference organizers thank you!

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CONFERENCE HARASSMENT POLICY

It is the policy of the Association of Professional Piercers (APP) that all conference volunteers and attendees are responsible for ensuring that the conference is free from sexual harassment.

Because the APP strongly forbids inappropriate sexual behavior at conference, all attendees and volunteers must avoid any action or conduct which could be viewed as sexual harassment.

Sexual harassment includes: Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexually harassing nature, when: 1. submission to the harassment is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of any conference benefit or privilege; 2. submission to or rejection of the harassment is used as the basis for any decision affecting the individual; or 3. the harassment has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual’s performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment.

Any volunteer or attendee who has a complaint of sexual harassment during conference by anyone, including Officers, Board Members, instructors, committee members, vendors, attendees, volunteers, or other APP associates should immediately bring the matter to the attention of an APP Officer or Board Member.

In the event of any bodily threat or injury, immediately call 911 and notify hotel security.

When an APP representative or conference attendee knows of an incident of sexual harassment, they shall immediately notify a Board Member or Officer and take appropriate remedial action. If the alleged harassment involves any types of threats of physical harm to the victim, the alleged harasser may be suspended from their duties during an immediate investigation conducted by the APP. The investigation may comprise members of the Oversight Committee, Conference Committee, Officers, Board of Directors, hotel security and/or law enforcement.

If the investigation supports accusations of sexual harassment, disciplinary action against the alleged harasser may take place that could include immediate, temporary, or permanent termination of current and/or future duties and conference privileges.

In accordance with our standing policy, when you believe that you are witnessing harassment, or violence while attending one of our events, please immediately notify a board member or officer. If you feel that you or someone else is in immediate danger please notify hotel security and call 911.

If for any reason you or someone you know is uncomfortable communicating your needs with the Board of Directors, we have in place an oversight committee that operates outside the purview of the Board of Directors and Officers. The Oversight Committee is comprised of Bethrah Szumski, Elayne Angel, Allen Falkner, and Derek Lowe. They can also be reached by email at oversight@safepiercing.org

CLASS TIERS

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advanced piercing classes will not be available. The APP is committed to providing challenging and interesting curriculum for all the attendees of the Conference.

PIERCING TECHNIQUE COURSES

For entry into Piercing Technique courses (advanced courses)—proof that you are a professional piercer is required. Two forms of proof will need to be uploaded during online registration or if registering onsite, presented to registration staff in order to get access: Dated Article, Pay Stubs, Tax Certificates, Business License, Body Art Licenses, web URL, Business Card, Letter of Reference are all acceptable forms.

For Piercers with less than a year of experience seeking advanced level classes a letter of reference from attending mentor can be submitted..

EXPO ACCESS

Admittance to the Expo is restricted to those affiliated with the industry as it is a trade show floor. These restrictions protect our vendors, who are selling to retailers at wholesale prices. Proof of industry affiliation is required. Our Exposition is not open to the general public. The APP reserves the right to restrict access to the Expo for Attendees who fail to provide us with the proper proof of industry affiliation.

Two forms of proof will need to be uploaded during online registration or if registering onsite, presented to registration staff in order to gain access: Pay Stubs, Tax Certificates, Business License, Body Art Licenses, web URL, Business Card, Letter of Reference are all acceptable forms.

For retailers who are not piercers you will need to show a retail/resale license as one of your forms of proof in order to be granted access.

SEAT AVAILABILITY/CLASS CLOSURES

All classes have a seat limit and therefore all attendees, including Full Conference Pass holders will need to sign up for all their classes prior to attendance. Full Conference Attendees will be allowed to be put on a wait list which allow them access to a class which is full, but has available seats due to registered attendees not showing up to attend. Waitlisted attendees will be taken into the class in order of the list.

MEMBERS ONLY

These classes (2) are limited to APP Business Members and Business Members at Large. Apprentice Piercers who are Associate Members who have been accepted to attend advanced courses are also allowed to attend these Members Only classes. Nonmembers are not allowed to attend these classes.

WORKSHOPS

ALL Attendees (Full Conference Pass and Partial) now have access to Workshops.

However, piercers will need to supply appropriate documentation to access the technique workshops. Attendees can take 1 session of each of the classes offered in the workshop format, HOWEVER, space is limited and we encourage everyone to sign up early as they will fill. Each session of each class is the same material although different instructors may lead each session. Each Workshop may be taught differently from another class offered in this format.

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BODY WORK

To maintain space in our host hotel and comply with insurance requirements, absolutely no piercing, scarification, branding or implants; or any other form of body modification from hotel rooms (in any hotel) will be tolerated. Any APP members participating in these types of activities risk losing their membership. Any member or non-member risks expulsion from the hotel and/or Conference. This type of behavior contradicts everything the APP represents and promotes in its educational outreach and mission. We ask that body modifiers who are working out of local shops make it clear that their work is not part of the Conference or associated in any way with the APP.

GOING TO CLASS & GETTING CREDIT WHEN YOU DO

ALL ATTENDEES MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE FOR ANY CLASS, Round Table, or WORKSHOP. All Classes, Round Tables, and Workshops have a seat limit and will close once filled.

• Make sure you have your badge! They are required to attend anything at Conference.

• Attendees going to workshop classes must have signed up for the session they want to attend. Make sure if you are attending a workshop session – you are attending the correct session. Due to class size limits you can only attend the session which you signed up for. Any changes will need to be done at Registration.

• Full Conference Attendees desiring a class which is full will be put on a waitlist.

This allows you into the class session if there are seats which are not filled due to registered attendees not showing up for the class. The wait-listed attendee needs to go to the class, and wait until the volunteer at the door lets them know if they have a seat. Waitlisted Attendees are accepted in waitlisted order (only available to Full Conference attendees/Registrant Type dependent).

• If all registered attendees, and waitlisted attendees have been seated and there are still seats left, Full Conference pass holders not on the waitlist can be seated in the class by the volunteer.

• At the door of each class the volunteer will scan your badge. This information will be used to give you credit for the class. If you don’t get scanned, you won’t get credit!

• If you are not registered for the class, the scanner will alert the volunteer.

• Attendees entering from the Waitlist will be added to the registration record via the scanner/volunteer. This is also how any of our special guests (vendors, partners, etc.) can be added to the registration record.

• The scanner will also keep track of when the class is full and no other attendees are allowed in the door.

• If you are late to class, you may lose your spot or you may be too late to get credit.

• Volunteers will allow no-show pass holders in the door after the bulk of attendees have been loaded into the classroom. Don’t be late!

• You cannot miss more than 15 minutes of a class and still get credit for it. Don’t be late, leave or take too long on a break or you may not get credit for the class.

• No public/attendee video or audio recordings are permitted during any of the APP offerings (class, workshop, round table, APPTalk, etc). Public/attendee non-flash photography is permitted for non-commercial use with instructor consent. These photos may be posted to social media.

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• Remember to be respectful of the instructors/facilitators; and other attendees at all times. We ask attendees to refrain from talking loudly during class or creating any disturbances.

• There’s a time and a place for drinking and partying – in the classroom is not the place. Please do not bring alcoholic beverages to class.

• Please use the microphone provided to ask any questions – everyone is here to learn, they need to hear the question too.

• Please understand our volunteers are doing their jobs – you might not agree with the rules, but please be nice to our volunteers. If you have a concern or complaint, please take it up with a manager.

• Please utilize the app based survey for each class – your feedback is important to the development of our Conference.

Thank you for attending and following these guidelines; we hope you enjoy your experience!

WHAT’S NEW & EXCITING FOR 2017

This year, in order to make it as easy as possible for our attendees to be identified at the pool party it will be mandatory that attendees wear the wristbands provided in their registration package. All registered attendees will receive these wrist bands in their registration packages on site in Las Vegas.

As of this year, in our effort to save as many trees as possible, there will be no paper reviews of our classes or instructors. You will find everything you need in our app!

Make sure you download it to send in your digital reviews.

This year, we are very excited to offer only a single option to attend the exposition as a partial Conference attendee. To maximize your shopping we will offer only a four day pass to the exposition. Use this extra time to enjoy all of the great things our vendors have to offer.

We will once again return to only offering Waitlist spots to our full conference attendees ONCE ONSITE. Partial conference attendees may only be waitlisted during preregistration online. In order to be admitted to a class or workshop, you must either be a registered attendee or registered for the waitlist. No new registrations will be allowed at the door.

APP MEMBERSHIP

Want to join the APP? Not sure how? Do you have questions about the process or if your studio will pass the criteria? Attendees are encouraged to either attend the roundtable discussion on Monday from 6:00-7:00 pm or visit with the Membership Committee members at any time, identified by their ribbons!

APP PHOTOGRAPHER

This year at Conference we are happy to have a dedicated portrait photographer available on both Wednesday and Thursday near the registration booth. Portrait time slots will now be available for purchase for $20.00. You can purchase your time slot at the merchandise booth and schedule your time with the portrait photographer at the portrait booth.

This time slot will allow you time for multiple shots, and you are free to bring a friend and do quick group shots. This fee will guarantee you 1 or more professionally shot and edited photo(s) for private use.

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For those of you who wish to use your photo for business purposes, you may purchase the rights to your photo to use however you wish for an additional $30.00.

(Total of $50.00) We understand that this is a change from years past, but we are excited to offer attendees a smoother portrait experience and an inexpensive way to obtain a professional quality headshot for their business needs.

The APP would like to welcome back Autumn Swisher.

Autumn Rose Swisher is a freelance photographer in San Francisco California. Her clients include jewelry designers from New York to Seattle even as far as Mexico City.

Swisher received a BFA in Photography from PNCA in 2007, Interned at the 20x24 Polaroid studio in NY in 2006, attended a semester at the New York Studio Program through Parsons and teaches film Photography part time at the Youth Art Exchange in San Francisco.

Autumn has shot photos for Maya Jewelry for the past ten years and now shoots for Quetzalli and Buddha Jewelry as well. Her own work involves documenting the body piercing community with film and a medium format camera. Autumn has been the head photographer for the Association for Professional Piercers for the past 4 years and 3 years for the Latin American Body Piercing Association.

This year we are also happy to welcome a second photographer to our Conference.

Shanna Hutchins is a freelance photographer and retoucher working out of Brooklyn, NY. Her love of music and obsessive nature to acquire everything related to her favorite bands expanded her visual world and ultimately her love of photography. Discovering the work of Anton Corbjin in the early 90’s, who photographed some of her favorite bands, she was inspired to purchase her first 35mm Canon SLR. After moving to the Pacific Northwest from the Midwest she made the decision to return to school and earned her BFA in Photography from Pacific Northwest College of Art in 2007. During this time she was able to expand her knowledge and love of analog b&w photography processes while studying in Prague and interning at the 20x24 Polaroid studio in NYC. Shanna continues to use film in her work but has now also embraced the world of color digital photography.

EMAIL: mrjimw93@gmail.com FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/jim.ward.7792 FAKIR is known worldwide for his 50+ years research and personal exploration of body modifications and rituals. Fakir has documented his many adventures in his own photo book: Spirit + Flesh.

Don’t miss your chance to speak to these most respected individuals in our industry, purchase and have their books signed! Find them at the APP Authors’ tables at the front of the Expo Hall.

WE ARE HERE TO HELP!

The conference Mentor program is designed to reach out to new conference attendees, and help them get the most out of their trip. We understand that spending a week in Vegas with hundreds of industry professionals can be overwhelming, so we have assembled a team of conference veterans that are here specifically to help you along the way. For pre-registrants, we will send out info prior to conference to help give you a heads up about what to expect, and give you time to ask any questions you can think of. We will also be present at the onsite registration area the first day of conference, as well as the new attendee orientation. We are happy to help you go over your schedule and pick your classes. It is always nice to have some extra input, since you won’t be able to take every class in a single year. These mentors would also be happy to give any advice needed on how to meet new people and make professional contacts throughout Conference. Don’t hesitate to ask for advice on everything from keeping in your travel budget, to who to talk to if you want to discuss class topics more after hours. The Mentor team will be wearing badges all week long, so you can stop us anytime if you need help or just need a familiar face for reassurance.

MEET & READ THE GREATS! JIM WARD—was called “the granddaddy of the modern piercing movement” by MTV in a 2004 documentary entitled The Social History of Piercing. He is considered by many to be the person most responsible for creating, not just the movement, but the modern body piercing industry as well. In 1975, with the inspiration of his friend and mentor Doug Malloy, Jim opened Gauntlet, the first studio in the world dedicated solely to this form of body modification. He is responsible for developing and/or perfecting many of the tools, techniques, and jewelry designs that became the industry standard.

From these, the industry continues to evolve. In 1977, with the input of Doug and Fakir Musafar, Jim conceived and published Piercing Fans International Quarterly (PFIQ), the first and highly influential publication dedicated to body piercing. In 2011, Jim published his book, Running the Gauntlet—an Intimate History of the Modern Body Piercing Movement.

Now retired, Jim lives in Berkeley, California with his husband Drew and their dog Sparky.

WEBSITE: http://www.runningthegauntlet-book.com, http://gauntletenterprises.com/ 16 2017 APP CONFERENCE

Finally,

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THE OPENING PARTY MONDAY JUNE 12, 8PM–MIDNIGHT

An important reminder: This year to ensure only our Conference goers make it into our party, we will have a strict wristband policy. Your wristbands will be in your registration package, please do not forget it!

This is shaping up to be the biggest APP Conference ever! You do not want to miss it!

We are thrilled to announce that our Conference just got an amazing upgrade: We will be taking our Opening Pool Party across the street to the fabulous Flamingo Go Pool.

Right across from Bally’s, this destination party means even more fun in a beautifully updated pool that was designed specifically for parties like ours.

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Photo by Pablo Perelmuter

The APP Board and Conference Committee are excited to announce that we will be offering some evening entertainment options on Tuesday and Wednesday nights. These extra curricular activities are a great alternative to traditional Vegas activities and are free of charge to all attendees of the Conference. These are alcohol free options and we ask that all attending refrain from drinking or bringing alcohol to these events.

Photo by April Thomas

Photo by Dannielle Greenwood

WEEKNIGHT FUN

TUESDAY NIGHT 8:00 PM–9:00 PM—TALK APP: GRAB-BAG (Palace 3/4/5) • GOOD COUNTER STAFF IS HARD TO FIND? Maybe it’s you. Some changes to consider if you’ve had bad luck finding the right fit. Speaker: Danny Greenwood • HERO WORSHIP: From the first humans on earth to the Body Piercing Industry currently. Speaker: Alicia Cardenas • THE EYE OF THE TIGER: How to keep goals and dreams high enough to give you motivation during your career. Speaker: Pablo Perelmuter

Photo by April Thomas

8:00 PM—BYOF (Bring your own Fun!) Bring your own non-alcoholic beverage, snacks, and games! Tables/chairs provided.

Some games will be provided, but if you have a favorite make sure you bring it.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT

8:00 PM–9:30 PM—TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR STATIM WITH BRIAN SKELLIE (Palace 1/2)

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8:30–?—MOVIE NIGHT BY THE BODY PIERCING ARCHIVE (Silver) • Unusual and rare historical films for educational amusement…

• Historical piercing films • Pajamas welcome • Popcorn provided

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Photo by Autumn Swisher

THANK YOU CONFERENCE SPONSORS: The APP thanks the following Vendor Sponsors for their support! Every year the APP relies heavily on our Vendor Sponsors to assist us with the expenses incurred for our special events, services, and scholarships. If it wasn’t for these companies the APP Conference would be less than what it is every year. Please take the time to stop by these companies’ booths and thank them for their support. Support those who support the APP! • BANQUET DINNER—Anatometal; Industrial Strength Body Jewelry; LeRoi; Quetzalli • OPENING PARTY—NeoMetal Inc.; Professional Program Insurance Brokerage; Wicked Dragon Mist Aftercare • EXPOSITION COFFEE & REFRESHMENTS—Anatometal, Oracle Body Jewelry; Tether Jewelry • AL D. SCHOLARSHIP—Intrinsic Body Inc.; LeRoi. Special thanks to Punk Medics for fully funding three “Punk Medic Aftercare Learning Scholarships (PALS)” under the Al D. Scholarship program • CROWDCOMPASS APP—Anatometal; Buddha Jewelry Organics; Gold Heart Woodworks; LeRoi • EXCLUSIVE SPONSORSHIP: VOLUNTEER SUPPORT—Punk Medics Thanks always to our donating Vendors—this year and in past years!

THE BANQUET DINNER THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 8PM–MIDNIGHT HOTEL PARIS CONCORDE A/B

Join us Thursday night at the Banquet for an evening of friends and laughter to wrap up our weeks events.

LET’S GET JIGGY WITH IT!!

Let’s face it, the 90s had some of the best music (yes we know this is subjective).

Those of us growing up in the 90’s were educated by Lauryn Hill; Tupac told us to keep our head up and Biggie Smalls reminded us why the ladies called him “Big Poppa.”

Nirvana captured 90s angst like no one else, while No Doubt made us all wish we were skaters. Then there were our pop princesses, Brittany, Christina, Mandy and Jessica.

Last but certainly not least the boy bands made hearts worldwide beat faster. All that frosted blond deliciousness. No matter what genre – rock, rap, pop, punk, – the music was just AWESOME! So join us Thursday night as we dust off our Docs, plaid, high-waisted ripped jeans, bike shorts (yeah the spandex kind), windbreakers, bandannas, and broken in combat boots. Search your closet for the best 90s clothes and make a style statement as we shake our rumps to best music of the nineties this banquet is sure to make all want to party like it was 1999!!

Purchase your tickets when registering as it is sure to sell out!

Banquet tickets are also available at the Registration Desk throughout the week; and at the door the night of the event (if not already sold out).

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THE APP RAFFLE—BEST GAMBLE IN VEGAS!

THE APP THANKS ALL THE VENDORS WHO DONATE GENEROUSLY TO OUR ANNUAL RAFFLE!

GRAND PRIZE: Any one of 6 (SIX) prizes from Anatometal!

6 x $18,000.00!!!!!!

• ANATOMETAL has donated SIX prizes - each worth $1500 credit each month for 12 months! That’s $18,000 a piece! (No roll-over, credit must be used each month or it will be forfeited). If the winner does not already have an account with Anatometal, they need to be able to fulfill the requirements to open an account to claim the prize (IE: Professional piercer working in a studio that actively offers body piercing as a service).

• FAKIR INTENSIVES: 5-day tuition paid Comprehensive Intensive Course (value $2000) (Professional Piercers Only) (1 x $2,000.00) • OR Full tuition paid 5-day Basic Intensive Course (value $1,800) • BVLA (Body Vision Los Angeles): $1000 in wholesale (5 x $1,000.00) • NAMASTE: $1000 credit towards purchase (1 x $1000.00) • ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL PIERCERS: Two Free Full Pass Registration for 2018 plus 1⁄2 off pass for new attendee companion (2 x $600.00) Not enough of an incentive to purchase tickets?

LOOK FOR THE FULL LIST OF PRIZES IN VEGAS!

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• Tickets purchased Tuesday 2pm to Wednesday at 7pm will be eligible for the Wednesday drawing OR the Thursday drawing.

• Tickets purchased from Thursday at Noon to 6pm will be eligible only for the Thursday night drawing.

• EXCEPT for the top ten prizes – ALL other prizes now allow you to claim it within 30 days. Some vendors may allow longer claim periods. HOWEVER, Vendors are allowed to charge the winner shipping if not the prize is not claimed onsite.

INNOVATOR’S AWARD

RAFFLE INFORMATION

• We encourage everyone to take the time to read this carefully!

• PRO TIP: If you are buying a large quantity of tickets - you should also prepare a stamp for the backside of the tickets.

• LABELS are not accepted. Names must be used (no symbols). If we can’t read your ticket you can’t win! ALL TICKETS for that day’s raffle must be placed in the bin prior to the closing deadline - please plan accordingly!

• Raffle tickets will be sold at the Raffle booth; at the Registration Desk; and at the Banquet Dinner prior to the final drawing.

• Tickets will be sold for three separate raffles – and are ONLY good for the specific drawing sold for! Put your tickets in the bin for the raffle you want to enter.

• Raffles will take place on Tuesday Afternoon – Wednesday Night – and Thursday at the Banquet Dinner (for top 10 prizes only).

• If you win on Tuesday – you can pick up your claim certificate on Tuesday evening at the Raffle/Auction booth and during Expo hours til Friday at 2pm.

• If you win on Wednesday - claim certificates will be available Thursday at noon at the Raffle/Auction booth and during Expo hours til Friday at 2pm.

• If you win on Thursday - claim certificates will be available for pickup after the drawing and until Friday at 2pm at the Raffle/Auction booth.

• Tickets purchased Sunday night through Tuesday at 2pm will be eligible for the Tuesday drawing; Wednesday drawing OR Thursday drawing.

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The Innovators Award program is a chance for Vendors and Attendees alike to showcase new and innovative designs. Whether it is a single item showpiece, an introduction to a new line, or a new idea an amateur jeweler has developed – we welcome your submissions!

If the submission comes from someone other than a (paid) full conference pass Attendee, or a Vendor (with a booth on the floor) – there is a submission fee of $300.00.

The vendor or attendee who wins an Innovator of the Year award, in addition to the formal recognition of their contribution, will be given an interview in the Point.

Each Vendor/Attendee is allowed one entry into each of the two categories: Technical Innovation & Creative Innovation.

Vendors/Attendees will need to fill out a descriptive form which you can get from the APP Office. Submission of this form will be the confirmation of the person’s participation. The confirmation must be received by May 14th with no exceptions. This form will include creator’s name; whether it is submitted as a technical or creative innovation; materials used; name of design, piece, or product. This information will be used to fill out the display tag(s) for the item(s). Participants will need to bring their items to the APP Raffle/Auction Booth – before the floor opens on Tues June 13th. It is not the responsibility of the APP to collect the item from the Participant.

Award Ballots will be issued at the time of registration with each individual badge.

Voting will be allowed by anyone who is issued a badge. A ballot box will be located by the display and the ballots tallied at 3pm on Thursday; the winner(s) will be announced at the Banquet Dinner.

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CLASS DESCRIPTIONS & CONFERENCE SCHEDULE MONDAY, JUNE 12TH 9:00-9:30 am Mentor Program LED BY: Cale Belford LOCATION: Bronze 2/3

Our Mentor Program is designed for new attendees. We recognize conference can be overwhelming for first time attendees and have people on hand to guide you through this experience. (Open to All)

9:30-10:30 am Orientation LED BY: Derek Lowe LOCATION: Bronze 2/3

This orientation will help any attendee prepare for a successful week of learning experiences and networking. (Open to All)

10:30-11:30 am Vendor Meeting LED BY: Ed Chavarria, Luis Garcia LOCATION: Palace 6/7

Open to Vendors only. The APP requests that all Vendors attend this informative meeting and open discussion with Vendor Floor Liaisons, Luis Garcia & Ed Chavarria

11:00-12:00 pm Disorders in the Industry (Round Table Discussion) FACILITATED BY: Courtney Jane Maxwell LOCATION: Palace 1/2

A chance to discuss how piercers (and other shop staff) manage their work lives while dealing with a variety of mental health challenges.

11:00-12:30 pm Safe Practices in the Piercing Room (C1A) INSTRUCTORS: Ryan Ouellette LOCATION: Palace 3/4/5

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while maintaining the hands on learning atmosphere that make workshops so popular. Working clean is one of the most important and under rated skills of a body piercer. This workshop will demonstrate safe practices involved in the handling, opening, and use of implements and materials during a piercing procedure.

Working from a sterilized pouch will be discussed, as well as working from a statim cassette. Learn how to create an efficient work flow that will both reduce unnecessary waste and reduce the chances of cross contamination. Topics discussed will also include the selection and use of disinfectants, donning and appropriate use of sterile gloves, and work area layout.

The Dao of Piercing: Tao literally means path or road. But it’s also used in a philosophical sense to describe the connection we have with the universe when our life’s work is our life. Building Relationships with Your Competition: Becky Dill talks about her experience with creating the Bay Area Piercers Group, the benefits of creating such a community, and mistakes made along the way. Well Rounded: A theory of balance, inspecting the infinite facets of body piercing

11:00-12:30 pm

1:00-2:30 pm

Body Piercing Complications INSTRUCTORS: Bethrah Szumski LOCATION: Bronze 2/3

A look at the various conditions which may interupt the healing proccess. (Open to All)

12:00-1:00 pm Health Inspector Meeting LED BY: Steve Joyner LOCATION: Palace 6/7

Open to Health Inspectors only. A chance for Health Inspector attendees to meet each other and discuss pertinent issues related to the Conference.

1:00-2:30 pm Successful Marketing: An in depth look at Marketing Analytics, Efficiency, and Measuring Effectiveness INSTRUCTORS: Sean Dowdell LOCATION: Bronze 2/3

Learn the principles and successful strategies of marketing your business.

Whether you are an individual or a company you can learn how and where to market yourself and even more importantly learn how to analyze what works for you!

1:00-2:30 pm Talk APP: Personal Professional Development [The Dao of Piercing; Well Rounded; Building Relationships with Your Competition] LED BY: Becky Dill, Rob Hill, John Johnson LOCATION: Palace 1/2

Initial Jewelry: The “Rules” (& when to break them) INSTRUCTORS: Monica Sabin, Jef Saunders, Cody Vaughn LOCATION: Palace 3/4/5

Discussion of commonly accepted jewelry materials, styles, and sizes currently used in the piercing industry.

(Open to All)

1:30-2:30 pm The Massage Chair; Observations on Ritual in the 21st Century INSTRUCTORS: Jaymes Lombardi LOCATION: Palace 6/7

Part philosophical, part socialobservation and all body piercing. How the experience of body piercing has been re-shaped and re-defined by culture and society. And why more than ever, it is a crucial part of the human experience.

4:00-5:30 pm Stretching Dynamics: Guiding Clients and Preventing Bad Habits INSTRUCTORS: Dana Dinius, Chris Jennell LOCATION: Palace 3/4/5

A look at how we can guide the stretching processes and educate our clients better and gentler.

4:00-5:30 pm Skin Prep & Draping B1 INSTRUCTORS: Christina Blossey, Jef Saunders, Brian Skellie LOCATION: Palace 1/2

We will discuss the purpose of skin prep and drapes, as well as how to evaluate products for use in a piercing procedure.

4:00-5:00 pm Shop Owners (Round Table Discussion/Meeting) FACILITATED BY: Darrin Walters LOCATION: Palace 6/7

A place to come and meet other shop owners; ask questions about running the shop; or situations you are running into or things you want to change.

4:00-6:00 pm Modern Techniques for Female Genital Piercing INSTRUCTORS: Tiffany Diamond, Whitney Thompson LOCATION: Bronze 2/3

Variations in techniques and anatomy, aesthetics verses function, jewelry sizes and styles, bedside manner, and aftercare will be discussed in this course.

6:00-7:00 pm APP Membership (Round Table Discussion) FACILITATED BY: Membership Commiittee LOCATION: Palace 1/2

The purpose of this round table is to walk piercers through the process of the APP membership applications, as well as to dispel some myths regarding membership requirements. (Open to All)

7:00-8:00 pm Friends of Bill W LOCATION:

Palace 6/7

8:00-Midnight Opening Party Dragon Mist Aftercare, NeoMetal Inc., Professional Program Insurance Broker LOCATION: Flamingo Pool Area SPONSORED BY:

Don’t forget your wristbands! They’re required for entry.

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TUESDAY, JUNE 13TH 10:00-11:30 am Working with Tattooists INSTRUCTORS: Alicia Cardenas, Darrin Walters LOCATION: Palace 1/2

Piercers are from Mars and Tattooists are from Venus. Come and find out how to get along with each other. Creating a pleasurable work environment when working with tattoo artists.

10:00-11:30 am On The Road Again INSTRUCTORS: Nicholas Adams, Jef Saunders LOCATION: Palace 6/7

How to successfully travel with your Body Piercing career.

10:00-12:00 pm Revisiting Basics: Tongue Piercing INSTRUCTORS: Ryan Ouellette LOCATION: Palace 3/4/5

While not as popular as they once were the tongue remains a classic in body piercing, though many newer piercers are finding it difficult to gain experience due to lower demand. We will explore the classic iteration of tongue piercings and multiple techniques related to it. We will also explore modern twists on tongue piercings and discuss their viability and safety. Anatomy, technique, aftercare, and jewelry theory will all be discussed.

10:00-12:00 pm Anatomy of the Body for Safe & Successful Piercings INSTRUCTORS: Elayne Angel LOCATION: Bronze 2/3

An understanding of human anatomy is crucial for safe, successful body piercings.

This course covers anatomy from the neck down, with a focus on the types of tissues and structures piercers deal with, relevant anatomy by common piercing sites, and risks and possible complications based on localized anatomy.

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1:30-3:00 pm Do Piercers Get to Retire?

Financial Planning 101 for Our Industry INSTRUCTORS: Linda Ferreira, Billy Wood Jr. LOCATION: Bronze Bronze 2/3

For this class I’m bringing out a special instructor, a woman I’ve worked closely with in other aspects of my life, Linda Ferreria. Linda is a financial advisor with Edward Jones investments, that has been working with me for a several years. She has a unique insight into our industry that has developed from our relationship together that you can take advantage of, no matter your wealth, or walk in life. This class will provide some fundamentals of investing and an overview from budgeting to estate planning. So many people in our industry have no financial plan for their future, where they want to be in 20 years, and eventually a retirement! The focus of this class is to give you the basics of how to plan for your various financial needs for YOUR life! Highlights to include budgeting, fiscal responsibility, understanding the basics of social security, your retirement and an overview of estate planning. These concepts will help provide you with the fundamental building blocks to prepare for YOUR tomorrow.

1:30-3:00 pm Studio Documentation INSTRUCTORS: Darrin Walters, Johnny Velez LOCATION: Palace 1/2

Are you covered? Putting your paperwork in order to work for you: Release forms, SOP’s, New hire paperwork, employee handbook, employee manuals, Independent Contractor, Shop Policies. All the fun stuff, no one wants to talk about.

1:30-3:00 pm Talk APP: Taking Care: Mind, Body, & Spirit (Hand Care; One Piercing, One Chance; Selfcare) LED BY: Gregory Charles, Bethrah Szumski, TBA LOCATION: Bronze 1

One Piercing, One Chance: This talk will focus on making the most of our time with our clients and dealing with the stresses of trying to do a perfect piercing every time; Hand Care: What does nail and hand care have to do with health and safety?

Quite a lot!

1:30-3:30 pm The Simple Complexity of Earlobe Piercing INSTRUCTORS: Luis Garcia, Miro Hernandez LOCATION: Silver

Earlobes, while seemingly simple, can confound the best of piercers in many ways. This class will cover everything you need to know about earlobes from piercing children’s lobes to large gauge initial piercing.

1:30-3:30 pm Strategic Marking Workshop A1 INSTRUCTORS: Kelly Carvara, Joshua Noble-Olson, Rob Hill, Christina Shull LOCATION: Palace 3/4/5

4:00-6:00 pm Safe Practices in the Sterilization Room (C1B) INSTRUCTORS: Jesse Villemaire, Johnny Velez LOCATION: Silver

In this classs we will be discussing how to store, transport, decontaminate, and sterilize piercing equipment while minimizing cross contamination. We will discuss how to manage tools and equipment efficiently to save time money while processing. (Open to All)

4:00-6:00 pm Nipple Piercings; The Ins and Outs (Members Only) INSTRUCTORS: Kendra Jane B., Courtney Maxwell LOCATION: Palace 3/4/5

Nipple piercings; An interactive and discussion driven class looking at nipple piercings and their variations.

4:00-6:00 pm Basic Steel, Titanium, & Niobium INSTRUCTORS: Aiden Johnson, Jason King LOCATION: Bronze 1

A hands-on approach to marking techniques with a focus on marking paired piercings and multiple piercing “projects.”

This class will provide you with an understanding of the materials we use for initial piercings. (Open to All)

4:00-5:00 pm

6:30-7:30 pm

Legislation

International Meeting LED BY: Luis Garcia LOCATION: Silver

Steve Joyner LOCATION: Palace 6/7 FACILITATED BY:

How it affects you, your studio & our industry. (Open to All)

4:00-5:30 pm

Discussion of current events, regulation, groups and projects in the world wide body piercing trade. (Open to All)

Counter Kid to Jewelry Specialist: The role of the counter person isn’t what it used to be. D1 INSTRUCTORS: John Johnson, Brianna Sheehan LOCATION: Palace 1/2

7:30-8:30 pm

John Johnson and Brianna Sheehan will combine their experience and present useful ideas for the diverse role the counter person plays in both average and high volume studios. This class is designed for piercers, non-piercers, and owners.

This meeting is being held to discuss the International Suspension Alliance. (ISA) Topics will include membership (types of memberships, voting rights of the different types, membership process, etc.), our current and future goals, and to discuss the work that has been completed over the last year. We will also be answering

International Suspension Alliance LED BY: Allen Falkner LOCATION: Bronze 1

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any and all questions that anyone may have. This meeting is open to all. We invite anyone and everyone that is interested in suspension to attend. (Open to All) The International Suspension Alliance (ISA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the unification of the body suspension community through research, education, outreach, and the dissemination of information pertaining to the safe practice of human suspension to practitioners, the general public, and health care professionals.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14TH 10:00-11:30 am Grounding & Bedside Manner INSTRUCTORS: Alicia Cardenas, Gigi Gits LOCATION: Bronze 1

A new look at an important element of body piercing, grounding and bedside manner.

10:00-11:30 am Safe Practices in the Piercing Room (C2A) INSTRUCTORS: Cale Belford, Ryan Ouellette LOCATION: Palace 3/4/5

Updated format for 2017. We are increasing the size of the classroom while maintaining the hands on learning atmosphere that make workshops so popular. Working clean is one of the most important and under rated skills of a body piercer. This workshop will demonstrate safe practices involved in the handling, opening, and use of implements and materials during a piercing procedure.

Working from a sterilized pouch will be discussed, as well as working from a statim cassette. Learn how to create an efficient work flow that will both reduce unnecessary waste and reduce the chances of cross contamination. Topics discussed will also include the selection and use of disinfectants, donning and appropriate use of sterile gloves, and work area layout.

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10:00-11:30 am

12:30-2:30 pm

Gold, Starting with the Basics INSTRUCTORS: Nate Janke, Chris Jennell

XXX History of Piercing (part 1): Pierced Women of Porn INSTRUCTORS: Paul King LOCATION: Bronze 1

LOCATION:

Bronze 2/3

10:00-12:00 pm Navel Piercing: Advanced Fundamentals INSTRUCTORS: Luis Garcia, Jef Saunders LOCATION: Silver

Navel piercings are, to this day, one of the most popular piercings we do. Despite their popularity, they remain elusive to master. This class seeks to give logical, sensible, and practical education to those who attend. From the basics to well beyond, Jef and Luis intend to improve the quality of your navel piercings forevermore.

11:00-12:00 pm Implementing Effective Change in Your Studio FACILITATED BY: Pablo Perelmuter LOCATION: PALACE 1/2

Through rare film clips and publications, this lecture sheds light on lesser known historically important piercing personalities within the much reviled world of porn. Traditionally the history of piercing is told by gay men about gay men and clearly these contributions are not overstated; however, other colorful characters have not received the attention they deserve. This will be the US premiere for this lecture.

12:30-2:30 pm Strategic Marking Workshop A2 INSTRUCTORS: Kelly Carvara, Joshua Noble-Olson, Rob Hill, Christina Shull LOCATION: Palace 3/4/5

A dynamic conversation about why change is necessary and how to effectively create it.

A hands-on approach to marking techniques with a focus on marking paired piercings and multiple piercing “projects”.

12:00-1:30 pm

12:30-2:30 pm

Aftercare: Rethinking Our Approach INSTRUCTORS: Steve Joyner, Betsy Reynolds LOCATION: Bronze 2/3

Microbiology For Piercers INSTRUCTORS: Chris Beierschmitt LOCATION: Silver

In this course, the fundamentals of wound healing will be explored in order to provide the piercer with an understanding of how piercing affects different bodily tissues and sites. Different types of wounds will be defined and described.

An overview of anatomy and physiology of skin and mucosa will be presented along with the phases of wound healing common to piercing sites. Scar formation and its impact on piercings will be included. Additionally, factors that may impede and/or promote healing of a piercing site will be explored.

Discussing microbes and how they affect the world around us. Covering a wide range of topics, from how spore tests work to antibiotic resistance.

2:00-3:00 pm Aftercare: A Discussion FACILITATED BY: Cody Vaughn LOCATION: BRONZE 2/3

Course participants are encouraged to share questions, comments and professional experiences to enhance the learning experience.

2:30-3:30 pm New Attendees & Mentors Meeting LED BY: Cale Belford LOCATION: PALACE 1/2

New attendees are welcome to stop by for a casual discussion about how their week is going. (Open to All)

3:00-3:30 pm Meditation FACILITATED BY:

Seven Wolfe 6/7

LOCATION: PALACE

Free to all attendees, self care is an important part of your week

4:00-5:30 pm Talk APP: Community Counts [Building Clientele

by Building Community; Working with the Powers That Be; Friends List Reality LED BY: Jennifer McMahon, Rick Frueh, Bethrah Szumski LOCATION: Bronze 2/3

Building Clientele by Building Community: By showing you are committed to the community in which you serve, your community will support you for the duration of your career.

Working with the Powers That Be: This TalkAPP will give insight on how to deal with health inspectors, legislators, and everyone else who makes and enforces the rules. Friends List Reality: How well do you know the people you know? Well enough to loan money? Host at your home? Help them get a job? Let’s have a real talk about how to avoid some nasty surprises.

4:00-6:00 pm Suspension and Connection—A discussion about the role and relation of practitioner and suspendee INSTRUCTORS: Allen Falkner LOCATION: Palace 6/7

In the world of body modification the connection between practitioner and client can often surpass that of professional. This roundtable discussion is an open forum to allow people to discuss their experiences and talk about the establishment of protocol and boundaries.

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4:00-5:30 pm The Magic of Body Piercing INSTRUCTORS: Fakir LOCATION: Silver

Since the origin of man, body piercing has been a way of self-exploration and expression, psychological and spiritual transformation, initiation. This class explores the basics that still apply in today’s contemporary culture. Time will be allowed for Q&A and class discussion.

4:00-6:30 pm Above the Neck (‘Oro-Facial’) Anatomy for Piercers INSTRUCTORS: Elayne Angel, Betsy Reynolds LOCATION: Palace 3/4/5

This course will provide participants with an overview of head, neck and oral anatomy associated with popular piercings in these areas. Included in the seminar will be safety issues and risky anatomical considerations associated with piercings of the oro-facial regions.

During this presentation, practical and useful tips will be shared with attendees in order to maximize piercing outcomes.

Course participants are encouraged to share questions, comments and professional experiences to enhance the learning experience.

4:00-5:30 pm Scratching the Surface INSTRUCTORS: Christina Blossey, Rob Hill LOCATION: Bronze 1

An in depth look at surface finish, jewelry polishing and cleaning.

We will dissect quality surface finish and go on a journey showing: What it is, how it is achieved, how it is measured, how it can be damaged, and how to get it back. Jewelry polishing materials, techniques, cleaning and safety will be addressed along with profilometer test results of different polishing methods.

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understanding of metals is suggested.

The “Basic Steel & Titanium” class is a highly recommended prerequisite class.

6:30-7:00 pm Members Mingle LED BY: Board of Directors LOCATION: SILVER

Spend a little time before the meeting starts catching up with old friends and meeting our new members. APP Members Only

7:00-8:00 pm Members Meeting LED BY: Board of Directors LOCATION: SILVER

This meeting is to present information to the membership body of the Association and review its current business. APP Members Only

THURSDAY, JUNE 15

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10:00-11:30 am Another “Fireside” Chat with Jim Ward INSTRUCTORS: Jim Ward LOCATION: Silver

A relaxed discussion of Gauntlet and the inception of the body piercing industry. Questions will be welcome.

10:00-12:00 pm Women in Piercing (Round Table Discussion) FACILITATED BY: Alicia Cardenas, Courtney Maxwell LOCATION: BRONZE 1

The open layout round table will focus solely on the concerns and struggles of women in the body piercing industry. All gender identities welcome.

10:00-12:00 pm Strategic Marking Workshop A3 INSTRUCTORS: Kelly Carvara, Joshua Noble-Olson, Rob Hill, Christina Shull LOCATION: Palace 3/4/5

A hands-on approach to marking techniques with a focus on marking paired piercings and multiple piercing “projects.”

10:30-12:00 pm

1:30-2:30 pm

Business Finance for Piercers INSTRUCTORS: Crystal Sims, Tisha King LOCATION: Bronze 2/3

Trauma Informed Body Modification (1st offering) INSTRUCTORS: Jen Brockman LOCATION: Palace 1/2

Learn the basics of planning, reporting, and budgeting to maximize profits in your body piercing business.

Many survivors who seek out body modification do so to reclaim ownership over their bodies. Body modification professional have the potential to help survivors of sexual violence by establishing a safe and empowering experience during a time of extreme vulnerability. Through trauma informed services, customers can have a body modification experience that is positive and healing. Participates will develop personal skills to decrease customer discomfort, increase customer satisfaction, and improve the studios customer retention and referral.

11:00-12:00 pm The Hero Experience: Dynamic Customer Service through Storytelling INSTRUCTORS: Jaymes Lombardi LOCATION: Palace 1/2

Exploring the ideas of setting, character roles, storylines and how they effect the experiences of our clients, and subsequently the success of our business(es).

12:30-2:30 pm Members Open Techniques INSTRUCTORS: Aaron Pollack, Brian Skellie LOCATION: Silver

2:30-3:00 pm Meditation FACILITATED BY:

Seven Wolfe 1

Open workshop discussing the latest techniques for a variety of piercing applications.

Free to all attendees, self care is an important part of your week.

12:30-2:30 pm

3:00-3:30 pm

Planning for Success INSTRUCTORS: Tiffany Diamond, Christina Shull LOCATION: Bronze 2/3

Proven methods and ideas to help you become more successful with the operation of your studio, the products and services you offer, and the client experiences you create.

12:30-2:30 pm Safe Practices in the Sterilization Room (C2B) INSTRUCTORS: Jesse Villemaire, Johnny Velez LOCATION: Palace 3/4/5

In this classs we will be discussing how to store, transport, decontaminate, and sterilize piercing equipment while minimizing cross contamination. We will discuss how to manage tools and equipment efficiently to save time money while processing. (Open to All)

LOCATION: BRONZE

Committee Meeting LED BY: Jef Saunders, Cody Vaughn LOCATION: BRONZE 2/3

All members of ongoing committees should attend

4:00-5:00 pm Trauma Informed Body Modification (2nd offering) INSTRUCTORS: Jen Brockman LOCATION: Palace 3/4/5

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body modification experience that is positive and healing. Participates will develop personal skills to decrease customer discomfort, increase customer satisfaction, and improve the studios customer retention and referral.

4:00-5:30 pm Counter Kid to Jewelry Specialist: The role of the counter person isn’t what it used to be. D2 INSTRUCTORS: John Johnson, Brianna Sheehan LOCATION: Palace 1/2

John Johnson and Brianna Sheehan will combine their experience and present useful ideas for the diverse role the counter person plays in both average and high volume studios. This class is designed for piercers, non-piercers, and owners.

4:00-5:30 pm Talk APP: Client Connections [Communicating Effectively: What are we really saying?; #ModifyTheirStory; Clients: To Befriend or Not to Befriend.]

LED BY: Miro Hernandez, Jaymes Lombardi, Haley Street LOCATION: Bronze 2/3

Communicating Effectively: What are we really saying?: As the demographics change as to who is getting pierced these days, it is important to understand the key components when it comes to communicating effectively and efficiently.

We’ll take a quick look at interpersonal communications in the workplace and what we’re really saying to our customers. #ModifyTheirStory: Everything we do revolves around the stories we tell.

Clients: To Befriend or Not to Befriend: A discussion about navigating the difficult situations that can potentially arise when clients become friends, and how to apply acceptable boundaries without losing a client or friendship.

4:00-6:00 pm Workplace Discrimination & Sexual Harassment Prevention, Identification, & Response INSTRUCTORS: Dennis Oden LOCATION: Silver

Ultimately, body piercing can be the same basic experience regardless of the color of our skin, whether we stand up or sit down to use the restroom, who we love, or what we believe. Despite the wide embrace of diversity and fairness in the body piercing profession, the ideas of equity and fairness may not always be clear for shop owners or their employees. This session will help anyone in the body piercing world better understand the basics of workplace fairness, what discrimination actually looks like in a piercing studio, your rights and responsibilities as a body piercing professional, and how everyone plays a role in a safe and fair work environment.

8:00-Midnight Banquet Dinner: THE NINETIES SPONSORED BY: Anatometal, Industrial Strength Body Jewelry, LeRoi, Quetzalli LOCATION: TBA

kink clients motivation for piercings often varies from that of your everyday piercing clientele. Talking out the kinks: Facilitating an open and accepting environment for members of the kink community to achieve their piercing goals while maintaining solid professional boundaries.

10:30am-12:00 pm Skin Prep & Draping B2 INSTRUCTORS: Christina Blossey, Joshua Bryant, Jef Saunders, Brian Skellie LOCATION: Palace 3/4/5

We will discuss the purpose of skin prep and drapes, as well as how to evaluate products for use in a piercing procedure.

12:30-2:00 pm Talk APP: Storytime (A Look Back at the “Wild and Crazy Fad: Body Piercing”; Opalscrote’s Revenge; Life After Piercing) LED BY: Elayne Angel, Allen Falkner, Luis Garcia LOCATION: Bronze 2/3

With the current widespread popularity of piercing, it is hard to imagine how differently it used to be perceived before becoming common in Western society. In this talk, Elayne Angel, (who was there) explores how bizarre and outlandish piercing was considered before hitting the mainstream. Storytime with Opalscrote part 2: I’ll be recounting a few stories of my dealings with adversity, both recent and long past. Life After Piercing: There comes a time in every piercer’s career when they consider retirement. This talk will cover my personal experiences and discuss what the future may hold for others.

12:30-2:00 pm Analyzing Your Market INSTRUCTORS: Chris Jennell, Josh Parkhurst LOCATION: Palace 3/4/5

Opalscrote’s Revenge: A Look Back at the “Wild and Crazy Fad: Body Piercing”:

So join us Thursday night as we dust off our Docs, plaid, high-waisted ripped jeans, bike shorts (yeah the spandex kind), windbreakers, bandannas, and broken in combat boots. Search your closet for the best 90s clothes and make a style statement as we shake our rumps to best music of the nineties this banquet is sure to make all want to party like it was 1999!

FRIDAY, JUNE 16TH 10:30-12:00 pm Talk APP: The Bridge Between Kink & the Piercing Room (Pain; it hurts so good; Talking out the Kinks) LED BY: Kendra Jane B. , Steve Joyner, Courtney Maxwell LOCATION: Bronze 2/3

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Photo by Autumn Swisher

SCHEDULE AND CLASSROOM QUICK REFERENCE

TUESDAY Working with Tattooists

Class

10:00-11:30 am

Palace 1/2

On The Road Again

Class

10:00-11:30 am

Palace 6/7

Revisiting Basics: Tongue Piercing

Class

10:00-12:00 pm

Palace 3/4/5

Anatomy of the Body

Class

10:00-12:00 pm

Bronze 2/3

Do Piercers Get to Retire? Financial Planning 101

Class

1:30-3:00 pm

Bronze 2/3

Studio Documentation

Class

1:30-3:00 pm

Palace 1/2

Talk APP

Talk

1:30-3:00 pm

Bronze 1

The Simple Complexity of Earlobe Piercing

Class

1:30-3:30 pm

Silver

Strategic Marking Workshop A1

Workshop

1:30-3:30 pm

Palace 3/4/5

Legislation

Roundtable

4:00-5:00 pm

Palace 6/7

Counter Kid to Jewelry Specialist D1

Workshop

4:00-5:30 pm

Palace 1/2

Safe Practices in the Sterilization Room (C1B)

Workshop

4:00-6:00 pm

Silver

Nipple Piercings; The Ins and Outs

Class

4:00-6:00 pm

Palace 3/4/5

Basic Steel, Titanium, & Niobium

Class

4:00-6:00 pm

Bronze 1

International Meeting

Meeting

6:30-7:30 pm

Silver

International Suspension Alliance

Meeting

7:30-8:30 pm

Bronze 1

WEDNESDAY Grounding & Bedside Manner

Class

10:00-11:30 am

Bronze 1

Workshop

10:00-11:30 am

Palace 3/4/5

Class

10:00-11:30 am

Bronze 2/3

MONDAY

TYPE

TIME

LOCATION

Safe Practices in the Piercing Room (C2A)

Mentor Program

Meeting

9:00-9:30 am

Bronze 2/3

Gold, Starting with the Basics

Orientation

Meeting

9:30-10:30 am

Bronze 2/3

Navel Piercing: Advanced Fundamentals

Class

10:00-12:00 pm

Silver

Vendor Meeting

Meeting

10:30-11:30 am

Palace 6/7

Implementing Effective Change in Your Studio

Roundtable

11:00-12:00 pm

Palace 1/2

Disorders in the Industry (Roundtable Discussion)

Roundtable

11:00-12:00 pm

Palace 1/2

Aftercare; Rethinking Our Approach

Class

12:00-1:30 pm

Bronze 2/3

Class

12:30-2:30 pm

Bronze 1

Workshop

12:30-2:30 pm

Palace 3/4/5

Safe Practices in the Piercing Room (C1A)

Workshop

11:00-12:30 pm

Palace 3/4/5

XXX History of Piercing (part 1): Pierced Women

Body Piercing Complications

Class

11:00-12:30 pm

Bronze 2/3

Strategic Marking Workshop A2

Health Inspector Meeting

Meeting

12:00-1:00 pm

Palace 6/7

Microbiology For Piercers

Class

12:30-2:30 pm

Silver

Successful Marketing: An in depth look

Class

1:00-2:30 pm

Bronze 2/3

Aftercare: A Discussion

Roundtable

2:00-3:00 pm

Bronze 2/3

Talk APP

Talk

1:00-2:30 pm

Palace 1/2

New Attendees & Mentors Meeting

Meeting

2:30-3:30 pm

Palace 1/2

Self care

3:00-3:30 pm

Palace 6/7

Talk

4:00-5:30 pm

Bronze 2/3

Initial Jewelry: The “Rules”

Class

1:00-2:30 pm

Palace 3/4/5

Meditation

The Massage Chair; Observations on Ritual

Class

1:30-2:30 pm

Palace 6/7

Talk APP

Stretching Dynamics

Class

4:00-5:30 pm

Palace 3/4/5

Suspension and Connection

Class

4:00-6:00 pm

Palace 6/7

Skin Prep & Draping B1

Workshop

4:00-5:30 pm

Palace 1/2

The Magic of Body Piercing

Class

4:00-5:30 pm

Silver

Shop Owners (Roundtable Discussion/Meeting)

Roundtable

4:00-5:00 pm

Palace 6/7

Oro-Facial Anatomy for Piercers

Class

4:00-5:30 pm

Palace 3/4/5

Class

4:00-5:30 pm

Bronze 1

Modern Techniques for Female Genital Piercing

Class

4:00-6:00 pm

Bronze 2/3

Scratching the Surface

APP Membership (Roundtable Discussion)

Roundtable

6:00-7:00 pm

Palace 1/2

Members Mingle

Meeting

6:30-7:00 pm

Silver

Members Meeting

Meeting

7:00-8:00 pm

Silver

Friends of Bill W

Meeting

7:00-8:00 pm

Palace 6/7

Opening Party

Event

8:00-Midnight

Flamingo Pool

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THURSDAY Another “Fireside” Chat with Jim Ward

Class

10:00-11:30 am

Silver

Women in Piercing (Roundtable Discussion)

Roundtable

10:00-12:00 pm

Bronze 1

Strategic Marking Workshop A3

Workshop

10:00-12:00 pm

Palace 3/4/5

Business Finance for Piercers

Class

10:30-12:00 pm

Bronze 2/3

The Hero Experience

Class

11:00-12:00 pm

Palace 1/2

Safe Practices in the Sterilization Room (C2B)

Workshop

12:30-2:00 pm

Palace 3/4/5

Members Open Techniques

Workshop

12:30-2:30 pm

Silver

Planning for Success

Class

12:30-2:30 pm

Bronze 2/3

Trauma Informed Body Modification, part 1

Class

1:30-2:30 pm

Palace 1/2

Meditation

Self care

2:30-3:00 pm

Bronze 1

Committee Meeting

Meeting

3:00-3:30 pm

Bronze 2/3

Trauma Informed Body Modification, part 2

Class

4:00-5:00 pm

Palace 3/4/5

Counter Kid to Jewelry Specialist D2

Workshop

4:00-5:30 pm

Palace 1/2

Talk APP

Talk

4:00-5:30 pm

Bronze 2/3

Workplace Discrimination

Class

4:00-6:00 pm

Silver

Banquet Dinner: THE NINETIES

Event

8:00-Midnight

Paris Concorde

FRIDAY Talk APP

Talk

10:30-12:00 pm

Bronze 2/3

Skin Prep & Draping B2

Workshop

10:30-12:00 pm

Palace 3/4/5

Talk

12:30-2:00 pm

Bronze 2/3

Class

12:30-2:00 pm

Palace 3/4/5 Photo by April Berardi

Talk APP Analyzing Your Market

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EVENTS TIMELINE SUGGESTED FOR NEWBIES

MEETINGS

| 10am

| 11am

MON.

BRONZE 2/3

WORKSHOP | 12pm

| 1pm

PIERCING COMPLICATIONS

PALACE 1/2

VENDOR MEETING

| 3pm

PIERCERS ONLY | 4pm

| 5pm

SKIN PREP & DRAPING B1

INITIAL JEWELRY

STRETCHING DYNAMICS

HEALTH INSPECTORS

MASSAGE CHAIR

BRONZE 1

TALK APP: TAKING CARE ANATOMY OF THE BODY

TUES.

PALACE 6/7

SIMPLE COMPLEXITY OF EARLOBE WORKING WITH TATTOOISTS

STUDIO DOCUMENTATION

REVISITING BASICS: TONGUE PIERCING

WEDS.

| 9pm

| 10pm

| 11pm

| 12

FRIENDS OF BILL W SET-UP TIME FOR VENDORS—NO MOVE IN ALLOWED

OPENING PARTY

INT. SUSPENSION

SAFE PRACTICES C1B

INTERNATIONAL

COUNTER KID TO JEWELRY D1

STRATEGIC MARKING A1

MEMBERS ONLY: NIPPLE PIERCING

ON THE ROAD AGAIN

LEGISLATION

BRONZE 1

GROUNDING & BEDSIDE MANNER

BRONZE 2/3

GOLD BASICS

EXPOSITION XXX HISTORY OF PIERCING

AFTERCARE: RETHINKING

BRONZE 4

SCRATCHING THE SURFACE

CARE DISCUSSION

TALK APP: COMMUNITY

BPA EXHIBIT—CHARLES GATEWOOD NAVEL PIERCING: ADV. FUNDAMENTALS

PALACE 1/2 PALACE 3/4/5

| 8pm

EVENTS

APP MEMBERSHIP

BASIC STEEL, TITANIUM, & NIOBIUM

EXPO ACCESS

SILVER

| 7pm

SELF-CARE

BPA EXHIBIT—CHARLES GATEWOOD

SILVER PALACE 3/4/5

APP MEMBERS ONLY

DO PIERCERS GET TO RETIRE?

BRONZE 4 PALACE 1/2

| 6pm

STUDIO OWNERS

EXPOSITION MOVEIN FOR VENDORS ONLY—SHEPARD ONSITE

BRONZE 2/3

ANYONE

MODERN TECH FOR FEMALE GENITALS

TALK APP: PERSONAL PROF. SAFE PRACTICES C1A

PALACE 6/7

| 2pm

SUCCESSFUL MARKETING

DISORDERS

PALACE 3/4/5

ROUNDTABLES

MICROBIOLOGY FOR PIERCERS

CHANGE

THE MAGIC OF BODY PIERCING

MINGLE

MEMBERS MTG.

NEW ATTENDEES

SAFE PRACTICES C2A

STRATEGIC MARKING A2

ORO-FACIAL ANATOMY

PALACE 6/7

MEDIT.

SUSPENSION & CONNECTION

EXPOSITION

THURS.

BRONZE 1

WOMEN IN PIERCING

BRONZE 2/3

MEDIT.

BUSINESS FINANCE

PLANNING FOR SUCCESS

BRONZE 4 SILVER

ANOTHER FIRESIDE CHAT

PALACE 1/2 PALACE 3/4/5

COMMS.

TALK APP: CLIENT CONNECT.

BPA EXHIBIT—CHARLES GATEWOOD MEMBERS ONLY: MEMBERS OPEN TECH

THE HERO EXP.

WORKPLACE DISCRIMINATION

TRAUMA INFRMD. 1

STRATEGIC MARKING A3

COUNTER KID TO JEWELRY D2

SAFE PRACTICES C2B

TRAUMA INFRMD. 2 EXPOSITION

FRI.

BRONZE 2/3

TALK APP: THE BRIDGE/KINK

BRONZE 4

BANQUET DINNER–TICKET REQUIRED

TALK APP: STORYTIME

EARLY MORNING EVENTS

BPA EXHIBIT—CHARLES GATEWOOD

PALACE 3/4/5

SKIN PREP & DRAPING B2

ANALYZING YOUR MARKET

DAY

EXPOSITION

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| 11am

PRESENTATION, AWARDS, RAFFLE

| 12pm

| 1pm

| 2pm

| 3pm

| 4pm

| 5pm

| 6pm

TIME

ROOM

EVENT

MONDAY

9:00AM–10:30AM

BRONZE 2/3

ORIENTATION & MENTOR PROGRAM

MON.–THURS.

8:00AM

LOCATION TBA

YOGA

| 7pm

| 8pm

| 9pm

| 10pm

| 11pm

| 12

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BODY PIERCING ARCHIVE 2017 EXHIBITION!

A CHARLES GATEWOOD RETROSPECTIVE

For 2017, the APP and the Body Piercing Archive present a retrospective exhibition celebrating the life and work of Charles Gatewood “photographer of the strange,” videographer, and “anthropologist of American counter-culture.”

Prior to Charles’ passing, he donated to the Body Piercing Archive and the APP over 200 videos from the 1980s into the early 1990s, including mixed format master tapes and the remaining VHS copies of his entire mail order catalog, as well as personal interviews. This footage includes piercing legends such as Jim Ward, Sailor Sid, Mr. Sebastian, Hans of Denmark, Fakir Musafar, and Annie Sprinkle as well as hundreds of the early pierced community.

This is the most comprehensive and important video archive of his work in existence.

Please visit the Body Piercing Archive in Bronze 4.

ARCHIVE HOURS:

Tuesday, 11:00am–6:00 pm Wednesday, 11:00am–6:00 pm Thursday ,11:00am–6:00 pm Friday, 11:00am–1:00 pm RECOMMENDED TOURS: TUESDAY

11:00am–11:30am: Paul King 3:30pm–4:00pm: Jim Ward 5:00pm–5:30pm: Eva (the last “Gatewood Girl”)

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WEDNESDAY

11:00am–11:30am: Elayne Angel 3:30pm–4:00pm: Paul King 5:00pm–5:30pm: Eva

THURSDAY

2:00pm–2:30pm: Fakir Musafar 3:30pm–4:00pm : Paul King 5:00pm–5:30pm: Eva

FRIDAY

11:00am–11:30am: Eva 12:30pm–1:00pm: Allen Falkner

BODY PIERCING ARCHIVE EXHIBIT This year the Body Piercing Archive’s exhibition will focus on the career of Charles Gatewood. Spanning more than 50 years this anthropologist and gonzo journalist documented the American underground scene. He began working for Rolling Stone magazine photographing some of the greatest legends of the sixties and seventies, including Bob Dylan, David Bowie, Rod Stewart and dozens more.

His early photographic essay of Wall Street captured in black and white the dark underbelly of American capitalism decades before Hollywood depictions or the Occupy Movement. Gatewood frequented New York City’s legendary CBGBs capturing early punk performances such as Helen Wheels and the Dead Boys. Charles chronicled his exploration of circus sideshow performers and New Orleans’ Mardi Gras in his 1975 breakthrough book Sidetripping, co-authored by the Beat legend William Burroughs.

Gatewood’s photographic passions pushed audiences from their emotional comfort while gaining him recognition, multiple book deals, and gallery exhibitions.

Perhaps more than anyone he has richly recorded historical piercing figures from the 1980s into the 2000s. He was instrumental in Piercing community’s cult classics the book Modern Primitives and the film Dances Sacred and Profane.

The APP and the Body Piercing Archive are the proud recipients of the Charles Gatewood Video Archive which includes hundreds of tapes and hours of recorded interviews including legends such as Jim Ward, Fakir Musafar, Jack Yount, Mr Sebastian, Sailor Sid, Annie Sprinkle, Elayne Angel and dozens of piercers and enthusiasts. This is a unique treasure that we are currently working to digitize for future generations and for viewing at the 2017 exhibition!

JEWELRY OVER THE YEARS! Want to know what a captive bead ring cost in 1990? Do you wonder what the hype is when older piercers reminisce about obscure manufacturing companies or hard-toimagine jewelry designs? Perhaps you fondly remember the triumphs and failures of these companies- then take a trip down a body jewelry memory lane!

The Body Piercing Archive is proud to present a collection of classic body jewelry, merchandise, catalogs, and related materials from current and now-defunct companies. For this first jewelry exhibit, we have limited the scope of materials to steel and titanium. Over the past year, the archive has requested loans from private collectors and the original manufacturers. This collection includes the evolution and variation of familiar items as well as discontinued styles and unique prototypes, some that have never been seen by the public! While this is by no means a complete collection, we hope that this exhibit will prove to be an excellent starting point. Thank you to everyone who took the time and made the leap of trust to contribute!

Please visit our Display at booth #79 on the exposition floor.

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DESCRIPTION

This is the largest gathering of piercing related vendors in the world. Manufacturers often utilize this event to present their newest products or services to the piercing community. This is the venue in which you, as a piercer, can meet your vendors and manufacturers face-to-face, seeing their products up close before buying.

A vendor’s presence at the Expo does not constitute APP endorsement. Our Exposition is an open trade show; not a juried show. The APP encourages all Attendees to shop responsibly.

What is the APP doing about vendors selling products/jewelry which don’t meet APP guidelines/standards?

The APP has encountered this question every year since our first Exposition.

Overwhelmingly, the majority of our attendees and vendors prefer the open floor policy of the Expo. While the APP encourages vendors to attend who meet or exceed our suggested jewelry standards for initial piercings, the APP does not screen the vendors’ product lines. (The APP maintains only suggestions, rather than standards, for jewelry worn in healed piercings.) Many of the merchants offer products suited to initial piercings on the Expo floor and some also offer jewelry that is intended only for healed piercings. Please review all products thoughtfully and remember that, in many cases, the Conference and Expo are a learning experience for the vendors as well.

POLICY FOR ENTRY

For entry into the Exposition, proof of industry affiliation is required. Our Exposition is a trade show floor – and is not open to the general public. The APP reserves the right to restrict access to the Expo for Attendees who fail to provide us with the proper proof of industry affiliation.

Piercers, Apprentices, or Studio employees: Proof of industry affiliation (at least two forms) will need to be uploaded during online registration—or presented to the registration staff if registering in Vegas—in order to gain access: Pay Stubs, Tax Certificates, Business License, Body Art Licenses, web URLs, Business Card, or Letter of Reference are all acceptable forms.

Non-Piercer Retailers will need to supply a retail/resale license.

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Photo by Autumn Swisher

THE EXPOSITION FLOOR

EXPO HOURS VENDOR MOVE IN:

Monday: 1pm–5pm Tuesday: 8am–11am

VENDOR SET UP:

Monday: 5pm–8pm (must have already moved in) Tuesday: 8am–11am MEMBERS ONLY ACCESS:

Tuesday: Noon–1pm

ALL ATTENDEES:

Tuesday: 1pm–8pm Wednesday: Noon–7pm Thursday: Noon–6pm Friday: 10am–2pm

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Industrial Strength Body Jewelry

isbodyjewelry.com

37

Intrinsic Body, Inc.

intrinsicbody.com

58

gauntletenterprises.com

68

https://www.joyjewelryusa.com/

45

leroi.com

89

Gauntlet Enterprises / Jim Ward Joy Jewelry, Inc. LeRoi Inc Maya Jewelry Millennium Body Jewelry Modifika Morton Manley Collection Nakaztli Namaste Adornments

VENDOR DIRECTORY COMPANY 1334907 Alta Ltd Wicked Dragon Mist

BOOTH #

49 20

www.modifika.com

77

mortonmanley.com

19

facebook.com/nakaztlibodyjewelry/

3

namasteadornments.com

17

NeilMed Pharmaceuticals

neilmed.com

66

NeoMetal Inc.

neometal.com

84

NoPull Piercing Co.

nopullpiercing.com/

65

Omerica Organic

omericaorganic.com

26

One Tribe WEBSITE URL

mayajewelry.com http://www.millenniumjewelry.com.br

Oracle Body Jewelry

onetribe.nu

15

oraclebodyjewelry.com

32

http://originshandmade.net/

24

www.wickeddragonmist..com

62

anatometal.com

80

—

51

Safepiercing.org

68

—

68

instagram.com/bodygems

60

Professional Program Insurance Brokerage

—

79

Precision One Jewelry

bodyvibe.com

64

PunkMedics

buddhajewelryorganics.com

21

Pupil Hall

www.pupilhall.com

75

bodyvision.net/

6

Quetzalli Jewelry

quetzallijewelry.com

55

www.daturamodifieddesign.com/

76

Sacredsymbols

88

https://www.facebook.com/ sacredsymbolsjoyas/

70

desertpalmsemu.com diabloorganics.com

52

scyllajewelry.com/

16

http://www.dinamicajoalheiros.com.br/

20

www.sleepinggoddessjewelry.com/

72

www.discomedusa.com

48

southshoreadornments.com/

15

Fakir.org

68

www.spectrecards.com/

69

Glasswear Studios

glasswearstudios.com

73

stevehaworth.com

86

Gold Heart Woodworks

www.facebook.com/ goldheartwoodworks/

24

tawapa.com

27

tetherjewelry.com

23

Gorilla Glass

getgorilla.com

4

www.misscale.etsy.com

25

H2OCEAN

h2ocean.com

63

www.yaxchedesign.com/

71

Anatometal Apogee Piercing APP Merch & Raffle Author’s Table Body Gems Body Piercing Archive Exhibit (BPA) Body Vibe/Invictus Buddha Jewelry Organics BVLA Datura Modified Design Desert Palms Emu Ranch, LLC Diablo Organics Dinamica DiscoMedusa Fakir Intensives / Fakir

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Origins Handmade Other

78

Paper Street Jewelry LLC

paperstreetjewelry.bigcartel.com

46

Phoenix Revival Jewelry

phoenixrevivaljewelry.com

25

Scylla Sleeping Goddess Jewelry Southshore Adornments Spectre Cards Steve Haworth Modified, LLC Tawapa Tether Jewelry Uzu Organics Yaxche

ppibcorp.com/ Precisiononejewelry@gmail.com www.punkmedics.com/

Take-One Table 47 Take-One Table

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DiscoMedusa metalwork by Caitlyn Davey

DiscoMedusa

www.discomedusa.com

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