All Star Purchasing - Connect 26 - All Star Purchasing

Sunday, March 15

Sunday's Events

Monday, March 16

Monday's Events

Tuesday, March 17

Tuesday's Events

March 15, 2026 at 12:00 PM — March 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM

Registration

Let us know you've arrived, pick up your name badge, and grab some All Star swag.

March 15, 2026 at 6:00 PM — March 15, 2026 at 9:00 PM

Opening Reception

Step into the roaring twenties at our speakeasy-themed opening reception, complete with vintage glamour, smooth jazz, and lively casino action.

March 16, 2026 at 7:00 AM — March 16, 2026 at 8:30 AM

Buffet Breakfast

A hot buffet breakfast will be served for all attendees.

March 16, 2026 at 7:30 AM — March 16, 2026 at 8:30 AM

Registration

Let us know you have arrived, pick up your name badge, and grab some All Star swag.

March 16, 2026 at 8:30 AM — March 16, 2026 at 9:30 AM

Chad E. Foster

March 16, 2026 at 9:30 AM — March 16, 2026 at 9:45 AM

Networking Break

Take time to mix and mingle with other Connect attendees.

March 16, 2026 at 9:45 AM — March 16, 2026 at 10:45 AM

Amy Vetter

March 16, 2026 at 10:45 AM — March 16, 2026 at 11:45 AM

Scott Colbert

Scott M. Colbert, CFA

March 16, 2026 at 11:45 AM — March 16, 2026 at 12:00 PM

Annual Membership Meeting

The annual meeting of the stockholder members of All Star Purchasing Association will be held to conduct necessary business.

March 16, 2026 at 12:00 PM — March 16, 2026 at 5:00 PM

Golf Tournament

Traditional golf is back this year for Connect 26! Join fellow members, All Star staff, and supplier reps for an afternoon of golf on the Celebrity Course at Indian Wells Golf Resort. Lunch will be provided. Rental clubs are available if needed, or you can bring your own. The format is a four-person scramble, and the price includes six golf balls.

March 17, 2026 at 7:00 AM — March 17, 2026 at 8:30 AM

Buffet Breakfast

A hot buffet breakfast will be served for all attendees.

March 17, 2026 at 8:30 AM — March 17, 2026 at 9:30 AM

Crystal Washington

March 17, 2026 at 9:30 AM — March 17, 2026 at 9:45 AM

Networking Break

Take time to mix and mingle with other Connect attendees.

March 17, 2026 at 9:45 AM — March 17, 2026 at 10:30 AM

Phil Plourd

Commodity Update

Phil Plourd

March 17, 2026 at 10:30 AM — March 17, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Supplier Showcase

Visit with All Star suppliers and learn more about our programs and their product offerings.

March 17, 2026 at 12:30 PM — March 17, 2026 at 1:30 PM

Networking Lunch

All attendees will gather for a networking lunch.

March 17, 2026 at 5:30 PM — March 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM

Evening Reception

Mingle with other attendees before dinner.

March 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM — March 17, 2026 at 8:30 PM

Awards Dinner and Entertainment

Join All Star staff and other attendees for dinner as we announce and celebrate our Member of the Year, Supplier of the Year, service awards, and scholarship winners. After dinner entertainment will be provided by mind-bending mentalist Colin Cloud.

Colin Cloud