Outside of Work

The APA also offers opportunities for participation in a variety of after hours and weekend events designed to enhance team unity and build camaraderie. Two of these events aimed at demonstrating staff appreciation are the biannual holiday party and summer picnic. The holiday party provides staff and their guest a chance to celebrate the completion of another good year in a festive atmosphere. An abundance of food, dancing, and fun is had by all as colleagues rejoice in the holiday spirit. The summer picnic is an opportunity for the entire family to enjoy good food and the outdoors while participating in fun-filled games such as horseshoes, kickball, dodge ball, and yard golf.

A social committee is responsible for coordinating these special events. The committees’ objectives are to help improve the quality of life for the staff by coordinating efforts for recreational, social, civic, charitable, and any other activity suggested by the staff.

Some of these events include getting groups together for:

• Kickers games (soccer)
• Bowling
• VCU basketball

Both staff and family participation are encouraged

The APA also offers an outlet for our sports enthusiasts. Some of the state sponsored athletic events APA employees have participated in include:

• Softball
• Kickball
• Dodge ball
• Beach Volleyball
• Basketball
• Bowling
• Golf
• Tennis

As you can see, things are definitely not stagnant at the APA. So if you enjoy being a team player, sharing rewards of your hard work with others and, most of all, striking a balance between your personal and professional life, then the APA may be the place for you!