Primarius Users Group Meeting
Join us at the 2024 PUG!
The PUG is the annual Primarius users group meeting. This event brings together the Primarius team and food bankers from across North America. This is a unique opportunity to learn more about P2 as well as to network together.
You do not need to be an existing Primarius customer to attend. All food bankers are welcome!
September 16 - 18, 2024
Erie, PA
Registration
Your registration to the PUG includes attendance to the opening night reception with dinner and drinks; breakfast and lunch throughout the conference; assorted goodies; and, of course, access to all the informative sessions.
The attire is business casual. September temperatures in Erie average between 56-72 F (14-23 C).
Location
Sheraton Erie Bayfront Hotel
55 West Bay Dr.
For things to do and places to dine while in Erie, be sure to check out VisitErie.com.
* If you are unable to find an ideal flight into Erie, please be aware that the Cleveland, Buffalo, and Pittsburgh airports are all about a 90 minute drive away.
General Itinerary
Below is the basic framework of the PUG. A detailed agenda with specific classes and descriptions will be released as soon as it is finalized.
Monday, Sept 16
1:30 PM
Registration opens. Pick up your name tag; grab a swag bag; and you're officially registered!
2:00 - 5:00 PM
The PUG begins with a "soft opening" by holding some informal, introductory classes. These are intended to give a high-level overview of P2.
6:00 PM
An evening reception with dinner and drinks.
Tuesday, Sept 17
7:30 AM
Breakfast!
8:15 - 11:45 AM
After some opening remarks from our company president, the PUG officially kicks off with the morning sessions.
12:00 PM
Lunch!
1:00 - 4:30 PM
Afternoon sessions.
Wednesday, Sept 18
7:30 AM
Breakfast!
8:15 - 11:45 AM
Morning sessions.
12:00 PM
Lunch!
1:00 - 2:00 PM
Final sessions of the 2024 PUG. The meeting adjourns at 2:00 PM.
Agenda
| Room 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Monday, September 16th | ||
| 1:30 PM | Registration Opens | |
| 2:00 PM | P2 Essentials: Donors and Products | |
| 3:00 PM | P2 Essentials: Agencies | |
| 4:00 PM | P2 Essentials: Receipts | |
| 5:00 PM | P2 Essentials: Orders | |
| 6:00 PM | Evening Reception w/ dinner | |
| Day 2 | Tuesday, September 17th | ||
| 7:30 AM | Breakfast | |
| 8:15 AM |
Opening Remarks Presenter: Doug Starr |
|
| 8:30 AM | Primarius Update |
Accounting Round Table Version: Classic |
| 9:30 AM | Break | |
| 9:45 AM |
Grants Version: P2 |
Warehouse Management System Version: Classic, P2 |
| 10:45 AM | Break | |
| 11:00 AM |
Intro to Reports Version: P2 |
Operations Round Table Version: Classic |
| 12:00 PM | Lunch | |
| 1:00 PM |
Tools from Feeding America Presented by: Representatives from Feeding America |
N/A |
| 2:00 PM | Break | |
| 2:15 PM |
CRM for your Agencies Version: P2 |
Advanced Reports (Power BI, Pivot tables, etc) Version: P2 |
| 3:15 PM | Break | |
| 3:30 PM |
Agency Product Limits Version: P2 |
Accounts Payable Version: P2 |
| Day 3 | Wednesday, September 18th | ||
| 7:30 AM | Breakfast | |
| 8:15 AM | Welcome to Day 3! | |
| 8:30 AM |
The Agency Portal Version: P2 |
The Implementation Process Version: P2 |
| 9:30 AM | Break | |
| 9:45 AM |
Running Your Programs Version: P2 |
General Ledger and Statements Version: P2 |
| 10:45 AM | Break | |
| 11:00 AM |
Agency Statistics Version: P2 |
Accounts Receivable Version: P2 |
| 12:00 PM | Lunch | |
| 1:00 PM |
Allocations Version: P2 |
Food Boxes Version: Classic |
| Meeting Adjourned | ||
* Classes are subject to change
Built for Food Banks
Primarius develops modern software solutions backed with exceptional support. By designing P2 specifically for food banks and the unique challenges that they face, you are able to streamline your food bank operations, enabling you to focus on your community.