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2009 AVMA Annual Convention Fact Sheet
Site:
Washington State Convention and Trade Center
800 Convention Pl.
Seattle, WA 98101
Press Room:
214
Interview Room:
202
Telephone:
206-219-4725
Fax:
206-219-4729
Staff:
Sharon Curtis Granskog, Assistant Director, Communications
David Kirkpatrick, Media Relations Manager – Outreach
Thomas McPheron, Communications Staff Writer
Michael San Filippo, Media Relations Assistant
Contact Information
Hours:
Saturday, July 11: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday, July 12: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Monday, July 13: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday, July 14: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
House of Delegates:
The governing body of the AVMA, comprised of delegates from 68 state and allied associations, will meet twice while in New Orleans for the convention.
Sessions: Friday, July 10, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, July 11, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Actions: Address by president-elect Dr. Larry Corry, election of officers, consideration of council and committee reports, resolutions, budgets, etc.
(PRESS BADGES REQUIRED)
Opening Session: Saturday, July 11
Pike Place Fish Market Owner John Yokoyama
7-9 a.m.
Because actions speak louder than words, Pike Place Fish Market owner John Yokoyama and his staff deliver their "Fish Wisdom" in a way that is fun, educational and inspiring.
Voluntourism Project
Friday, July 10, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Saturday, July 11, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
2008 convention attendees in New Orleans participated in a two-day "voluntourism" project to refurbish four local animal shelters. The project was such a success the foundation plans to continue the program each year in the convention host-city. "Voluntourism" offers attendees and their families the opportunity to put the Veterinarian's Oath in action by combining tourism with volunteerism.
AVMA Town Hall Meeting
Sunday, July 12, noon
Washington State Convention Center, Ballroom 6C
This year's convention will feature its inaugural town hall meeting—bringing together a broad cross section of veterinarians to discuss the critical questions and challenges facing the veterinary profession.
Merial Concert Series: Natasha Bedingfield
Sunday, July 12, 7-9 p.m.
Paramount Theatre
Natasha Bedingfield has been called the UK's biggest female pop star bar none. See this Grammy Award nominated singer perform some of your favorite hits live at the Paramount Theater, free for all registered AVMA convention attendees.
Bayer Bash
Saturday, July 11, 6:30-8 p.m.
Washington State Convention Center
This casual networking cocktail reception will be held Saturday evening at the Convention Center, featuring a Pacific Northwest theme.
President's Installation Luncheon
Tuesday, July 14, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Sheraton Seattle
Ticket Fee: $65
Dr. Larry R. Corry will be installed as the 129th president of the AVMA.
Scientific Programs: More than 1,000 hours of continuing education (eg, small and large animal medicine, laboratory animal, research, public health, regulatory, avian medicine, companion and food animal), wet labs, brown bag lunchtime sessions, sunrise CE sessions and poster presentations are available to veterinarians and veterinary technicians.
Exhibits: Hundreds of exhibits featuring the latest in veterinary technology, educational materials, and the hottest new products for pets and their people.
Allied Meetings: More than 100 allied associations and other groups will meet during the convention.
About the AVMA: Established in 1863, the AVMA consists of more than 75,000 members, comprising more than 85 percent of all veterinarians in the United States.
Officers:
President—Dr. James Cook, Lebanon, Ken.
President-Elect— Dr. Larry R. Corry, Buford, Ga.
Vice President—Dr. Gary S. Brown, Princeton, W.V.
Treasurer—Dr. Bret Marsh, Indianapolis, Ind.
Executive Vice President—Dr. W. Ron DeHaven, Schaumburg, Ill.
Assistant Executive V.P.—Dr. Lyle P. Vogel, Schaumburg, Ill.
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