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2010 AVMA Annual Convention Fact Sheet
Site:
Georgia World Congress Center
1 Georgia Dome Drive Northwest
Atlanta, GA 30313-1504
Press Room:
B311
Interview Room:
B307
Telephone:
404-222-5215
Staff:
Sharon Curtis Granskog, Assistant Director, Communications
David Kirkpatrick, Media Relations Manager – Outreach
Thomas McPheron, Communications Staff Writer
Michael San Filippo, Media Relations Assistant
Hours:
Saturday, July 31: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday, August 1: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Monday, August 2: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday, August 3: 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 Atlanta for the convention.
Sessions: Thursday, July 29, 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday, July 30, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Actions: Address by president-elect Dr. Larry M. Kornegay, election of officers, consideration of council and committee reports, resolutions, budgets, etc.
(PRESS BADGES REQUIRED)
Opening Session: Saturday, July 31
Jeff Corwin, Host of Animal Planet's "The Jeff Corwin Experience"
Thomas Murphy Ballroom
Georgia World Congress Center 7–9 a.m.
Our Oath in Action Volunteer Project
Saturday, July 31, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
2010 convention attendees will bring the AVMF's "Our Oath in Action" to refurbish local animal shelters.
AVMA LIVE! - Town Hall Meeting
This year's convention will give members the twice the opportunity to discuss the critical questions and challenges facing the veterinary profession.
Saturday, July 31, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Georgia World Congress Center B215
Monday, August 2, 2 pm-3:30 pm
Georgia World Congress Center B204
Merial Concert Series: TRAIN
Saturday, July 31, 7-9 p.m.
Georgia World Congress Center
Free for all registered AVMA attendees
Bayer Experience
Comedy Kick-off staring Tom Papa sponsored by Bayer Animal Health
Friday, July 30, 7:00-8 p.m.
Thomas Murphy Ballroom at the Georgia World Congress Center.
President's Installation Luncheon
Tuesday, August 3, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Marriott Marquis
Dr. Larry M. Kornegay will be installed as the 130th 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: Nearly 100 allied associations and other groups will meet during the convention.
About the AVMA: Established in 1863, the AVMA consists of more than 80,000 members, comprising more than 85 percent of all veterinarians in the United States.
Officers:
President—Dr. Larry R. Corry, Buford, Ga.
President-Elect—Dr. Larry M. Kornegay, Houston, Tex.
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. Elizabeth Curry-Galvin, Schaumburg, Ill.
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