The American Ophthalmological Society

Advance Registration for the 2008 Annual Meeting is now open. The final program with paper and poster abstracts will be posted in early March. We hope to see you in Colorado!

SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM

The Committee on Programs invites you to the 144th Scientific Session which will begin Friday, May 16 at 7:30 a.m. and will end Sunday, May 18, at approximately 10:00 a.m. The scientific portion of the meeting will open on Friday with the featured AOS-Knapp Symposium on Ethics of Industry-Ophthalmologist Relations. Paper presentations will follow the symposium and continue through Sunday morning. Registration will open Thursday afternoon. Social activities begin on Thursday - don't miss the New Member Spotlight session Thursday afternoon or the New Member Reception Thursday evening.

2008 Annual Meeting Program (as of April 23, 2008)

ADVANCE REGISTRATION

Pre-registration for the Annual Meeting is now closed. Please register onsite. We look forward to seeing you in Colorado Springs!

Hotel

The Broadmoor, is another new destination for the AOS. This historic retreat is conveniently located just minutes from downtown Colorado Springs and is easily accessible from the Colorado Springs and Denver airports.

With incredible panoramic vistas, the resort's lush 3,000 acres, offers guests the opportunity to enjoy many recreational activities, including championship golf courses, tennis courts, and a spa. The Broadmoor's unique location adjacent to the wild, natural beauty of the Colorado Rockies, provides guests with a range of possibilities for outdoor adventures. Perched at 6100 feet above sea level on the sunny side of the Rockies, The Broadmoor enjoys an arid Alpine climate with four distinct seasons for year-round recreation.

Hotel Reservations may be made online, mailed or faxed, accompanied by a one night room and tax deposit, and received no later than April 11, 2008 ( or earlier if the block fills). Please do not delay in making your reservation.

AOS's room block is available now! The Broadmoor has provided us with an online reservation link. We encourage you to use this link for the quickest confirmation of your reservation. In addition, a reservation form may also be downloaded from the AOS web site and submitted manually to the Broadmoor.

While the deadline for holding the AOS room block is April 11, 2008, if our block fills prior to the deadline, there is no guarantee of obtaining additional rooms. Please also note that The Broadmoor is not obligated to extend the AOS group rate beyond the dates of the block or to any additional rooms that are booked once the AOS block is filled. The bulk of the block begins Thursday. The Broadmoor accepts personal checks, American Express, MasterCard, Visa, Diner's and Carte Blanche. Please review the information on the housing form thoroughly so that you understand deposit requirements, as well as the anticipated tax and service charges.

Cancellation of hotel rooms or changes to arrival/departure dates must be received by The Broadmoor at least seven (7) days in advance. Failure to show, cancellation, or a change in arrival/departure after 7 days in advance will result in the deposit being forfeited.

Check-in time is 4:00 p.m. or later; check-out time is 12:00 noon or earlier.

FRIENDLY REMINDERS

A requirement of membership is attendance at the Annual Meeting a minimum of every three years. The scientific value of the meeting and the organization benefit from the participation of all of its members. Check your meeting attendance record in the Members Only Section - Annual Meeting attendance (login required). If you have missed two or more consecutive meetings without an excused absence you are required to attend the meeting, or risk being dropped from membership!
Direct your spouse and/or guests to this annual meeting page so that they are informed!
Nomination of Candidates for Membership is encouraged. The deadline is April 30th. The Guidelines for Nomination can be located on the web site.
Two Travel Grants are available this year for Professional Guests. Please read the guidelines for nomination.
Please review your online directory listing in the Members Only section and notify the AOS of any updates to your address, phone, fax or e-mail.

I look forward to seeing you in May!


		The American Ophthalmological Society Call for Registration 144th Annual Meeting May 15 -18, 2008 The Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, CO www.broadmoor.com Advance Registration for the 2008 Annual Meeting is now open. The final program with paper and poster abstracts will be posted in early March. We hope to see you in Colorado! SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM The Committee on Programs invites you to the 144th Scientific Session which will begin Friday, May 16 at 7:30 a.m. and will end Sunday, May 18, at approximately 10:00 a.m. The scientific portion of the meeting will open on Friday with the featured AOS-Knapp Symposium on Ethics of Industry-Ophthalmologist Relations. Paper presentations will follow the symposium and continue through Sunday morning. Registration will open Thursday afternoon. Social activities begin on Thursday - don't miss the New Member Spotlight session Thursday afternoon or the New Member Reception Thursday evening. 2008 Annual Meeting Program (as of April 23, 2008) ADVANCE REGISTRATION Pre-registration for the Annual Meeting is now closed. Please register onsite. We look forward to seeing you in Colorado Springs! Hotel The Broadmoor, is another new destination for the AOS. This historic retreat is conveniently located just minutes from downtown Colorado Springs and is easily accessible from the Colorado Springs and Denver airports. With incredible panoramic vistas, the resort's lush 3,000 acres, offers guests the opportunity to enjoy many recreational activities, including championship golf courses, tennis courts, and a spa. The Broadmoor's unique location adjacent to the wild, natural beauty of the Colorado Rockies, provides guests with a range of possibilities for outdoor adventures. Perched at 6100 feet above sea level on the sunny side of the Rockies, The Broadmoor enjoys an arid Alpine climate with four distinct seasons for year-round recreation. Hotel Reservations may be made online, mailed or faxed, accompanied by a one night room and tax deposit, and received no later than April 11, 2008 ( or earlier if the block fills). Please do not delay in making your reservation. AOS's room block is available now! The Broadmoor has provided us with an online reservation link. We encourage you to use this link for the quickest confirmation of your reservation. In addition, a reservation form may also be downloaded from the AOS web site and submitted manually to the Broadmoor. While the deadline for holding the AOS room block is April 11, 2008, if our block fills prior to the deadline, there is no guarantee of obtaining additional rooms. Please also note that The Broadmoor is not obligated to extend the AOS group rate beyond the dates of the block or to any additional rooms that are booked once the AOS block is filled. The bulk of the block begins Thursday. The Broadmoor accepts personal checks, American Express, MasterCard, Visa, Diner's and Carte Blanche. Please review the information on the housing form thoroughly so that you understand deposit requirements, as well as the anticipated tax and service charges. Cancellation of hotel rooms or changes to arrival/departure dates must be received by The Broadmoor at least seven (7) days in advance. Failure to show, cancellation, or a change in arrival/departure after 7 days in advance will result in the deposit being forfeited. Check-in time is 4:00 p.m. or later; check-out time is 12:00 noon or earlier. FRIENDLY REMINDERS A requirement of membership is attendance at the Annual Meeting a minimum of every three years. The scientific value of the meeting and the organization benefit from the participation of all of its members. Check your meeting attendance record in the Members Only Section - Annual Meeting attendance (login required). If you have missed two or more consecutive meetings without an excused absence you are required to attend the meeting, or risk being dropped from membership! Direct your spouse and/or guests to this annual meeting page so that they are informed! Nomination of Candidates for Membership is encouraged. The deadline is April 30th. The Guidelines for Nomination can be located on the web site. Two Travel Grants are available this year for Professional Guests. Please read the guidelines for nomination. Please review your online directory listing in the Members Only section and notify the AOS of any updates to your address, phone, fax or e-mail. I look forward to seeing you in May!