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February / March 2015 - In This Issue:
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Greetings!
The VOS 2015 conference is coming up in just a few weeks! We hope you're planning to join us February 28-March 7 in Sun Valley, Idaho. If you haven't gotten around to registering yet, there's still time. Make your plans today! We're including a checklist in this newsletter so you can make sure you're ready for your trip to Sun Valley. Please use the links below to take care of any last-minute registration details or travel plans. We've also updated the conference schedule with more details about the program and social activities - and added a few more sponsors and exhibitors who have recently come on board. This year's conference includes great speakers, lively social events, and many opportunities to network with your colleagues. VOS also has planned a Kids Pizza Party, which will take place on Wednesday, March 4, during Foundation Night. Please see the party flyer and preregister with Rich Evans at [email protected] or 515-450-8218. Looking for activities during your visit? We've added a few more suggestions of things to do while you're in the Sun Valley area. At last report, Sun Valley just received about a foot of new snow, so the mountain scenery is sure to be beautiful, and the slopes will be in top condition for skiers and snowboarders! See you at VOS 2015 in Sun Valley!
Mike Karlin
Communication Chair
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THERE'S STILL TIME TO REGISTER FOR VOS 2015!
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 Registration is still open for the next Veterinary Orthopedic Society conference, to be held February 28 to March 7, 2015, at the Sun Valley Inn in Sun Valley, Idaho.
Register for VOS 2015 ConferenceWe have also opened reservations for lodging, airfare, lift tickets and other transportation needs. To receive discounted registration, you must secure your lodging with Penny Smith of Ski.com.Make lodging and travel reservationsFor questions or travel reservations, contact Penny Smith of Rocky Mountain Tours, a division of Ski.com, at [email protected] or 800-525-7547, ext. 3420. |
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VOS 2015
CONFERENCE SPONSORS AND EXHIBITORS
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A big thank you to our sponsors and exhibitors for supporting VOS!
Exhibit space is currently sold out, but VOS is maintaining a waiting list in case of any changes. Please contact Dr. Janet Van Dyke for exhibits ([email protected]) or Dr. Randy Basinger for sponsorship ([email protected]). All exhibitors and sponsors should have received an email with logistics and shipping information for the conference. If you did not receive it, please contact Dr. Janet Van Dyke at
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VOS OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
2014-15
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Kenneth Bruecker President Mike Kowaleski Past President Steve Petersen President Elect R. Mark Daye Treasurer W. Michael Karlin Communication Randy Basinger Advertising / Publicity Sponsor Chair Andy Bathe Scientific Program Reunan Guillou Scientific Program, Assistant Chair Laurent Guiot Awards Derek Fox Research Janet Van Dyke Exhibit Chair, Advertising / Publicity / Sponsor Co-Chair Chris Horstman Director, Education Foundation John Chandler Assistant Director, Education Foundation Maralyn R. Probst Executive Secretary |
Stay up to date on the latest news from the Veterinary Orthopedic Society.
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2015 42nd Annual Conference
February 28-March 7, 2015
Sun Valley, Idaho
2016 43rd Annual Conference
February 27-March 5, 2016
Big Sky, Montana
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USE OUR CHECKLIST TO GET READY FOR VOS 2015!
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 VOS 2015 is coming up in a few weeks! Click on each item in our checklist to register or learn more.
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WE'VE UPDATED THE CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
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We've added more information to the VOS 2015 conference schedule. Please note that that there will be presentations each morning and afternoon through Friday, March 6. Please check the Conference Schedule page on the VOS website for any updates.
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Saturday, February 28, 2015
Registration and Welcome Reception
| | 8-10 p.m. | | Registration and Wine and Cheese Reception
Co-sponsored by Veterinary Transplant Services and Sun Valley Resort
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Sunday, March 1, 2015
Evening Session - Orthopedics I
Sponsored by: Elanco
| | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | | Exhibitor Setup | | 3:30-6 p.m. | | Scientific Session: Forelimb Orthopedics
Moderator: Ken Bruecker
6 Abstracts
| | 6-7 p.m. | | Jacques Jenny Lecture: Arthritis and Rheumatism from Hippocrates to 2015 and the Evolution of the Inflammatory Arthritides by Roy D. Altman, MD
Sponsored by DePuy Synthes
| | 7-8:30 p.m. | | Exhibitors Showcase
Hors d'oeuvres and Cash Bar
Sponsored by Elanco
| | 7:10-8 p.m. | | Resident in Training Session: "How to Do Good Science" and "How to Spot Bad Science" by Richard Evans and Matthew Stewart
Sponsored by KYON
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Monday, March 2, 2015
Morning Session - Orthopedics II
Sponsored by: AO North America
| | 7-9 a.m. | | Scientific Session: Hindlimb Orthopedics
Moderator: Laurent Guiot
5 Abstracts | | 4-6 p.m. | | Scientific Session: Regenerative Medicine and Osteoarthritis
Moderator: Mike Karlin
5 Abstracts | | 6-7 p.m. | | Jacques Jenny Lecture: The Normal and Osteoarthritic Diarthrodial Joint by Roy D. Altman, MD
Sponsored by DePuy Synthes |
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Tuesday, March 3, 2015
Morning Session - Orthopedics III
Sponsored by: SpectraVET
| | 7-9 a.m. | | Scientific Session: Hindlimb Orthopedics 2
Moderator: Steve Peterson
5 Abstracts | | 4-6 p.m. | | Scientific Session: Equine Orthopedics
Moderator: Jose Garcia Lopez
6 Abstracts | | 6-7 p.m. | | Jacques Jenny Lecture: Canine and Lapine Models of Osteoarthritis by Roy D. Altman, MD
Sponsored by DePuy Synthes
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Wednesday, March 4, 2015
Bloomberg Session - Bloomberg Awards
Sponsored by: Merial, New Generation Devices,
VOS Past Presidents, Orthomed, AO Vet, IMEX and Securos
| | 7-9 a.m. | | Scientific Session: Bloomberg Award Presentations
Moderator: Andy Bathe | | 10:30 a.m. | | NASTAR Ski Race
Sponsored by
BioMedtrix
| | 12 noon | | On-Mountain Picnic
Sponsored by Everost | | 4-6 p.m. | | Scientific Session: Hindlimb Orthopedics 3
Moderator: Mike Kowaleski
5 Abstracts | | 6-7 p.m. | | Jacques Jenny Lecture: Non-surgical Therapy of Osteoarthritis and Inflammatory Arthritides by Roy D. Altman, MD
Sponsored by DePuy Synthes
| | 7-10:30 p.m. | | Kids Pizza Party (view flyer)
Parents: Please preregister (see details below)
| | 7:10-11 p.m. | | Foundation Night with Poster Session, Food and Cash Bar, Silent Auction and Comedian
Sponsored by Partners in Veterinary Therapeutics
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Thursday, March 5, 2015
| | 7-9 a.m. | | Scientific Session: Radiology
Moderators: Alex Valdes and Rachel Pollard
| | 9 a.m.-12 noon | | Exhibitor Teardown | | 4-5:30 p.m. | | Membership Meeting
| | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | | Cocktails | | 7:30-11 p.m. | | Banquet
Awards and Entertainment |
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Friday, March 6, 2015
| | 7-9 a.m. | | Scientific Session: American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
Moderator: Janet Van Dyke
6 Abstracts
Sponsored by Purina
| | 4-6 p.m. | | Scientific Session: American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
Moderator: Janet Van Dyke
5 Abstracts
Sponsored by Purina
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Register now to attend this great VOS conference!
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VOS SPONSORS KIDS PIZZA PARTY!
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 VOS is pleased to announce the addition of a Kids Pizza Party on Wednesday, March 4 from 7-10:30 p.m., during Foundation Night.
VOS will provide supervision, food and entertainment for kids ages 4 and up.
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VOS 2015 CONFERENCE INCLUDES A FULL DAY ON FRIDAY, MARCH 6
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We would like to announce that there will be presentations at the VOS 2015 conference each morning and afternoon through Friday, March 6. Our previous mailing indicated that there would be no presentations on Friday afternoon. We want to be sure that everyone is aware of this as they make their travel and housing plans.
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LOOKING FOR MORE SUN VALLEY ACTIVITIES?
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Sun Valley offers lots of fun activities for all ages - both on and off the slopes. Click on each link to learn more about ...
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VOS UPDATES ADVERTISING PROGRAM
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VOS has streamlined its advertising program for its 2015 email newsletters.
Advertisers may choose to place an ad for one billing cycle, which covers three newsletter issues, or select a discounted annual package, which covers nine newsletter issues.
Ads are available in two sizes (single-height or double-height), and each ad may be linked to the advertiser's website homepage or other web page. A maximum of 15 advertising spaces are available, and priority is given to annual advertisers.
To receive more details about the advertising program, please contact Janet Van Dyke.
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Thank you to the following companies for supporting the Veterinary Orthopedic Society.Is your company interested in advertising?
Contact Janet Van Dyke for ad specifications and details. |
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