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Title: 2009 Symposium
Post by: Cheryl R on September 11, 2006, 11:51:52 am

  I got the newest ANA newsletter today and in it is mentioned that the 2009 symposium will be in Chicago.        Very nice for us here in the midwest!          Knowing this might help in deciding whether to try for Philadelphia or not.           
                                                         Cheryl R.

Title: Re: 2009 Symposium
Post by: Joef on September 11, 2006, 11:57:47 am

My parents live an hour outside Philly .. so I can visit them and go to the symposium and make a long weekend out of it .. (I never visit enough!) .. can we start a thread on who is going? and what kind of events are they having? (Having never been to one)

Title: Re: 2009 Symposium
Post by: Laura on September 11, 2006, 11:59:52 am

That sounds wonderful. I'd like to hear more about what this entails being new to this site.

Title: Re: 2009 Symposium
Post by: Cheryl R on September 11, 2006, 12:17:08 pm

I have went to the last 2 symposiums.       If a person is pre treatment you can hear discussions about the various treatments.   if you are post treatment then is a good way to meet other ANers, or get answers to some of the left over effects many seem to end up with.                         They have general sessions for everyone and then  a choice of small sessions about many topics AN related that you can choose to go to.     There is also the Sat eve banquet.           It is all quite interesting.           One can then stay a couple days longer and go sight seeing in the area.
There will be more details in the Dec AN newsletter and it is posted on this website for those who do not get the newsletter.               
                                                       Cheryl R

Title: Re: 2009 Symposium
Post by: Laura on September 11, 2006, 12:20:45 pm

Thanks Cheryl. That sounds like something I would be very interested in and look forward to the details in December. One other question on the topic... how do I sign up for this newsletter?

Title: Re: 2009 Symposium
Post by: Cheryl R on September 11, 2006, 12:50:50 pm

One recieves the newsletter when you join the Acoustic Neuroma Association.  There is a link on the home page of this website called  membership/donate and you can join thru there or if you don't want to use your credit card can just send them a check with the info to the address on the site.     You can call them if you have further questions and the number is listed there also.      They have been so kind and friendly when I have had need to call them.         The booklets about various AN topics are very good and are free for a single copy.                   The membership is $35 a year.                          Hope this helps.
                 Cheryl R.

Title: Re: 2009 Symposium
Post by: Laura on September 11, 2006, 01:07:33 pm

It helped a lot - I've signed up and look forward to all the info... Thank Cheryl!  ;)

Title: Re: 2009 Symposium
Post by: ppearl214 on September 11, 2006, 01:13:12 pm

wow! 2009?  :o heck, I haven't even made my reservation yet for next year's in Philly!

Title: Re: 2009 Symposium
Post by: Obita on September 11, 2006, 04:16:58 pm

are they every two years?

Title: Re: 2009 Symposium
Post by: Cheryl R on September 11, 2006, 05:15:01 pm

Yes every 2 years.                 Cheryl R

Title: Re: 2009 Symposium
Post by: Captain Deb on September 11, 2006, 10:21:11 pm

Chicago? Did you say Chicago?  OMG Oprah here we come!!!!!!

Capt Deb

Title: Re: 2009 Symposium
Post by: Cheryl R on September 12, 2006, 07:36:52 am

Oprah would be so cool but it's in the summer and I think she won't be taping then.   Always something to check out though.    Anyone know?           
                                    Cheryl R.