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BE INFORMED
AST Business Sessions
The profession faces some daunting
challenges. Learn about them and
the responses that your professional
organization has been developing
the Business Sessions. Discover what
progress the profession has made and
what obstacles are presenting them-
selves now and in the future.
Business sessions provide windows
to the mechanics of the organiza-
tion’s functions and where the prac-
tice is heading. Who are the leaders?
What are the rising stars? How can
a member get involved? Where can
I learn more about legislation, state
assemblies and our partner organiza-
tions?
AST is administered by a Board
of Directors – each is a member just
like you who makes decisions that
determine the future of the organiza-
tion and the profession. By sitting
in on the business meetings, you get
to witness how their decisions may
affect your future and your right to
practice.
The first AST Business Session
follows Opening Ceremony on
Thursday, where you can learn about
the accomplishments that have been
made. The leaders of all four partner
organizations and committee chairs
will present their annual reports.
On Saturday, the second business
session occurs following AST elec-
tions, and the results will be an-
nounced for the offices of president,
vice president, treasurer and five
board members.
Take a seat, become informed and
witness the leaders of your profession
working to advance your future!
Love Hope Strength
In 2015, AST is again sponsoring
a bone marrow registry that we be
located in the registration area. Love
Hope Strength is an international,
music-centric cancer charity dedi-
cated to saving lives, one concert at
a time. They build and fund cancer
centers around the world, build
awareness of global caner needs and
build international marrow data-
bases.
In this instance, no pain does mean
a lot of gain. Just a quick check swab.
Love Hope Strength is underwrit-
ing all lab fees for this bone marrow
campaign. Eligibility criteria will be
posted on the conference page of the
website. No registration is necessary.
Please pay it forward and make a dif-
ferent in the lives of others!
For more information about Love
Hope Strength, visit
l
ovehopestrength.org
.
What to Wear
Education Sessions – Business casual
slacks or skirts with appropriate shirt
or blouse. Comfortable shoes are
recommended. Jeans are suggested
for after hours.
SOCIAL EVENTS
Opening Night Party
Thursday, May 14
8 pm-midnight
Theme: You’re a Star!
You’re a star for the night! Come as
your favorite star from the world of
music, film, TV or sports. It’s your
night to channel George Clooney,
Angelina Jolie, Katy Perry, Mick
Jagger, Taylor Swift, LeBron James,
Tom Brady or Oprah. There will be
plenty of hors d’oeuvres, some good
music for dancing and lots of time to
network with friends and colleagues.
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Closing Night Reception
Saturday, May 16 – 7-9 pm
Kick back in casual or get on the
glam for the last time you can sit
down together with friends, old or
new. Enjoy some hors d’oeurvres and
get together with a group to head
down to the River Walk.
KEEP IN MIND...
Pictures and Video –
You Might Go Viral
We all love the parties and seeing the
latest on Facebook! When planning
what to wear, it’s always a good idea
to remember that your picture could
land on your supervisor’s radar via
social media outlets.
