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2010
MSHA CONVENTION
Tan-Tar-A-Resort, Golf Club
and Spa
Osage Beach, MO
April 16-18, 2010
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MSHA is
“Navigating Into A New Era” in 2010!
Dear Colleagues,
MSHA sure has enjoyed celebrating 50 years, but now it
is time to look ahead to the future of MSHA and what is in store for
all of us in 2010 and beyond. Your 2010 MSHA Convention Planning Team
(CPT) has put in countless hours to ensure that the upcoming
convention provides plenty of opportunities, as you set out on this
grand adventure into a new era. Check out the individuals
spearheading this endeavor by taking a minute to note the members of
this CPT in the photo below. In addition, take a look at the bright
beacon of invited speakers and the numerous professionals that have
offered up their talents to firmly anchor our 2010 convention
program.
Prepare to set sail by attending the Pre-Convention
Session, “Ask MSHA,” on Thursday evening. Fully embark on your
journey as you cruise through the “Treasure Trove” of silent auction
items and navigate the exhibit hall on Friday. Make sure you return
to the exhibit hall on Friday evening so you don’t miss out on those
last-minute silent auction bids, a mouth-watering Italian dinner, and
an exciting 50/50 drawing! You must be present to win the drawing and
all proceeds will benefit Sertoma, this year’s special project.
Consider supporting the silent auction by supplying a donation and/or
bidding on a great variety of treasures! Keep Sertoma in mind, as
well, by making a donation and/or participating in the 50/50 fun
(additional information on Sertoma is available in this program).
Take note that this year’s Friday evening itinerary ends earlier than
usual. This allows time for university get-togethers, as well as for
a trip to the outlet mall in Osage Beach, where you might just find an
item that you have to add to your collection of convention souvenirs.
We are excited about all of our speakers and events
this year, and the President’s Luncheon speaker, Sherry Curtiss, is no
exception. Read more about Sherry Curtiss in this program and prepare
to be inspired by Sherry’s inspirational, humorous, and educational
presentation after enjoying a satisfying lunch and awards program
hosted by MSHA President, Jean Zimmer.
As we “Navigate Into a New Era,” prepare for some fresh
highlights, including Saturday morning’s “Sunrise Stretch and
Stroll.” This will be your chance to welcome in a new day with the
Convention Planning Team’s own Dana Fritz, as you walk or run through
Tan-Tar-A’s beautiful grounds. MSHA is also making a new effort to
honor its published members. Make plans to attend the “MSHA Author”
session to learn how to go about publishing your own works, as well as
to hear about this year’s highlighted authors.
MSHA is a supporter of students and this year is no
different. Check out the new “Student Interest” sessions highlighted
on the schedule grids, for topics geared toward our student
attendees! Let these sessions help to point your professional compass
in the right direction as you prepare to navigate into your new
career. Of course you can also go overboard and get decked out in
your university apparel as you hop on over to the thrilling Quest for
the Cup tailgate party and competition sponsored by EBS Healthcare.
MSHA continues to help conserve the environment by
reducing paper use. Make sure to retrieve your session handouts from
the MSHA website (www.showmemsha.org)
and stow them in your luggage prior to beginning the journey to
convention.
Sign yourself up to be a lifesaver during the
convention by volunteering your time as a lead or assistant tour guide
at this exciting event. All hands on deck make for a great convention
experience. Let Jane Webb or Jill Josepher know that you would like
to help out by completing the form on the MSHA website, sending in the
form found in the Winter 2009 issue of the MSHA News, or by emailing
jane.webb@charter.net.
On behalf of the 2010 MSHA Convention Planning Team, we
look forward to setting out on this amazing journey with you. Set
your compass toward the lake and come aboard April 16th-18th, as we
navigate with MSHA into a new and exciting era!
Sincerely,
Jennifer Ponder, Chair
Ilene Ashbaugh, Co-Chair
MSHA
Continues Its Efforts In going green
During the 2008 Convention, MSHA wanted to take part in
helping the environment. We changed some old habits and
are continuing our efforts to help ensure a healthy future
for the environment!
Handouts on the Web: Handouts will be posted from
those presenters who wish to take advantage of this offer
beginning February 20, 2010. Go to the MSHA website and
get a head start of getting your copeis. In the past, hard copy
handouts were made available to you for Day Institutes and
Invited Speakers Only. This year, ALL handouts are only
available for downloading, but MSHA is offering a
complimentary CD which will include handouts.
Back by popular demand, MSHA is once again reducing its
paper use. With a new and improved CEU procedure, you will
receive ONE CEU certificate at the conclusion of the
Convention, indicating your cumulative clock hours/CEUs
for the entire Convention.
Every effort will be made to have the papers included in
your welcome packet printed on recycled paper.
The convention Special has once again been reduced in size
to save paper.
WHAT'S NEW FOR 2010!
MSHA’s Charity of Choice
For 11 years, MSHA Convention attendees have been
generously supporting a designated recipient of funds
generated through donations. MSHA is proud to sponsor
"Hearing Charities of America (HCOA).
Quest Tailgate Party
Join Missouri’s future speech-language pathologists and
audiologists for the Third Annual Quest Tailgate Party.
As we gear up for the competition, we invite you to the
Quest Tailgate Party. This is a wonderful opportunity to
personally meet the teams, networks with alumni and enjoy
some delightful appetizers before the fierce competition
begins.
Internet Access for Convention Attendees
The “CyberCafé” will be available again in 2010.
Enjoy high-speed Internet access for all attendees during
the Convention. This Café will be available in the
Registration Area for your use from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00
p.m.
Continuation of our New and Improved CEU Procedure
We tried something new the past couple years, and you
responded overwhelmingly in support of the simplified CEU
procedure. Simply attend your sessions and complete the
Convention CEU Record. At the end of the Convention, sign
it, turn it in and receive one Certificate of Attendance
for the entire Convention, what could be easier?
President’s Celebration, featuring Sherry
Curtiss
Please join the Executive Board and the Convention
Planning Team for the President’s Celebration on Saturday,
April 17, 2010. We will enjoy a delicious lunch and
dessert, Awards of the Association and our guest speaker,
Sherry Curtiss, the President of CSAP. Sherry is a
practicing speech-language pathologist and her
presentation is inspirational, humorous and educational.
I know you will enjoy her insight into the challenges of
being a working mother and busy professional. She will
share her experience and advice on being a leader. And
remember, not only will you have the opportunity to
celebrate and reconnect with friends; you receive one hour
of continuing education. Come and enjoy!
Published Members Session
MSHA is featuring published members at the upcoming convention. Make
plans to attend the one hour session honoring the talent within our
state association. Information on how to publish materials will also
be discussed. Let MSHA Central Office know if you are a published
member so your name can be added to the database of MSHA authors!
Sunrise Stretch & Stroll
Join fellow MSHA members in welcoming a new day with our first ever
Sunrise Stretch & Stroll on Saturday, April 17 at 6:00 a.m. Whether
you are a walker or a long distance runner, there will be something
available for everyone. Grab a shower and a quick breakfast after
your morning exercise, then head to the fabulous line-up of Saturday
sessions.
Friday Night Social
All hands on deck as we navigate the exhibit hall, cruise on through
the Treasure Trove and bid on your favorite trinkets. Join us in a
50/50 drawing to help support our worthy organization, Sertoma, and a
mouth watering Italian dinner. A guaranteed fun filled evening; we
look forward to seeing you.
MSHA Heard You!
For the fifth year, the MSHA Executive Board voted NOT to increase
Convention fees for the 2010 MSHA Convention to keep your state
convention as affordable as possible! Come and earn up to 1.8 CEUs at
the Convention while enjoying a wonderful weekend at Tan-Tar-A! Make
plans now to attend with your colleagues and catch up with friends
from across the state!
AHOY, AUDIOLOGISTS!
In addition to ASHA and AAA CEUs, MSHA will again offer ABA Tier I
continuing education. Approval has also been submitted for Kansas
Board of Hearing Aid Examiners.
Remember, this year you must
have your ASHA membership number in order to register for ASHA
CEUs!
Schedule
of Events
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Thursday, April 15 |
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6:00 p.m. -
7:00 p.m. |
MSHA
Registration |
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7:40 p.m. - 8:40 p.m. |
Pre
Convention Session: ASK
MSHA |
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Friday, April 16 |
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8:00 a.m. -
6:00 p.m. |
MSHA
Registration |
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8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
Day Institutes in Session |
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10:20 a.m. - 10:40 a.m. |
Volunteer Training |
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10:30 a.m. |
Exhibit Hall Opens |
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10:30 a.m. -
6:30 p.m. |
Silent Auction |
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10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. |
Exhibitor Round
Robin |
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12:00 p.m. |
Convention Sessions Begin |
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2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. |
Snack and Beverage Break |
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5:00 p.m. -
7:00 p.m. |
Friday Social
Event |
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6:30 p.m. |
50/50 Raffle
Drawing |
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Saturday, April 17 |
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6:00 a.m. -
7:00 a.m. |
Sunrise Stretch
& Stroll |
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7:30 a.m. -
6:00 p.m. |
MSHA
Registration |
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7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. |
Continental Breakfast in Exhibit Hall |
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7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. |
Poster Sessions and Exhibitor
Round Robin |
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8:00 a.m. |
Convention Sessions Begin |
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11:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. |
President's Celebration |
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12:30 p.m. |
Exhibit Hall Closes |
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6:30 p.m. |
Tailgate Party |
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7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. |
Quest
for the Cup Competition |
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Sunday, March 8 |
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7:30 a.m. -
1:00 p.m. |
MSHA
Registration |
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7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. |
Continental Breakfast |
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8:00 a.m. |
Convention Sessions Begin |
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8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. |
Poster Sessions |
2010 MSHA
Convention Planning Team
MSHA Auction
Donations Needed
Y ou
don’t have to leave Tan-Tar-A to shop …
We have many wonderful treasures at the Annual Silent
Auction during this year’s Convention! This event occurs in
conjunction with the Friday night evening social and 50/50 drawing, so
there will be lots of fun energy in the Exhibit Hall. Unwind from a
day of sessions with some shopping for a worthy cause. All proceeds
from our auctions go to the Student Convention Scholarship Fund. As
part of this fund, MSHA students from each of the nine Missouri
universities can apply for a Convention scholarship, with awards going
to a student from each school.
We would really appreciate your donation of an item to
sell at the 2010 Silent Auction. Please contact the Silent Auction
Chair, Kim Stewart, at
kstewart@liberty.k12.mo.us. We hope to see a variety of items,
including personal, sports, professional, educational or
familyoriented donations.
Be sure to look for special “Treasures” at the Silent Auction!
Check back regularly for updated information.
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