"Beacon of Light": the National Ataxia Foundation 2006 Annual Membership Meeting).Boston, Massachusetts--March 17-19, 2005 March is approaching quickly, so make your travel plans early, and join us in Boston over the St. Patrick's St. Patrick's or Saint Patrick's may refer to:
This will be our first annual meeting held in Massachusetts, and we are enjoying working with the New England New England, name applied to the region comprising six states of the NE United States—Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. The region is thought to have been so named by Capt. Ataxia ataxia (ətăk`sēə), lack of coordination of the voluntary muscles resulting in irregular movements of the body. Ataxia can be brought on by an injury, infection, or degenerative disease of the central nervous system, e.g. Support Group to put together a magnificent meeting. Please watch each issue of Generations as well as our website for articles with further information on the annual meeting, the local area and travel information. The following is a brief look into the 2006 Annual Meeting themed "Beacon of Light": Thursday, March 16th Many attendees prefer to come in on Thursday to get settled in, rest before an onslaught of sessions, or venture out to see the sights. The New England Support Group is working on arranging a tour for this day. More information will be forthcoming. The Leadership Meeting, for current Ambassadors, Chapter Presidents, and Support Group Leaders will be held on the 16th (time to be announced To be announced (TBA) A contract for the purchase or sale of an MBS to be delivered at an agreed-upon future date but does not include a specified pool number and number of pools or precise amount to be delivered. ). This meeting is specifically for Ambassadors, Support Group Leaders, and Chapter Presidents. If you are interested in starting a support group or becoming an Ambassador, please inquire ahead of time about attending this meeting. Friday, March 17th PLEASE NOTE SOME CHANGES IN THIS YEAR'S MEETING FORMAT: In response to many, many comments from past years surveys, we have changed the format of the Annual Meeting this year. Please pay special attention to Friday's activities for changes. General Sessions--Friday morning will begin with General Sessions. General Sessions are large group presentations, typically with a medical or research focus. Birds of a Feather--In an effort to give opportunities for attendees to meet each other earlier in the conference, Birds of a Feather Birds Of a Feather - (BOF) (From the saying "Birds of a feather flock together") An informal discussion group, scheduled on a conference program or formed ad hoc, to consider a specific issue or subject. will take place on Friday afternoon. Groups will be sectioned off in individual or divided rooms based on your type of ataxia, caregivers, teens, etc. This will be a tremendous opportunity for you to meet others with your type of ataxia, or who share in a similar situation, and make friends that will last a lifetime. Medical professionals will also be on hand, circulating between groups, in case you have questions. Friday Night Reception--Please join us for a reception in the main ballroom for a wonderful St. Patrick's Day affair. All registered meeting attendees are encouraged to attend. Green attire is encouraged, but not required. Make plans to come and have some fun! More information will be available soon. Saturday, March 19th General Sessions--Saturday morning will open with round two of the General Sessions. Many world leading ataxia researchers and clinicians, along with other ataxia experts, will be presenting the latest research and additional information. Workshops & Breakouts--Saturday afternoon, both 45 minute and 1 1/2 hour sessions will be available on various topics--some just have too much information to present adequately in only 45 minutes! We are busy securing speakers for these promising sessions, and more information will be supplied closer to the meeting. Church Services--Both Catholic and nondenominational services will be held at the hotel if you choose to participate. Saturday Evening Banquet--Join us for dinner and entertainment on Saturday evening for our traditional banquet with a local St. Patrick's Day flare. There will be wonderful food, fabulous entertainment, a raffle for fantastic prizes, and another chance to get together with each other and offer encouragement and friendship. This evening promises to be full of fun! Sunday, March 20th General Sessions--Sunday morning wraps up the conference with the final round of General Sessions, and a Question and Answer session from a panel of medical professionals who are wonderful enough to stay with us all weekend. About the Hotel The Quincy Marriott is located at 1000 Marriott Drive in Quincy, MA, just 8 miles from downtown Boston and only 12 miles from Logan International Airport For the Logan airport in Billings, Montana, see . Logan International Airport (IATA: BOS, ICAO: KBOS, FAA LID: BOS) in the East Boston neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts, United States (and partly in the Town of Winthrop, Massachusetts), is one . All of the hotels meeting space is conveniently located on one level. The hotel offers complimentary coffee and tea in each guest room, as well as a newspaper. The Quincy Marriott is home to Hancock's steakhouse (serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner) as well as Kilroy's Irish Pub (lunch and dinner). The lobby lounge is also available with additional lunch and dinner options. Recreational activities for you to enjoy at the hotel include swimming in an indoor lap pool as well as a hot tub, whirlpool and sauna. The hotel also has a fitness center With cardiovascular equipment and free weights. To reserve your room, please see page 21 for more information. ADA rooms are available in a limited number, and MUST be reserved through the National Ataxia Foundation in order to be guaranteed. The NAF NAF National Arbitration Forum NAF National Academy Foundation NAF National Abortion Federation NaF sodium fluoride NAF Naval Air Facility NAF National Ataxia Foundation NAF New America Foundation (think tank) also has a LIMITED NUMBER of shower chairs, walkers, and tub bars. If you need any of this equipment, please call Lori at (763) 553-0020 to reserve it ahead of time. About the Area About Quincy--Quincy, MA is know for its rich Colonial history, granite quarries, home of the first commercial railway, its shipbuilding tradition and the popular catch phrase "Kilroy Was Here." Quincy is the birthplace of famous names such as John Adams, John Quincy Adams, John Quincy, 1767–1848, 6th President of the United States (1825–29), b. Quincy (then in Braintree), Mass.; son of John Adams and Abigail Adams and father of Charles Francis Adams (1807–86). Adams, and John Hancock. Originally part of Braintree, the north precinct of this city became Quincy in 1792, and was named after Col. John Quincy, grandfather of Abigail Adams. Various historic sites and tours are available in Quincy. Many of America's most prominent statues and monuments (Bunker Hill Bunker Hill “Don’t shoot until you see the whites of their eyes”; American Revolutionary battle (1775). [Am. Hist.: Worth, 22] See : Battle and the Titanic Memorial This 60-foot tall lighthouse was built to honor the people who died on the RMS Titanic on April 15, 1912. After moving several times, it is currently located at the entrance to the South Street Seaport on the corner of Fulton St. and Pearl St. in Manhattan. [1] to name a couple) were sculpted from Quincy's granite quarries. The shipbuilding tradition of Quincy produced many U.S. Navy ships that fought for our freedom during World War II. The USS Salem Three ships of the United States Navy have been named USS Salem, the first after Salem, Massachusetts, the other two including Salem, New Jersey, Salem, Ohio, and Salem, Oregon.
Along the way, "Kilroy Was Here" grew in popularly. So popular was the phrase--which was sometimes accompanied by a cartoon of an eyes and nose peering over a wall--that its rumored "Kilroy" has been to the Great Wall of China, the top of Mount Everest and the moon! I wonder if "Kilroy" will be at the annual meeting? Information for this portion of this article was taken from the Quincy Visitor's Bureau. For additional information, please contact them at www.discoverquincy.com. About Quincy--Downtown Boston offers major hotels, shops, theatres, historic sites, clubs and restaurants. A city of historical and cultural contrast, the old-world mixture of Boston is mixed with the excitement of modern day events, art, and culture. Historic buildings and landmarks are sandwiched between magnificent new towers that illuminate the sky; lazy cobblestone streets lead into bustling thoroughfares; and the busy working waterfront has sustained and delighted Bostonians and visitors for more than three centuries. Boston is alive with activity. It has an international reputation as a center for education, new technology, finance, architecture, and medicine. Boston is also known for its museums, concerts, dance events, festivals, and theatrical performances. Boston is the gateway to other scenic areas of New England. Quaint New England towns, picturesque countryside, and the grandeur of glacier-formed mountains are a short drive away. The New England area offers diversity, beauty, and local community attractions. For more information on the Boston area, please visit the Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau at www.BostonUSA.com. Please Join Us We hope to see you at the 2006 Annual Membership Meeting. It promises to be an excellent meeting to learn, share, network, have fun, and enjoy the sites! See you there! |
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