66th Annual Educational Conference and Exhibition.66th Annual Educational Conference and Exhibition Presented by the National Environmental Health Association Conference Dates: June 30-July 3, 2002 Exhibit Dates: June 30-July 1, 2002 Minneapolis Hilton Hotel Minneapolis, MN [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "The information that is presented at the NEHA Annual Educational Conference and Exhibition is always useful and applicable in my normal, routine work--but, in retrospect, it would have been hard to envision how prophetic the information that we received in the food protection and general sessions would become since September 11. At the local preparatory meetings in which I have participated in the last few weeks, the knowledge that I learned [at the AEC and Exhibition] has proved invaluable. As always, NEHA is on the cutting edge." Brenda Clark, Food Program Specialist, Mississippi State Department of Health, Corinth, MS Why You Should Attend Nine Benefits of Attending the NEHA NEHA National Environmental Health Association NEHA National Executive Housekeepers Association NEHA Northern Estates Homeowners Association (Indianapolis, Indiana) 2002 AEC AEC US Atomic Energy Commission Noun 1. AEC - a former executive agency (from 1946 to 1974) that was responsible for research into atomic energy and its peacetime uses in the United States Atomic Energy Commission and Exhibition 1. Choose from over 150 Concurrent Educational Sessions ... select presentations from 18 environmental health and protection areas of interest tailored specifically to meet your needs as an environmental health professional. 2. Networking Luncheon ... meet and quiz industry experts and peers at a table of your choice and continue the learning process during your luncheon break. 3. Learn from Practitioners ... your speakers have been selected for their "real-world" experiences and successful track records. Your questions will be answered by individuals who have been in the "cross fire" like you. 4. Special Networking Opportunities ... join your colleagues for the special events and enjoy getting to know each other in a relaxed and entertaining environment. 5. Environmental Health has Changed ... our expert speakers know what these changes are and can provide you with the knowledge necessary to face these changes with confidence and success. 6. Increase Your Value to Your Employer, Community and Profession ... the practical knowledge you receive as a result of attending the NEHA AEC and Exhibition can be put to use immediately upon your return home. 7. First-Hand Product Demonstrations ... learn how to use a variety of products that are crucial to the environmental health professional from the over 130 knowledgeable exhibitors at this conference! 8. Research and Training Materials ... gain access to valuable information, ideas, training materials and research. 9. Personal Attention ... you will be treated as our guest. You will also have the opportunity to speak with many of our presenters one-on-one and get answers to your specific questions and concerns. Only the NEHA AEC and Exhibition can provide you with the latest, most practical, how-to strategies and techniques in the environmental health and protection field! Minneapolis--Big-City Sparkle with a Fun Family Environment [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Minneapolis is a hotbed hotbed, low, glass-covered frame structure for starting tender plants. It differs from a cold frame only in that the soil is heated—either artificially as by underground electric wiring or steampipes, or naturally with partially fermented stable manure, which of activity, whether you're looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. fun-filled days or fast-paced nights. Nicollet Mall Nicollet Mall is a portion of Nicollet Avenue in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. Along with Hennepin Avenue, one block to the west, it forms the cultural and commercial heart of the city. , a scenic 12-block pedestrian thoroughfare THOROUGHFARE. A street or way so open that one can go through and get out of it without returning. It differs from a cul de sac, (q.v.) which is open only at one end. 2. Whether a street which is not a thoroughfare is a highway, seems not fully settled. , contains more shopping in a four-block radius than any other city in the country. The historic Warehouse District is bursting with art galleries, antique stores, gift shops and coffee houses to explore. And if you're looking for the funky, head to Uptown for its selection of one-of-a-kind stores, alternative flicks and other entertainment and dining options. The City of Lakes features 22 lakes and 170 parks ... and with the Mississippi River Mississippi River River, central U.S. It rises at Lake Itasca in Minnesota and flows south, meeting its major tributaries, the Missouri and the Ohio rivers, about halfway along its journey to the Gulf of Mexico. winding through the city, Minneapolis' natural beauty is breathtaking. Its Chain of Lakes Chain of Lakes is a common name for a series of lakes linked by waterways. Some of these include:
Minneapolis nights sparkle. With dozens of locales to hear live music from jazz to classical to rock, numerous wine bars and dance clubs, and more than 275 restaurants of all ethnic varieties in the downtown area alone, the Minneapolis nightlife night·life n. Social activities or entertainment available or pursued in the evening. nightlife Noun scene is as diverse as the people it serves. Where else in the world can you find this big-city sparkle within a safe and friendly environment? Nowhere but Minneapolis! "Although I was aware of NEHA's commitment to continuing education opportunities, I marveled at the depth and breadth of environmental health professionals who presented, exhibited and attended the Annual Education Conference and Exhibition. I departed my first AEC with a renewed sense of professional enthusiasm and a wealth of pertinent knowledge that was immediately applicable in my routine environmental health duties." Michele Samarya-Timm, M.A., R.E.H.S., Franklin Township Department of Health, Franklin Park, NJ Preliminary Schedule of Events Pre-Conference Courses, Exams and Workshops Registered Environmental Health Specialist/Registered Sanitarian sanitarian /san·i·tar·i·an/ (san?i-tar´e-an) one skilled in sanitation and public health science. san·i·tar·i·an n. A public health or sanitation expert. (REHS/RS) Review Course Friday, June 28 (8:00am-5:00pm) and Saturday, June 29 (8:00am-12:00pm) This one-and-a-half day refresher course is designed to help you prepare for the REHS/RS exam. The course will cover the exam content. You will be able to question instructors who are familiar with the exam and who have years of expertise in the environmental health field. Cost is $329 for members and $429 for non-members. Cost includes the REHS/RS Study Guide (Second Edition) (a $179 value) and the REHS/RS exam fee (a $225 value). Limit 50 people. Certified Food Safety Professional (CFSP CFSP Common Foreign and Security Policy (European Union) CFSP Certified Funeral Service Practitioner CFSP Certified Food Safety Professional (NEHA) CFSP Customs Freight Simplified Procedure ) Review Course Friday, June 28 (8:00am-5:00pm) This one-day refresher course is designed to help you prepare for the CFSP exam. The course will cover the exam content. You will be able to question instructors who are familiar with the exam and who have years of expertise in the food safety and protection field. Cost is $329 for members and $429 for non-members. Cost includes the CFSP Study Guide Package which includes the NEHA CFSP Study Guide, the 1999 Food Code and Essentials of Food Safety and Sanitation (a $199 value) and the CFSP exam fee (a $225 value). Limit 50 people. NEHA Credential Exams Saturday, June 29 (CFSP, RET ret v. ret·ted, ret·ting, rets v.tr. To moisten or soak (flax, for example) in order to soften and separate the fibers by partial rotting. v.intr. To become so moistened or soaked. , CEHT CEHT Certified Environmental Health Technician (NEHA) CEHT Camera Electrical High Tension , RHSS RHSS Registered Hazardous Substances Specialist (NEHA) RHSS Rick Hansen Secondary School RHSS Red Heart Super Saver (acrylic yarn) and RHSP RHSP Rental Housing Support Program (Australia) RHSP Registered Hazardous Substance Professional RHSP Right Handed Starting Pitcher : 8:00am-12:00pm, REHS/RS: 1:00pm-6:00pm) You have the opportunity to take any of NEHA's credential exams at the AEC and Exhibition. For credential applications and qualification information, please visit the NEHA Web site at www.neha.org, click on "Credentials" and then the appropriate credential. Train-the-Trainer in Food Safety Workshop Friday, June 28 (9:00am-4:00pm) and Saturday, June 29 (9:00am-4:00pm) Brought back by popular demand! This two-day workshop will focus on educating you on how to become effective trainers. If you are--or would like to be--involved with training food managers and workers, food regulatory personnel, and industry workers, you are encouraged to attend. As part of the workshop registration fee, you will receive a training kit. The materials will be mailed out to you after you register for you to review prior to the workshop. You will also have the opportunity to sit for the Food Protection Manager Certification examination offered by the National Registry for Food Safety Professionals. Arrangements for on-site scoring have been made so you will have access to your test score the same day. Your instructors for this workshop will be David McSwane and Richard Linton, respected members of the food protection community and authors of Essentials of Food Safety and Sanitation. Cost for this workshop is $199 for members and $249 for non-members and includes training kit and exam fee. Because course materials are mailed out prior to the workshop, NEHA recommends that you sign up for this course by May 30, 2002. Limit of 35 people. Effective Training for Environmental Health Workshop Saturday, June 29 (8:30am-5:00pm) In this one-day workshop you will learn professional tricks, methods and lessons that will enable you to teach this program to other environmental health and protection professionals. Your instructor for this workshop will be Lawrence Pong (games) Pong - A computer game invented in 1972 by Atari's Nolan Bushnell. The game is a minimalist rendering of table tennis. Each of the two players are represented as a white slab, controllable by a knob, which deflects a bouncing ball. , R.E.H.S., a highly regarded speaker and instructor from the San Francisco San Francisco (săn frănsĭs`kō), city (1990 pop. 723,959), coextensive with San Francisco co., W Calif., on the tip of a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, which are connected by the strait known as the Golden Health Department. Cost for this workshop is $149 for members and $179 for non-members if you sign by June 15, 2002. Limit of 40 people. "The most difficult part of the conference was trying to decide what seminars to choose from the variety of environmental education offered. The knowledge obtained from attending the conference would take months to duplicate on the Internet or reading different periodicals--it is something you do not want to miss!" Stephen Martinello, R.E.H.S., R.S., Director of Quality Control, Legal Sea Foods, Boston, MA Important Note: A separate credential application is required and due to NEHA by May 24, 2002. Only qualified applicants will be able to sit for the exam. NEHA cannot guarantee that applicants applying after the May 24, 2002 deadline will be able to sit for the exam. All applications received after May 24, 2002 deadline will be assessed a non-returnable $25 late fee. To receive a copy of the credential application for any of the NEHA exams, please visit the NEHA Web site at www.neha.org and click on "Credentials". Preliminary Educational Content Ambient Air Quality Wednesday, July 3 After attending these sessions, you will be able to: * Evaluate concerns of air quality in lower income areas * Analyze the air quality impacts of diesel trucks and border crossings Chemical and Bioterrorism Preparedness Sunday, June 30-Wednesday, July 3 After attending these sessions, you will be able to: * Analyze the roles and responsibilities of the environmental health (EH) professional in a bioterrorism event * Evaluate different municipalities' emergency plans for bioterrorism events * Assess the risks to food and water supplies from bioterrorism activities * Discuss the latest challenges in preparing for bioterrorism events * Understand the destruction potential from different chemical and biological weapons * Summarize the needs of local health services health services Managed care The benefits covered under a health contract agencies during a bioterrorism outbreak * Develop strategies for communication and needs assessment during a bioterrorism event Drinking Water drinking water supply of water available to animals for drinking supplied via nipples, in troughs, dams, ponds and larger natural water sources; an insufficient supply leads to dehydration; it can be the source of infection, e.g. leptospirosis, salmonellosis, or of poisoning, e.g. Quality Sunday, June 30-Monday, July 1 After attending these sessions, you will be able to: * Articulate the concerns and solutions to arsenic in drinking water * Understand the latest technologies and concepts in drinking water disinfection disinfection, n the process of destroying pathogenic organisms or rendering them inert. disinfection, full oral cavity, n a procedure used to reduce active periodontal disease, usually completed within a certain short time frame. * Evaluate the latest drinking water quality programs * Summarize biological and chemical threats to drinking water safety Emerging Pathogens emerging pathogen Public health Any pathogen that ↑ incidence of an epidemic outbreak Examples Cryptosporidium, E coli O157:H7, Hantavirus, multidrug resistant pneumococci, vancomycin-resistant enterococci. See Emergent disease. Sunday, June 30-Monday, July 1 After attending these sessions, you will be able to: * Discuss the law proposed by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), agency of the U.S. Public Health Service since 1973, with headquarters in Atlanta; it was established in 1946 as the Communicable Disease Center. (CDC See Control Data, century date change and Back Orifice. CDC - Control Data Corporation ) to increase powers and responsibilities of EH professionals during man-made disease outbreaks * Knowledgeably discuss how the West Nile Virus West Nile virus, microorganism and the infection resulting from it, which typically produces no symptoms or a flulike condition. The virus is a flavivirus and is related to a number of viruses that cause encephalitis. spreads * Analyze the problems created by antibiotic abuse in food supplies * Incorporate the latest defense practices EH Management Monday, July 1-Tuesday, July 2 After attending these sessions, you will be able to: * Develop new strategies to fund EH programs * Motivate your EH workforce to acquire and maintain credentials * Summarize innovative strategies to increase department output * Prepare your staff to move into management positions * Assess the effectiveness of Personnel Digital Assistants (PDAs) in increasing productivity EH Research Tuesday, July 2 After attending these sessions, you will be able to: * Assess the relationship of airborne toxics and cancers * Describe the long-term effects of childhood lead poisoning lead poisoning or plumbism (plŭm`bĭz'əm), intoxication of the system by organic compounds containing lead. Environmental Justice Sunday, June 30 After attending these sessions, you will be able to: * Relate the concerns of air quality in African American African American Multiculture A person having origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa. See Race. communities Food Safety and Protection Sunday, June 30-Wednesday, July 3 After attending these sessions, you will be able to: * Expertly discuss the changes and revisions to the Food Code * Evaluate the pros and cons pros and cons Noun, pl the advantages and disadvantages of a situation [Latin pro for + con(tra) against] of publishing restaurant inspection ratings * Assess the advantages of electronic inspection equipment * Explain developments in food irradiation Food irradiation is the process of exposing food to ionizing radiation in order to destroy microorganisms, bacteria, viruses, or insects that might be present in the food. Further applications include sprout inhibition, delay of ripening, increase of juice yield, and improvement of * Summarize the latest safe food in schools program * Improve working partnerships between health inspectors A health inspector, or Environmental Health Specialist is a public employee who investigates health hazards in a wide variety of locations, then will take action to mitigate or eliminate the hazards. and others in solving foodborne illness A foodborne illness (also foodborne disease) is any illness resulting from the consumption of food. Although foodborne illness is commonly called food poisoning, this is often a misnomer. outbreaks * Update your staff on the latest bacteria responsible for foodborne illness * Describe precautionary methods that can be used to safe guard food supplies * Analyze innovative food safety programs * Address the increase in food allergies Food Allergies Definition Food allergies are the body's abnormal responses to harmless foods; the reactions are caused by the immune system's reaction to some food proteins. and food safety Geographic Information Systems geographic information system (GIS) Computerized system that relates and displays data collected from a geographic entity in the form of a map. The ability of GIS to overlay existing data with new information and display it in colour on a computer screen is used primarily to (GIS) Wednesday, July 3 After attending these sessions, you will be able to: * Utilize the latest technology in GIS applications Hazardous Materials and Waste Tuesday, July 2-Wednesday, July 3 After attending these sessions, you will be able to: * Analyze the storage methods for hazardous materials in schools * Evaluate strategies for preventing lead poisoning in children * Understand the hazardous materials and toxic substances issues involved with illegal drug labs * Conduct a mercury thermometer thermometer, instrument for measuring temperature. Galileo and Sanctorius devised thermometers consisting essentially of a bulb with a tubular projection, the open end of which was immersed in a liquid. exchange program Indoor Air Quality Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) deals with the content of interior air that could affect health and comfort of building occupants. The IAQ may be compromised by microbial contaminants (mold, bacteria), chemicals (such as carbon monoxide, radon), allergens, or any mass or energy stressor (IAQ IAQ Indoor Air Quality IAQ Investment Administration Qualification IAQ Infrequently Asked Questions IAQ Internal Air Quality IAQ Inuit Art Quarterly IAQ Illinois Air Quality ) Sunday, June 30-Tuesday, July 2 After attending these sessions, you will be able to: * Identify cost effective solutions to IAQ problems * Assess new solutions for increasing mold-related problems * Understand the options available for improving IAQ in schools * Discuss the changing terms in the IAQ field and the legal requirements resulting from them Injury Prevention/Occupational Health Sunday, June 30 After attending these sessions, you will be able to: * Develop a community based injury prevention program Institutional EH Monday, July 1 After attending these sessions, you will be able to: * Discuss the latest inspection practices for long-term care facilities long-term care facility n. See skilled nursing facility. * Evaluate infection control in health care facilities Onsite Wastewater Systems (OSWS OSWS Operating System Work Station ) Monday, July 1-Wednesday, July 3 After attending these sessions, you will be able to: * Address problems associated with different soil types * Objectively discuss the argument for guidelines of rural systems * Describe the thinking behind long-term management of OSWS * Review the latest USEPA USEPA United States Environmental Protection Agency guidelines for OSWS * Develop new models for elimination of failing septic tank septic tank, underground sedimentation tank in which sewage is retained for a short period while it is decomposed and purified by bacterial action. The organic matter in the sewage settles to the bottom of the tank, a film forms excluding atmospheric oxygen, and discharges Solid Waste Sunday, June 30 After attending these sessions, you will be able to: * Implement strategies designed to decrease interstate migration of solid waste * Evaluate contract negotiations during consolidation of city/private haulers * Examine effective means of decision-making concerning land use and development Swimming Pools/Recreational Waters Monday, July 1 After attending these sessions, you will be able to: * Utilize the latest rapid detection methods for pathogens * Develop a cross-agency coordination plan for impaired waters Vector Control Vector control is any method to limit or eradicate the vectors of vector born diseases, for which the pathogen (e.g. virusor parasite) is transmitted by a vector which can be mammals, birds or arthropods, especially insects, and more specifically mosquitoes. and Zoonotic Diseases Zoonotic diseases Diseases caused by infectious agents that can be transmitted between (or are shared by) animals and humans. This can include transmission through the bite of an insect, such as a mosquito. Mentioned in: West Nile Virus Tuesday, July 2 After attending these sessions, you will be able to: * Understand the latest techniques in vector control * Incorporate the World Health Organization's plan of integrated pest management Integrated Pest Management (IPM), planned program that coordinates economically and environmentally acceptable methods of pest control with the judicious and minimal use of toxic pesticides. with yours * Evaluate the latest mosquito control devices * Summarize the latest developments in Bovine Spongiform spongiform /spon·gi·form/ (spun´ji-form) resembling a sponge. spon·gi·form adj. Resembling a sponge, as in appearance or porosity. spongiform resembling a sponge. Encephalitis encephalitis (ĕnsĕf'əlī`təs), general term used to describe a diffuse inflammation of the brain and spinal cord, usually of viral origin, often transmitted by mosquitoes, in contrast to a bacterial infection of the meninges (BSE See Bombay Stock Exchange. BSE See Boston Stock Exchange (BSE). ) Water Pollution Sunday, June 30 After attending these sessions, you will be able to: * Analyze the latest surface water remediation practices Continuing Education continuing education: see adult education. continuing education or adult education Any form of learning provided for adults. In the U.S. the University of Wisconsin was the first academic institution to offer such programs (1904). You can earn over 24 hours of NEHA continuing education (CE) contact hours by attending the educational sessions at the NEHA AEC! This is enough to meet your full two-year NEHA professional credential requirement. (Don't forget to visit the exhibit hall for (up to) one CE contact hour.) CE forms will be available at the conference. CE units have also been requested for portions of the conference from the: American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH); American Dietetic Association The American Dietetic Association (ADA) is the United States' largest organization of food and nutrition professionals, with nearly 65,000 members. Approximately 75 % of ADA's members are registered dietitians and about 4 % are dietetic technicians, registered. (ADA Ada, city, United States Ada (ā`ə), city (1990 pop. 15,820), seat of Pontotoc co., S central Okla.; inc. 1904. It is a large cattle market and the center of a rich oil and ranch area. ); and National Environmental Trainers Association (NETA NETA New Electricity Trading Arrangements NETA Network Associates, Inc. (stock abbreviation, AMEX) NETA National Educational Telecommunications Association NETA International Electrical Testing Association NETA Norethisterone Acetate ). For updated information, please visit the NEHA Web site at www.neha.org and click on "Conferences". International Environmental Health Sessions International issues will be incorporated into the educational sessions throughout the conference. As the programs develop, you will find international environmental health issues incorporated into specific topic areas. For example, you would find a session entitled "Food Protection in Developing Countries" located in the food protection and safety educational sessions. International sessions will be designated with the following symbol: [??] "The 2001 Annual Educational Conference and Exhibition keynote address was the most interesting and as it has turned out, the most timely conference opener I have ever heard. It really set the conference 'abuzz'. The educational materials I obtained and my conference notes have been an excellent resource for my training programs. The AEC provided a wonderful opportunity to gain CEU's toward my credential [as well as] great networking opportunities." George Smith, R.S., C.F.S.P., Environmental Health Specialist, Arkansas Department of Health, Little Rock, AR Keynote Speaker Dr. Michael Osterholm Michael Osterholm Ph.D, MPH is a distinguished professor in the University of Minnesota School of Public Health, director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP), and associate director of the Department of Homeland Security's National Center for Food Director of the Center for Infectious Disease Infectious disease A pathological condition spread among biological species. Infectious diseases, although varied in their effects, are always associated with viruses, bacteria, fungi, protozoa, multicellular parasites and aberrant proteins known as prions. , Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota (body, education) University of Minnesota - The home of Gopher. http://umn.edu/. Address: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. (Invited) Sunday, June 30 (11:00am-12:00pm) At the time of this printing, NEHA has invited Dr. Michael Osterholm to be the keynote presenter. Osterholm is one of the nation's leading experts on bioterrorism and infectious disease. He is also the author of Living Terrors, a book on bioterrorism. NEHA has also invited Minnesota Governor, Jesse Ventura Jesse Ventura (born James George Janos on July 15, 1951), also known as "The Body", "The Star", and "The Governing Body", is an American politician, retired professional wrestler, Navy UDT veteran, actor, and former radio and television talk show host. , to present the conference welcome. Times and dates for educational sessions are subject to change. For the latest information, please visit the NEHA Web site at www.neha.org and click on "Conferences". Opportunities/Social Events/Tours Special Social Events and Educational Tours Golf Tournament Friday, June 28, Begins at 2:00pm This year's golf tournament has been organized by the Minnesota Environmental Health Association. If you are interested in being a sponsor for this event, please contact Steven Olson Steven N. Olson is the Iowa State Representative from the 83rd District. He has served in the Iowa House of Representatives since 2003. Olson currently serves on several committees in the Iowa House - the Agriculture committee; the Government Oversight committee; the Public at 651-266-9139 or steven.olson@ci.stpaul.mn.us or contact Larry Carlson at 651-773-4441 or Larry_Carlson@co.ramsey.mn.us. Cost to be determined (TBD TBD abbr. to be determined ). Limit 80 people. NEHA General Assembly* Saturday, June 29, 1:45pm-3:00pm This is your meeting and your chance to meet with national officers and learn more about the association. Ice Breaker breaker: see wave, in oceanography. Party* Saturday, June 29, 6:00pm-7:30pm Make new friends and say hello to old friends during this special opening reception. Spouses and friends are welcome! Industry Affiliate Dinner Saturday, June 29, 7:30pm-11:00pm Dinner and fun! Cost TBD. Details will follow. Awards Ceremony* Sunday, June 30, 10:15am-11:00am Join us in honoring outstanding achievements in the field of environmental health and protection. Exhibit Hall Party and Grand Opening* Sunday, June 30, 6:00pm-9:00pm You'll not want to miss this party of fun, education and friendships. Extra tickets are $15 if you sign up before June 15, 2002. Cash bar available and snacks included. Networking Luncheon* Monday, July 1, 12:00pm-2:00pm NEHA is proud to again offer this special Networking Luncheon. Meet your colleagues and exhibitors in a relaxing environment. Extra tickets are $44 if you sign up before June 15, 2002. Special UL Event Monday, July 1, 7:00pm-11:00pm The major social event of the conference! This event is sponsored by Underwriters Laboratories Underwriters Laboratories Inc. is a U.S. not-for-profit, privately owned and operated product safety testing and certification organization. Based in Northbrook, Illinois, UL develops standards and test procedures for products, materials, components, assemblies, tools and . Cost TBD. Cost includes food and entertainment. Details will follow. President's Banquet* Tuesday, July 2, 7:30pm-11:00pm This gala event concludes the conference. Special awards and special entertainment! Extra tickets are $45 if you sign up before June 15, 2002. Business/semi-formal attire preferred. American Academy The American Academy in Berlin is a non-partisan academic institution in Berlin. It was founded in September 1994 by a group of prominent Americans and Germans, among them Richard Holbrooke, Henry Kissinger, Richard von Weizsäcker, Fritz Stern and Otto Graf Lambsdorff and opened in of Sanitarians (AAS) Luncheon and Business Meeting Date and time TBD Members of the American Academy of Sanitarians will hold their annual luncheon and business meeting to discuss plans for the upcoming year. Cost TBD. AAS Sponsored Wagner Award Winner Reception Date and time TBD NEHA members have the opportunity to meet diplomats from the Academy. The 2001 Wagner Award Winner will be recognized at this reception. Educational Tours Dates and times TBD As part of your educational experience, NEHA is arranging educational tours for 2002. The tours are designed to enhance the knowledge you will gain as a result of this conference. Cost TBD. Details will follow. Special Opportunities If you prefer, you can attend sessions on designated topics (as opposed to the entire conference) at a discounted rate! This opportunity allows specialists to gain complete and relevant information in only the areas he or she is interested--including chemical and bioterrorism preparedness, food safety and protection, indoor air quality, and onsite wastewater. To obtain a registration form for any of these conferences, please visit the NEHA Web site and click on "Conferences" then the appropriate conference or call a NEHA Service Specialist at 303-756-9090, extension 0. Chemical and Bioterrorism Preparedness Conference Sunday, June 30-Wednesday, July 3 Food Safety and Protection Conference Sunday, June 30-Wednesday, July 3 IAQ Conference Sunday, June 30-Tuesday, July 2 OSWS Conference Monday, July 1-Wednesday, July 3 NEHA extends a rate of $195 for members and $225 for non-members (if you sign up by June 15, 2002) to attend one day of the conference (i.e. for $195 a member may attend any of the sessions on, for example, Saturday including Chemical and Bioterrorism Preparedness, Food Safety and Protection, and IAQ). Price includes food functions (if any) specified for the day. "Attending the NEHA Annual Educational Conference and Exhibition is a wonderful opportunity for an individual to expand themselves both professionally and personally. The quality of the educational offerings is outstanding and allows one to get the most current knowledge available in the various environmental health fields from leading experts in these fields. Equally important is the opportunity to be able to network with professional colleagues and share knowledge and experiences with peers ..." Scott M. Golden, M.S.E.H., R.E.H.S., Section Chief, Bureau of Environmental Health, Ohio Department of Health, Columbus, OH *These events are free to full conference attendees and designated specialty conference attendees. Many of these events include food and beverages F&B is a common abbreviation in the United States and Commonwealth countries, including Hong Kong. F&B is typically the widely accepted abbreviation for "Food and Beverage," which is the sector/industry that specializes in the conceptualization, the making of, and delivery of foods. . Please Note: NEHA strives to present attendees with a fun, valuable and lasting experience. If, however, a minimum guarantee is not met for an event, NEHA reserves the right to cancel or change the event and refund attendees when appropriate. Exhibition/Travel Information/Meetings Exhibit Events Exhibition Hours and Dates:
Exhibit Times: Sun., June 30 6:00pm-9:00pm*
Mon., July 1 7:00am-10:30am**
1:00pm-5:00pm
Silent Auction Finale: Mon., July 1 5:00pm
*Cash bar will be available/snacks will be served.
**Complimentary coffee will be served.
NEHA's quality educational program builds attendee motivation--both in the classroom and in the exhibit hall. A heavy emphasis is placed on the exhibition as an important part of this learning experience. If you are interested in exhibiting or sponsoring an event, please call Kim Brandow at 303-756-9090, extension 306 or e-mail her at kbrandow@neha.org. Silent Auction Finale Monday, July 1 (Bidding takes place during open exhibit hours and ends promptly at 5:00pm on July 1) "Silent auction" is a misnomer misnomer n. the wrong name. MISNOMER. The act of using a wrong name. 2. Misnomers, may be considered with regard to contracts, to devises and bequests, and to suits or actions. 3.-1. at the AEC. The bidding may be silent, but the teasing, kibitzing and cajoling are definitely at high-decibel levels. From 4:30-5:00pm on July 1, expect a crowd of usually polite professionals to become determined pursuers of those special auction items that caught their eye. Thanks to the members, affiliates, exhibitors and friends who donated gift baskets, E. coli E. coli: see Escherichia coli. E. coli in full Escherichia coli Species of bacterium that inhabits the stomach and intestines. E. coli can be transmitted by water, milk, food, or flies and other insects. neckties, beaver and opossum opossum (əpŏs`əm, pŏs`–), name for several marsupials, or pouched mammals, of the family Didelphidae, native to Central and South America, with one species extending N to the United States. puppets, a Harley Davidson jacket, Olympic 2002 pins, Waterford crystal Waterford Crystal is a trademark brand of crystal glassware produced in Waterford, Ireland, by the company Waterford Wedgwood plc., previously trading as Waterford Glass Ltd. goblets, a Pendleton wool blanket, books and supplies used by the environmental health professional and much, much more--the 2001 auction raised $3549.50 for the AEC speakers' fund. For information on how you can contribute to the silent auction, please call Tabby Bernardo at 303-756-9090, extension 302 or e-mail her at tbernardo@neha.org. Door Prizes Due to the huge success at the 2001 conference, NEHA once again plans to offer door prizes in 2002! You can win great prizes simply by visiting exhibitors! Prizes for 2001 included a Pocket-PC, a digital camera and a $300 travel voucher. The more exhibitors you visit the better your chances of winning! For those organizations and/or exhibitors that are interested in making a donation, please call Kim Brandow at 303-756-9090, extension 306 or e-mail her at kbrandow@neha.org. Organizations that donate $50 or more will receive special recognition at the conference. Please Note: NEHA reserves the right to cancel or change this event. Meetings Friday, June 28 EHAC EHAC Early Heart Attack Care EHAC National Environmental Health Science and Protection Accreditation Council EHAC European HEMS and Air Ambulance Committee Saturday, June 29 EHAC NEHA BOD BOD: see sewerage. Sunday, June 30 CFSP SME (1) (Small and Medium-sized Enterprise) See SMB. (2) (Subject Matter Expert) An individual who is well-versed in the policies and procedures of a particular department or division. REHS/RS Committee Monday, July 1 BOD/COD Focus Groups Credentialing Board Past President's Tuesday, July 2 BOD/COD Focus Groups JEH JEH Journal of Economic History Technical Board REHS/RS SME State Board Forum Wednesday, July 3 NEHA Council of Delegates Hotel Information The Minneapolis Hilton Hotel is the headquarters for the 2002 NEHA AEC and Exhibition and is located in the heart of downtown Minneapolis, MN. Reserve your room at the Minneapolis Hilton Hotel by 5/28/02 to receive the special NEHA rate of only $115 for single or double occupancy. There are a limited number of rooms at this rate, so call 800-445-8667 now and mention National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) or visit www.hilton.com. Please note: Rooms will sell out fast--so please make your reservations soon! Airline and Car Rental Information For airline reservations, call Stellar Access--NEHA's official travel agency at 1-800-929-4242 and ask for Group #308. Reservation hours are M-F M-F Monday Through Friday , 6:30am-5:00pm (Pacific Time) or a 24-hour message center is available or visit their Web site at www.stellaraccess.com (use #308). If you call direct or use your own agency for your flight reservations, please refer to the following code: Northwest Airlines: 1-800-328-1111, File #NMU NMU - Non-Maintainer Upload 32 For car rental reservations call: Alamo: 1-800-354-2322, ID #497594 Avis: 1-800-331-1600, AWD #T411399 Hertz: 1-800-654-2200, CDP# 034944 National: 1-800-227-7368, #5021596 Registration As a member, you save $110 on a full conference registration! If you are not a member, but would like to take advantage of the member discount on registration, just enclose your membership fee with your conference registration. A special membership rate of $75 is being extended to you through the conference registration (a $10 savings available to new members only). REGISTRATION FORM [GRAPHIC OMITTED]
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2. Education and Membership June 15 June 15
Full Conference Registration: Member/ Member/
Includes Sun.--Wed. education, plus one Non-Mbr. Non-Mbr.
each of the * items from special events and $429/$539 $499/$609
tickets.
One-Day Registration: $195/$225 $215/$245
Includes education plus one each of the*
items for day specified. (Does not include
President's Banquet) Please Specify:
____Sun. ____Mon. ____Tues. ____Wed.
NEHA Retired and Student Member $75/n/a $85/n/a
Registration:
Includes Sun.--Wed. education (Does not
include food functions or special events)
REHS/RS Review: $329/$429 N/A
Fri., June 28 and Sat., June 29
(REHS/RS Study Guide and exam fee
included)
CFSP Review Course: $329/$429 N/A
Fri., June 28
(CFSP Study Guide Package and exam
fee included)
Train-the-Trainer in Food Safety Workshop: $199/$249 N/A
Fri., June 28 and Sat., June 29
(Training kit and exam fee included)
Effective Training for Environmental $149/$179 $169/$199
Health Workshop:
Sat., June 29
NEHA New Member Fee: n/a/$75 n/a/$75
(Special reduced rate for attendees)
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3. Special Events and Tickets June 15 June 15
NEHA Golf Tournament (Fri.) TBD TBD
Handicap:
Industry Affiliate Dinner (Sat.) TBD TBD
Exhibit Hall Party* (Sun.) $15 $17
Networking Luncheon* (Mon.) $44 $49
Special UL Event (Mon.) TBD TBD
President's Banquet* (Tues.) $45 $50
AAS Luncheon and Business Mtg. (Date TBD) TBD TBD
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[GRAPHIC OMITTED] [GRAPHIC OMITTED] Please note: Membership begins upon receipt of payment. (Refund Policy: All cancellations must be received in writing for consideration. If NEHA is notified by May 30, 2002, a full refund will be issued--less a $25 non-refundable fee for all cancellations. If NEHA is notified after May 30, 2002, but on or before June 11, 2002, a 50% refund will be issued. No refund will be granted after June 11, 2002. You should receive a registration confirmation by e-mail within 3-4 weeks. Please call a NEHA Service Specialist at 303-756-9090, extension 0 after this time if you have not received your confirmation.) Save money and register early!
Mail Registration: NEHA, Meetings Department
720 S. Colorado Blvd., Ste. 970-S
Denver, CO 80246-1925
Fax Registration: 303-691-9490
Internet: www.neha.org
Questions? Call: 303-756-9090, extension 0
(Weekdays, 7:00am-5:00pm, MST)
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