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January 2015 - In This Issue:
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Sun Valley Lodge. Photo courtesy of Sun Valley Resort.
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Happy New Year!
The VOS 2015 conference is now less than two months away. We hope you will be joining us February 28-March 7 in the spectacular location of Sun Valley, Idaho! If you haven't registered yet, use the links below to register and make your travel plans. The VOS conference offers great opportunities for professional development, networking with colleagues, and time for fun and relaxation in the midst of beautiful scenery - all items that most likely are on your list of New Year's resolutions! We've also included some suggestions of things to do in Sun Valley - for both skiiers and non-skiiers alike. We are pleased to announce that we have added a Kids Pizza Party for the junior members of our group. This party will be held on Wednesday, March 4 from 7-10:30 p.m. during Foundation Night, and all kids ages 4 and up are welcome. Please see the article below and our flyer for more details. Please be sure to check out our conference schedule below and see the updated list of all the sponsors and exhibitors. If you are thinking about sponsorship but haven't jumped on board yet, please contact Randy Basinger or Janet Van Dyke about available opportunities. Make your plans now, and join us for VOS 2015 in Sun Valley!
Mike Karlin
Communication Chair
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Photo courtesy of Sun Valley Resort
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IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO REGISTER FOR VOS 2015!
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 Registration is still open for the next Veterinary Orthopedic Society conference, to be held February 28 to March 7, 2015, at the Sun Valley Inn in Sun Valley, Idaho.
Register for VOS 2015 ConferenceWe have also opened reservations for lodging, airfare, lift tickets and other transportation needs. To receive discounted registration, you must secure your lodging with Penny Smith of Ski.com.Make lodging and travel reservationsFor questions or travel reservations, contact Penny Smith of Rocky Mountain Tours, a division of Ski.com, at penny.smith@ski.com or 800-525-7547, ext. 3420. |
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VOS 2015
CONFERENCE SPONSORS AND EXHIBITORS
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A big thank you to our sponsors and exhibitors for supporting VOS!
Exhibit space is currently sold out, but VOS is maintaining a waiting list in case of any changes. Please contact Dr. Janet Van Dyke for exhibits (janetvandyke@me.com) or Dr. Randy Basinger for sponsorship (vetsurgdoc@gmail.com). All exhibitors and sponsors should have received an email with logistics and shipping information for the conference. If you did not receive it, please contact Dr. Janet Van Dyke at
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VOS OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
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Kenneth Bruecker President Mike Kowaleski Past President Steve Petersen President Elect R. Mark Daye Treasurer W. Michael Karlin Communication Randy Basinger Advertising / Publicity Sponsor Chair Andy Bathe Scientific Program Reunan Guillou Scientific Program, Assistant Chair Laurent Guiot Awards Derek Fox Research Janet Van Dyke Exhibit Chair, Advertising / Publicity / Sponsor Co-Chair Chris Horstman Director, Education Foundation John Chandler Assistant Director, Education Foundation Maralyn R. Probst Executive Secretary |
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2015 42nd Annual Conference
February 28-March 7, 2015
Sun Valley, Idaho
2016 43rd Annual Conference
February 27-March 5, 2016
Big Sky, Montana
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VOS SPONSORS KIDS PIZZA PARTY!
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 VOS is pleased to announce the addition of a Kids Pizza Party on Wednesday, March 4 from 7-10:30 p.m., during Foundation Night.
VOS will provide supervision, food and entertainment for kids ages 4 and up.
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Photo courtesy of Sun Valley Resort
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MAKE PLANS TO ENJOY SUN VALLEY'S ACTIVITIES
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Sun Valley offers a great assortment of activities for skiiers and non-skiiers alike. Here's a sampling of the activities to choose from. Be sure to make time to explore!
For outdoor enthusiasts:
- Downhill skiing and snowboarding
- Cross-country skiing and snow-shoeing
- Ice skating at an outdoor Olympic-class rink
- Sleigh rides
- Tubing
- SnowSports School
For art and culture lovers:
- Art galleries
- Museums
- A diverse assortment of boutiques and shops
- Spas and salons
- Sun Valley Film Festival (March 4-8, 2015)
- World-class restaurants and cozy bars
For more information, please visit:
Sun Valley - Ski.com
Things to Do - SunValley.com
Sun Valley Film Festival
Sun Valley Center for the Arts
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Photo courtesy of Sun Valley Resort
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VOS ANNOUNCES 2015 CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
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The VOS board of directors is pleased to announce the 2015 conference schedule. Please note that that there will be presentations each morning and afternoon through Friday, March 6. Please check the Conference Schedule page on the VOS website for any updates. Note: Schedule is tentative. | Saturday, February 28, 2015 | | 8-10 p.m. | | Registration/Welcome Reception |
| | Sunday, March 1, 2015 | | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | | Exhibitor Setup | | 3:30-6 p.m. | | Scientific Session: Forelimb Orthopedics
Moderator: Ken Bruecker
6 Abstracts | | 6-7 p.m. | | Jacques Jenny Lecture by
Roy D. Altman, MD
| | 7-9 p.m. | | Exhibitor Showcase
Hors d'oeuvres and Cash Bar
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| | Monday, March 2, 2015 | | 7-9 a.m. | | Scientific Session: Hindlimb Orthopedics
Moderator: Laurent Guiot
5 Abstracts | | 4-6 p.m. | | Scientific Session: Regenerative Medicine and Osteoarthritis
Moderator: Reunan Guillou
5 Abstracts | | 6-7 p.m. | | Jacques Jenny Lecture 2 |
| | Tuesday, March 3, 2015 | | 7-9 a.m. | | Scientific Session: Hindlimb Orthopedics 2
Moderator: Steve Peterson
5 Abstracts | | 4-6 p.m. | | Scientific Session: Equine Orthopedics
Moderator: Jose Garcia Lopez
6 Abstracts | | 6-7 p.m. | | Jacques Jenny Lecture 3 |
| | Wednesday, March 4, 2015 | | 7-9 a.m. | | Scientific Session: Bloomberg Award Presentations
Moderator: Andy Bathe | | 10:30 a.m. | | Ski Race | | 12 noon | | Picnic | | 4-6 p.m. | | Scientific Session: Hindlimb Orthopedics 3
Moderator: Mike Kowaleski
5 Abstracts | | 6-7 p.m. | | Jacques Jenny Lecture 4 | | 7-10:30 p.m. | | NEW! Kids Pizza Party (view flyer)
| | 7-11 p.m. | | Foundation Night with Poster Session, Food and Cash Bar, Silent Auction and Comedian |
| | Thursday, March 5, 2015 | | 7-9 a.m. | | Scientific Session: Radiology
Moderator: Alex Valdes | | 9 a.m.-12 noon | | Exhibitor Teardown | | 4-5:30 p.m. | | Membership Meeting | | 6:30-11 p.m. | | Cocktails/Banquet |
| | Friday, March 6, 2015 | | 7-9 a.m. | | Scientific Session: American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
Moderator: Janet Van Dyke
6 Abstracts | | 4-6 p.m. | | Scientific Session: American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
Moderator: Janet Van Dyke
5 Abstracts |
Register now to attend this great VOS conference!
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VOS 2015 CONFERENCE NOW INCLUDES A FULL DAY ON FRIDAY, MARCH 6
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We would like to announce that there will be presentations at the VOS 2015 conference each morning and afternoon through Friday, March 6. Our previous mailing indicated that there would be no presentations on Friday afternoon. We want to be sure that everyone is aware of this as they make their travel and housing plans. Be sure to mark your calendar for what promises to be a great VOS conference!
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Photo courtesy of Sun Valley Resort
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Thank you to the following companies for supporting the Veterinary Orthopedic Society. |
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