The Program
A program of experts in laboratory medicine will
present timely and lively topics to stimulate your
mind on March 13 and 14, 2005. Also, industry
representatives will have displays to view
during the breaks on Sunday and Monday. The
Region X council will meet on March 13th from
11:00 am to 12:30 pm and everyone is
welcome to attend. The Region X council
consists of the Presidents and President-elects
of each constituent society within Region X and
the Director, Secretary and Treasurer. The
afternoon will have two breakout sessions
followed by networking and dinner. After dinner,
there will be an ASCLS Issues Update and an
opportunity to network with the other
participants. There will be more continuing
education on Monday, March 14.
What a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a
beautiful and fun setting while continuing
your education and meeting colleagues
from Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada
and beyond.
ASCLS Region X
C/o Shirley Pitts
2716 E. Adams St
Tucson, AZ 85716
You are invited to attend the Region X Spring
Symposium in Laughlin, Nevada. Located on
the Colorado River, Laughlin is just 90 miles
south of Las Vegas and is easily accessible via
major highways from Southern California,
Arizona and Nevada. Harrah's Laughlin offers a
world class resort with 24 hour gaming. Winner
of 22 Casino Player 200 "Best of Gaming"
awards, Harrah's offers six fabulous
restaurants, two casinos and Laughlin's only
private, soft sand beach.
Address Correction Required
The location
WAY OUT
WEST
SPRING
SYMPOSIUM
A Continuing Education
Event
March 13 and 14, 2005 at
Harrah's Casino and Resort
Laughlin, Nevada
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Session A
Syphilis: Epidemiology
Testing Strategies & The
Search for a Vaccine
Frank Ryan
Lab Corp
Schedule
Sunday, March 13, 2005
Monday, March 14, 2005
(continued)
8:30 am - 10:00 am
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Registration
Putting Fun in Your Work:
The Fish Philosophy (pt 1)
Susan Morris
ASCLS President
Region X Council Meeting
Session A
Isolation of B. anthracis:
When your worst
nightmare comes true
Tom Robin, Sunrise
Hospital
Las Vegas, NV
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Session A
What’s New in Hepatitis
Testing?
Connie Ekkens
Diasorin
Session B
Putting Fun in Your Work:
The Fish Philosophy (pt 2)
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
No Host Cocktails
Dinner (included)
Keynote Address
Susan Morris
ASCLS President
Issues Update and Social
Marcia Armstrong
ASCLS Region X Director
Jeannie Christen
ASCLS PAC Chair
Monday, March 14, 2005
8:00 am - 1:00 pm
8:00 am - 8:30 am
Registration
Continental Breakfast
Session A
Session B
Water Quality in
Your Laboratory
Chris White
Olympus
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
ASCLS Region X Symposium
REGISTRATION FORM
Name _____________________________
Address ___________________________
__________________________________
Phone ____________________________
E-mail _____________________________
ASCLS Member #__________Non member____
Registration Fees
(includes meals and snacks)
early bird
Lunch (included)
Quality System Concepts
& CLIA QC Regs
Gary Yamamoto
CMS
Session B
Blood Conservation: Its
Everybody’s Business
Diana McGregor
Sun Health
Sun City, AZ
Session A
Epidemiology
Brian Labus & Matt Mikoleit
Las Vegas, NV
Session B
6 Sigma
Ortho Diagnostics
Session B
March 11-12 = $45.00 + tax
Check-in is 4:00 PM
When making reservations, it is important to identify
the Group Code S03ASCX
Rooms will be held until February 13, 2005, after which
availability and rates cannot be guaranteed.
Session A
Nt Pro BNP
Mary Lou Gantzer
Dade-Behring
Session B
Monoclonal Testing &
The Future of Hematology
Richard Kendall
Abbott Laboratories
HOTEL INFORMATION
Harrah's Laughlin Resort and Casino
2900 S. Casino Dr
Laughlin, NV 89029
Reservations: 1-866-473-7872
Room rate: March 13 -17 = $25.00 + tax
ASCLS Member
Sunday
Monday
Both days
Non-member
Sunday
Monday
Both days
Student Member
Sunday
Monday
Both days
after 2/13/05
$75
$75
$125
$95
$95
$175
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$225
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$50
$75
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TOTAL
$_____
PACE approval pending for 1.5 CEU’s for each
session. PACE is approved by the
State of California, CA Agency #0001
Make checks payable to: ASCLS Region X
Mail to: Shirley Pitts
2716 E. Adams St
Tucson, AZ 85716