Otology/Neurotology
John T. McElveen, Jr., M.D.
Otologic Nursing
Christy Hall, NP-C
Candice Thomas, CST
Audiology
Kate Tolin, AuD., CCC-A
Leah Fleischhauer, AuD., CCC-A
May 1, 2015
Dear OSG Colleagues:
CFO
Teddie M. Bishop
Executive Assistant
Stacy H. Flannery
I hope those of you that attended the recent COSM meeting in Boston had an enjoyable and productive
time. As mentioned in the email sent to you just prior to that meeting, Doug Green has planned an
excellent OSG scientific session with a special historical presentation on Julius Lempert. Please mark
your calendars and plan to attend on Saturday, September 26, 2015.
The meeting will be held at the Y.O. Ranch Steakhouse in Dallas, TX, located relatively close to the
Omni Hotel. Join us and discover for yourself why Jim O’Connor of the Food Network declared the Y.O.
Steakhouse to be…”one of the nation’s finest steakhouses.” Follow this link
http://www.yoranchsteakhouse.com/ to review the restaurant and their menus.
Based on the rapidly growing membership of the OSG, we have reserved a banquet room that should
accommodate our membership and Platinum exhibitors. It is essential that dues and dinner charges be
paid in advance of the meeting. This year there will be an additional fee for on-site registrations. We
hope to minimize registration delays that may prevent members from attending the business
meeting/scientific session.
The business meeting will begin promptly at 6:00 pm, followed by the scientific session. While we are
meeting, the spouses will enjoy hors d’oeuvres and refreshments beginning at 6:00 pm. Following the
scientific session, we will join them while the restaurant staff sets up for the dinner seating at 8:00.
Dr. Green has asked me to remind members that membership dues must be current in order to attend
the scientific session and social activities of the Otosclerosis Study Group. This is in accordance with
the bylaws of the organization. The dues for this year will remain $50 per member. This does not include
the cost of dinner, which is an additional $60 per person. It is only through the generous support of our
exhibitors that the Otosclerosis Study Group is able to subsidize the dinner costs. I am pleased to report
that we have already filled the slots for our Platinum Level exhibitors.
We anticipate having a large turnout this year and need to have an accurate head count for the restaurant.
Please complete and return the enclosed registration/dues form as soon as possible. If you have any
questions please contact Stacy Flannery (sflannery@carolinaear.us) in my office.
I want to personally thank each of you for your continued support of the Otosclerosis Study Group.
All the best,
John T. McElveen, Jr., M.D.
Secretary-Treasurer, Otosclerosis Study Group
5900 Six Forks Road, Suite 200, Raleigh, NC 27609-3838 USA - Phone 919-876-4327 - Fax 919-876-6800 - www.carolinaear.com
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