We'll See YOU There!

Alabama Nurse, Jun-Aug 2006

It's that time again, and the ASNA Board of Directors/AlaONL/AANS invites YOU to attend the 93rd Annual ASNA Convention. This year's theme is Capture the Spirit of Nursing. We continue to offer the best continuing education, networking and participation opportunities for a fair price and in a convenient format to meet your needs.

Thursday, September 28th is the Mable Lamb Continuing Education Day. from 12:00 Noon-6:00 P.M. There is something for everyone and you may register separately for this event. We are having supper followed by a fun filled evening with Delores Hydock. Plan to come for the education, or come early for the Convention and stay to meet and greet other nurses. It will be a lot of fun and a great networking opportunity for all who attend!

Friday, September 29th is the official kick-off for the 93rd Annual Convention. The exhibits will be open on Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and you'll want to visit them all. The Silent Auction opens at 8:00 AM. The ASNA Board of Directors will meet at 9:00 AM. The official Opening Ceremony of the 93rd Annual Convention will begin at 1:30 PM., and you'll want to be there for the Open Forums! This is your opportunity to have your voice heard. We'll be discussing ANA changes, Resolutions, Bylaw changes and other matters of importance to ASNA. Friday night will be a party.

Saturday. September 30th will begin with Breakfast roundtables from 8:00 AM. until 9:15 AM. At 9:30 AM Barbara Blakeney, Immediate Past President of American Nurses Association will be the Keynote Speaker. The ASNA House of Delegates will then convene at 10:30 AM. We offer another opportunity for contact hours when you view the Poster Presentations available from 9:OOAM12:00 Noon. The Post-Convention Board Meeting will be immediately after the House of Delegates adjourns.

We hope you will join us and take advantage of the CE offerings, to network with old friends and make new ones, and to give yourself the gift of professional involvement. Several fun activities will be interspersed through out the meeting. And don't forget the ASNA sales table. We're always on the lookout for great new items, so come ready to do your holiday shopping!

Mark your calendar now! Come be a part of Alabama nurses making a difference. Find out how good it can feel to represent your district and your profession as we address the critical nursing issues facing us today. Please use the Convention 2006 special pull-out section for all your registration needs.

We look forward to seeing YOU there!