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Urgent Convention Update!
« on: May 4th, 2008, 11:43pm » |
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!!! Reserve Your Rooms Early !!!
OUCH has reserved a block of rooms for convention attendees at the special rate of $115 per night.
This rate is good until June 19th or until all reserved rooms have been taken, whichever comes first. After that, the regular rate of $199 will apply.
On or about May 30, 2008, OUCH will be mailing out invitations to
medical personnel in Dallas and the surrounding areas!
With Professor Peter Goadsby as our guest lecturer, there is a good chance that attendance for this convention will be high. We urge all our members who wish to attend to get your hotel reservations made as soon as possible to assure you can get the special rate of $115 per night.
You can make your reservations online at the Convention Hotel webpage:
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http://embassysuites.hilton.com/en/es/groups/personalized/DFWSHES-OUC-20 080707/index.jhtml
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or make your reservation by phone by calling 972-313-8001 and using reservation code OUC.
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For more information about this year's convention, check out:
http://www.ouch-us.org/gatherings/dalcon08/08dalcon.htm
If you have any questions about the convention, please e-mail them to convention@ouch-us.org
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Re: Urgent Convention Update!
« Reply #1 on: May 5th, 2008, 2:29pm » |
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Don't wait til the last min. folks. Call and reserve the room. If an unexpected crisis comes up and you can't make it you can always cancel.
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Re: Urgent Convention Update!
« Reply #3 on: May 6th, 2008, 8:49pm » |
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I didn't hear you, Linda. What did you say?
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Re: Urgent Convention Update!
« Reply #4 on: May 6th, 2008, 10:26pm » |
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I SAID MAKE YOUR ROOM RESERVATIONS NOW.!!!!!!!!
and uh...Brian? you may want to go see and ear-nose and throat Dr. for that condition. It looks painful.
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Re: Urgent Convention Update!
« Reply #5 on: May 8th, 2008, 3:10pm » |
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Re: Urgent Convention Update!
« Reply #6 on: May 8th, 2008, 5:32pm » |
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I is booked!! 
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Re: Urgent Convention Update!
« Reply #7 on: May 10th, 2008, 4:17pm » |
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on May 8th, 2008, 5:32pm, LeLimey wrote:| I is booked!! |
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On what charges? LOL
Don't forget, Come the end of May - beginning of June, rooms might start getting scarce. Book your room early!
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Re: Urgent Convention Update!
« Reply #8 on: May 10th, 2008, 5:09pm » |
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I have my confirmation number in my hot little hands (and copied in my date book and in the file on my computer  )>
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Re: Urgent Convention Update!
« Reply #9 on: May 11th, 2008, 6:02am » |
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I once again won't be making it this year.
Why is it in Dallas AGAIN? Can't we ever have one centrally located in the midwest? It would make it easier on some who have a hard time getting to the coastal states. 
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Re: Urgent Convention Update!
« Reply #10 on: May 11th, 2008, 6:50am » |
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Lets see.. why DON'T we have one in the midest? Or Florida? Or any other place people whine about?
Because people whine but don't get off their arses to offer to host a convention.
People whine about what OUCH is doing but do they get involved and do somethng to help?
NOOOO..... its far easier to bitch about what "THEY" don't do than step up and become one if the team isn't it?
This isn't directed at you in particular Carl - but at everyone else who does this year after year after year.
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Re: Urgent Convention Update!
« Reply #11 on: May 11th, 2008, 8:30am » |
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on May 8th, 2008, 5:32pm, LeLimey wrote:| I is booked!! |
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on May 10th, 2008, 4:17pm, Gator wrote:
She's a Witch! A nasty one at that! I've had to take stock out in Newt-B-Gone.
I'm hoping to be at the convention but much depends on my work schedule. It sucks that every year I have to forfit 2-3 weeks of paid vacation because I can't afford to take the time off!
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Re: Urgent Convention Update!
« Reply #12 on: May 11th, 2008, 8:58am » |
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You WILL be there Paul or you'll be eating curry for a month
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Re: Urgent Convention Update!
« Reply #13 on: May 11th, 2008, 12:40pm » |
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on May 11th, 2008, 8:58am, LeLimey wrote:| You WILL be there Paul or you'll be eating curry for a month |
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But I like curry. 
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edit to add: In your case Helen the top post of Gator's should read "resurve your brooms early" 
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Re: Urgent Convention Update!
« Reply #14 on: May 11th, 2008, 12:49pm » |
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on May 11th, 2008, 6:02am, B14CK5H33P wrote:
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Dallas coastal? hehe Texas is a coastal state but it is like a whole other planet. Dallas is at least 8-10 hours from the coast. Where in the midwest are ya? I used to live in the midwest, but I saw the light and moved to Tejas. Actually the Navy told me I HAD to move to Texas, I just stayed here afterwards. Big D is a 5-6 hour drive for me and I'm IN Texas. I want my own helicopter.
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Re: Urgent Convention Update!
« Reply #15 on: May 11th, 2008, 1:07pm » |
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Perediablo I love your signature LOL
Paul - I don't need to reserve my broom you blithering idiot, I have one already (gormless or what?!) I have put in a request for a cauldron and seeing as how you like seafood Donna is bringing some mountain oysters for your delectation....
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Re: Urgent Convention Update!
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on May 11th, 2008, 1:07pm, LeLimey wrote:
Paul - I don't need to reserve my broom you blithering idiot, I have one already (gormless or what?!) I have put in a request for a cauldron and seeing as how you like seafood Donna is bringing some mountain oysters for your delectation.... |
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Seeing how your broom is a single seater and you will have a passenger I thought you would have to rent one from Rent-A-Broom
As for the Rocky Mt. oysters.....I'll pass thank you very much. I'll stick to the raw seafood variety!
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Re: Urgent Convention Update!
« Reply #17 on: May 11th, 2008, 5:02pm » |
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Helen, and anyone else who wonders............
just what happened to the Portland(OR) contingent, bidding hardcore for bringing conv here. We dropped it when it was brought to our attention that for many(especially those across the pond) , the trip would be prohibitively long, not to mention more expensive.
Sticking with airports that are hubs makes it more affordable for everyone, and the possibility of a direct flight far greater.
I am all for a West Coast Conv., and will help any way I can, but we need to think of everyone involved.
Still and all, if you find yourself headed to the gorgeous Pacific Northwest, let me know.........a Meet n Greet is ALWAYS an option!
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Re: Urgent Convention Update!
« Reply #18 on: May 13th, 2008, 12:55pm » |
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on May 11th, 2008, 6:02am, B14CK5H33P wrote:I once again won't be making it this year.
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Carl, there were two bids for this year's convention: Portland, Oregon and Dallas, Texas. The Portland bid was pulled, leaving Dallas. Soooo...Look out Dallas here we come!
When someone in the Midwest submits a serious bid and agrees to do the local legwork necessary to hold a convention, then the Midwest will be considered for a convention.
Want to host a convention?
Since we're on the subject, OUCH's 10th Anniversary is next year. It's well beyond time to start thinking about next year's convention.
If you are interested in hosting a convention, check out the Conventions & Gatherings page on the OUCH website:
http://www.ouch-us.org/gatherings.htm
There are two documents on this page that will help in making a bid for a convention.
One of the things OUCH looks at when choosing a site is how easy it is for people to get there. Cities with International Hub Airports are the best choice as it is usually easier and cheaper to get there. It also helps with getting quality speakers in for the convention.
The availability of an airport shuttle is another consideration. Taxis are expensive and an airport run from the hotel to the airport and back in a big city could take hour or more depending on where the hotel is and the time of day.
There is more info on the Convention page. Check it out. If you have questions about hosting a convention, e-mail us at convention@ouch-us.org
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Re: Urgent Convention Update!
« Reply #19 on: May 13th, 2008, 9:40pm » |
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Portland would have been a cool thing for me. I could have stayed with a friend that I haven't seen in a long time.
Anything cooler that Dallas in July next time. Maybe I could come too.
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Re: Urgent Convention Update!
« Reply #20 on: May 15th, 2008, 8:42am » |
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I don't know what to tell you Charlie. Maybe someone will step up and submit a bid somewhere you actually want to go next year.
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« Reply #21 on: May 16th, 2008, 11:34pm » |
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Re: Urgent Convention Update!
« Reply #22 on: May 17th, 2008, 1:50am » |
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on May 15th, 2008, 8:42am, Gator wrote:I don't know what to tell you Charlie. Maybe someone will step up and submit a bid somewhere you actually want to go next year.
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It's a matter of cash, Gator. I'd go to Dallas again if it were possible. It aint
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Re: Urgent Convention Update!
« Reply #23 on: May 17th, 2008, 12:27pm » |
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Sorry Charlie. I definitely understand the cash flow thing. There's a lot of that going on right now and it's going to get worse before it gets better.
If we don't get some people volunteering to serve on the OUCH Board of Directors real quick, next year's convention won't be an issue - there won't be an OUCH to have a convention.
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Re: Urgent Convention Update!
« Reply #24 on: May 18th, 2008, 5:00pm » |
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