2010 CONVENTION EVENTS
Preliminary Schedule (Events & Times May Change)
All Events are Located at Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel

Preserving the Past for the Future

SEMINARS
48 units are offered this year providing many choices for your continuing education needs, including 3 units on Civil War Medicine. Register early for best prices. You may also register on-site for any seminars still available.

STUDENT FORUM - Friday
Laboratory students in affiliate programs all over California have been invited to present poster sessions or Power-Point presentations featuring their trainee research projects.  All CLS, MLT, CPT, and Special License students, as well as undergraduate students with an interest in laboratory science, are invited to attend the Student Forum.  All convention attendees are welcome to come enjoy the presentations and see that the future excellence of California laboratories is assured.

EXHIBITS - Friday
The 2010 Exhibits will open Friday afternoon.  This is a great opportunity to see what's new in laboratory testing.  Meet the vendors and visit with friends old and new in a relaxed atmosphere.  Exhibits continue Saturday.

EDUCATOR'S SUMMIT - Friday
Three's a charm and this year's third annual Educator's Summit will continue to feed on last year's excitement. Once again, all educators of Clinical Laboratory Science Professionals are invited to come together to share their experiences. A great agenda of varied topics of interest will be presented. If you have not received an invitation and would like to attend, please contact CAMLT at office@camlt.org for more information.

LUNCH AT EXHIBITS - Friday
As you come out of your morning seminar or meeting, go through the Exhibits and talk with the representatives. Identify the person in the picture located at each booth and deposit your answers in the CAMLT raffle ticket cage. Winners will be announced every half hour. Boxed lunches can be pre-purchased at $25.00 per lunch (see registration form).

Fun-Nite - Friday
Join us for a class reunion - CAMLT style! Visit with old friends and make new while enjoying dinner. Bring your old CAMLT pictures, family pictures, etc. Show off your dance style from your favorite decade.

LAB-PAC WALK / RUN / STROLL - Saturday
Get your blood flowing while networking and getting ready for the House of Delegates or Saturday's Seminars. We will wander through Downtown Disney - the gateway to the "Happiest Place on Earth." The Walk/Run/Stroll raises funds for CAMLT's LAB-PAC.

EXHIBITS - Saturday
After your morning seminar or meeting, come to the Exhibits Hall to talk with vendor representatives.  See what's new in the laboratory field and discover some new ideas for your laboratory.

LAB-PAC LUNCHEON - Saturday
Join us for our annual luncheon hosted by none other than our own Legislative Advocate, Kathy Rees. It is always interesting to listed to what the legislators have to say and to have the opportunity to let them know about the issues that affect CLSs. Don't forget to bring your "mad money," check books, etc. for our annual LAB-PAC fundraiser.

INSTALLATION BANQUET - Saturday
The grand finale to this year's convention is a great opportunity to celebrate the successes of the year and our new Board Members as they are officially installed. The CLS of the Year will be revealed as you relax with good food, good music, and good friends.

Thursday, October 21

  • CAMLT Board of Directors Meeting: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
    • BOD 9:00 - 11:30 AM - Lunch 11:30 AM with CCEA - BOD 2:00 - 5:00 PM
  • CCEA Meeting after BOD Meeting (Lunch with BOD followed by meeting)
    • CCEA Meeting 12:00 - 2:00 PM

 Friday, October 22 and Saturday, October 23 - beginning at 8:30 a.m. and at 1:30 p.m. - Sunday, October 24 - 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. only

  • Seminars

Friday, October 22

  • CAMLT Education & Research Foundation Meeting: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
  • Student Forum: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
  • Exhibits: 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
  • Educator's Summit Meeting for Educators and Education Coordinators: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
  • CAMLT Member Forum/Finance/Orientation & Training Meeting: 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
  • Fun-Nite: "All Years Reunion" ~ 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. [Sign up for 12 CE and you receive one ticket 1/2 off!  Space is limited, so sign up today (see registration form).]

Saturday, October 23

  • LAB-PAC Walk/Run/Stroll: 6:30 - 7:30 a.m. (Meet at 6:20 a.m. in the Hotel Lobby)
  • Exhibits: 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
  • CAMLT House of Delegates: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (House convenes at 9:00 a.m.)
  • LAB-PAC Luncheon: 11:30 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.
  • Installation and Awards Banquet: 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.

Sunday, October 24

  • CAMLT Board of Directors Meeting: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

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