2009 CONVENTION EVENTS
Preliminary Schedule (Events & Times May Change)
All Events are Located at the
Hyatt Regency Santa Clara

Discover Your Future Through CAMLT

SEMINARS
22 Seminars will be offered this year, providing a wide variety of choices for your continuing education needs.  All areas of laboratory testing, plus management and phlebotomy topics, provide attendees with the opportunity to earn up to 18 hours of continuing education credit.  Register early for best choice of seminars at the best prices.  You may also register on-site for any seminars with available space.

WELCOMING RECEPTION / EXHIBITS - Friday
The 2009 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 midday on Saturday.

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

STUDENT FORUM - Saturday
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.

Fun-Nite Discovery Costume Ball - Saturday
Time to practice up for Halloween.  Put on your thinking caps - we would like all comers to show up in costume.  Remember our "Discover Your Future" theme.  Perhaps dress like the explorers who discovered new lands or scientists who discovered new science (i.e., Galileo, Pasteur) or the royals who supported the voyages of Christopher Columbus (i.e., Isabella & Ferdinand).  Who says "Lab Techs" have to be dull?  A pasta buffet dinner will give you energy for the Costume Parade, which will decide the best costumes.  Yes, there will be prizes.

LAB-PAC WALK / RUN / STROLL - Sunday
Work off the Fun-Nite pasta dinner with a brisk early morning walk, run or stroll on pathways near the hotel.  Clear your head for a day at workshops or the House of Delegates.  The Walk/Run/Stroll raises funds for CAMLT LAB-PAC.

LAB-PAC LUNCHEON - Sunday
The Annual LAB-PAC Luncheon provides an opportunity for our Legislative Advocate, Kathy Rees, to introduce a local legislator to our group.  The talks given by legislators in the past have shed light on various aspects of the legislative process, and reminded us why we must be ever alert to legislation that affects our profession.  Stay tuned for the name of the speaker for this year's event.  Don't forget to come prepared to give financial support to our own CAMLT LAB-PAC.

INSTALLATION BANQUET - Sunday
The flourish at the end of the 2009 Convention will be the Installation Banquet.  On Sunday evening the newly elected members of the CAMLT Board of Directors will be installed.  We will hear a wrap-up of the year's activities from Rebecca Rosser, CAMLT President for 2008-2009.  The award for CLS of the Year will be presented.  Relax with friends as you enjoy a delicious dinner.

 

EDUCATOR'S SUMMIT - Friday
This meeting is hosted by the Healthcare Laboratory Workforce Initiative (HLWI) and CAMLT, with generous support from Beckman Coulter, Inc.

The second annual Educator's Summit will be an all-day meeting.  The morning session will begin with a one-hour "Update on Revised NAACLS Standards" by Lucille Contois.  Varied topics of interest to educators will be presented, followed by time for round-table discussions.  For more information or to obtain a registration form, contact CAMLT at office@camlt.org.  CE Credit will be offered.

MLT Conference - Thursday afternoon
This meeting is hosted by the South Bay Regional Healthcare Occupations Resource Center (RHORC) and CAMLT, with generous support from RHORC.

A Conference for educators teaching or interested in teaching Medical Laboratory Technicians.  This will be a three-hour presentation on "Guidelines to Interpreting the NAACLS Standards" by Lucille Contois, followed by presentations on varied topics of interest.  For more information or to obtain a registration form, contact CAMLT at office@camlt.org.  CE Credit will be offered.

Thursday, October 8

  • CAMLT Board of Directors Meeting: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
  • MLT Conference: 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.

 Friday, October 9 through Sunday, October 11 - beginning at 8:30 a.m. and at 1:30 p.m.

  • Seminars

Friday, October 9

  • Educator's Summit Meeting for educators and education coordinators: 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
  • Exhibits/Welcoming Reception: 4:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, October 10

  • Education & Research Foundation Meeting: 8:00 - 10:00 a.m.
  • Student Forum: 10:00 a.m. - Noon
  • Exhibits: 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
  • CCEA Meeting: 12:00 Noon - 2:30 p.m.
  • CAMLT Member Forum / Finance / Orientation & Training Meeting: 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
  • Fun-Nite Discovery Costume Ball - 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.  [Sign up for 12 CE and you receive one ticket FREE!  Space is limited, so sign up today (see registration form).]

Sunday, October 11

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

Monday, October 12

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

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