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AEC and Short Course InformationEverything You Need to Know for Your Nashville Trip!To help you make the most of attending the 25th NSGC Annual Education Conference, please find important information and tips below. We look forward to seeing you in the Music City, November 10-14! Register On-site for the Short Course!Learn more about genomics and public health and earn an additional 1.2 CEUs by adding the 2006 Short Course to your list of things to do in Nashville. It’s not too late to attend the 2006 Short Course, Beyond the Genome ... Beyond the Individual: Genomics and Public Health, taking place November 9-10 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville Tennessee. Registration is available on-site. In addition, the Short Course has added a new and exciting component to the conference this year - the Resource Fair. Learn more about the Resource Fair and the Short Course in the Preliminary Program. Hotel Contact InformationGaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center Radisson Hotel at Opryland Air Travel & Ground TransportationUnderstand airport security measures and prepare accordingly to ensure a smooth check-in process at the airport. For up-to-date information on what to expect at airport security, visit here. For all air and ground transportation information, please click here. Climate & Suggested AttireThe weather in Nashville in November can be quite variable with average highs in the 60s and average lows in the 40s. The Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center is entirely enclosed and climate controlled, however meeting rooms often tend to be cool, so a sweater or light jacket is recommended. Suggested attire for the conference is business casual. First-Time Attendee InformationClick here for all the information that you will need to make the most of your AEC and Short Course Experience. Child CareGaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center’s onsite childcare provider, La Petite Academy, is available for NSGC conference attendees. Child care is available for children ages six months to 12 years. For more information, rates and reservations please call 615.885.1821 or visit the hotel concierge. AttractionsMake the most of your trip by visiting the numerous attractions offered in Nashville. Click here for a complete list of things to do and see. Fitness OpportunitiesWhile on-site, take advantage of Gaylord Opryland's new Spa, Relache. Relache and NSGC have partnered for the conference to offer you personal fitness options throughout the week. Click here for a list of available classes and further details. DiningDon’t miss your opportunity to sample the wide variety of cuisines that Nashville has to offer. Click here for a list of restaurants sure to please anyone. On-Site Registration HoursFollowing your arrival and check-in at the resort, be sure to stop by the NSGC Registration Desk located in the Tennessee Ballroom Foyer in the Magnolia Section of the resort to pick up your conference badge and materials. The Registration Desk will be open during the following hours: Short Course:
Annual Education Conference:
BadgesName badges will be distributed at the Registration Desk and are required for attendance at all educational sessions, meal functions, and exhibits. For your safety and security, it is recommended that you do not wear your badge when leaving the hotel. CEUsThis event is co-sponsored by the American Counseling Association (ACA). ACA is approved by the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) to offer up to (1.2 CEU for the Short Course and 2.75 CEU for the AEC) or (12 hours for the Short Course and 27.5 hours for the main AEC) contact clock hours of continuing education credit. ACA adheres to NBCC continuing education guidelines. NBCC-approved contact hours will be provided by ACA. ACA offers 10 contact hours for every one (1) continuing education unit, as approved by American Board of Genetic Counseling. ExhibitsThe Exhibitor Suite is located on the lower level of the hotel in Ryman Exhibit Hall B1 and is open during the following hours:
The Exhibitor Suite hosts the morning and afternoon beverage breaks, Poster Sessions, Message Centers and Job Boards. Lunches will be available for purchase in the Exhibitor Suite Saturday – Monday. Job BoardsCompanies and organizations with available jobs may post job descriptions on the Job Board located in the Exhibitor Suite. Be sure to visit the Job Board to view available opportunities. Material posted will be monitored by NSGC. Message CenterBoards with push-pins will also be available in the Exhibitor Suite for registrants to leave messages for other conference participants. Breakfast & Lunch Seminars
If you are planning on attending the Lunch Seminar, please RSVP to womenshealth8@hotmail.com by Friday, November 3, 2006. Committee & SIG MeetingsClick here to view a complete list of all Committee & SIG meetings, including dates, times and locations. SponsorsThe NSGC AEC would not be possible without the generous support or our sponsors. Please take time to visit their booths in the Exhibitor Suite and thank them for their support. Sponsors include:
The Genetic Counseling Foundation Appreciates Your Support!Attendees interested in providing monetary support to the GCF while on-site may do so at the NSGC booth (38/39) within the Exhibitor Suite! As a token of appreciation, any individual donating $25 or more will be entered into a prize-drawing. The prize drawing will take place during the closing session on Tuesday, November 14. Prizes available include:
For more information on the Genetic Counseling Foundation, please email info@geneticcounselingfoundation.com.
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