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Annual Convention
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55th Annual Convention
Mandalay Bay Hotel & Casino
Las Vegas, Nevada
December 5-9, 2009 |
Mark your calendars and start making plans now to join us in the City of Lights, Las Vegas, Nev., for the AAEP's 55th Annual Convention, Dec. 5-9. Taking place at the fabulous Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino this meeting promises to be the CE event of the year.
Program Highlights
The following is a snapshot of what Vegas has in store for you:
Saturday, Dec. 5
Committee & Forum Meetings
Opening Reception
Sunday, Dec. 6 Opening Session (featuring Keynote Speaker Steve Gilliland, CSP, one of the most in-demand and top-rated speakers in the United States and Canada)
Kester News Hour
Scientific Sessions
Table Topics
Trade Show Opens
Monday, Dec. 7 Milne Lecture (Dr. Larry Bramlage will present Operative Orthopedics of the Equine Fetlock Joint: Fractures, Fragments, Failures and Fixes.)
Scientific Sessions
Trade Show
Alumni Receptions
Tuesday, Dec. 8
Scientific Sessions
Table Topics
Trade Show open until 6 p.m.
Presidents Luncheon
Foundation Celebration
Wednesday, Dec. 9
Scientific Sessions
Dry Labs
Table Topics
Convention Housing
Mandalay Bay & Luxor Hotel
Mandalay Bay and Luxor Hotel are offering considerable discounts for hotel reservations  booked prior to September 1, 2009. Between now and September 1, Mandalay Bay is offering a room rate of $109 and Luxor is offering rates of $60 (Sunday thru Thursday) and $105 (Friday & Saturday). After September 1, the AAEP group rate at Mandalay Bay will be $174 and at Luxor $113 (Sunday thru Thursday) and $162 (Friday and Saturday). Take advantage of these significant savings by booking your room reservations early. Click here to book your room(s) online.
Contact Information:
Mandalay Bay (877) 632-7000 toll free or (702) 632-7777
Reference code SAEP09 or American Association of Equine Practitioners
Luxor: (800) 288-1000 toll free or (702) 262-4444
Reference code AAEP09P
National Finals Rodeo
The National Finals Rodeo will be held in Las Vegas, Dec. 3 – 12, during the AAEP Annual Convention. If you would like to attend, you may purchase advance tickets on their Web site or call the Thomas & Mack Center ticket office on the campus of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas at (866) 388-3267 or (702) 739-3267. Typically most sessions of the Finals will sell out, so it is recommended you purchase tickets well in advance.
The Purpose:
With over 100 CE credits from which to choose, over 4,000 veterinarians gathered in one city, and a trade show with nearly 400 exhibitors, the Annual Convention provides the AAEP's most comprehensive CE experience.
Future Convention Dates and Locations:
2010 56th Annual Convention
Baltimore, Maryland
December 4-8
2011 57th Annual Convention
San Antonio, Texas
November 18-22
2012 58th Annual Convention
Anaheim, California
December 1-5
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AAEP has selected The Travel Authority as the official travel agency for selected meetings and the annual convention. Call the 24 hour service line at 1-800-445-0419 and you will receive the lowest fares available at the time of booking. As with most travel agencies, a service charge of $36 will apply to each ticket booked and utilized. Please note that The Travel Authority will e-mail or fax to its clients all reservations for review. Clients must verify with The Travel Authority within 24 hours that the information is correct or the reservations will not be ticketed. | |
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