2010 Annual Meeting and Conference
The Annual Meeting & Conference is one of AAVSB's most important strategic priorities. Attendees gather to share and learn about topics related to the regulatory boards and the veterinary profession, and participate in the association's governance.
We look forward to seeing everyone this year in Baltimore, Maryland on September 16-18, 2010. Please visit our website regularly as we will be posting up-to-date information on the 2010 Annual Meeting.
Reasons To Attend The 2010 Meeting
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- Maximize limited resources - this one conference provides a multitude of educational opportunities
- Learn about and share best practices
- Hear about and provide your input on multi-jurisdiction issues
- Provide ideas and direction for the Association's programs and services
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The 2010 Annual Meeting and Conference will be held at the Renaissance Harborplace Hotel located in the heart of the Inner Harbor of Baltimore, Maryland. The home of Edgar Allan Poe, Baltimore has seen a revitalization of the historic seaport area which house the National Aquarium and the USS Constellation. |
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We have a great line-up of speakers for the 2010 Conference covering a wide variety of topics like disaster management, criminal investigative procedures, and discrimination issues. As always, we will have the administrators' forum and legal seminar. |
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The Networking Event for the 2010 Annual Meeting will be one to remember! Hosted at the National Aquarium, attendees will tour the five floors of the Main Aquarium building after hours and dine in the Knott Harbor View Room overlooking a fabulous view of Baltimore's Inner Harbor. The Networking Event provides an opportunity for participants to interact with other meeting attendees and to meet AAVSB stakeholders, program administrators and management. |
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The educational content of the AAVSB Annual Meeting and Conference is evaluated by the Registry of Approved Continuing Education (RACE) - therefore continuing education (CE) credits can be obtained for your participation. |
Who Should Attend
- Veterinary regulatory board members, administrators, and staff
- Veterinary professionals with an interest in regulatory issues
- Members of allied groups, such as veterinary testing and certification agencies, veterinary medical and veterinary technician associations, and colleges of veterinary medicine.
Conference Agenda
A draft conference agenda for the 2010 Meeting is now available. Click here to view the current agenda.
Committee meetings will be held Wednesday and Thursday prior to the start of the Conference. View the tentative committee meetings schedule here.
Hotel Information
Renaissance Harborplace Hotel
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202 East Pratt Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21202
Phone: 1-410-547-1200
Fax: 1-410-539-5780
Toll-free: 1-800-535-1201 |
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Click here to make reservations online or call the hotel's reservation department at 800-468-3571.
Room Rate: $179.00/night - please reference the AAVSB Annual Meeting. |
Getting to the Hotel
The Renaissance Harborplace Hotel is located eight miles from the Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI). The hotel does not provide shuttle service. Taxis are available at the airport. Also, reservations can be made through Super Shuttle at www.supershuttle.com.
ADA Accessibility and Accommodations
If you have a physical or communication need that may affect your participation in meeting activities, please contact AAVSB at 1-877-698-8482 or aavsb@aavsb.org. We cannot ensure the availability of appropriate accommodations without prior notification of need.
Refunds and Cancellations
Attendee substitutions are welcome any time, in writing. Registration cancellations must be made in writing prior to the registration deadline date: August 19, 2010. Cancellations will result in a full refund less a $25.00 processing fee. No refunds for cancellations if the office is notified after the registration deadline date. Any refunds will be processed after the Annual Meeting.
What to do in Baltimore
If you are planning to explore the city during or after the conference, the Baltimore Visitors and Conventions Bureau provides information on attractions, events, dining and nightlife, and getting around.
The New York Times Travel Section just published 36 Hours in Baltimore (October 2009) Though they didn't add in time for the 2010 AAVSB Annual Meeting, there are plenty of great ideas for exploring and eating. Click Here to read the article!
For those sports enthusiasts, Baltimore is home of the world's first ESPN Sports Zone which features dining and sports activities. Baseball fans: The Baltimore Orioles will be playing the New York Yankees on September 17-19, 2010 at Camden Yard.
For Conference-related questions, please contact:
Jessica Haendler
Marketing and Member Services Manager
jhaendler@aavsb.org
816.931.1504 ext. 221