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 59th Annual Meeting INFORMATION... |
June 19 - 22, 2005 The Fairmont Hotel Newfoundland ST. JOHN'S, NEWFOUNDLAND  PRESIDENT LOCAL ARRANGEMENTS CHAIRS Dr. Jacques Leclerc, QUÉBEC, QC Dr. Ken & Ms. Joanne Burrage, ST. JOHN'S OVERALL MEETING OBJECTIVES fostering exchange of ideas and information GUEST SPEAKERS... Dr. Patrick Gullane, TORONTO, ON (Head & Neck Surgery) Dr. Charles M. Myer III, CINCINNATI, USA (Pediatric Otolaryngology) Dr. Clark Rosen, PITTSBURGH, USA (Laryngology) For more information about our guest speakers please go to their websites: Dr. P. Gullane Dr. C. Myers III Dr. C. Rosen GUEST OF HONOUR...Dr. Philip Cole, TORONTO, ON (Rhinology) 
There will be workshops and panel discussions on... OTOLOGY AND RHINOLOGY HEAD / NECK AND LARYNGOLOGY PEDIATRICS, FACIAL PLASTICS AND GENERAL OTOLARYNGOLOGY Guide to the Wide Nasal Tip In addition, there will be paper and poster presentations covering the various sub-specialty areas of otolaryngology. ROYAL COLLEGE MAINTENANCE OF CERTIFICATION PROGRAM This year the Society is pleased to announce that our scientific program qualifies for a total of 22 category I credits under the RCPSC continuing education program. POLIQUIN MEDTRONIC-XOMED RESIDENT COMPETITION This popular event will be held on Sunday, June 19 and include a lunch hosted by MEDTRONIC-XOMED. GLAXOSMITHKLINE POSTER COMPETITION The Society will award a $500 prize for the best scientific poster presentation at the meeting. SOLVAY PHARMA is proud to support the meeting's audio/visual requirements through an unrestricted educational grant. PFIZER CANADA is proud to support Monday's scientific program through an unrestricted educational grant. PDA TECHNOLOGY Once again, you will be able to use your handheld computer to access all meeting information, including the complete scientific program with abstracts, papers and workshop times and locations, the schedule of social and special events as well as the complete listing of sponsors, exhibitors and their locations.
"Lobsterfest" Sunday, June 19, 2005 - 18:30 Clovelly Golf Course, St. John's, NL Join us at the picturesque Clovelly Golf Course on Sunday evening for delicious Newfoundland lobster. Compete for fun prizes in our putting contest. Dress is casual and warm clothing is advised. Children are welcome. Please meet in the lobby of the Fairmont Hotel Newfoundland at 18:00 as bus transportation to the golf course will be provided. FREE EVENING / 4TH ANNUAL COHNS FUND, FUND-RAISER EVENT Monday, June 20, 2005 This evening has been left open to allow you to take advantage of alumni / family events or come and join us for a very special fund-raiser event. "A Taste of Newfoundland" Boat Tour, Dinner and Children's Beach Party Gatheralls Boat Tours will be our hosts for this adventure to Witless Bay Ecological Reserve, home to 500,000 Atlantic puffins and the largest Humpback whale population in North America. This tour is approximately 90 minutes in length, aboard a new, high-speed catamaran built for room, comfort and stability. On our way to the ecological reserve, we hope to see some icebergs. For more information about the excursion please visit the Gatheralls website at www.gatheralls.com. After the boat tour, your are cordially invited to the restaurant across the road from the docks for an authentic Newfoundland feast. This will be your opportunity to try some of the local favourite dishes. You will be entertained by some very lively Newfoundland musicians. If weather permits, there will be a beach party for the kids that will include hotdogs, hamburgers, drinks, games and a bonfire. Supervision will be provided from 18:30 to 20:00. Once again, our corporate sponsors are invited to participate in this event and all net proceeds will go directly to the Society's educational foundation - Canadian Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery Fund. Sailing times will be at... Space is limited so please register early. VERY IMPORTANT - Please bring warm clothing, including mitts, hats and jackets as well rain protection. Participants should meet in the lobby of the Fairmont Hotel Newfoundland 30 minutes prior to their chosen departure time as bus transportation to the docks will be provided. COST: $100 per adult / $30 per child (up to 15 years) / No charge for children 3 years and under. PRESIDENT'S RECEPTION AND BANQUET Tuesday, June 21, 2005 - 19:15 The Ballroom, Fairmont Hotel Newfoundland, St. John's, NL Jacques Leclerc and his wife Emmanuelle Lebeau cordially invite you for cocktails and dinner on Tuesday evening in the beautiful Ballroom of the Fairmont Hotel Newfoundland. Entertainment will be provided.
ST. JOHN'S CITY TOUR Tuesday, June 21, 2005 - 10:30 This guided, double-decker bus tour will include stops at some of St. John's most interesting and historic sites. Lunch will be included with optional afternoon shopping. COST: $60 per adult / $25 per child (up to 15 years) / No charge for children 3 years and under COMPANION HOSPITALITY SUITE Monday, June 20 to Wednesday, June 22, 2005 - 08:30 to 10:00 Admiral Suite, Fairmont Hotel Newfoundland, St. John's, NL A continental breakfast will be served each morning in the President's suite, Room 702, in the Fairmont Hotel Newfoundland.
This year, we hope to make the meeting a "family-friendly" one. We plan to offer a number of activities for children including... will be available at the registration desk. to a "beach party" after the puffin and whale-watching tour Monday evening. This will include food (hamburgers, hotdogs and drinks), games and a bonfire. Group supervision will be provided from 18:30 to 20:00. This activity is suitable for older children as it includes a tour of the historic sites in St. John's as well as a lunch.
REGISTRATION DESK The registration desk will be located in the Main Lobby of the Fairmont Hotel Newfoundland, St. John's. The desk will be opened on... WEATHER Because June weather in St. John's can be very changeable, please bring WARM CLOTHING (hats, mitts, jackets, etc.) and RAIN GEAR for you and your family. PAYMENT AND REGISTRATION CANCELLATION Payment can be made by CHEQUE or VISA CREDIT CARD ONLY. NO OTHER CREDIT CARD WILL BE ACCEPTED. A full refund of the registration fee will be given for cancellations received before MAY 18, 2005. A fee of $50 will apply thereafter. Register early and avoid the substantial increase in the late and on-site fees. Written acknowledgement of registration WILL NOT be provided prior to the meeting. Receipts will be distributed on-site.
CONVENTION HOTEL - FAIRMONT HOTEL NEWFOUNDLAND Reserve early as confirmation cannot be guaranteed after May 18, 2005. You will receive a reservations envelope with your registration package in the mail. Please return it DIRECTLY TO THE HOTEL NEWFOUNDLAND, Reservations Department, 115 Cavendish Square, P.O. Box 5637, St. John's, NL A1C 5W8 Tel: (709)726-4980 Book your hotel rooms ON-LINE by going to ... "Fairmont Hotel On-Line Bookings". The booking code is GROTO1. SCIENTIFIC POSTERS The Garden Court (3 levels), Fairmont Hotel Newfoundland, St. John's Monday, June 20, 2005 - 09:00 to 17:00 Tuesday, June 21, 2005 - 09:00 to 17:00 A prize will be awarded for the best poster presentation. Judging will take place on Monday and Tuesday, June 20 and 21 between 13:00 - 13:30. Authors, please stay close to your poster at these times. SET UP - Sunday, June 19, 2005 - 14:00 to 17:00 DISMANTLE - Tuesday, June 21, 2005 - 17:00 to 18:00
ROYAL COLLEGE MAINTENANCE OF CERTIFICATION PROGRAM This year the Society is pleased to announce that our scientific program qualifies for a total of 22 category I credits under the RCPSC continuing education program. AT THIS YEAR'S MEETING... All paper presentations, workshops and panel discussions will be recorded for publication on the Society's website and for possible publication in the Journal of Otolaryngology. ATTENTION ALL AUTHORS Once again the Society is offering you a chance to WIN A PRIZE. Authors who submit their completed manuscript either DURING or BEFORE THE START of the meeting are eligible. The name of the first author will be drawn from a hat and one lucky winner will receive a prize similar to that presented to our invited guests. This is usually a quality piece of Canadian art. SUB-SPECIALTY GROUP MEETINGS Rhinology / Sinus Disease June 19 07:00-08:30 Columbus Room Pediatrics / Cochlear Implants June 22 07:00-08:30 Confederation Room Laryngology June 22 07:00-08:30 Marconi Room Head & Neck Oncology June 22 07:00-08:30 Columbus Room Otology / Neurotology June 22 07:00-08:30 Viking Room
To REGISTER please download the registration form by clicking here - REGISTRATION FORM. Complete and return it to the Society's office either by MAIL: 221 Millford Cres., ELORA, ON N0B 1S0 OR by FAX: 519-846-9529. For SECURITY reasons, DO NOT EMAIL the registration form.
LOCATION & TIME SALONS B,C,D, Signal and Garrison and Pre-Function Area Fairmont Hotel Newfoundland, St. John's, NL Monday, June 20, 2005 - 09:00 to 17:00 Tuesday, June 21, 2005 - 09:00 to 16:00 Buffet lunch and all coffee breaks on Monday and Tuesday will be served in the exhibits area. Exhibitors' List / Sponsors' List Exhibits Floor Plan Exhibitors' Information
The Canadian Society of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery would like to gratefully acknowledge and thank all our corporate supporters... Alcon Canada Aventis Pharma, Member of the Sanofi-Aventis Group Bayer Inc. GlaxoSmithKline Medtronic-Xomed - Poliquin Residents Competition Pfizer Canada Solvay Pharma
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