Come meet your Missouri CB Leaders: Mary Lawrence, Chair, Leisa Blanchard, Advocacy Leader, & Nancy Trebilcock, interim Technology Leader, at the Networking Reception on Tuesday, August 5th. Stop by from 6:30 to 8:00pm, at the Hyatt Regency, Ballroom Q. Pick up your Missouri flag sticker to place on your badge & a large bag to use in the Exhibit hall. Share suggestions & concerns with us & meet other Missouri Members while enjoying heavy hors d'oeuvres; bring your business cards. Additionally, a spotlight on the COI’s (Communities of Interests—formerly SPG’s) is available that evening from 6 to 7:30pm. If you can’t make it to this event, we can connect by sitting together in the Missouri preferred seating area at the General Sessions. Missouri CB is one of 5 States who earned this designation; look for signs with the Missouri name near the front of the meeting room. Additionally, we will be carrying Missouri flags throughout the Conference; stop us to say hello!
Onsite Conference registration/check-in, badge & materials pick-up starts Tuesday, August 5th, 2:00 pm – 8:00pm.
While in Orlando, take advantage of dining discounts & special offers, for 17 eateries, via the “Visit Orlando’s Show Your Badge Program”.
There is still time to register for AADE 14 in Orlando. AADE’s goal for the national Education Conference is to refresh your knowledge (up to 22 continuing education credits), recharge your spirits (networking with your State CB Leaders & colleagues; dining specials), renew your energy (social events) in the fight against diabetes. Discover, see, touch, and test the newest products and services from 300+ leading exhibitors in the AADE Market Place. AADE is offering you a savings of $200 off your registration. When you register, make sure to enter code AADE14 when you checkout; registration via email: AADEReg@cmrus.com or 866-999-3094 or the AADE website: www.diabeteseducator.org.
“Customer Appreciation Events”: Your AADE14 badge must be worn for admittance to these events:
American Medical Systems; 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm / Wednesday, August 6th, Hyatt Regency, Regency Ballroom T–U. “A Veteran TV Reporter Turns the Camera on Himself So Others With Erectile Dysfunction Know There’s Hope”. Speaker, Benno Schmidt, Anchor for dLife on CNBC, who has type 1 diabetes, shares how erectile dysfunction ruined his sex life, devastated his self image and affected those he loved. Implant surgery changed Benno’s life and he’s sharing how.
Tandem Diabetes Care Customer Event; 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm / Wednesday, August 6th, “Dancing Among the Stars” is this year’s AADE all-attendee event. A Havana Nights theme provides a lively educational forum for showcasing dance’s impact on health and sharing strategies to incorporate dance into the lives of patients using insulin pumps. Karina Smirnoff and Tony Dovolani, Mirror Ball Champions from the hit TV show Dancing With the Stars, are scheduled to appear; hors d'oeuvres & refreshments will be served.
BD/Lilly Customer Event, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm / Thursday, August 7th, Hilton Orlando Hotel, Orlando Ballroom; “Your Travel Guide to the World” by Lilly Diabetes and Becton, Dickinson & Company. Cap off your day by joining us for an evening of international food, drinks & music.
Asante Customer Event, 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm / Thursday, August 7th; ”Snap to the Beat! Blue Man Group” at Universal Orlando® Resort. Mingle with friends and colleagues at the pre-show reception; hear from the Asante management team on the company’s vision and future products for simplifying life for you and your diabetes patients. Then enjoy world-class entertainment by Blue Man Group. Show begins promptly at 9:15 pm. The event is open to AADE professional attendees only. AADE attendees need to register in advance at www.snappump.com/events/BMG. Buses will pick up and drop off from selected AADE hotels, starting at 8:15 pm.
“Celebration of Giving” – AADE Foundation Event; 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm / Friday, August 8th, Hilton Orlando Hotel, Orange Ballroom. Light desserts and fruit, Irish Coffee service, collectable AADE Foundation Irish Coffee mug, DJ and a dance floor make up the evening’s festivities. $10 tickets are available at the Foundation Information Center; $12 tickets at the door.
Registration information for the Wednesday thru Friday evening events can be done via the AADE14 Conference link on the home page: www.diabeteseducator.org.