LOUISIANA ORTHOPÆDIC ASSOCIATION
Our goals are to encourage, develop and increase the knowledge of orthopaedic surgery while promoting high moral and ethical standards together with fellowship and good will among our current and future members.
LOUISIANA ORTHOPÆDIC ASSOCIATION
2009 Annual Meeting Information Fact Sheet
Background
The Louisiana Orthopædic Association (LOA) represents about 300 Orthopædic Surgeons in the state of Louisiana. LOA is the State Society sanctioned by the American Academy of Orthopædic Surgeons (AAOS). The LOA is over 50 years old.
Meeting
Purpose: The purpose of this annual meeting is to provide educational and a scientific exchanges of information between orthopaedic surgeon members and guests.
When: April 23-25: Scientific and Education Sessions Friday 7:00 am-5:00 pm, Saturday, 7:00-11:30 pm.
Where: Astor Crowne Plaza New Orleans, 739 Canal at Bourbon Street, New Orleans, LA 70130, Phone 504.962.0513, Fax 504.962.0503, www.astorneworleans.com
Events Calendar
Wednesday or Thursday: Exhibitor Move In, Make arrangements directly with hotel or Exibitor Management, Freeman Company, Kim Richardson, 504-731-1582, kim.richardson@freemanco.com.
Thursday noon: Golf Tournament, Audubon, Open to Members and invited sponsors…based on Sponsorship Level and number of entrants.
Thursday Evening: Presidents reception, Open to Members and invited sponsors…based on Sponsorship Level
Friday: Scientific and Education Sessions Friday 7:00 am-5:00 pm, Saturday, 7:00-11:30 pm. Exhibitor visitation during multiple breaks. Lunch
Friday Night: President’s Banquet. Members and invited guest. Reservations are required.
Saturday: Scientific and Education Sessions 7:00 am-11:30 pm
Saturday Afternoon: Exhibitor breakdown
For more information: Ben McKown, 504-723-9049, LAORTHOASSOCIATION@GMAIL.COM
Louisiana Political Action Committee
LOPAC is the only organization that represents the orthopaedists in Louisiana. LOPAC needs your financial and personal support to protect your interest. Send personal check contributions to LOPAC, Post Office Box 80053, Baton Rouge, LA, 70898-0053