2009 ATA GOVERNANCE MEETINGS, ANCILLARY MEETINGS AND SPECIAL EVENTS (Non-CME Certified): NOTE: All meeting rooms subject to change

ATA Governance Meetings
Wednesday, September 23

Board of Directors’ Meeting
Gulf Stream 3 Room
7:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
3:00 .pm. – 4:30 p.m.

ATA Committee and Board Liaison Meetings
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Gulf Stream 2 Room
ATA Annual Meeting Program Committee

Gulf Stream 3 Room
Finance and Audit Committee

Gulf Stream 4 Room
Lab Services Committee
Nominating Committee

Magnolia Room
Public Relations Committee
Research Committee
Surgical Task Force
Trainees and Career Advancement

Gold Room
Clinical Affairs Committee
Bylaws Committee
Pregnancy and Thyroid Task Force

Ponce De Leon III Ballroom
Public Health Committee
Publications Committee
History and Archives Committee
CME and Guidelines Committee
Patient Education and Advocacy Committee

ATA Special Events

ATA Welcome Reception
Wednesday, September 23, 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
ATA Exhibit Hall, Ponce De Leon IV, V, VI
Join us for a relaxed time with old friends and a chance to greet new ATA members.

Women in Thyroidology (WIT)
Thursday, September 24, 12:30 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Mediterranean Ballroom
All women meeting attendees are encouraged and welcome to attend.

ATA Annual Business Meeting
Thursday, September 24, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Mediterranean Ballroom
The annual business meeting will feature election results, committee reports, and discussion of important member issues.

ATA Annual Reception and Banquet (Ticket required)
Friday, September 25, 7:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Ponce De Leon Ballrooms I, II, III
Attendees and their guests are invited to enjoy a night of dining and socializing at this annual gala. Presentations of the ATA Distinguished Service Award and the John B. Stanbury Pathophysiology Medal

ATA Alliance for Patient Education Public Forum
Saturday, September 26, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Magnolia Room
Open to the general public and all meeting attendees
Sponsored by the ATA Alliance members: American Thyroid Association, Graves’ Disease Foundation, Light of Life Foundation and ThyCa: Thyroid Cancer Survivors’ Association

Ancillary Meetings

University of Colorado Denver Endocrine Fellows Day (satellite program by invitation only)
Wednesday, September 23, 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Mediterranean Ballroom

National Thyroid Cancer Treatment Cooperative Study Group Meeting (by invitation only)
Wednesday, September 23, 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.; 3:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Flagler Boardroom

NIA Subclinical Hypothyroidism RCT Planning Meeting (by invitation only)
Thursday, September 24, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Flagler Boardroom

ATA Women in Thyroidology (WIT) Networking Meeting (all attendees are welcome)
Thursday, September 24, 12:30 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Mediterranean Ballroom
Please plan to bring your own lunch and network with your colleagues.

ATA Hyperthyroidism Guidelines Task Force Meeting (task force members only)
Thursday, September 24, 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.; 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Gulf Stream 3

Genzyme Corporation Dinner Meeting (by invitation only)
Thursday, September 24, 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Ponce De Leon Ballroom III

Academy of Clinical Thyroidologists (ACT) Dinner Meeting (open to ACT members only)
Thursday, September 24, 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Gold Room

Veracyte Dinner Symposium (by invitation only)
Thursday, September 24, 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Gulf Stream 3-4 Rooms

Thyroid Editorial Board Luncheon (by invitation only)
Friday, September 25, 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Gulf Stream 1-2 Rooms

Veracyte Luncheon (by invitation only)
Friday, September 25, 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
L'Escalier Restaurant

Genzyme Corporation Team Meeting (by invitation only)
Saturday, September 26, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Flagler Boardroom