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MEETING NEWS & EVENTS

REGISTRATION

REGISTER EARLY AND SAVE

Attendees who register online or submit the registration form and payment for the 2022 National Meeting before September 27 will receive a $200 discount off the on-site registration fee as well as the virtual registration fee that is in place from September 27 thru the end of the virtual national meeting. Besides the cost savings, another advantage to registering early is the time you will save once you get to Louisville. You will receive your badge and registration materials by simply showing your photo identification at the registration counter.

Completing an early workshop application is also recommended— these sessions fill up fast. The registration form and the workshop application are included in this program, or you can register online at www.aalas.org/national-meeting. Only on-site registrations are eligible to register for the on-site workshops. Workshops will not have a virtual option.

YOUR NAME BADGE AND MEETING CARD

Name badges are issued to all registered attendees to access education sessions, access the exhibit hall, and to record your contact information at vendor booths. You will be issued a card if you have registered for a workshop which will be encoded with your contact information. Your badge holder, which is issued with your badge and any card at the registration booth, is a great way to store and display your card.

LOST BADGE FEE

There is a $50.00 fee to replace a lost, misplaced, or forgotten badge.

MEETING DETAILS

FIRST NATIONAL MEETING? START HERE!

Attending your first National Meeting can be an overwhelming experience. Join us for the National Meeting orientation session on Sunday, October 23 from 2–3 p.m. This session is for first-timers, new members, international members, and anyone else who wants to get the most from the National Meeting. You will receive tips on how to plan your week as well as information on AALAS programs and opportunities.

AVOID HOTEL PENALTIES

Before you reserve your hotel room, be sure to finalize your travel plans! Fees may apply if you cancel your reservation or check out early.

AIRLINE WEBSITES

Air Canada: www.aircanada.com Alaska Airlines: www.alaskaair.com Allegiant Air: www.allegiantair.com American: www.aa.com Delta: www.delta.com Frontier: www.flyfrontier.com Southwest: www.southwest.com Spirit: www.spirit.com United: www.united.com

SESSION RECORDINGS

Select the session recordings at the time you register for the AALAS National Meeting, and you will have access to up to 100 hours of recorded educational sessions (as released for inclusion). Bonus: When you use the recorded sessions to teach a seminar, both the presenter and attendees receive continuing education units for use in maintaining your technician certification registry status or CMAR certification.

INTERNATIONAL ATTENDEES

VISA APPLICATIONS AND INVITATION LETTERS

International registrants who plan to attend the AALAS National Meeting are urged to research visa application requirements for their country and to apply early. AALAS cannot assist with visa applications or with the embassies but will gladly provide invitation letters to attend the meeting. To request an invitation letter, send an email to sally.westlake@ aalas.org; include in the request the applicant’s full name and complete mailing address. Submit your request by August 15 to allow for timely visa application, facilitate advance registration for the meeting at a lower rate, and increase the chances of booking a hotel in the AALAS block. Invitation letters will be mailed via regular U.S. post; if expedited delivery is desired, you must prepay for this service. DON’T MISS THE NATIONAL MEETING ORIENTATION

International attendees are invited to join us for the National Meeting orientation on Sunday, October 23, from 2–3 p.m. See the Final Program for location.

TECH EVENTS

BEGIN YOUR TECH WEEK PLANNING

The 23rd Annual International Laboratory Animal Technician Week will be held from January 29-February 4, 2023. All Tech Week items are available at the AALAS Bookstore. For those facilities wanting to do a little something extra for their technicians, additional International Laboratory Animal Technician Week gifts will be available for purchase in the AALAS Bookstore. Let your technicians know you appreciate them. The Charles C Hunter Lecture will take place on Monday, October 24 from 11:00 a.m to 12:00 p.m. The topic is “Tissue Vaccines for Cancer” presented by Leslie S Bird and Mark Suckow from the University of Kentucky.

2022 TECHNICIAN FUN FAIR

WHO: All technicians! WHEN: Starting Monday, October 24 thru Wednesday, October 26, 2022 WHERE: Fun Fair registration will be onsite at the Technician Fun Fair Booth. You will visit the onsite exhibitor booths to find the answers to the questions. The exam will be accessed through the link provided when you register or scan the QR code to open the exam. WHY: To learn more about AALAS and your field, meet other technicians and make new friends, check out exhibitors’ new products and services, win cool prizes, become active in your organization, and earn CEUs! For more details, visit www.aalas.org/national-meeting or email Nancy Dorcy at nancy.dorcy@aalas.org.

TECHNICIAN LUNCH & LEARN

Are you a technician and attending the National Meeting in Louisville? If so, here is a great opportunity for you. Hosted by CTAD and sponsored by PMI LabDiet, the Lunch and Learn is on Monday, October 24 at 12:30–2:00 p.m. This is an excellent way to enjoy a complimentary lunch and hear educational talks This year we will have a representative from the Kentucky Reptile Zoo, Kristen Wiley.

She will be bringing some of her friends from the zoo. Seats are limited so preregister soon, but reservations can only be taken after you have registered for the National Meeting. Reserve your spot today by registering online at https://www.aalas.org/national-meeting/ meeting-features/special-events ( this link needs to be updated)or by contacting Nancy Dorcy at nancy.dorcy@aalas.org.

KRISTEN WILEY

Kristen Wiley has been at Kentucky Reptile Zoo since 1998. She is responsible for the daily husbandry of a wide variety of venomous snakes, as well as permitting, licensing, and antivenom importation for the zoo. Kristen has a master’s degree from Eastern Kentucky University, where she studied the microhabitat use of timber rattlesnakes. Outside of the zoo, Kristen is an avid equestrian, and participates in the sport of eventing.

EMERGENT LEADERSHIP FORUM

The Emergent Leadership Forum (formerly the Leadership Academy) is designed to provide background preparation for AALAS leadership positions at the branch and national levels and will be held Sunday, October 23. It is open to branch representatives and other potential leaders at no cost to the individuals. Attendees will get an overview of association structure and governance including legal policies, tips on how to function as a board or committee member, and guidance in dealing with the media and public relations. Branches will be given priority to reserve seats for one attendee. These registrations must be received by July 15 to guarantee a seat. Interested candidates representing branch leadership should contact their branch president to be nominated. After July 15 registration for the forum will be open to any AALAS member who is interested in serving in a leadership role within the association. Registrations must be received by September 1, 2022. For more information, please contact John Farrar at ELF@ aalas.org or (901) 754-8620.

CAREER CENTER

Post resumes and job openings on the Career Center bulletin board. Looking for a job? Post your resume and check back for notes from potential employers. Looking for new employees? Post your openings and browse resumes to find the perfect candidate. If you cannot attend the National Meeting, we will post your job opening ad for you. Please send your poster to Heather Lampi, AALAS, 9190 Crestwyn Hills Dr, Memphis, TN 38125-8538. Your document should be no larger than 11 × 17 inches and must be received no later than September 10, 2022.

MOBILE APP

Partnering with one of the leading conference platform providers, Cvent, our mobile app provides users with the following features, plus many more.

• General meeting information • Schedule by day, tracks, session type, and speaker • Posters and platforms • Exhibitor listings by name and category • Maps • Social media access • QR scanner • Speaker listings

AALAS FOUNDATION

AALAS FOUNDATION “RACE FOR RESEARCH” CONTEST

Gather your paintbrushes, put on your creative thinking cap, and register to enter the “Racing for Research” contest! The “Race for Research” contest challenges contestants to creatively paint/decorate a wooden 11” horse! The contest includes four categories: Individual, Corporate, Branch, and Institution/Organization. A winner will be selected from each category. Additionally, a Best of Show winner will be chosen by members of AALAS leadership. A Fan Favorite will be awarded to the entry whose photo receives the most likes in the “Race for Research” contest photo gallery on the AALAS Foundation’s Facebook page. All winners will be announced and prizes awarded at the AALAS Foundation’s Appreciation Reception, held on October 26, 2022, at the AALAS National Meeting in Louisville, Kentucky. Visit our website for more information and to register for the contest. The deadline to enter the contest is August 31, 2022 AALAS FOUNDATION SILENT AUCTION

The AALAS Foundation is excited to bring back its in-person Silent Auction at the National Meeting in Louisville, Kentucky, and we need your help to make it a huge success. Please consider donating an auction item! Not sure what to donate? Items that always prove popular are animal-related gifts, event tickets, jewelry, gift baskets, gift certificates, hotel getaways, travel packages, sporting goods & memorabilia, unique items from your area, and the latest electronics. Visit the silent auction page on our website to pledge your auction item donation and more information. Auction donors making pledges by August 15, 2022, will be recognized in the AALAS Final National Meeting Program. “AALAS FOUNDATION APPRECIATION RECEPTION & LIVE AUCTION”

The AALAS Foundation will be conducting its Appreciation Reception & Live Auction on Wednesday, October 26th, from 6:30-8:30 pm at the AALAS National Meeting in Louisville, KY. The Appreciation Reception & Live Auction is always a fun and lively event. This year’s Appreciation Reception theme is “Kentucky Derby,” so plan on wearing your most enormous, funniest hat and your wackiest silks (tie, scarf, socks)and join us for a casual and fun evening! We are thankful for the following sponsors and supporters of this year’s Appreciation Reception & Live Auction:

$5,000 LEVEL SPONSORS Priority One Services Transnetyx, Inc. The Jackson Laboratory

$1,000 LEVEL SUPPORTERS Ancare Animal Care Systems BetterBuilt

The money raised through the AALAS Foundation’s annual contests and auctions helps support the AALAS Foundation and its mission to