ALLIANCE SESSIONS AND INFORMATION
SMA Alliance Hospitality and Exhibits
Location: Ryman Exhibit Hall B1 & B2
Thursday, August 7
10:30 am – 7:00 pmFriday, August 8
8:30 am – 3:00 pmSaturday, August 9
8:30 am – 11:30 amJoin the SMA Alliance as we celebrate Doctors’ Day, Medical Heritage and Health Education with exhibits from our region’s Alliances. These exhibits highlight SMAA’s commitment to enhance the field of medicine and reflect the hard work of state and county medical alliances in the SMA Family.
The ever-popular Alliance Raffle will also be on display in the Exhibit Hall for you to purchase tickets. Last year’s winners enjoyed items such as jewelry, artwork, and much more. A portion of the proceeds will benefit activities of the Research & Education Endowment Fund.
Thursday, August 7, 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
SMA Alliance General Session and Awards Ceremony
Location: Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center
Join SMAA President, Kathy Carmichael as she spotlights the achievements of your Alliance and colleagues that concludes this Alliance year and outlines initiatives for 2008. One of the highlights of the General Session is the final vote for the 2008 - 2009 Executive Committee. Don’t miss this opportunity to make your vote count.
Thursday, August 7, 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
SMA & SMA Alliance Welcome Reception
Location:
Ryman Exhibit Hall B1 & B2
Fee: NO FEE. Mark Registration Form.
Dress: Smart Resort Casual
Join old friends and meet new ones as the Alliance hosts their annual Welcome Reception for SMA & SMAA members. This year’s event will be held in the Exhibition Hall with exhibitors and friends in attendance.
This will be your first opportunity to view the entire exhibit hall and mingle with exhibitors.
Friday, August 8, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
SMA Alliance Luncheon and Officer Installation Ceremony
Location:
Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center
Fee: $60 per person. Ticket Required. Mark Registration Form.
Please join Nancy Brant of Georgia and her new officers as they are installed for 2008 - 2009. Enjoy specially prepared cuisine as you socialize with friends and support the new SMAA Board. We will also cheer on the winners of the coveted Doctors’ Day, Health Education and Medical Heritage awards.
After lunch, enjoy the humor of The NashTrash Girls, a comedy team that will have you laughing your luncheon calories away.
Saturday, August 9, 9:00 – 11:00 am
SMA Alliance Post Convention and Board Meeting
Location:
Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center
Join newly installed SMAA President, Nancy Brant and her new board members as they detail their plans for the 2008 - 2009 and share how you can make a difference! Winners of the coveted Doctors’ Day, Health Education and Medical Heritage awards will highlight their projects.
