
Second Annual Joint Surgical Advocacy Conference
March 22-24, 2009
Washington, DC
Registration and housing information coming soon
Board of Governors (BOG) & Related Meetings
See you from March 21-22, 2009 in the Washington, DC area for the BOG spring meeting. Meeting location and schedule details are coming soon!
Save the Date for JSAC
The dates for the 2009 Joint Surgical Advocacy Conference (JSAC) have been confirmed. The meeting, which is co-hosted by the AAO-HNS, will be held from March 22-24, 2009, in Washington, DC. Mark your calendars now to join your surgical colleagues on Capitol Hill and gain insider knowledge about the legislative agenda for the 111th Congress! Access the official "Save the Date" announcement which provides important information. We encourage you to bookmark www.entnet.org/jsac to access the latest information on JSAC 2009.
BOG Rolls Out Grant Program
The Board of Governors (BOG), in conjunction with AAO-HNS staff, have developed a grant program to help support BOG state and local societies implement the strategic plan of the Academy. The key focus for 2009 will be to ensure that anyone can answer the question "What is an otolaryngologist?" There is $15,000 in funding available, with state and local societies permitted to apply for grants of up to $3,000. The application deadline has been extended to Monday, February 9, 2009.
Learn more about the program and apply
2008-2009 BOG Election Results
Chair-Elect:
Gavin Setzen, MD
Member-at-Large:
Sujana Chandrasekhar, MD
2008 BOG Model Society Winner:
New York State Society of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Resolutions
Find out how to bring forward grassroots issues to the Board of Governors:
View the article written by BOG member Jerry Schreibstein, MD.
Submit a resolution form.
Big On Goals Volunteer Award Program
The Big On Goals volunteer program is designed to encourage and recognize member participation in activities that benefit otolaryngology. Participants with the highest points receive a valuable prize and are recognized at the Opening Ceremony at the AAO-HNS Annual Meeting and OTO Expo and the Board of Governors General Assembly.
Please visit the NEW Big On Goals Volunteer Award Program page!
BOG Communications
The Board of Governors has pages in each issue of the Bulletin that keep you informed of BOG Updates, state legislation, Practice Management Matters, Society News, and Public Relations activities. This publication is available in a print version, with selected articles on the Bulletin webpage. A quarterly email newsletter is sent to all BOG representatives and society administrators with BOG activities, requests for action, and updates.Awards and Forms
Submission deadline for both awards is Monday, February 9, 2009.

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