Mabel Adams Posted July 15, 2012 Author Share Posted July 15, 2012 I just found out that there may be education money after all so I will look into going. Last year we met at the booth of one of the sponsors of this site during one of the TXPO lunches. Not too many people made it. There are competing needs once you get there. But it was great to meet some folks from BBT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 That is great news Mabel. This year we must all meet up. I am not good at organising where (booth) and when (which lunch break), but if you and Kate tell us we will all hopefully be there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kashmira patel Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Please count me in too. It will be great to meet in person. Excellent idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kate murphy Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Count me in please!Another Bostonian that should be in attendance :cool:Kate: if you want help coordinating anything, please let me knowHi Linda!, I've been in touch with Cliff, I was thinking of coordinating and picking a convenient venue, as we're locals!! There is no $$ to speak of, so it'll be pay-your-own-way. Let's kick around a few spots and maybe come to a consensus.Thanks!! Kate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPruden Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Bad news I afraid. The NHSBT will only allow me to go to meetings outside the UK if I am giving a lecture, presenting a poster or the organisers are paying the bulk of the fare. I did try. I sent in a lecture topic as Dianne Pruden suggested, but it was turned down.Turned down?!? Some people's kids. I am hoping to attend in Boston, but I am still in negotiations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 1. Liz2. Terri3. Colleen4. Julie5. Jeanne6. Aakupaku7. Kate 8. Melanie9. Linda 10. Mabel11. Kashmira12. DiannaJust keeping count .... still have time.. October 2012!!:boogie:how exciting to finally meet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb Thompson Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 I'll be there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 As Kate mentioned, would you like us to find a place we can all have dinner? We could collect the money in advance on a per person cost and I'll pay the tip, alcohol (maybe:redface:) and anything we go over. We could have dinner Saturday or Sunday night after the Expo closes, that way there is no conflict with the lectures or Expo, and for those in a state where you aren't allowed to accept gifts (like us Massachusetts employees), this would be exempt from that for two reasons, 1. you're paying your own way and 2. I am not a vendor who provides you any services or products.Would people be interested? If yes, I'll start a new post where people can let me know if they are coming and we can vote on different types of food. I'd need to collect the money ahead of time and make a reservation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Eye Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 I want to see if Ortho has activity planned, usually they have user group reception on saturday or sunday!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mabel Adams Posted July 20, 2012 Author Share Posted July 20, 2012 Ortho rep told me they would probably have a thing for their new machine like they did last year. Can't remember which evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adiescast Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 As Kate mentioned, would you like us to find a place we can all have dinner? We could collect the money in advance on a per person cost and I'll pay the tip, alcohol (maybe:redface:) and anything we go over. We could have dinner Saturday or Sunday night after the Expo closes, that way there is no conflict with the lectures or Expo, and for those in a state where you aren't allowed to accept gifts (like us Massachusetts employees), this would be exempt from that for two reasons, 1. you're paying your own way and 2. I am not a vendor who provides you any services or products.Would people be interested? If yes, I'll start a new post where people can let me know if they are coming and we can vote on different types of food. I'd need to collect the money ahead of time and make a reservation.I think this is a great idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbostock Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 I think it is a great idea too, we'll just have to coordinate it with all of the other vendor activities going on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeanne.wall Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 ...Would people be interested? If yes, I'll start a new post where people can let me know if they are coming and we can vote on different types of food. I'd need to collect the money ahead of time and make a reservation.I'd say yes Cliff - sounds great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 As Kate mentioned, would you like us to find a place we can all have dinner? We could collect the money in advance on a per person cost and I'll pay the tip, alcohol (maybe:redface:) and anything we go over. We could have dinner Saturday or Sunday night after the Expo closes, that way there is no conflict with the lectures or Expo, and for those in a state where you aren't allowed to accept gifts (like us Massachusetts employees), this would be exempt from that for two reasons, 1. you're paying your own way and 2. I am not a vendor who provides you any services or products.Would people be interested? If yes, I'll start a new post where people can let me know if they are coming and we can vote on different types of food. I'd need to collect the money ahead of time and make a reservation.Very good idea, Cliff.Lets go for it. I am in.Liz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 1. Liz2. Terri3. Colleen4. Julie5. Jeanne6. Aakupaku7. Kate 8. Melanie9. Linda 10. Mabel11. Kashmira12. Dianna13. Barbara14. Cliff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 But ofcourse it would be nice if all can attend (please check the industries and their workshops). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kashmira patel Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Ok. Sounds great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirkaw Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 I will be there and would love to meet you guys. This is my first AABB conference in about 18 years! Once the destination/date and time are decided, please post.Thanks-Amelia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerald Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 I'll be there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnadeau Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 I'll be there and would really like to meet you all - you've answered so many questions and it's nice to know I'm not the only one dealing with some of the "stuff" that goes on running a transfusion service. Hopefully Joanie Prine Lewis from Biorad will be there too - she's always fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 As Kate mentioned, would you like us to find a place we can all have dinner? We could collect the money in advance on a per person cost and I'll pay the tip, alcohol (maybe:redface:) and anything we go over. We could have dinner Saturday or Sunday night after the Expo closes, that way there is no conflict with the lectures or Expo, and for those in a state where you aren't allowed to accept gifts (like us Massachusetts employees), this would be exempt from that for two reasons, 1. you're paying your own way and 2. I am not a vendor who provides you any services or products.Would people be interested? If yes, I'll start a new post where people can let me know if they are coming and we can vote on different types of food. I'd need to collect the money ahead of time and make a reservation.hi Cliff, did you start a new post? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 1. Liz2. Terri3. Colleen4. Julie5. Jeanne6. Aakupaku7. Kate 8. Melanie9. Linda 10. Mabel11. Kashmira12. Dianna13. Barbara14. Cliff 15. Amelia16. Gerald17. JnadeauJust keeping track... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOGLOVER Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Sounds like fun. I will be arriving Sat., Sat night sounds good. I will be trying to spend time with my daughter (lives in Cambridge) but want to meet you guys. How about Union Oyster House or the North End.? Both are so Boston.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimster Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 It will be interesting to see what Ortho has in store since the Rhogam is sold to Kedrion as of July 31st, I would think all of our contracts will be null and void that has Rhogam in them. Otherwise Briccos in the North End is superb Italian food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 hi Cliff, did you start a new post?Hi Liz,Not yet, this list is really growing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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