December 2008 - HIMSS09 Conference Edition

In This Issue:  HIMSS09 in Chicago  Bus Trip to Chicago  Minnesota Reception at National HIMSS09 in Chicago Andy Galbus, President-Elect As a reminder, the next HIMSS Annual Conference kicks off on Saturday, April 4th, 2009 with preconference symposiums. Presentations, education sessions, the exhibition and the opening reception begin on Sunday, April 5th. Attendees will hear insight from keynote speakers, including: Former Federal Reserve Chairman, Alan Greenspan Actor Dennis Quaid Chairman and CEO of Kaiser Foundation George C. Halvorson Physician and NASA Astronaut Jerry M. Linenger With the National HIMSS organization headquarters in Chicago this conference is set to be the finest in history! Click the HIMSS09 image above for full conference details. Bus Trip to Chicago A fun, cost-saving networking opportunity like never before Andy Galbus, President-Elect It is now official! In response to members' concerns regarding cost and time away from work, the Chapter board has negotiated an opportunity for networking and discounted travel to and from the April HIMSS09 conference. The first 57 people who register will have the opportunity to network with their peers while relaxing in a comfortable custom coach bus configured for just such an occasion. Food and beverage will be provided along with a few games designed to help you get to know your peers in Healthcare. Benefits: No need for airport parking No weight restriction on ‘gifts’ brought back from conference No security hassles No long taxi ride to the hotel from the airport Approximate Schedule: To Chicago (Sat., April 4, 2009) Depart Twin Cities 8:00 AM Depart Rochester 10:30 AM Arrive Chicago 5:00 PM – Drop off At Your Hotel From Chicago (Wed., April 8, 2009) Depart Chicago 2:00 PM – Chicago Convention Hall Arrive Rochester 8:00 PM Arrive Twin Cities 10:30 PM Registration Information: $100 round-trip to your hotel (versus hundreds more for airfare) This offer is available to HIMSS and non-HIMSS members at the same price Email questions to president-elect@himss-mn.org Additional details including pickup locations will be provided to registrants prior to the bus trip Thanks go to Minnesota HIMSS member, Terry Behrens for the idea of the bus trip! Register for Bus Trip Minnesota Reception at National Pam Graves, Past President Thanks to the ongoing support of our Elite Sponsors, we are pleased to offer the 9th Annual Minnesota Chapter reception at the annual HIMSS national conference. The event is scheduled for Monday evening of the conference, following the Chapters Community event. Please consider joining your Minnesota colleagues for food and beverage. Last year over 75 joined us to meet Minnesota members and share their conference experiences. Date: Monday April 6, 2009 Time: 6:00-7:30 pm Location: Hyatt McCormick Room: Regency Ballroom E

Upcoming Chapter Events Be sure to check out our upcoming events at www.himss-mn.org and register online today! January 26, 2009 Deadline to sign up for Bus to National Deadline for early bird discount conference registration at National April 4-8, 2009 National HIMSS in Chicago April 6, 2009 Minnesota Chapter Reception at National 2008-2009 Sponsors Thank you to all of our sponsors! Elite Premiere Partner

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