1) NEW DATES FOR 2010 COA MEETING
Next year's COA Annual Meeting will be held from June 17-20, 2010 in Edmonton, Alberta.  Please save the new date for this exciting event!  Check out www.coaannualmeeting.org in August for more information.

2) COFAS - CALL FOR ELECTIONS
The Canadian Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (COFAS) is a group of orthopaedic surgeons with special interest in foot and ankle reconstruction that seek to improve foot and ankle care for Canadian patients through education, research, and advocacy.  We actively participate in the education of Canadian orthopaedic surgeons through the COA, and perform nationally and internationally recognized clinical trials.  During the COA meeting in Whistler, we will be holding elections for new officers of the Society and would like to invite any COA member with a foot and ankle interest to join our Society or seek a position.  The election of new officers and increasing membership is vital to our mission.  If you are interested in a position or would like to submit a proxy vote, please contact Johnny Lau ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) or Mark Glazebrook ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).

3) TAKE THE SCENIC ROUTE!
Have you made your travel arrangements to Whistler yet?  One of the options you might consider is the Whistler Mountaineer rail journey.  A breathtaking three-hour train trip between North Vancouver and Whistler, with daily service in both directions and world-class Western Canadian hospitality onboard. The route delivers the unique blend of contrasts the Sea to Sky region is famous for; cities and old-growth forests, bustling action and natural serenity, deep valleys and snow-capped peaks, seascapes and mountain views.

Delegates attending the COA Annual Meeting in Whistler will receive a 10% discount on the Whistler Mountaineer rail journey.  To make a booking, please call Whistler Mountaineer directly at 1-888-687-RAIL (7245) and quote "Canadian Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting" at the time of booking to obtain your special COA discount. www.whistlermountaineer.com

4) RELIABLE, ACCURATE TKA, THA BOOKLET AVAILABLE TO SURGEONS AND HOSPITALS
The Canadian Orthopaedic Foundation announces a new booklet, "Planning for Maximal Results", that guides TKA/THA patients from first consult to surgery to rehabilitation and restored mobility.  Reviewed by surgeons, this 42-page booklet is available in English or French and features questions to ask the surgeon, a diary of progress, and lists potential complications and how to monitor for them.  Patients can access the booklet on-line at the home page of www.canorth.org or by calling the Foundation directly at 1-800-461-3639 x 6 for a mailed copy.  You can order a supply for your office or hospital by e-mailing This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or by calling 1-800-461-3639 x 6.  This is a free resource is provided by the Canadian Orthopaedic Foundation, with sponsorship from Bayer Healthcare.

5) RESIDENTS - LAST CHANCE FOR FREE REGISTRATION
Residents and fellows, now is your last chance to register for the COA Annual Meeting for FREE.  If you're an Associate member of the COA, you have until June 19 to register for the meeting at no charge.  Registrations received after this date are subject to a $200 fee plus taxes.  If you register on or before June 19, you also qualify to receive the $100 reimbursement cheque that the COA is offering to Associate members who attend the COA and CORA meetings.

6) 2009 ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING NOTICE
This year's Annual Business Meeting will be held on Monday, July 6 at 10:45 in the Sea to Sky A of the TELUS Whistler Conference Centre. All COA members are asked to attend this meeting.  This is your opportunity to bring your suggestions in person to the COA Executive.  We look forward to seeing you there.

7) COA MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS
Our annual membership renewal notices were issued in late March by fax and e-mail to all Active, Affiliate, Overseas and Inactive members.  We apologize if you may have received your dues invoice attachment in the wrong language.  The glitch in our program that caused this error has since been fixed.  If you require another invoice copy, please contact Cynthia Vezina This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  Ensure that your membership is in good standing by paying your annual dues in a timely manner.