CONTENTS

1) Early Registration Deadline is April 23
2) Residents & Fellows - Last Chance to Register for Free
3) Hotels in Quebec City Are Selling Out
4) Golf, Golf, Golf
5) Québec City Tours are Selling Fast
6) A Night at the Museum = A Night Not to Miss!

1) EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS APRIL 23
The deadline for early bird registration and your opportunity to save significantly on your Annual Meeting registration fees is April 23.  Register today at http://www.aoacoa2008.org/ and take advantage of these reduced rates before it's too late.

2) RESIDENTS & FELLOWS - LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER FOR FREE
Residents and Fellows who are Associate members of the COA can register for the Annual Meeting for FREE until April 23.  Registrations received after this date are subject to a $150 fee.  Don't miss your chance - go to http://www.aoacoa2008.org/ before April 23 to save $$.  You will not be able to register for free after April 23 or on site at the Meeting.

3) HOTELS IN QUEBEC CITY ARE SELLING OUT
With Québec City celebrating its 400^th Anniversary this year, the city will sell out of hotel rooms at the time of our Annual Meeting.  If don't make your reservations soon, you will certainly have difficulties finding a room.  It is imperative that you make your hotel accommodations as soon as possible.  More information about which properties are still available can be found at http://www.aoacoa2008.org/ > Travel and Hotel > Hotel Information.  Here's a direct link: http://www.aoacoa2008.org/sites/S42/index.php?p=484

4) GOLF, GOLF, GOLF
All levels of players are invited to take part in an 18-hole shotgun start at the Alpin Golf Club on Wednesday, June 4. Proceeds will benefit the Canadian Orthopaedic Foundation and the AOA's Orthopaedic Research and Education Fund.  Registration is $200/player and tee off is at 11:00am.  Registration fee includes green fee, cart, lunch, prizes and 2-way coach transportation. Space is limited, so please register early.  Go to http://www.aoacoa2008.org/ > Social Events > Golf Tournament to register.  We cannot guarantee availability on-site.

5) QUÉBEC CITY TOURS ARE SELLING FAST
The various tours and activities offered in the Meeting's Spouse/Guest Program are extremely popular this year and tickets are selling fast.  If you or your guest want to attend one of these tours, register early before they sell out.  Information can be found at http://www.aoacoa2008.org/ > Social Events > Partner's Program.  Here's a direct link: http://www.aoacoa2008.org/sites/S42/index.php?p=487

 6) A NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM = A NIGHT NOT TO MISS!
Celebrate the end of a fantastic Meeting with your colleagues at the Night at the Museum event on Friday, June 6.  What better time to catch up with the friends that you only get to see a few times a year?  Food and beverages will be served in the panoramic terrace of the Musée National des Beaux Arts.  Two local exhibitions will be open especially for attendees of the Annual Meeting.  Very few tickets will be available for purchase on site.  Don't wait - register for your tickets today!

REGISTRATION AND COMPLETE MEETING INFORMATION IS ALL RIGHT HERE:

http://www.aoacoa2008.org/