PRESCRIPTION DRUG AWARENESS CONFERENCE
October 18th, 2008 we will hold a Meet & Greet in Beaufort, SC
This will be a chance for many organizations, medical professionals, public officials,
families of victims and so many others to come together. Many will have the chance to
finally meet after months/years of only communicating over the Internet or by phone. Bringing us together to form ideas, provide education and present public awareness to this epidemic of prescription misuse, abuse and the deaths that is sweeping this nation.
We are in the beginning stages of the planning and organizing of this event but have
already been receiving an overhwelming response. If you would like to participate in
this event or would like more information please contact me at:
DATE: October 17-19th, 2008 (18th is Conference Day)
WHERE: Holiday Inn - Beaufort, SC
This hotel just opened in April 2008
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites
BEAUFORT @ HIGHWAY 21
2225 BOUNDRY STREET
BEAUFORT, SC 29902 UNITED STATES
Hotel Front Desk: 1-843-379-3100 | Hotel Fax: 1-843-525-1529
Book Online or Call: 1-888-890-0245
***When booking your room, please mention that your stay is for the Prescription Drug
Awareness Conference, we have been given special rates for this event.***
All rooms are suites with a pull out sofa, 37" flat screen TV and the staff go beyond their job duties. Our special rates are:
King or Double Queen Suite..........$ 119.00 per night
Two room or Jacuzzi Suite............$ 129.00 per night
Holiday Inn Suites does not require prior payment to reserve your room, payment can be made upon arrival. But,
you must make a reservation and mention the conference when you make your call at:(843) 379-3100.
ITINERARY
Friday, October 17th - 3:00 PM Check in with casual reception for guests.
Saturday, October 18th - AM Horse & Buggy Tours of our Beautiful Southern
Morning Plantation style area. Provided by Sea Island Tours,
Owner, Walter Gay ***Fee***
$18.00 per person
Early Afternoon - Open Forum, Guest Speakers, Book Signing,
1:00 - 4:00 PM Refreshments and Display Booths. ***Fee***
$29.00 per person Forum
$20.00 per display table (These are limited)
Evening Dinner - 5:30 - 6:30 Cocktail Hour w/ appetizers & cash bar
6:30 - 'til Seated Dinner, Guest Speakers, Prize Drawings,
Live Entertainment w/ Oceans Highway Band
***Fee*** $ 50.00 per person
***Dinner fee includes all taxes and gratuities***
Sunday, October 19th - Check out at 11:00 AM
You are not required to arrive on Friday as the actual day of the conference is on the 18th. Please adjust your schedule according to your needs. You may register for one or more of the events listed.
Dinner Menu: Filet Mignon and a Grilled Breast of Chicken topped with a Demi
6:30 PM Glaze, served with Grilled Asparagus and Roasted Bliss Potatoes.
Served with House Salad and Dressings, Fresh Baked Rolls,
Chef's choice of Dessert, Sweet & Unsweet Tea and Coffee.
Live Entertainment: Oceans Highway Band, A local Beaufort Band well known in
our area. Famous for their Beach music style entertainment,
topping off the evening with loads of fun for all.
*****Please Register Early As Space Is Limited*****
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We are expecting approximately 200+ for the evening event. We are receiving an enormous response from some very well known, nationwide organizations. If you want your voice to be heard, this will be the time and place.
We are Proud to Welcome to our Conference:
Beaufort County Drug & Alcohol (Prevention)
Novus Detox, Steve Hayes - Director - Florida (Abuse & Addiction)
MAME - Mothers Against Medical Errors (Dianne Parker & Helen Haskell)
Advocates in Action (Dianne Parker, Aiken SC)
Sherry McGinnis - Author/Book Signing - Florida
Larry Golbom R Ph - Prescription Addiction Radio Show, Florida
Harrison, Davis & Steakly Law Firm - Waco, TX
Interim Health Care - Hilton Head, SC
Mystery Guest Speaker - ??????
PAPDA - Parents Against Prescription Drug Addiction - Florida
(Lynn Locascio and her group of guests)
Dr. & Mrs Steve Gelfand, MD - Tenn.
Dr. Ira E. Williams - Author - Greenville, SC
Leap For Patient Safety - New York (Josephine Cicchini)
Families of Victims to Prescription Drugs
********More will be posted soon********
We will also have a dedication we are calling Memorial Hall. We will be displaying the
pictures of victims in full size in the pre-function area. A photo speaks a thousand words
and has a much more impact then statistics. If you can not attend this event but would like your loved one entered into our Memorial Hall please contact me at:
Visit our Chamber of Commerce in Beaufort, SC
We are keeping the costs as low as possible for easier participation.
We will post more up dates to this event on the website and newsletter as they are confirmed.
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