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Photo courtesy of the Pasadena CVB Photo courtesy of the Pasadena Photo courtesy of the Ritz-Carlton Huntington Hotel & Spa FINAL PROGRAM SROA Society for Radiation Oncology Administrators Ritz-Carlton Huntington Hotel & Spa ##24th Annual Meeting October 27-31, 2007 • Pasadena, CA Putting on the Ritz 24th Annual Meeting 2007 SROA Board of Directors and Officers Tim Laugh Chair Darrin L. Kistler President Joan E. Kines President-Elect Gail L. Satterfield Treasurer Charlene Schroeter-Berke Secretary Nick Hernandez Member-at-Large, Freestanding R. Scott Krewson Member-at-Large, University Carolyn Gilleland Member-at-Large, Community SROA 2007 Board of Directors. Front row L to R: Gail Satterfield, Kathryn Wall, Charlene Colleen Simon Schroeter-Berke, Susan K. Vannoni. Second row, L to R: Darrin L. Kistler, Tim Laugh, Carolyn Gilleland, Member-at-Large, at-Large Colleen Simon, Joan E. Kines, R. Scott Krewson, R. Alan Burns. Not pictured: Nick Hernandez R. Alan Burns Advisory Council Member Susan K. Vannoni Advisory Council Member 24th Annual Meeting # October 27-31, 2007 Kathryn Wall Advisory Council Member SROA 2007 SROA Committee Chairs Society for Radiation Oncology Administrators ADVOCACY COMMITTEE COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE Monitors legislation and promotes the Society’s position and visibility in Guides the direction of the Society’s newsletter, reviews and solicits quality content. the legislative process. R. Scott Krewson, Chair Darrin L. Kistler, Chair MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE BALLOT VALIDATING COMMITTEE Studies the members’ applications and reports its recommendations to the Performs the duties of validating ballots in accordance with the constitution Board of Directors. and bylaws. Beverly Cusano, Chair Lisa Spencer, Chair PROGRAM COMMITTEE BENCHMARKING AND BEST PRACTICES Develops and conducts the program at the Annual Meeting. COMMITTEE Joan E. Kines & Darrin L. Kistler, Co-Chairs Develops and administers benchmarking surveys. Collects, analyzes, and reports survey data. REIMBURSEMENT AND ECONOMICS Steve Ritz, Chair Provides input on the relative value scale reimbursement for radiation therapy and requirements for CPT-IV. CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS COMMITTEE Thomas Hsu, Chair Responsible for the study of all proposed changes or additions to the con- stitution and bylaws. 2 Nick Hernandez, Chair Putting on the Ritz SROA#24th Annual Meeting# Past Presidents DEAR SROA COLLEAGUE: Welcome and thank you for attending the 24th Annual Meeting of the Society for Radiation Oncology Administrators (SROA). 2005 – 2006 .................Tim Laugh Since 1983, SROA’s annual meeting has been dedicated to exploring 2004 – 2005 .................Kathryn Wall a variety of issues relating to radiation oncology. This year’s theme, 2003 – 2004 .................R. Alan Burns “Putting on the Ritz”, builds on the successes of the previous meetings. 2002 – 2003 .................Susan Vannoni 2001 – 2002 .................Marilyn Gannon The meeting includes a distinctive blend of invited speakers, workshops 2000 – 2001 .................John Felton and plenary sessions. We are delighted to have Ann Jillian, a three- time Emmy Nominee and Golden Globe award winning actress, singer 1999 – 2000 .................Ed Mercado and motivational, give the Keynote Address on Sunday morning. 1998 – 1999 .................Michael A. Franklin General Sessions and workshops will be held all day on Sunday, 1997 – 1998 .................William F. Harriger Tuesday and Wednesday. Monday will be an open day to visit the 1996 – 1997 .................Lisa F. Edelstein exhibits or to enjoy all what beautiful Pasadena has to offer. The 1995 – 1996 .................Theodore Fantl President’s Ball begins at 7:30pm on Tuesday night. You don’t want to miss (Swingtown). There also will be time to catch up with old friends 1994 – 1995 .................Heather Palmer Dam and to make new ones. Nothing can match the value of members 1993 – 1994 .................Mary Anne T. Kwon sharing ideas experiences, and lessons learned. 1992 – 1993 .................A.R. Threet 1991 – 1992 .................Michael H. Martin We ask you to take a minute during the meeting to acknowledge the 1990 – 1991 .................Sharon K. Murphy generous support of our sponsors and exhibitors. Your personal rela- tionships with these organizations play a big role in their continued 1989 – 1990 .................Teresa M. McKay support of SROA and our annual meeting. Participate in “Vendor 1988 – 1989 .................Chester T. Szerlag Bingo” - you may win a terrific prize. 1987 – 1988 .................Kathy C. Van Camp 1986 – 1987 .................Richard F. Roberts The 2007 Annual meeting promises to be yet another in a series of 1985 – 1986 .................Frederick W. Thomas stimulating, diverse and enjoyable SROA educational programs. Thank you for taking time from your busy schedules to join us in Pasadena. 1984 – 1985 .................Beverly J. Kobeissi Plan to be with us next year in Cambridge, Massachusetts; reserve these dates September 20-24, 2008 for SROA. #Questions# SROA 5272 River Road, Suite 630 Bethesda, MD 20816 Phone: 301-718-6510 Fax: 301-656-0989 Sincerely, Email: [email protected] Darrin E. Kistler Joan L. Kines Web Address: www.sroa.org SROA President SROA President - Elect Co-Chair, SROA 2007 Co-Chair, SROA 2007 Annual Meeting Annual Meeting SROA 2007 October 27-31, 2007 — Ritz-Carlton Huntington Hotel & Spa — Pasadena, CA 3 General Information A continental breakfast is offered each morning for those who are reg- Announcement Board/Job Bulletin istered for the SROA meeting. A bulletin board will be available in the registration area to post future meetings and seminars, to publicize events during the SROA In response to our members, the President’s Ball will be preceded by an meeting and to list available positions. Posted materials may not be informal Meet and Greet session. Join your friends and meet new ones larger than 8 1/2 by 11 inches. Look for the sign that reads at 7:30pm in the Viennese Ballroom on Tuesday, October 30. “Announcement/Job Bulletin.” The SROA President’s Ball, sponsored by IMPAC Medical Systems, will begin at 8:30pm and go until 11:30pm. Dance to the music of Swingtown. If you pre-registered for the meeting through SROA a ASTRO ticket was included in your registration packet for this event. No one Please allow time during the SROA meeting to visit the ASTRO under the age of 21 will be admitted to the President’s Ball. A limited Exhibit Hall at the Downtown LA Convention Center. SROA atten- number of tickets also will be available for guests at a cost of $75 each. dees may visit the ASTRO Exhibit Hall for free; your SROA badge will provide admittance to the ASTRO Exhibit Hall only. All attendees are invited to attend the Quality Luncheon sponsored by Varian Medical Systems. The luncheon is scheduled for Tuesday, October 30, from Noon to 1:45pm. If you pre-registered through Continuing Education Credit the SROA and indicated your participation on the registration form, a The ASRT has reviewed the SROA program for continuing education ticket was enclosed in your registration packet. If you did not indicate credits. Credits assignments are stated next to the course abstract, if your participation or registered on site, a limited number of tickets will approved. The program has been submitted to MDCB for review and be available at the SROA registration desk. credit is pending. The program has also been submitted to the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) for review. The provider approved Registration Desk by the California Board of Registered Nursing for 10 Contact Hours. If you registered through SROA and wish to exchange workshop tickets Credit assignments for ASRT, MDCB and BRN will be included in for other workshops still open, you may do so at registration. Changes your registration materials. are made ona first-come, first-served basis. Registration will be open: Lost and Found Saturday, October 27..................Noon – 5:00 pm Check with Ritz-Carlton Huntington Hotel and Spa security for any Sunday, October 28 ...................7:00 am – 5:00 pm lost items. SROA will not accept or store lost items. Monday, October 29 ...................7:00 am – 10:00am Tuesday, October 30....................7:00am – 5:00 pm Sponsor Recognition Wednesday, October 31 ...............7:00 am– 4:00pm Sponsor tables will be located in the Ritz foyer. Please be sure to visit Shuttle Bus - October 29 the exhibitors and acknowledge their continued support. SROA shuttle buses will depart from the Ritz-Carlton Huntington SROA will provide Vendor Bingo cards in the registration bags of all Hotel & Spa to the ASTRO Exhibit Hall at the Downtown Los of the attendees. Please visit the exhibitors to get your cards marked. Angeles Convention Center. The first shuttle to ASTRO will depart Our exhibitors will be providing prizes that will be drawn throughout the at 9am looping every 20 minutes. The last shuttle from ASTO to conference. Please note that you must be present to receive your prize. the Ritz will depart at 5:30pm (Monday only). Meal Events Smoking Policy All SROA members are invited to attend the Annual Business For the health and comfort of all registrants, the SROA prohibits Meeting Luncheon on Sunday, October 29 sponsored by smoking at all meeting functions. Siemens Medical Systems. If you are a member who pre-registered for the full annual meeting and indicated your participation on the registration form for this event, a ticket was enclosed in your registra- tion