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South Central Association of Blood Banks Preliminary Program Blood Banking on the Bayou 55th Annual Meeting & Exhibit Show April 18 - 21, 2013 The Belle of Baton Rouge • Baton Rouge, Louisiana President’s Message Did you know that Baton Rouge means “Red Stick”? And that the red stick was used by the local natives to mark their hunting boundaries? OK, so I may be a little slow—but I just learned this fact last summer. The “Red Stick” also marks the spot for the South Central Association of Blood Bank’s 55th Annual Meeting in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, April 18-21 and AIMS Kirk Kitchen, MT(ASCP)SBB April 21-22. SCABB promises another meeting full of relevant topics for 55th President, South Central Association of Blood Banks our industry with presentations by experts in the field. It’s an opportunity to showcase research, new ideas and discoveries through formalized and informal exchange with experts, peers, friends and vendors. It’s also a time to enjoy local cuisine and music...ahhh, Cajun…Zydeco… I am pleased to present to you our Annual Meeting Preliminary Program so that you can save the date and start making plans. You Gotta Geaux and see what Blood Banking on the Bayou is all about! Blood Banking on the Bayou – You Gotta Geaux! Baton Rouge, capital city of Louisiana (LA) state, is steeped in history and was founded in the early 1700s. Standing alongside the Mississippi River, Baton Rouge is home to an important port, which has brought the city considerable wealth, together with oil and gas. Uncover the secrets of one of America’s fastest growing cities and immerse yourself into the many landscapes that define Louisiana’s capital city. From the legendary Southern cuisine that tantalizes taste buds to the renowned action of The LSU Fighting Tigers and Southern University Jaguars, to the blossoming film and television industry, Baton Rouge’s past is intriguing and our hospitality and charm is contagious. The is first time the SCABB Annual Meeting has been held in Baton Rouge – so please join us for Blood Banking on the Bayou. President’s Reception & Award Banquet The Old Governor’s Mansion is a historic house museum listed on the National Register of Historic Places, an elegant venue for special events. Built in 1929 by the “Kingfish,” Huey P. Long, the Mansion served as Executive Residence from 1930 until 1963 and housed nine of Louisiana’s governors including Earl K. Long and the “singing governor,” Jimmie Davis. The Mansion will serve as the perfect venue to host the Awards Banquet as we honor our donors and many others. CLICK HERE for more information on the President’s Award of Merit and to submit an application! 1 (866) 649-6550 2013 Opening Plenary Annual Meeting & Exhibit Show Geaux to Opening Plenary on Thursday, April 19th! Louisiana Legend and one of the greatest college baseball coaches of all time, J. Stanley “Skip” Bertman has made the seamless transition into the athletics director’s chair with the same enthusiasm, vision and demand for excellence that were trademarks of his stellar coaching career. After his tenure ended on June 30, 2008, he remained at LSU as athletics director emeritus through 2010, working as a vital fund-raiser for the university. In six years as LSU’s director of athletics, Bertman has added to his impressive list of on-the-field achievements. Under his direction, LSU has enjoyed arguably the greatest athletics seasons in the history of the institution. The 2006-07 season saw 12 LSU teams finish among the nation’s top 25, including a No. 3 final ranking for the football team and a fourth consecutive Final Four appearance by the women’s basketball squad. The LSU men’s and women’s track and field teams each finished No. 2 in the nation. In 2005-06, LSU joined North Carolina (1997-98) as the only schools to have their football, men’s basketball and women’s basketball teams all finish in the nation’s Top 5. Skip Bertman’s unyielding desire to succeed drove him to the pinnacle of his profession, and his astute knowledge of the game -- obtained from over 40 years of coaching -- combined with his steadfast determination and irrepressible enthusiasm transformed LSU Athletics into the nation's premier program. Bertman has been inducted into the College Baseball Hall of Fame, the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and the American Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame. Skip has established himself as a much sought after motivational speaker whose ideas about teamwork and cooperation are concepts that energize all who hear him speak. Geaux to the 2012 Karen Williams Memorial Award Lecture Endowed by Chiron, a Novartis business Dr. Brecher is a leader in the field of pathology. He earned his medical degree at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, where he also completed residency training in anatomic and clinical pathology. He completed a blood banking and transfusion medicine fellowship at the Mark E. Brecher, MD Mayo Clinic. Dr. Brecher is board certified in Anatomic Chief Medical Officer, Senior VP, LabCorp Pathology and Clinical Pathology, as well as Blood Banking and Transfusion Medicine. Presently, he is an adjunct professor of pathology and laboratory medicine at the University of North Carolina as well as Chief Medical Officer and Senior Vice President at LabCorp. www.scabb.org 2 Industry Workshops Industry Workshops are the perfect way to kick start your annual meeting experience! The workshops, presented on Thursday, April 18th and the mornings of April 19th and 20th, are sponsored by our vendor partners and are designed to showcase their latest technology, products and services. Attendance at the workshops exposes you to the latest developments in the blood banking and transfusion medicine industry. Industry Workshops are presented at no charge to attendees. Look for registration details on www.scabb.org. Tee off and total up the Call for dollars raised for the SCABB Foundation! This Abstracts! annual outing, named Enhance your in memory of the late Ed resume and your Moore, an original knowledge base by “Bubba” and friend of preparing an abstract South Central, is the for submission at the 2013 primary fundraiser for South Central Association the SCABB Foundation. of Blood Banks Annual The Foundation’s sole purpose is to enhance the Meeting. The Annual educational goals of South Central Association of Meeting Call for Abstracts is Blood Banks through the offering of scholarships, presented by South Central speaker honorariums, and other program Association of Blood Banks and is supplementation. Plan now to spend the day with open to South Central members and colleagues on the beautiful LSU Golf Course in non-members. Abstracts may be Baton Rouge! from any discipline relating to The format is a 4-person scramble. The fee is $75.00 hospitals, donor centers, cellular per player, or $300 for a 4-person team. Cost therapy, tissue therapy or testing includes cart, green fees, range balls, box lunch laboratories. Abstracts should be and door prizes. Registration information is submitted online at www.scabb.org available on the annual meeting website at by January 12, 2013. Instructions for www.scabb.org. submission may be found at www.scabb.org > 2013 Thursday, April 18th Annual Meeting > Call for Abstracts. Anyone interested in submitting an abstract under the guidance of a mentor is encouraged to contact Roberta Murfin, co-chair of South Central’s valuable Protégé Mentorship Program. [email protected] 3 (866) 649-6550 2013 Special Functions Annual Meeting & Exhibit Show SCABB Pre-Conference Board of Directors Meeting . Wednesday, April 17 Ed Moore Memorial Golf Classic (pre-registration requested) . .Thursday, April 18 Industry Workshops . April 18, April 19, April 20 Membership & Protégé/Mentor Mixer . Thursday, April 18 Welcome Reception and Exhibit Hall Opening . Thursday, April 18 President’s Reception and Awards Banquet . Friday, April 19 SCABB Annual Business Meeting . Saturday, April 20 SCABB Past President’s Reception (by invitation only). .. Saturday,. April 20 SCABB Fun Run/Walk (pre-registration requested) . Saturday, April 20 SCABB Post Conference Board of Directors Meeting . Sunday, April 21 Advanced Immunohematology & Molecular Symposium . Sunday, April 21 & Monday, April 22 2013 Fun RUN/WALK Enjoy the scenic route on this 5K journey along the levee of Ole Man Geaux Run! River. Staged from the Belle of Baton Rouge Mississippi River walkway on April 20th at 6:30 am, the waterfront trail is sure to leave runners and walkers alike energized, more focused, and incredibly ready to enjoy all of the Annual Meeting activities. All participants will receive a t-shirt and snacks. Pre-registration is encouraged via www.scabb.org > annual meeting. Continuing Education Credits (CEU’s) The 2013 Annual Meeting has been approved as a provider of continuing education programs through the ASCLS P.A.C.E.® program. Participants attending one session in each time block will earn a maximum of 15 contact hours. All PACE approved sessions will be indicated by PACE course number beginning with 151. South Central Association of Blood Banks, in partnership with Oschner Medical Center is accredited by the Institute for Medical Quality to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The South Central Association of Blood Banks takes responsibility for the content, quality and scientific integrity of this CME activity. Approved courses are available for download at CEbroker.com for Florida residents attending the Annual Meeting. www.scabb.org 4 Registration Use our secure online Annual Meeting TO REGISTER: Registration available from January 16, 2013 -Visit www.scabb.org until March 13, 2013. -Click on 2013 Annual Meeting -Click on Registration Link Advance registration for the 2013 Annual -Register online, or print the form and fax with Meeting is encouraged by offering your credit card information it to discounted advance registration fees.