National Collegiate Emergency Medical Services Foundation
E-Bulletin - Conference 2008 Update
15TH ANNUAL NCEMSF CONFERENCE
FEBRUARY 29-MARCH 2 IN PHILADELPHIA

Inside this update:
*DEADLINE FOR HOTEL REGISTRATION FOR THE 2008 CONFERENCE
*DEADLINE FOR REGULAR REGISTRATION
*DEADLINE FOR AWARDS/STRIVING FOR EXCELLENCE SUBMISSIONS
*DEADLINE FOR THE EMS SKILLS COMPETITION

DEADLINE FOR HOTEL REGISTRATION FOR THE 2008 CONFERENCE

If you have not already reserved your hotel rooms at the Crowne Plaza
Valley Forge, please do so today. The conference hotel rate of $99
per night is guaranteed only through Friday, FEBRUARY 8TH! The entire
hotel is reserved for NCEMSF and all rooms, excluding suites, are the
same rate. When booking refer to "National Collegiate EMS" or use
"NCE" as the online group code. Please let conf2008@... know
of any problems reserving hotel rooms. Again, the special reduced
rate is guaranteed only through FRIDAY!

DEADLINE FOR REGULAR REGISTRATION

Conference registration rates will increase again on FEBRUARY 23RD.
REGISTER and PAY today to lock in the most affordable prices and join
the 550 of your collegiate EMS colleagues already scheduled to
congregate in Philadelphia. Please read the posted conference payment
policies online carefully and avoid automatic registration
cancellation by paying promptly.

DEADLINE FOR AWARD/STRIVING FOR EXCELLENCE SUBMISSIONS

As always awards are available for Collegiate EMS Provider,
Collegiate EMS Advisor, Collegiate EMS Organization, and Collegiate
EMS Web Site of the Year. In addition, we have added a Collegiate EMS
video contest and a Collegiate EMS Week prize. We are also continuing
our Striving for Excellence program. In order to be fully considered,
all submissions must be received by FEBRUARY 22ND. For more
information about NCEMSF awards, including submission criteria, visit
http://www.ncemsf.org/about/conf2008/awards.ems

Remember that to be eligible for any organizational awards, an
organization must be a current dues paying Institutional Member of
NCEMSF. Membership information is available on the Web site and
through the online conference registration utility.

DEADLINE FOR THE EMS SKILLS COMPETITION

The EMS Skills Competition and Annual ALS Competition will again take
place Friday night. One team of four providers per school may
participate in this always fun filled event. If your school has not
previously entered we highly encourage you to do so this year! To
secure your school's spot in the competition pre-register online
prior to FEBRUARY 27TH. The $10.00 team registration fee is due upon
conference check-in in Philadelphia prior to the start of
competition. Trophies will be awarded to the top finalists.

More information about the conference schedule, fees, travel,
lodging, awards, BLS and ALS skills competitions, and local
attractions is available online and will be updated continuously as
the conference approaches.

Looking forward to greeting you in Philadelphia!


Joshua A. Marks, M.D.
Secretary, Board of Directors
National Collegiate Emergency Medical Services Foundation (NCEMSF)
Email: secretary@... Web: http://www.ncemsf.org
Phone/Fax: 208-728-7342
Postal Mail: PO Box 93 / West Sand Lake, NY 12196

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Founded in 1993, NCEMSF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit professional
organization committed to scholarship, research and consultancy
activities and to creating a safer, healthier environment on college
and university campuses. Comprised of approximately 200 college
campus based emergency medical service (EMS) agencies trained to
respond within minutes and provide care tailored specifically to
campus emergencies, NCEMSF's purpose is to support, promote, and
advocate EMS on college and university campuses nationwide. In
addition to providing for the acquisition of medical knowledge,
campus based EMS allows student participants to develop certain life
skills including leadership, communication, and decision making.
NCEMSF provides a forum for communication and creates an environment
where ideas can be exchanged and problems can be solved.

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Did you know that you can purchase textbooks and other EMS reference
materials at highly discounted prices through the NCEMSF Store? Visit
the NCEMSF Store and help support the Foundation by clicking the
"Store" link on the NCEMSF Web site.
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Please visit the NCEMSF Web site at http://www.ncemsf.org/ for more
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