The 2009 NCEMSF Annual Conference is 7 weeks away! The NCEMSF
leadership hopes you had a relaxing winter vacation, that you are now
well prepared for the challenges of the new semester, and that you
are excited about joining your colleagues that have already
registered for the conference in Washington, DC February 27-March 1.

INCLUDED IN THIS UPDATE:
1) EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE - JANUARY 17
2) HOTEL REGISTRATION DEADLINE - FEBRUARY 6
3) VOMACKA STUDENT SPEAKER COMPETITION DEADLINE - FEBRUARY 1
4) AWARDS PROGRAM / STRIVING FOR EXCELLENCE DEADLINE - FEBRUARY 20
5) EMS SKILLS COMPETITION DEADLINE - FEBRUARY 25

1) EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE - JANUARY 17
The only way to register for the 2009 Conference is online. REGISTER
and PAY by January 17th to lock in the cheapest rates for what is
already the most affordable EMS education experience. If you have
already registered but not yet paid, please do so by Saturday to
avoid cancellation and having to reregister and pay the increased
rate. Conference fees and payment policies are detailed on the
conference Web site - please read these policies carefully before
registering. EARLY REGISTRATION ENDS SATURDAY! FEES WILL INCREASE
JANUARY 18TH!

2) HOTEL REGISTRATION DEADLINE - FEBRUARY 6
Registration fees do not include lodging, however, significant
discounts have been arranged. Conference attendees are strongly
encouraged to stay at the host facility, the Crystal City Marriott,
in order to gain the most from the conference experience. Check the
facility page on the conference Web site for information on booking
your hotel room and reserve your room early.
THE CONFERENCE RATE of $129 PER NIGHT IS GUARANTEED ONLY THROUGH
FEBRUARY 6TH!

3) VOMACKA STUDENT SPEAKER COMPETITION DEADLINE - FEBRUARY 1
Initially introduced at the 2001 Annual Conference, the Richard W.
Vomacka Student Speaker Competition is named for an NCEMSF mentor who
passed away in October 2001. This symposium is a chance for student
lecturers to showcase their presentation skills and earn bragging
rights for their collegiate EMS organization. The competition is
judged on a speaker's ability to deliver a relevant high-quality
seminar to their peers. Four speakers will be selected by the
Conference Committee to present on Saturday afternoon. Those selected
will be notified by February 8th. Submission specifications may be
found on the conference Web site. THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS
FEBRUARY 1ST.

4) AWARDS PROGRAM / STRIVING FOR EXCELLENCE DEADLINE - FEBRUARY 20
As always awards are available for Collegiate EMS Provider,
Collegiate EMS Advisor, Collegiate EMS Organization, Collegiate EMS
Web Site and Collegiate EMS Video of the Year. Consult the Web for
submission criteria - other than Striving for Excellence there is no
specific application. Nominations should consist of a formal
nominating letter and all applicable supporting documentation/
corroborating references. Remember that to be eligible for any
organizational awards, an organization must be a current dues paying
Institutional Member of NCEMSF. Membership information is also
available on the Web site and through the online conference
registration utility. IN ORDER TO BE FULLY CONSIDERED, ALL
SUBMISSIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY FEBRUARY 20TH.

5) EMS SKILLS COMPETITION DEADLINE - FEBRUARY 25
The EMS Skills 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 25th. The $10.00
team registration fee is due upon conference check-in in Washington,
DC prior to the start of competition. Trophies will be awarded to the
top finalists.

More information about the conference schedule, fees, skills
competitions, Vomacka Student Speaker Competition and local
attractions is available online and will be updated continuously as
the conference approaches.

Looking forward to greeting you in Washington!

Joshua A. Marks, M.D.
Secretary, Board of Directors
National Collegiate Emergency Medical Services Foundation (NCEMSF)
General Surgery Resident, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
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 organization
committed to scholarship, research and to creating a safer, healthier
environment on college and university campuses through the support,
promotion, and advocacy of campus-based emergency medical services.
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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