NCEMSF,

Included in this update:

1) HOTEL REGISTRATION DEADLINE - FEBRUARY 6
2) REGULAR REGISTRATION DEADLINE - FEBRUARY 21
3) VOMACKA STUDENT SPEAKER COMPETITION DEADLINE - FEBRUARY 1
4) AWARDS PROGRAM / STRIVING FOR EXCELLENCE DEADLINE - FEBRUARY 20
5) PHYSIO CONTROL EMS SKILLS COMPETITION DEADLINE - FEBRUARY 25

1) HOTEL REGISTRATION DEADLINE - FEBRUARY 6
If you have not yet reserved your hotel rooms for the conference,
please do so before next Friday. Conference attendees are strongly
encouraged to stay at the host facility, the Crystal Gateway
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. THE CONFERENCE RATE OF $129 PER NIGHT IS
GUARANTEED ONLY THROUGH FRIDAY FEBRUARY 6TH!

Please note that there are two Marriott facilities across the street
from each other in Crystal City. There is the Crystal City Marriott
and the Crystal Gateway Marriott. The NCEMSF Conference and the
NCEMSF room block is at the Crystal GATEWAY Marriott. Please make
certain that you reserve your rooms at the correct facility.

Also note that parking is not included in the lodging price. Self
parking in the hotel lot is available for $19 per night. There is
also on street parking available and other local lots that are
cheaper and/or offer special weekend deals if you look for them.

2) REGULAR REGISTRATION DEADLINE - FEBRUARY 21
If you have not yet registered for the conference, REGISTER and PAY
now before rates increase again on February 21st. If you have already
registered but not yet paid, please do so by the 21st to avoid
cancellation and having to reregister and pay the increased rate. If
you have purchased tokens, please return to the conference Web site
and assign the tokens to specific attendees. Conference fees and
payment policies are detailed on the conference Web site - please
read these policies carefully before registering. REGULAR
REGISTRATION ENDS FEBRUARY 21!

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. The competition is judged on a
speaker's ability to deliver a relevant high-quality seminar to their
peers. 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. A
number of changes have been made to make the competition run more
smoothly. 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.

More information about the conference schedule (preliminary schedule
to be posted within the week) , 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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PO Box 93, West Sand Lake, NY 12196
Please visit the NCEMSF Web site at http://www.ncemsf.org/ for more
information and resources related to collegiate EMS.