NASBS News and Upcoming Events

Vol 12 No 1 Archive

MEETING LOCATION

All scientific sessions for the Annual Meeting of the North American Skull Base Society (NASBS) will be held at The Peabody Hotel, in Memphis, Tennessee. The Pre-Meeting Courses, the Hands-On Practical Course and the Endoscopic Hands-On Training Course will be held just prior to the Annual Meeting, at the Medical Education & Research Institute (MERI), a short distance from The Peabody Hotel.

REGISTRATION

The enclosed registration form should be completed and mailed or faxed to the NASBS. All meeting participants MUST register for the meeting. The deadline for the early registration fee is December 15, 2002. The deadline for advance registration is February 1, 2003. After this date, all new registrations may be made on-site at the meeting.

ACCOMPANYING PERSON REGISTRATION

Spouses or guests of registrants who do not attend the scientific sessions, may register as an Accompanying Person. The registration fee includes a ticket to the social events which include the Welcome Reception, the Wine & Cheese Reception and the Annual Banquet. Additional events are being planned and will be announced in the near future.

CANCELLATION AND REFUND

Cancellation and refund requests must be submitted in writing. If cancellation for the Annual Meeting is received by February 1, 2003, the registration fee will be refunded with a deduction of 10% to cover administrative expenses. If cancellation for a Pre-Meeting Course is received by December 15, 2002, the registration fee will be refunded with a deduction of 10% to cover administrative expenses. Because of the need to limit enrollment in the Pre-Meeting Courses, a 50% cancellation fee will be charged after December 15, 2002. After February 1, 2003, no refunds are possible for Pre-Meeting Course and Annual Meeting registrations.

HOTEL RESERVATION

The Peabody Hotel is located in downtown Memphis, Tennessee. Originally built in 1869, it was rebuilt in 1925. Today, this elegant national historic landmark continues to captivate its guests with unqualified luxury and elegance. The Peabody ducks have made the lobby marble fountain their home since the 1930's. The General Manager placed live hunting decoys in the fountain as a joke and started a world-famous tradition that continues to this day. Everyday at 11:00 am, the ducks arrive, marching to their own fanfare on a red carpet to the fountain. At 5:00 pm, they return to their penthouse palace, via the red carpet and personal elevator. A block of rooms with special room rates of $155 single or double occupancy has been set aside for meeting attendees. The deadline for hotel reservation is January 24, 2003. These special rates are available to meeting attendees three days prior to and/or after the meeting in case you need to extend your stay.