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WELCOME
EVERYONE!
As chairman of the 2008 National Convention, and your
Northeast Regional Director, I am delighted to
welcome you to Hartford, Connecticut. I’m sure these five days will be full of
learning and fun for all of you.
Each
convention is a little different and that makes them interesting and
fun! Yet, there are some aspects that never change and that makes
them worthwhile. For example, expect new ideas and tools for
practical use when you return to your home chapters. There will
also be lots of networking time to meet members from other Mended
Hearts chapters, to share experiences and compare methods.
And then
there’s Hartford. I’ll admit some bias here, but I think it’s safe to
say we have a beautiful city that’s filled with history. To
really experience it, we have scheduled a variety of tours – geared for
all ages -- that will take you back in time and you’ll discover the
heart of New England. We hope you will stay an extra day, too! On
Thursday, May 29th, there’s a day tour of Mystic Seaport offered. It is
an internationally known maritime historic seaport.
There are
excellent restaurants in the area. For your leisure time, we have
a beautiful park to stroll
through, and a local free shuttle available. We know you will
take something
back home with you that you have enjoyed and learned. Why, we
even have entertainment that will keep you “rockin’ down memory lane”!
We’re
having fun planning for you and I have received great support from
other Northeast chapters who have stepped up to the plate and jumped
right in to make this a great event.
Our host Chapter 9 was ready to start planning as soon as we received
the word it was a “go”.
We are
eagerly anticipating your arrival. So, book your room, arrange
your travel, wear your comfortable
shoes, and join us in “Bringing Heart to Hartford.” You’ll be
happy and
amazed at what you will find…and be ready to have some fun!
Warm
regards,
Priscilla Soucy
Convention
Chairman
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CONVENTION
SCHEDULE
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Saturday,
May 24, 2008
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12:00 p.m. – 5:00
p.m.
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Registration / Exhibits
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3:00 p.m.
–
4:30 p.m.
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First-Timer
Orientation / Buddy Assignments
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3:00
p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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Worship
Service - Jewish |
4:00
p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
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Board
of Directors Meeting
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6:00
p.m. –
6:30 p.m.
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Welcome Reception
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| 6:30 p.m. – 9:00
p.m. |
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Welcome Dinner
“An Exciting Journey: Advances in
Cardiovascular Research and Treatment” – Kathryn Taubert,
Ph.D
A
dynamic and highly respected leader in the field of cardiovascular
science, Dr. Taubert is Senior Scientist and Special Assistant to the
Chief Science Officer at the American Heart Association. She will
provide attendees with an overview of some of the latest-breaking and
innovative progress in cardiovascular science that is not only saving
lives, but significantly improving the quality of those lives.
Evening’s
Entertainment:
In Harmony, a vocal group specializing in music from the 1950s.
In the
spirit of the evening, participants are encouraged to wear their
favorite 50s styles and enjoy some good ol’ rock ‘n roll, 50s style!
Poodle skirts, bobby sox, pony tails and duck tails welcome!
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Sunday,
May 25, 2008
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| 7:00 a.m. – 7:30
a.m. |
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Fitness Stroll
Water Aerobics
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| 8:30 a.m. – 5:00
p.m. |
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Exhibits
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| 8:45 a.m. – 10:00
a.m. |
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Regional Meetings
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10:00 a.m. – 11:30
a.m.
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Break & Exhibits
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10:15 a.m. – 10:45
p.m.
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Worship Service -
Catholic
Worship Service - Protestant
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11:30
a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
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Annual Luncheon
“Letting
Go of What’s Holding You Back” – Wayne Sotile, Ph.D.
The
diagnosis of heart disease creates a ‘new normal’ for patients and
their loved ones. For more than 30 years, Dr. Sotile has explored the
secrets of families who thrive in the wake of unexpected coping
challenges. His cutting-edge research will effectively come into
play
as he teaches how to let go of what’s holding you back from thriving –
and how we can help heart patients and their families do the same.
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1:30
p.m. –
1:45 p.m.
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Break
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1:45
p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
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Chapter Visiting Workshops
- Fine Tuning
our Strengths: Understanding the Definitions of Visiting and Clarifying
HIPAA Regulations - Pris
Daetwyler, National Visiting Committee Chairman; Dennis Ragan, Chapter
135 Visiting Chairman, Gus Littlefield, Southern Regional
Director ; Charles Christmas, Past National President
Learn
about newly approved definitions for the visiting program, designed to
make tracking and reporting visits easier and clearer. Find out the
latest on how HIPAA and state privacy laws impact the chapter, and
steps to assure regulations are met while still providing support to
the heart patients in your hospital and your chapter. Learn how a
chapter has dealt with multiple HIPAA issues and resolved them
successfully.
- Caregiving:
Stronger and Wiser: Lessons Learned from the Journey - Sue
Borum, Mid-Atlantic Regional Director, Zulma Meneses, Chapter 296, Jim
Forman, Chapter 61 and Harry Eckert, Chapter 120
Enlighten your visitor perspective with a group of veteran caregivers
who share their well-earned wisdom on how to thrive while caring for
heart disease patients. Learn how to communicate hope to others --
including extended family members, stress reduction tips, understanding
medical jargon and where to find caregiver resources.
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3:15
p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Afternoon
on Own
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3:30
p.m.
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Tours: City of Hartford (on
motorcoach); Foxwoods Casino; Blue Back Square
Evening on Own
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Monday,
May 26, 2008
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| 7:00 a.m.
– 7:30 a.m. |
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Fitness Stroll
Water Aerobics
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8:30
a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Exhibits
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8:30
a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
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Chapter Visiting
Workshops (repeat from Sunday pm)
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10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
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Break
& Exhibits
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10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
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Annual Meeting
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12:15 p.m. – 6:00
p.m.
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Tours:
Mark Twain/Harriet B. Stowe Homes; Basketball Hall of Fame; Old
Wethersfield
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7:30
p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
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Executive
Committee Host Meet & Greet
All meeting participants
are warmly invited to this casual, come-and-go favorite – a new
convention tradition!
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Tuesday,
May 27, 2008
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| 7:00 a.m.
– 7:30 a.m. |
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Fitness Stroll
Water Aerobics
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| 8:30 a.m. –
5:00 p.m. |
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Exhibits
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| 8:30
a.m. – 10:00 a.m. |
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Chapter Variety Workshops
- Home is
Where the Heart (and Testing!) Is - Justine Couvares, Raytel
Cardiac Services Self
testing has been around for quite awhile for glucose monitoring, and
now tools are available to self-test coumadin levels. Learn more about
this new technology, its advantages and updates on Medicare coverage.
- Nourishing
Healthy Hearts: Giving Yourself a Little TLC (Therapeutic Lifestyle
Changes) - Janet Long, MSN, ACNP, FAHA, Preventive
Cardiovascular Nurses Association
Tap
the knowledge of this distinguished cardiology nurse practitioner to
learn more on the atherosclerotic process, the relationship of
nutritional components to heart disease, lipid disorders, hypertension,
and therapeutic lifestyle changes recommended by the National
Cholesterol Education Program’s Adult Treatment Panel. Translating
guidance from the experts into practical daily lifestyle choices will
be the order of the day(s)!
- Heart2Heart:
An AHA Pilot Program - Dennis Milne, Vice President, American
Stroke Association, Doug Steingraber, Mid-Atlantic ARD
This
innovative pilot program from AHA is designed to recruit volunteers to
assist those with lifestyle changes to make, heart patients and
caregivers -- in finding valuable information and resources,
particularly through the vast AHA website. Community resources,
including Mended Hearts, will be featured. Volunteers are
encouraged
to develop personal web pages sharing their experiences and inviting
those seeking information to contact them.
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| 10:00
a.m. – 10:15 a.m. |
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Break
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| 10:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. |
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Chapter Variety Workshops (repeat)
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| 12:00 p.m. – 1:45
p.m. |
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Luncheon
"Patient
Advocacy Power: Tackling Chronic Disease Through Prevention –
Intervention – Innovation" - Jill Dolgin, Pharm. D.
This engaging
discussion will review how a three-pronged approach to managing chronic
disease in America, fueled by efforts of patient advocacy leaders, can
make a difference in providing sound solutions to rising costs and
other challenges with health care in our country.
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| 1:45 p.m. – 2:00
p.m. |
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Break
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2:00
p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
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General Session
- "The Rhythm
of Life: CPR Anytime” - David
Hiltz, Northeast Community Strategies Manager, Emergency Cardiovascular
Programs, American Heart Association
Each year,
cardiovascular disease and sudden cardiac arrest claim the lives of
325,000 Americans before they reach a hospital. At-risk patients
are
more likely to suffer cardiac arrest and almost 80 percent of cardiac
arrests occur at home. Participants will learn the value of CPR
education for family members and caregivers of at-risk patients as well
as learn CPR using CPR Anytime.
- Officer
Training and Roundtables - Wayne
Lawson, Midwest Regional Director; Sonja Carlburg, Midwest ARD; Jana
Stewart, Central Regional Director; Jack Hanahan, Midwest ARD; Connie
Butler, Midwest ARD; Lillian Bornack, Midwest ARD; George Dunkelberg,
Midwest ARD
Officer training is a critical issue for many chapters. Whether you are
a new or veteran chapter officer, you’ll find valuable information from
this distinguished panel as well as from other peers in this highly
interactive workshop. From officer descriptions, to loads of real-life
examples, this session promises the goods on chapter management. All
attendees will participate in a “mock chapter meeting” designed to find
solutions for the toughest meeting challenges!
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3:30
p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
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Break
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3:45
p.m. –
5:15 p.m.
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General Session (repeat)
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Evening
on Own
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Wednesday, May
28, 2008
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| 7:00
a.m. – 7:30 a.m. |
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Fitness
Stroll
Water Aerobics
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8:30
a.m. –
1:30 p.m.
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Exhibits
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8:30
a.m. –
10:00 a.m.
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Chapter Management Workshops
- Moving
Forward – Advocacy
and Mended Hearts - Clarissa Garcia, Director of Grassroots
Advocacy
Department, Office of Grassroots Advocacy; Bob Scott, National Advocacy
Chairman
Paired for success, new Mended Hearts National Advocacy Chairman Bob
Scott joins with AHA Advocacy staff to discuss the latest joint efforts
between MHI and AHA to further legislative support for heart disease
research and other initiatives. Clarissa Garcia will outline the
structure of the AHA Advocacy department, and Bob Scott will unveil the
2008 National Mended Hearts Advocacy Plan.
- Online
Basics 101: Untangling the Web, PowerPoint and Other Mysteries -
Rita Callens, MHI Field Services Director
Back by popular demand, this session will focus on answering members’
questions on how to use the Mended Hearts Web site, how to use other
heart-related sites and how to build a PowerPoint presentation, among
other helpful topics.
- Leadership
and Followership: How do Follower Styles Affect Your Chapter? -
Jodi Lemacks, National Program Coordinator, Mended Little Hearts
Good leaders need good followers. According to Robert Kelley, there are
five categories of followers: alienated followers, conformists,
pragmatists, passive followers, and exemplary followers. It is
important to understand all of these types of followers within the
group so that as leaders, we can work to shift those alienated
followers, conformists, pragmatists, and passive followers to exemplary
followers -- and by having exemplary followers, accomplish much
more
in our chapters.
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10:00
a.m. –
10:15 a.m.
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Break
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10:15
a.m. –
11:45 a.m.
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Chapter Management Workshops
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12:00
p.m. –
1:30 p.m.
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Luncheon
“US
Against Athero - Fighting Atherosclerosis with Knowledge”
Atherosclerosis –
the
progressive buildup of plaque in the inner walls of the arteries – is
the leading cause of coronary heart disease, which afflicts 1.2 million
Americans every year and is a leading cause of stroke, which affects
over 700,000 Americans annually. To combat the devastating impact
of
this often silent killer, a nationwide awareness campaign -- to include
Mended Hearts – has been launched. This session will review critical
information about the disease and what can – and is – being done to
curtail its impact.
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1:45
p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
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Tours
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1:45
p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
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Newsletter Workshop
- Newsletters:
Heart of Service - Sandy Briggs, National Newsletter Chairman
Learn the secret to making that personal “heartfelt” connection to
readers. Chapter newsletters can be a powerful recruitment tool through
articles that really “speak from the heart”. As heart survivors and
caregivers, we need to be open to the lives of those that we touch
through our chapter newsletters. Come learn the story of how one young
man made a difference in his world. Learn how to find these stories and
how to ensure your newsletter has an even bigger impact on your readers.
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1:45
p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
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ARD Meeting
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6:00
p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
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Farewell Reception
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6:30
p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
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Farewell/Awards
Dinner
Join us for this special
evening as Mended Hearts recognizes its own with special presentations
and celebrations to highlight a year of phenomenal achievement and
accomplishments!
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Thursday, May
29, 2008
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a.m.
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Depart
Hartford for Home
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10:00
am - 6:00 p.m.
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Optional Tour of Mystic, CT
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CONVENTION
MHI 56th
Annual Convention: Bringing Heart to Hartford!
The Northeast Region invites you to its charming city, Hartford,
CT. Rich with history -- and you won’t want to miss the beauty of
New England in the spring!
Hotel Reservations: Hilton Hartford has
notified us that rooms are filling up fast. All hotel reservations must
be made before Friday, May 2, 2008, to obtain the rate of $107 + tax
and service charge, based on availability. After May 2, the room rate
will increase to $159 + tax plus service charge and are based on
availability. So if you haven’t made your hotel reservation, do so
immediately!
Please
contact the hotel directly regarding your hotel
accommodations. The additional per-person rate over double
occupancy is $10 per person. For those who wish to come into
town early or stay later, the group rate will apply May 21 through June
1, 2008 based on availability. For reservations, call the hotel
toll free at 1-800-HILTONS. Be sure to request the group rate for
the Mended Hearts Convention.
Hilton Hartford
315 Trumbull Street, Hartford, CT 06103-1186
Reservations: 1-800-HILTONS
Hotel Telephone #: 1-860-728-5151
Hotel Fax #: 1-860-240-7247
Online Reservations: www.hilton.com then select the Hilton
Hartford
Check in time: 3:00 p.m.
Check out time: 12:00 noon
Hotel
Parking: The Hilton Hartford offers secured parking attached
directly to the hotel in the Hilton section of the Church Street
garage. The Mended Hearts negotiated parking rate is $15 per day.
Convention Registration: Registrations must be received
no later than May
16, 2008.
Please return registration forms to the National Office.
Early
Bird Registration: Early Bird package
price if received by National by April
4, 2008
offers a $15 discount. Discount does not apply to A la carte
package price. (See Convention Fee Schedule on registration form).
Late
Convention Registration: The National Office
will process registrations received prior to May
2, 2008.
Registrations received after May 2nd will be forwarded to the
Convention Committee for onsite registration. A late fee of
$25.00 will be applied at that time.
Transportation To and From Airport/Hotel: Because
we heard from a number of you who are arriving in Hartford on Friday,
May 23, we have added transportation to and from Bradley Airport to the
Hartford Hilton from 12:00 noon to 7:00 p.m., at no cost – no
reservations required. Look for the motor coach outside of the baggage
claim area of Terminals A and Terminal B. There will be a sign on the
window that says, “Mended Hearts Annual Convention to Hilton Hartford.”
On Saturday, May 24, a motor coach will pick up on the hour from 10:00
a.m. to 5:00 p.m.. Transportation will also be available for departures
on Thursday, May 29, on the hour from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., with drop
offs at Bradley Airport Terminal A and Terminal B.
Ground
Transportation: For those interested in getting around downtown
Hartford, the Hartford Star Shuttle is a free downtown shuttle
operating approximately every12 minutes. It stops directly at the hotel
and is available Monday through Friday beginning at 7:00 AM to 11:00
PM, and Saturday from 3:00PM to 11:00 PM. It does not operate on
Sundays or Holidays. Along the route there are restaurants and
nightlife locations, cultural heritage sites and landmarks.
Meals: The hotel is
being provided with American Heart Association guidelines for meal
preparations and will offer healthy options when possible. You
may sign up for the Farewell Dinner seating preferences at the
registration table upon check-in.
Attire: Business
casual attire is perfect for the annual convention events. Be
sure to remember comfortable walking shoes for walking Bushnell Park
and any tours you’ve purchased. Dress for spring weather during
the day and a light jacket or sweater is recommended in the
evening. A light sweater might come in handy indoors as air
temperatures may vary. Bring your sunglasses and light back packs
for carrying bottled water or medications. MOST IMPORTANT –
REMEMBER YOUR CAMERA!
Weather: During the later month of May and
early June, temperatures in Hartford range from daytime highs to
mid-70s and evening lows in the upper 50s. The most precipitation
on average occurs in May, so be sure and bring an umbrella and light
rain gear. As air temperatures may vary indoors, you might wish
to pack a lighter sweater.
Scooters:
Scooters
will be available to rent at the Marriott Riverwalk. In order to
give the vendor an estimated head count, please be sure to indicate
scooter needs on your registration form…under the “medical conditions”
section.
Fitness
Stroll: Join fellow MHI members for this organized walk
Sunday through Wednesday. Bushnell Park is only four (4) blocks
from Hilton Hartford.
Water Aerobics:
Back by popular demand, water aerobics will be offered each morning for
a fresh way to start your day. Session will be held in the
hotel’s indoor pool each morning.
Medical Screenings:
Blood pressure checks and health screenings will be available at no
charge on Saturday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
Scooters: Scooters
will be available to rent at the Hilton Hartford. In order to
give the vendor an estimated head count, please be sure to indicate
scooter needs on your registration form…under the “Special Requests”
section.
You
won’t want to miss New England in the spring!
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EVENTS
Convention Overview and Planned Activities
We’ll be
"Bringing Heart to Hartford,” literally, as the 56th Annual Convention
hosted by the Northeast Region promises a program of stimulating,
productive, and dynamic sessions mixed with more than a little
fun! Along with some exciting medical presentations, plan to
participate in outstanding programs designed to help you tackle current
issues and prepare you for future chapter challenges. In addition
to ever-popular sessions on strengthening visiting programs and
chapters, new this year will be a workshop featuring roundtable
discussions for chapter officers, a mock chapter meeting, panel
presentations featuring caregivers and another on visiting.
We’ll have a session devoted to managing chapter matters related to
HIPAA, more information about navigating (and untangling) the Web, and
the premiere of a new concept, “Birds of a Feather” whereby topics of
interest to members are discussed in small group settings.
You won’t
want to miss this opportunity to refresh your perspective and return to
your chapter with new ideas and useful information. Below are a
few of the highlights you can expect.
Saturday,
May 24, 2008
- Welcome Dinner
An evening where new
friends meet and old friends get reacquainted. Local
entertainment for your enjoyment is being planned. This
year the coveted Harken Award will also be presented – this prestigious
award is given every two years.
- Buddy / First Timers
Is this your first
time to attend a MHI Conference? Allow us to pair you with a
veteran MHI member who will introduce you to the MHI ropes.
Seasoned MHI members are encouraged to become a “buddy” to a first-time
attendee. Buddies and first timers will sit together during the
opening and closing dinners to share the week’s
experiences.
- Exhibits
Sponsors and others
will be on hand to discuss their latest products and services.
Sunday,
May 25 – Wednesday, May 28, 2008
- Workshops
Gain hands-on
experience with potential solutions for your chapter and fellow heart
patient members. These workshops are led by experienced fellow
members and outside experts who will provide you with firsthand
knowledge and best practice solutions.
- Regional Meetings
Hosted by Regional
Directors, chapters will meet by region for a brief overview of
National and Regional goals. These workshops allow time for
questions and comments and are an excellent forum for learning more
about your region and what your regional director has planned for the
coming year.
- Medical Updates – Throughout Convention
Leading medical
professionals will present the latest information regarding heart
disease treatment and prevention. Presentations will be
held during meal functions, Sunday, May 25th through Wednesday, May
28th.
- “Birds-of-a-Feather”
Scheduled breaks and
free time will allow you to meet other members from chapters across the
country in an informal setting. Table signs will direct
participants to a designated area for impromptu small group discussions.
- Fitness Stroll and Water Aerobics
Early risers meet
each morning to start the day with a light stroll in Bushnell Park or
water aerobics in the hotel’s state-of-the-art indoor swimming
pool. Enjoy the end of the day in the hotel’s hot tub!
- Meet ’N Greet Reception
Hosted by the
Executive Committee, meet (or greet or both!) the National officers in
an open house, in a casual setting with light refreshments.
- Tours
In what has become a
convention favorite tradition, lots of optional tours will be
available. Just a few include trips to Foxwood Casino, Basketball
Hall of Fame, Mark Twain – Harriet Beecher Stowe Home, Old Wethersfield
Tour (oldest town in Connecticut), and Amistad Sites-Farmington,
Connecticut.
Wednesday,
May 28, 2008
- Awards Dinner
An evening of kudos
to the crème de la crème of the MHI membership.
This event is considered by many the “Academy Awards” of MHI.
Chapters and leaders will be recognized for their outstanding
contributions to their local community both in education and
leadership. The dinner will close the week’s activities.
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TOURS
See tour
sign-up form for dates and times.
- HARTFORD CITY TOUR - Highlights of
this tour include begin at the Old State House (1796). Drive by’s
include the ancient burial grounds, Wadsworth Art Museum, Bushnell
Park, State Capitol, State Library and Museum, Travelers
Tower, Legislative Office Building (LOB), and the Mark Twain
House.
- MYSTIC SEAPORT - An internationally
recognized maritime museum, is located along the beautiful Mystic
River. More than museum buildings, it is a village of historic tall
ships, New England homes and shops. Step back in time and
experience 19th century living through crafts and trades and the people
who bring them to life.
- BASKETBALL HALL OF FAME - Founded by
the National Association of Basketball Coaches, the Basketball Hall of
Fame first opened its doors in February 1968 in Springfield, MA as a
memorial to Dr. James Naismith, inventor of the game of
basketball. On the Hall of Fame court, you can test your shooting
or jumping ability. The Hall of Fame contains memorabilia
honoring all segments of the game: men, women, professional,
collegiate, scholastic, amateur, international, Olympic, referees, and
trainers.
- FOXWOODS RESORT CASINO - Experience
gaming as it is meant to be...in its natural state. Watch the sun
set over the rolling hills nestled in Southeastern Connecticut.
Imagine the excitement of hundreds of table games, including Blackjack,
Craps, Roulette, Baccarat, Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud and an
assortment of novelty games.
- MARK TWAIN TOUR - Step back into The
Gilded Age by visiting The Mark Twain House that Samuel Langhorne
Clemens had built in 1874 and lived in with his family until 1891. Here
he wrote seven major works (including Tom Sawyer, Adventures of
Huckleberry Finn, The Prince and the Pauper, Life on the Mississippi,
and A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court.
- THE HARRIET BEECHER STOWE HOUSE -
Built in 1871, the Harriet Beecher Stowe House was the last residence
of Harriet Beecher Stowe, whose Uncle Tom’s Cabin, American Woman’s
Home, and other writings made her one of the most successful authors of
the 19th-century. Mrs. Stowe lived here from 1873 until her death
in 1896.
- COLONIAL TOUR WETHERSFIELD, CT - No
visit to Connecticut would be complete with out a visit to the 18th
Century town of Old Wethersfield, the most “ancient" town in
Connecticut, where America's early heritage is preserved in nearly 150
homes built before 1850. Old Wethersfield is listed on the
National Register of Historic Places, and is the state's largest
Historic District .
- AMISTAD SITES - Following the trial
in February 1841, the Africans of the Amistad were sent to Farmington
to live while funds were raised privately for their return to their
homeland. We will also see the school where the Africans attended
classes and several more historic sites. In November 1841, thirty-seven
surviving Africans left Farmington and sailed towards their homeland in
Africa, now known as Sierra Leone, as free individuals.
- BLUEBACK SQUARE-WEST HARTFORD CENTER
- Shop till you drop at CHICO’S-TALBOT’S etc. and some of the
finest stores in the area. Both shopping areas are located within
a two block walking area of each other. Shuttle service will be
provided.
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2008
Mended Hearts Convention Sponsors
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CONVENTION
PACKETS WILL BE MAILED WEEK OF MARCH 3RD.
Click HERE
to download the CONVENTION PACKET.
If you do not want the
entire conference packet, but individual forms:
Click HERE
to download the CONVENTION REGISTRATION FORM.
Click HERE
to download the BUDDY REGISTRATION FORM.
Click HERE to download
the TOUR SIGNUP FORM
Click HERE to
download the CONVENTION WEARABLES ORDER FORM
All information is in
.PDF format and requires Adobe Acrobat Reader to view.
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