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National
Association of
Vision Professionals
2009
Conference
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Tremont Plaza Hotel
The Tremont Plaza Hotel is centered
within business destinations, popular
Baltimore attractions and the excitement of
the Inner Harbor. A special rate of $139
(single/double) or $159 (triple) per night
is available for attendees.
The hotel has an outdoor pool and 24-hour
fitness center. Complimentary wired internet
access is available in all guest suites and
complimentary wireless Internet can be
accessed in all public areas. Suites also
feature kitchenettes with a microwave and
refrigerator, and the hotel is smoke-free. A
complimentary shuttle provides
transportation from the hotel to Johns
Hopkins.
Reservations must be made no later than July
14, 2009 by calling 1-800-TREMONT
(800-873-6668). Remember to mention the
NAVP 2009 Conference to receive this special
rate. Reservations can also be made
online by entering the password WV2009.
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Charm City Attractions
The Inner Harbor is one of Baltimore's most
popular and beloved destinations. You can
enjoy fine dining, cultural experiences and
exciting nightlife at the waterfront. Drink
in panoramic views of the downtown skyline
from the Observation Level of the World
Trade Center. Cheer at an Orioles baseball
game. Follow a trail of 60 painted baseballs
to the Babe Ruth Museum, where you'll learn
all about the Great Bambino and his days
spent growing up in Baltimore. You'll come
face to face with cute and exciting animals
at the Baltimore Zoo, and relive history as
you stroll through Lexington Market and
visit the Edgar Allen Poe House. Or just
admire the beautiful ships sailing in and
out of the harbor. Other attractions to
enjoy include:
- Baltimore Harbor Cruises
- Fort McHenry
- Maryland Science Center
- National Aquarium in Baltimore
- Power Plant Live!
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NAVP Conference Schedule
Wednesday, August 5
12 - 12:30 p.m.
Registration and Welcome
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
"History of the Wilmer Eye Institute"
Michael Piorunski, Library Coordinator,
Wilmer Eye Institute
1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
"Vision Screening: Legislative and
Regulatory Issues"
Mary Louise Collins, M.D., Director of
Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus,
Greater Baltimore Medical Center
2:30 - 2:45 p.m.
Break
2:45 - 3:45 p.m.
Exhibitor Presentation Session
3:45 - 5 p.m.
Tour of the Wilmer Eye Institute at
Johns Hopkins
Thursday, August 6
8:30 - 9 a.m.
Coffee and Gathering
9 - 10:30 a.m.
"Adult Amblyopia Treatment: An
Update"
"Photoscreening and Photorefraction in
Pediatric Vision Screening"
"Why Screen for Amblyopia? The Functioning
Question"
Kurt Simons, Ph.D., Krieger Children's Eye
Center, Wilmer Eye Institute
10:30 - 10:45 a.m.
Break
10:45 a.m. - 12 p.m.
"Automatic Detection of Binocular
Alignment and Focus in Infants and Children
Using Retinal Birefringence Scanning"
David Guyton, M.D., Krieger Professor of
Ophthalmology
12 - 1:30 p.m.
Lunch and NAVP Annual Meeting
1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
"The Bionic Eye: What Do I Tell My
Blind Students?"
Gislin Dagnelie, Ph.D., Associate Professor
of Ophthalmology, Lions Vision Research &
Rehab Center, Johns Hopkins University
School of Medicine
2:30 - 2:45 p.m.
Break
2:45 - 5 p.m.
Demonstrations
Binocular Vision Screener for Infants
Using Dynamic Random-Dot Stereograms
Kurt Simons, Ph.D.
The Monocular Fixation Monitor Using
Retinal Birefringence Scanning, the
Forerunner of the Pediatric Vision Screener
Boris Gramatikov, Ph.D., and Kristi
Irsch,Ph.D.
The Pediatric Vision Screener
Boris Gramatikov, Ph.D., Kristi Irsch,
Ph.D., and David Guyton, M.D.
Friday,
August 7
8:30 - 9 a.m.
Coffee and Gathering
9 - 10 a.m.
"Vision Screening 101 and 102: The
How and Why of Vision Screening"
Stuart Dankner, M.D., Pediatric
Ophthalmologist, Assistant Professor of
Ophthalmology, Johns Hopkins Hospital
10 - 11 a.m.
"The Red Reflex and Beyond"
JoAnne Waethermann, M.D., Assistant
Professor of Ophthalmology, University of
Maryland School of Medicine
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NAVP
2008 Conference Annual Business Meeting
Minutes
National Association of Vision
Professionals
Annual
Business Meeting, Thursday August 7,
2008
Nashville, Tennessee
CALL TO
ORDER: By Michele Hartlove,
President, at 12:10 p.m.
Introductions of attending the meeting.
Michele and Jim McKechnie thanked all in
attendance and recognized the exhibitors
(School Health, Pediavision, Vision
Research).
SECRETARY'S REPORT: Jeff reviewed
the report from the 2007 Chicago
meeting. As the original minutes were
lost when Jeff's PC crashed, he thanked
Jim McKechnie for reconstructing the
minutes from memory.
TREASURER'S REPORT:
Treasurer Jim McKechnie reported NAVP
conference income at $2,625.00 with a
few more registrations not yet posted.
Although a specific expense report for
the conference was not given as most
bills had yet to be submitted, based on
Conference Chair Sylvia Lorenz
estimations, it was felt the conference
would break even and maybe be slightly
in the black. Regardless, NAVP is still
in the black.
Corrections to the
conference/registration report were made
(Linda Pinnell registration posted twice
and Lori Short's registration not
posted). Motion by Gina Murphy to accept
corrected report approved.
ELECTION
OF OFFICERS: Michele presented
slate of officers for the years
2008-2010.
Linda
Pinnell - President
Jeff
Robinson - Vice President
Michele
Hartlove - Secretary
Jim
McKechnie - Treasurer
Sylvia
Lorenz - Parliamentarian
A motion
to accept the slate as proposed was made
by Gina Murphy, second by Jeff Robinson.
After discussion the motion was approved
unanimously.
Membership Chair (Gina Streepy) not
present. Michele encouraged everyone to
consider themselves as a membership
chair and work at recruiting new
members. Jim challenged everyone to
recruit at least one new member this
year. Jim also took a moment to thank
our exhibitors for their support over
the years. Michele thanked Sylvia Lorenz
for her work as conference chair and
presented her with a plaque.
Discussion followed about the format of
the conference with the presentations
taking place off-site from the hotel
(meeting held at Vanderbilt Eye Center).
General consensus was that it is not a
problem, as long as there is
transportation to the site. Most agree
it would be a savings to the Association
to continue holding it at locations such
as this as many members present have
affiliations/associations with teaching
universities. Conference host/locations
for the next three years were discussed
with Baltimore, New York and New Orleans
as potential sites.
With no
further business to discuss, the meeting
was adjourned at 1:10 p.m.
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National Association of Vision
Professionals
Linda Pinnell
President
Jeff
Robinson
Vice President / Membership
Michele D. Hartlove
Secretary
James McKechnie
Treasurer
Sylvia Lorenz
Parliamentarian
The
National Association of Vision
Professionals (NAVP) is a non-profit
association established in 1976. NAVP is
an organization concerned with
prevention, detection, and follow-up of
vision services for pre-school and
school-aged children, and adults.
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NAVP Membership
What is
NAVP?
The National Association of Vision
Professionals (NAVP) was established in May
1978 as an organization concerned with
prevention, detection and follow-up of
vision services for pre-school and
school-aged children, and adults.
Objectives
Specifically, its primary objectives are:
1. To serve as a forum for ideas on vision
conservation and eye health of all people.
2. To provide leadership and planning to
improve and expand vision conservation and
eye health programs nationally.
3. To coordinate and cooperate with agencies
and groups responsible for the provision of
services aimed at vision conservation and
eye health.
4. To develop and promote educational
programs for the public in vision
conservation, eye safety and eye health.
5. To promote the development of training
programs for individuals preparing for
careers in the field of vision conservation
and eye health.
6. To develop professional standards for
employment in the field.
Membership
Eligibility
A person whose main task is vision-related
is eligible for membership in NAVP.
Ophthalmologists, optometrists, vision
teachers, nurses, industrial safety
personnel, screening technicians, para-professionals,
volunteers and others concerned with vision
health may be members.
Annual
Conferences
Each conference is hosted by a member agency
in the member's state. This provides
individuality in conference planning and
enables attendees to hear a variety of
speakers on a wide range of topics
concerning vision. These conferences have
provided the opportunity to build a vision
network that did not exist until 1976.
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BALTIMORE, MD |
The
2009 NAVP Conference will be in Baltimore,
MD at the
Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins
August 5-7, 2009.
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BWI AIRPORT |
BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport is
conveniently located just 10.5 miles from
the Tremont Plaza Hotel.
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TREMONT PLAZA
HOTEL
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The Tremont Plaza Hotel is offering a
special rate of $139 (single/double) or $159
(triple) per night to attendees.
Reservations must be made no later than July
14, 2009 by calling 1-800-TREMONT
(800-873-6668). Remember to mention the NAVP
2009 Conference to receive this special
rate. Reservations can also be made
online by entering the password WV2009.
The hotel is located at 222 St. Paul Place,
Baltimore, MD 21202.
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NAVP
Membership
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Dues: $35
Name ___________________________________________
Title
_____________________________________________
Organization
______________________________________
Address
__________________________________________
City _________________________ State
_______________
E-mail _______________________ Phone
______________
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Mail Registration
and/or Conference Exhibit Application to:
Michele Hartlove,
NAVP, 1775 Church Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (202)
234-1010 Fax: (202) 234-1020
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Registration
NAVP 2009
Conference |
Conference
Registration (Member) - $150 (circle)
Conference
Registration (Non-member) - $190 (circle)
Name ___________________________________________
Title
_____________________________________________
Organization
______________________________________
Address
__________________________________________
City _________________________ State
_______________
E-mail _______________________ Phone
______________
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Mail Registration
and/or Conference Exhibit Application to:
Michele Hartlove,
NAVP, 1775 Church Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (202)
234-1010 Fax: (202) 234-1020
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Exhibit
Application
NAVP 2009
Conference
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Non-profit - No charge (circle)
For-profit Exhibitors (one draped table 2' x 8')
- $125 (circle)
Sponsor an Event (break/hospitality) - $200
(circle)
Total $ _________
Name ___________________________________________
Organization ______________________________________
Address __________________________________________
City _________________________ State
_______________
Phone _______________________ Fax ________________
E-mail ____________________________________________
Website ___________________________________________
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Mail Registration and/or Conference Exhibit
Application to:
Michele Hartlove, NAVP, 1775 Church Street, NW,
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (202) 234-1010 Fax (202) 234-1020
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