NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER

Thank you for registering for the 44th ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting & Exhibition. Check out the latest Midyear Clinical Meeting and Exhibition news below and if you missed it, read last month's newsletter! Watch for your registration confirmation with barcode the first week of December in the final countdown newsletter. You will no longer receive a confirmation by mail. For the latest information about this years meeting please refer to our meeting website www.ashp.org/midyear2009.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION
The meeting is less than three weeks away and we are extremely pleased to announce that this year is shaping up to be our largest gathering in the history of ASHP's Midyear Clinical Meeting and Exhibition. Currently, there are more pharmacy professionals registered than ever before. You are going to be part of history!

GENERAL SCHEDULE
Check out the Midyear Clinical Meeting and Exhibition General Schedule that is viewable by Day or by Category.

RESTAURANT RESERVATIONS, SHOW TICKETS AND MORE!
Interested in exploring the culinary wonders of Las Vegas by enjoying exquisite dishes created by the likes of Bradley Ogden, Hubert Keller, Alain Ducasse, Emeril Lagasse, and Wolfgang Puck? Check out the best restaurants in Las Vegas and make your reservations today!

Want to see a Las Vegas show while you're in town? The possibilities are endless! Whether your tastes are traditional or more contemporary, you'll find something that will amaze and delight you. Check out the hottest shows and events in Las Vegas and reserve your tickets today!

VENETIAN AND PALAZZO IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Daily Resort Fee
On October 1, 2009, The Venetian and Palazzo implemented a $15.00 (plus tax) daily resort fee in addition to the daily guest room rate. The resort fee includes local and toll free calls, unlimited in-suite internet access, daily local newspaper and access to the Canyon Ranch fitness center.

This resort fee is optional ONLY for ASHP attendees who booked their guestroom through ASHP's official housing company, The Housing Connection. The per night resort fee is mandatory for and will be collected at check-in from all attendees who did not reserve their guestroom through ASHP's official housing company, The Housing Connection.

Make your hotel reservations with The Housing Connection to avoid this resort fee and take advantage of the special rates available to registered ASHP meeting attendees!

Palazzo Location
Did your acknowledgement notice from The Housing Connection indicate your Hotel Reservation was at The Palazzo? If so, The Palazzo is part of the Venetian Hotel, but is located at 3325 Las Vegas Blvd. South, The Palazzo has a separate and unique arrival experience. Have no worries, attendees who mistakenly arrive at the Venetian Registration for their Palazzo Reservation may check in, receive keys and will be directed to the Palazzo.

RESIDENCY SHOWCASE LISTING
The Residency Showcase listing is not published in the AJHP meeting issue or the onsite Program Book. The listing is available online along with the interactive floor plan. A handout of the listing will be provided onsite.

FEATURED SYMPOSIA
Take advantage of the featured symposia being conducted by participating Exhibitors. Click on any featured symposia session title and find out additional information about the registration, course description, program goals, and learning objectives. Register soon, as sessions will fill quickly!

ASHPtv E-NEWS UPDATE
ASHPtv's E-News will be covering the Midyear Clinical Meeting and Exhibition in its entirety. Visit www.ASHPtv.com for a preview of what we have planned for this year. And, feel free to share it with your colleagues who are unable to attend the meeting.
*E-News is sponsored by Genetech.

NEW! LIVE WEBCAST – DIRECT FROM LAS VEGAS
The Midday Symposium, "The Changing Face of Anticoagulant Therapy: Improving the Management of Patients at Risk for Venous Thromboembolism," will be broadcast "live" via webcast. Encourage your colleagues who are not attending, to tune in. Go to www.ashpadvantage.com/vte to register.

VISIT THE ASHP FOUNDATION EXHIBIT BOOTH
Visit the ASHP Foundation exhibit booth #1044 onsite to pick up a complimentary Spanish version of My Medicine List™, preview the Leadership Resource Center, and learn about the Pharmacy Practice Model Initiative. Also, check News & Views onsite for a detailed schedule of the special networking opportunities being offered with researchers, traineeship faculty, award winners, leadership faculty and others who have been involved with ASHP Foundation programs.

ASHP SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE
Shuttle buses will provide transportation, Sunday through Thursday, to and from the Venetian Conference Center, Sands Expo Center, and all official ASHP Midyear hotels (except for the Wynn). Shuttle bus service will be available for the Wednesday Evening Concert, featuring The Bacon Brothers! Check out the complete shuttle bus schedule.

Please Note: ASHP does not provide transportation to evening symposia and social events supported by the pharmaceutical industry, universities, and other organizations. The ASHP shuttle bus system supports ASHP offical Midyear Clinical Meeting and Exhibition events and is subject to change. Please check the Midyear Meeting News & Views daily for updates and/or changes to the schedule.

ASHP AND THE COMMUNITY
ASHP Theme Center
Stop by the ASHP Theme Center, located in the Exhibit Hall, to learn about all of ASHP's efforts to make our meetings more earth friendly and sustainable. Discover some unique pointers for "greening" your life and share any tips that you use at home or at work. Light refreshments will be served, so come grab a bite to eat, take a break, relax, and catch up on current events with our live CNN broadcast daily.
We encourage you to do your part in reducing waste by filling up your biodegradable water bottles (included in your meeting program bags distributed at registration) at any of the water stations throughout the building. We recommend cleaning your water bottles before first use.

ASHP & Teacher EXCHANGE™ ASHP exhibiting companies are getting involved with ASHP’s earth friendly and sustainable efforts!
ASHP is partnering with Teacher EXCHANGE™ (A Green Initiative of the Public Education Foundation) to help improve resource management and reduce the amount of solid waste generated in Southern Nevada. Following the close of the Exhibition, exhibitors will have the opportunity to donate new and reusable materials to public schools in Nevada.

ONSITE ACTIVITIES
2010 Health Observances Open House
Sunday, December 6, 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Venetian Conference Center, Room 2601 (Bassano, Level 2)

National health observances like National Poison Prevention Week, National Hospital Week, and National Hospital & Health-System Pharmacy Week provide opportunities to educate your patients and peers about pharmacists important patient care role. Stop by the ASHP Press Room to get tips and tools for using these events to raise your visibility in your practice setting and receive a free copy of a patient education DVD.

2009 ASHP Best Practices Award Winners and Reception
Sunday, December 6, 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Venetian Conference Center, Palazzo L (Level 5)

Please join us in congratulating the 2009 ASHP Best Practices Award Winners during a special poster reception at the Midyear. This national award program is recognizing six health systems as outstanding leaders in health-system pharmacy who have successfully implemented innovative systems that improved the quality of patient care and demonstrated best practices in health-system pharmacy. Check out the list of this year's award winners and learn about the innovative systems implemented at their health care facilities.

ASHP Foundation's Annual Donor Match Reception
Sunday, December 6, 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Venetian Conference Center, Room 3601 (Toscana, Level 3)

You are invited to enjoy hors d'oeuvres with fellow donors, spend quality time with leaders in our profession (including ASHP Foundation-funded grantees and award winners), and make a gift donation to the ASHP Foundation that will be matched by a sponsor! Every dollar given by individual donors from November 1 through December 31, 2009, will be matched. This is a great way to make the most of your tax-deductible contribution!

In addition to the Annual Donor Matching Reception, The ASHP Foundation will be hosting many activities during the 2009 ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting and Exhibition. Check out the full listing of these events and details.

PAC Breakfast: A Behind the Scenes Look at Guiding Political Change
Monday, December 7, 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m., Venetian Conference Center, Room 3402 (San Polo, Level 3)

Join ASHP's Political Action Committee for breakfast and learn how pharmacists can get involved in advocacy efforts and work to put pharmacy issues at the forefront of the political agenda. The minimum contribution to attend is $100 for practitioners, $50 for new practitioners, and $25 for students. Download this form or send an e-mail to gad@ashp.org to RSVP and/or make a contribution.

Wednesday Concert After-Party
Wednesday, December 9, After Concert, Palazzo, LAVO Nightclub (Main Level)
Let the Party continue at LAVO Nightclub, the latest Las Vegas hot spot from the creators of TAO Asian Bistro! Following the Wednesday Evening Concert featuring the Bacon Brothers, show your ASHP meeting badge to receive complimentary admission as well as one complimentary drink ticket that can be used from 11:00 p.m. – Midnight.

FAQ's
Check out answers to frequently asked meeting-related questions on our website.

THANK YOU SPONSORS, CORPORATE SUPPORTERS & PARTNERS

THANK YOU ATTENDEES
Stay tuned to http://www.ashp.org/midyear2009 for up-to-date meeting information.