Final Countdown Attendee Newsletter
June 2009

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THANK YOU FOR REGISTERING! Attendance for the ASHP Summer Meeting and Exhibition has surged these past few weeks and we are expecting comparable registration to previous years. Given the economy and the limitations which have been imposed on so many regarding travel and meetings, we are proud that thousands of pharmacy professionals have turned to ASHP. Notably so, over 225 of our pre-registrants are first-time Summer Meeting attendees!

REGISTRATION SPECIALS: TELL A COLLEAGUE!!

• Free Exhibit Hall Passes - Live in Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Iowa or Indiana and know someone who can only make it over to the meeting for a visit into the exhibit hall? ASHP is offering complimentary passes to eligible attendees from Illinois and the surrounding states. Check the mail for coupons you can submit on-site at Registration (Exhibit Hall G, Level 2) to receive up to 6 complimentary passes.

Visit the ASHP Learning Center, and enter your email and password for Handouts, Itinerary Planner and CE Processing.

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"NEED TO KNOW" INFO:

Meeting Location/Weather/Attire –

• All meeting activities will take place at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, unless noted otherwise in the meeting program book. NOTE: The building is a non-smoking facility.
• Rosemont weather in June is hot and daily temperatures generally range from 80-85 degrees. Nightly temperatures range from 60-65 degrees. June can also be rainy at times. Generally speaking, it is warm enough to wear summer type clothing, however, convention centers are cooler so come prepared.
• The official attire for the meeting is business casual.

Registration hours − Convention Center (Hall G, Level 2)

Rosemont Convention & Tourism Bureau/Concierge Services Desk –
Convention Center (Main Lobby, Level 1), Sunday 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. & Monday - Tuesday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

• Restaurant Reservations
• Ground Transportation
• Events & Tours
• Flight Schedule for O'Hare provided on digital reader board

Convention Center Concessions − 
ASHP has worked closely with the Convention Center to provide you with a variety of food and beverage options. Click here to view the schedule.

ROSEMONT RESTAURANTS AND ASHP SPECIALS:

View the local Rosemont restaurants and the specials being provided exclusively to ASHP meeting attendees. A listing will also be available with your door drop material. Stop by the Bookstore too (ASHP Town Center, Level 2) to pick up valuable Muvico (nearby theatre restaurant) coupons while supplies last!

HOTEL INFORMATION:

• Hotel Amenities
  The Hyatt Regency O'Hare is offering complimentary internet access, the InterContinental is ofeering a $25 food voucher for the Capital Grille and ALL hotels include complimentary use of the fitness center.
• Hyatt Rosemont vs. Hyatt O'Hare
  The Hyatt Regency O'Hare is an official ASHP Summer Meeting Hotel and is located at 9300 West Bryn Mawr Ave. The Hyatt Regency Rosemont is NOT an official ASHP hotel. Be sure to state the correct hotel and address when taking a taxi.
• Hyatt Regency O'Hare (ASHP Headquarters Hotel) Wraps Up $64M Renovation
  The Hyatt Regency O'Hare in Rosemont, has completed a renovation of all 1,100–room guest rooms, wrapping up a two-phase $64 million upgrade of the property. The first phase, completed in 2007, focused on public spaces, restaurants and the hotel's 20,000-square-foot conference center.
• Hyatt Offers Concierge Services Through Twitter
  Hyatt Hotels & Resorts this week launched the Hyatt Concierge, a Twitter-based concierge service. By tweeting to @HyattConcierge, any Hyatt guest can get 24/7 concierge services - "before, during and after your stay," according to the company's Twitter page.
• Crowne Plaza
  Is currently IN THE FINAL STAGES OF renovating their guest room inventory. ASHP guests should not be impacted.

TRANSPORTATION TO/FROM O'HARE INTERNATIONAL:

ASHP Car/Air Travel Discounts
View the ASHP car/air travel discounts.

Hotel Airport Shuttles
ALL of the official ASHP hotels offer complimentary shuttle service to/from the airport. To take advantage of this service, follow the red Shuttle signs at the airport to the Shuttle Bus Center and the designated pick-up area. For the most up to date schedule and exact door location for pick up, contact your hotel's Guest Services/Concierge Desk.
NOTE: Shuttle frequency and times may vary depending on number of guest arrivals/departures.

Taxicab Services
Horizon Taxicab: Phone: 847-692-2550
Rosemont Taxicab: Phone: 847-827-0110
Cost: Typically, cab fare is $10 from O'Hare to Rosemont.

Subway
Blue Line to River Road/Rosemont Station - 2 blocks South of the Convention Center. The subway runs to O'Hare International Airport as well as downtown Chicago.

CTA / RTA (Public Bus):
Phone: 312-836-7000

Pace Suburban Bus Company
Phone: 847-364-8130

Parking
The Donald E. Stephens Convention Center maintains a (24 hour) 8,000 car parking facility across River Road which connects to the Center via a skybridge. (Parking Garage is located behind the Embassy Suites Hotel O'Hare Rosemont) Parking charge is $13.00 per vehicle with in and out privileges. Handicapped accessible parking is available in the main parking lot.

TRAVEL TIPS:

We all know that travel has been affected by many factors over the past year and ASHP wants to make your trip to Rosemont as hassle-free as possible. View the relevant travel information.

MEETING ACTIVITIES:

Reminder! Grand Opening Reception
Exhibit Hall, Sunday, June 14, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
ASHP will kick off the Summer Meeting with a Grand Opening Reception. Please plan your trip accordingly and be prepared to enjoy the sounds and flavors unique to Chicago.
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Jump Start Your Advocacy Efforts at the ASHP PAC Breakfast
Convention Center (Room 30, Level 2), Sunday, June 14, 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Legislators want to hear how the policies they are considering impact the lives of their constituents: people like you and your patients! Come to a breakfast benefitting the ASHP Political Action Committee and learn how you can best use your time, talents, and energy to strengthen ASHP's and your own voice in the local, state, and federal legislative process!
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NOTE: The contribution to attend is $100 for practitioners, $75 for new practitioners, and $50 for students.

Open House to Kickoff Planning for Pharmacy Week
ASHP Press Room (Room 55, Level 2), Sunday, June 14 between 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Looking for cost-effective ideas to celebrate National Hospital & Health-System Pharmacy Week (October 18-24)? Stop by to preview the promotional items available for this year's observance and get tips for "telling your story" from ASHP's Public Relations staff.
NOTE: Attendees will receive a free Pharmacy Week promotional item!

Reminder! Monday Evening FREE Shuttle to Downtown Chicago
If you have not already done so, view the shuttle schedule and reserve your seat on the Shuttle Bus to Downtown Chicago.

Newsletters
View the past attendee newsletters (March, April, May).

Meeting Website
Check out the Summer Meeting website at www.ashp.org/sm2009 for the most up to date meeting information.

FAQ'S:

View answers to frequently asked questions on our website.

ASK THE MEETING PLANNER:

Your inquiries and feedback are extremely important. Please send your thoughts or questions to ASHP's Conference and Convention team at ccd@ashp.org.

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