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WELCOME TO POSNA 2019 With our local co hosts Brian Brighton MD and his wife Erin Brighton and Virginia Casey and her husband Kevin Casey Steve and I welcome you to Charlotte for the 2019 POSNA Annual Meeting We are so happy that this meeting is being held in such an eclectic and fun locale The meeting will be at the Charlotte Convention Center in Centery City This program will give you some of the information you need to explore Charlotte The meeting begins Wednesday at 6 30 pm with the opening ceremony and reception Please join us for Howard Steel Lecture Our speaker Mr Evan Smith Chief Executive Officer of The Texas Tribune will present The Future is Texas Unless We Screw It Up A cocktail welcome reception will follow from 8 00 to 9 30 pm I will update this information The accompanying breakfast will be held Thursday through Saturday mornings from 8 00 am 9 00 am at the convention center in room room is TBD This year we are offering a free afternoon outdoor recess on Thursday afternoon There will be no educational sessions scheduled this afternoon giving attendees and their guests time to explore Charlotte NC The Friday morning scientific session will include the basic science and clinical awards papers The distinguished achievement award will begin at 10 15 AM where Perry Schoenecker will be honored during this time Peter Waters MD is the 2019 Presidential Speaker Accompanying persons are welcome to attend during this time The times for these are highlighted in the program at a glance The Friday Closing Reception will be at the NASCAR Hall of Fame which is conveniently located in Uptown Charlotte across the street from the Convention Center The NASCAR Hall of Fame is an interactive entertainment attraction honoring the history and heritage of NASCAR The high tech venue designed to educate and entertain race fans and non fans alike through its artifacts hands on exhibits state of the art theater and the Hall of Honor The goal of the facility is to honor NASCAR icons and create an enduring tribute to the drivers crew members team owners and others that have impacted the sport in the past present and future Attire Dress for a day at the NASCAR track Casual attire including casual collared shirts tops jeans cotton dresses and baseball hats are encouraged The Program at a Glance which includes information on Austin and the social events will help guide you through the week We look forward to seeing you in Charlotte Lisa Frick 1 1

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BE OUR GUEST WEDNESDAY MAY 9 Scientific Program 1 00 PM 3 05 PM Coffee Break Exhibits 3 05 PM 3 30 PM Concurrent Sessions 3 30 PM 5 05 PM Opening Ceremony 6 30 PM 8 00 PM Welcome Reception 8 00 PM 9 30 PM CC Richardson Ballroom CD CC Richardson Ballroom AB CC Richardson Ballroom CD CC Room 217 ABCD CC Richardson Ballroom CD CC Ballroom Terrace THURSDAY MAY 10 Scientific Program 7 30 AM 9 33 AM Accompanying Persons Breakfast 8 00 AM 9 00 AM Coffee Break Exhibits 9 33 AM 10 00 AM Concurrent Symposia Sessions 10 00 AM 12 00 PM Free Afternoon Outdoor Recess CC Richardson Ballroom CD Room TBD CC Richardson Ballroom AB CC see program FRIDAY MAY 11 Scientific Program Accompanying Persons Breakfast Coffee Break Exhibits Distinguished Achievement Award Perry Schoenecker MD 2020 Meeting Announcements Peter Newton MD Presidential Speaker Peter Waters MD Presidential Transfer Concurrent Subspecialty Sessions Coffee Break Exhibits Closing Reception 7 00 AM 10 00 AM 8 00 AM 9 00 AM 9 05 AM 9 25 AM 10 15 AM 10 30 AM CC Richardson Ballroom CD Room TBD CC Richardson Ballroom AB CC Richardson Ballroom CD 10 31 AM 10 38 AM CC Richardson Ballroom CD 10 39 AM 10 59 AM CC Richardson Ballroom CD 11 00 AM 11 10 AM 1 30 PM 5 00 PM 3 05 PM 3 25 PM 7 30 PM 11 00 PM CC Richardson Ballroom CD CC see program CC Richardson Ballroom AB NASCAR Hall of Fame 8 00 AM 9 00 AM 8 00 AM 12 04 PM 10 06 AM 10 26 AM Room TBD CC Richardson Ballroom CD CC Richardson Ballroom Foyer SATURDAY MAY 12 Accompanying Persons Breakfast Scientific Program Coffee Break CC denotes Convention Center ACCOMPANYING PERSONS BREAKFAST 2 Breakfast will be provided from 8 00 AM to 9 00 AM on Thursday Friday and Saturday and is open for all spouses children and accompanying persons who are registered and have a badge

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CLOSING RECEPTION CLOSING RECEPTION AT NASCAR HALL OF FAME LOCATION DATE TIME 400 E MLK Jr Blvd Charlotte May 17 2019 7 30 PM 11 00 PM 7 30 PM 8 00 9 30 PM 8 45 9 15 PM 9 30 10 30 PM 10 30 11 00 PM Doors open Dinner The Friday Closing Reception will be at the NASCAR Hall of Fame which is conveniently located in Uptown Charlotte across the street from the Convention Center The NASCAR Hall of Fame is an interactive entertainment attraction honoring the history and heritage of NASCAR The high tech venue designed to educate and entertain race fans and non fans alike through its artifacts hands on exhibits state of the art theater and the Hall of Honor The goal of the facility is to honor NASCAR icons and create an enduring tribute to the drivers crew members team owners and others that have impacted the sport in the past present and future Attire Dress for a day at the NASCAR track Casual attire including casual collared shirts tops jeans cotton dresses and baseball hats are encouraged Included with attendee registration Accompanying Persons must be registered to attend 3

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GENERAL INFORMATION MEETING INFORMATION CHARLOTTE CONVENTION CENTER The Annual Meeting will be held at the Charlotte Convention Center in Centery City From thrilling adventures to moving artistic performances to magnetic nightlife see what the Queen City has to offer HOUSING INFORMATION THE WESTIN CHARLOTTE Across the street from the Convention Center 601 S College St Charlotte NC 28202 HYATT PLACE CHARLOTTE DOWNTOWN 4 miles from the Convention Center 222 S Caldwell St Charlotte NC 28202 Courtesy of charlottesgotalot com TRANSPORTATION GROUND TRANSPORTATION TO FROM AIRPORT A variety of ground transportation options are available to from the Charlotte Douglas International Airport and the conference hotels in Center City Taxis are a flat 25 rate to Center City not including tip Uber and Lyft are an average of 20 Affordable Charlotte Shuttle www affordablecharlotteshuttle com is 28 for a one way ride and can be booked in advance There are a variety of private transportation companies that can also be booked in advance for airport transportation To see a complete list of airport approved companies please visit http www cltairport com GroundTransportation Pages Shuttle 20Service aspx All transportation can be picked up outside baggage claim in between Zone C and D GETTING AROUND TOWN You ll find that many of Center City s hotels attractions restaurants and nightlife are located within comfortable walking distance of each other If you prefer not to walk CATS operates local bus routes and the Lynx light rail Please visit www ridetransit org for schedules fares and other services Ubers Lyfts and taxis are also readily available Most hotels within Center City partner with limousine companies and will have town cars and other vehicles on call for hotel guests Please inquire with your hotel for more information Charlotte also has bicycles and scooters available for rent including B Cycle Lime bike and scooter and Bird You may visit their websites for further information 4

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EXPLORE CHARLOTTE Welcome to the Queen City a Southern jewel whose one of a kind attractions and unique beauty shine brightly throughout the city From thrilling adventures to moving artistic performances to magnetic nightlife see what the Queen City has to offer Cuisine Charlotte s rich culinary spectrum spans inventive tapas international flavors Southern staples and more There are many restaurants in the Uptown area including but not limited to The Ashbury Mert s Heart and Soul Roosters Uptown and Stoke Outdoors Visit Romare Bearden Park which features two gardens plenty of dining areas and several waterfalls Or take a bike ride on the Rail Trail which is a 4 5 mile paved track that connects South End to Uptown True to its name this trail runs alongside the city s light rail system making it an easily accessible hot spot for bars restaurants and caf s If you plan to venture outside of the city the National Whitewater Center is a must visit The NWC is an outdoor recreation facility for whitewater rafting kayaking canoeing rock climbing mountain biking and hiking V isit Visit Charlotte 101 Things to Do in Charlotte Charlotte City Guide Charlotte Restaurant Map CUISINE AMERICAN Roosters Uptown Fig Tree Stoke The Asbury 300 East Mimosa Grill 5Church Restaurant Alexander Michael s Cowbell Burger Whiskey Bar Fitzgerald s Libations Kitchen Bar McNinch House ITALIAN Angeline s Aria Tuscan Grill Vapiano Charlotte Vivace Stagioni Zinicola Ballantyne Mama Ricotta s Zios MEXICAN Cantina 1511 La Revolucion Que Onda Tacos Tequila Uptown RuRu s Tacos Paco s Tacos SEAFOOD STEAKHOUSE BLT at the Ritz Oku Sushi Beef n Bottle Dressler s Del Frisco s Brio Coastal Bar and Kitchen Fin Fino Fleming s Sea Level NC BARBECUE Midwood Smokehouse Bill Spoon s Mert s Heart and Soul Queen City Q ETHNIC Copper ROOFTOP DINING Fahrenheit City Lights Merchant and Trade BREWERIES Birdsong Brewing Co NoDa Brewing Company Rock Bottom Restaurant Brewery Triple C Brewery Wooden Robot gluten free beer Lenny Boy kombucha and beer Craft Tasting Room SOUTH PARK DINING Comida Flour Midwood Smokehouse Burton s Dot Dot Dot Upstream Corkbuzz Oak Wolfgang Puck Kitchen Amelie s Coffee and Desserts Yafo Kitchen Dogwood Southern Table Baku Co Rock Salt Paco s Taco s Rooster s George Brasserie Romare Bearden Park Courtesy of charlottesgotalot com 5

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EXPLORE CHARLOTTE CONT D CUISINE continued DESSERT Amelie s locations in NoDa downtown Park Road South Charlotte Golden Cow Creamery Two Scoops Creamery Suarez Bakery Elizabeth Creamery Dean DeLuca Va Da Vie COFFEE Amelie s Parliament Coco and the Director 7th Street Public Market Reid s South Park and Uptown Dean DeLuca South Park and Uptown Earl s Grocery MUSEUMS Mint Museum New Gallery of Modern Art Bechtler Museum Levine Museum of the New South Discovery Place NASCAR Hall of Fame OUTDOORS SHOPPING BOA Plaza Retail Mall SouthPark Mall Steele Creek Outlets Charlotte Rail Trail First Ward Park The Green Romare Bearden Park Freedom Park Whitewater Center TOURS Carolina History Haunts Funny Bus Queen City Rides FEAST Food Tours NIGHTLIFE EPICENTRE Howl at the Moon The Imperial Rooftop 210 The Roxy The Punch Room City Lights Rooftop NURSING ROOM The nursing room is located in the women s restroom near Ballroom B CHILDCARE Need childcare during the meeting Contact Charlotte Care Services for more information www charlottecareservices com 6

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REGISTERED ACCOMPANYING PERSONS Eileen Albanese Debbie Hochberg Sue Rinsky Cathie Armstrong John Horstmann David Rives Janet Armstrong Sandra Johnson Liz Roach Janet Baer Ellen Johnston Tricia Sanders Emma Ester Bendana Debbie Jones Sally Schoenecker Eleanor Birch Melissa Karlen Colleen Schwend Karen Boyle Bob Karol Shannon Shapiro Sally Brown Debbie Koop Brenda Shook Linda Cady Polly Kuo Megan Cahill Barbara Laufer Melissa Cearley Kim Lindenmuth T S I L S Thompson ARJanice Susan Stevens E Y T S Bette Christofersen Sarah Locke LA E C Maria Copeland PLA Christine Loder E R Gabrielle Costello Nisreen Malhis Jannine Sullivan Joan Cristofaro Christy McCarthy Cindy Van Valin Kim Dales Robert McKeever Debbie Weinert Michele Davey Karen Mielke Kathy Wenger Laura De La Garza Jill Millis Tracy White Sarah de Swart Anne Moseley Amy White Donna Deeney Susan Moss Sullivan Jeannette Williams Carole Drvaric Susan Neustadt Susan Willis Bernadette Esposito Cathy Newton Yvonne Wirth Christine Fleissner Dawn Olney Kimberly Yamanouchi MD Mary Forness Claire Ono Dena Yngve Amy Halanski Tyler Pepple Joan Zink Mariel Ann Harris Denise Richards Kathy Herring Michael Riggieri 8 Charlene Tolo Kelly Trang Donna Urbanek as of April 9 2018

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