The 2011 Annual Meeting of the American Eye Study Club is scheduled to take place from Tuesday, July 26 through Sunday, July 31 at the Pinehurst Resort in Pinehurst, NC. We are working on the arrangements for the conference, so check back on the website for details as they become available.
We look forward to seeing you in North Carolina next year!
The famous Course No. 2 at Pinehurst has gone through an extensive renovation. CLICK HERE to view the story of this major effort.
Dining at Pinehurst -- Reservations are required in the evening. Also, please make note of the dress codes for the Carolina Dining Room and the 1895 Grille (business casual - jackets are not required for men).
We have negotiated a base rate of $195 per night per room – plus tax and a 10% resort fee – in the Carolina (the main hotel). This rate applies also to the Carolina villas which offer the opportunity for multiple sleeping rooms and living space adjacent to the main hotel. Condominiums also are available with free shuttle service throughout the resort. To make your reservation, call the hotel at 800-487-4653 and be sure to state you are with the American Eye Study Club. An overview of the meeting schedule is enclosed. View Pinehurst accommodations online -- CLICK HERE
CME Joint Sponsor Statement: CLICK HERE Continuing medical education credit for this conference is provided through the joint sponsorship with the Colorado Foundation for Medical Care (CFMC). View this document for information about CME accreditation and the learning objectives for the conference.
To claim your CME credit, complete the short evaluation found on the CFMC website. A certificate for credit will be emailed to you (almost instantly). Here is a link to the claim form: http://www.yourcesource.com/eval/?act=536!07262011
You are responsible for recording the credits actually earned by attending the various sessions. The credits by day are as follows: Wednesday, July 27 = 3.25 credits Thursday, July 28 = 3.50 credits Friday, July 29 = 3.75 credits Saturday, July 30 = 1.50 credits
Meeting Location
The 2011 annual meeting is at the venerable Pinehurst Resort in Pinehurst, North Carolina. Nestled among the Sandhills of North Carolina, Pinehurst Resort invites you to become part of its history and to experience southern hospitality, elegant accommodations, luxury spa facilities, family recreational activities and, of course, any of their eight pristine world-class golf courses. Pinehurst is situated at 80 Carolina Vista Drive in the Village of Pinehurst, NC. The Raleigh-Durham International Airport is the most accessible airport, about 74 miles away. Charlotte Douglas International Airport is 112 miles. CLICK HERE for information about Pinehurst, including directions and travel information.
Activities
Golf
Rumor has it that they play golf at Pinehurst. Why anybody would want to do that still is a mystery, but the "aim" and "drive" of the "club" is to smooth out the "rough" spots. (OK, sorry... we couldn't help it!) We have two "official" outings for AESC members. Here's a link to the Pinehurst golf webpages. The first is on Wednesday morning on Course No. 2. This means our normal meeting schedule is flipped to an afternoon session. Course No. 2 has recently been restored and should be a challenge, even for Bob Gold! The second outing is at our usual time on Saturday morning on Course No. 4. Because of the Pinehurst golf reservation requirements, we need to have firm commitments from golfers as soon as possible.
