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2012 3rd Annual Arkansas Academy of Audiology Convention Now Posted Online
Posted: February 16, 2012
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Follow-Up on the 2011 ArAA Convention
Posted: June 6, 2011
What an honor to be able to plan the 2nd Annual ARAA Convention! It is times like these that I am especially proud to be an audiologist from Arkansas and I hope you all feel the same. For the second year in a row, our invited speakers have raved about how interesting and beautiful our state is, and what a wonderful group of people attend our convention.
Therese Walden excited us with information about the future of AAA while Angela Shoup challenged us to think and re-think ethics. Later in the day Dr. Walden put an interesting and at times funny twist on hearing aid fitting and acceptance. The best of Arkansas was just that, and I am sure that everyone learned new things. The Gala was a nice time to relax, have a martini and catch up with old friends.
Saturday morning, Alec Salt certainly got us thinking about the mechanics of the cochlea that I dare say some of us do not think about on a daily basis. His research is interesting and his passion for it second to none. Finally, Shipli Banerjee brought us back around to some practical issues regarding hearing aids.
A special thank you to all of our sponsors, and the manufacturers that participated in the Second Annual Manufacturer Update on Thursday. Those sessions are routinely favorites of all that attend.
It is my sincere hope that everyone had fun and enjoyed the presenters that we so thoughtfully brought to our convention. I am also so proud to announce that we raised $575 to donate to the AAA Political Action Committee (PAC). I have said it before and will say it again, I like that what occurs on the state level is supported by that on the national level and vice versa.
Mark your calendars for next year at the beginning of May for the 3rd Annual Convention at the Winrock Center. Janeane Woods and Frank Olinde will co-chair the 2012 convention. They are already working on speakers and other great surprises.
I hope to see you there.
Best regards,
Mary Martha Henry, Au.D.
ARAA 2011 Convention Chairman
ARAA President Elect
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