AHRMM09 - Sunday, July 19, 2009

Day 1:Not sure where to start since my first blog got lost in the ozone. It has been a whirlwind here as a “ newbie” Board member. Day 1, Board mentor and friend, Liz V, and I got to play golf at the AHRMM golf tournament. All proceeds from the tournament go towards Project Perfect World and their missions to South America – most recently two spine surgeries and approximately 30 orthopedic surgeries. Very inspiring not to mention a little damp as a thunder and lightening storm passed us by. The tournament was well attended by corporate and individual groups of golfers. Hope to see you next year.

Talk about inspiring; it was very reassuring to meet future AHRMM members and attendees at the New Member Reception. All the AHRMM region representatives sounded off and welcomed new attendees. Jay Kirkpatrick averred that the 47th AHRMM conference being held on the 40th Anniversary of the moon landing was going to be exceptional.

The Main reception followed with attendees bustling around sampling hors d’oevres and introducing themselves to new and more recently met friends. In all too short a time, friends and I hustled off to the President’s Reception where key leaders and vendors socialized. This is one of the perks of volunteerism!

It was a busy first day, only a hint of the next day to follow.