


Over 500 ATMAE members gathered in Nashville November 15th and 16th for what has been termed a great success and an extremely important member benefit.
With over 190 presentations, 210 presenters and an immensely popular robotics competition, members indicated the 2012 conference was a very positive experience. Attendance was the highest it has been in the past four years.
Members tell us there was a “very positive feeling” surrounding the conference. The exhibiting suppliers also expressed a very positive reaction to both the number of members in attendance, but also the “traction” they experienced during the conference.
Survey results of the attendees, found the annual conference to be ranked excellent, or very good in all major categories.
ATMAE will gather in New Orleans, November 20-23, 2013 at the Astor Crowne Plaza, in the heart of the French Quarter.
New Orleans’ Astor Crowne Plaza was selected for to host this year's 2013 Conference. At the corner of Canal and Bourbon streets, it is the gateway to New Orleans #1 destination, the French Quarter.
Attendee's will be treated to the charm of the cultural melting pot that is New Orleans. Bourbon Street, famous for its revelry, lined with bars and more risqué venues; world-renowned restaurants that line the streets within walking distance of the hotel; and the music that is classic New Orleans.
This year's infomative and timely conference content will keep attendees up to date on the important issues that effect ATMAE members every day. The theme of this year's conference will be "Developing the Future Workforce."
The conference will take place November 20-23, 2013. This is a don't miss event! To register or for more information, please visit atmae.org.

The 2013 Building Michigan Communities Conference (BMCC) will be held on April 29-May 1, 2013. The conference will take place at the Lansing Center in Lansing, Michigan and host more than 1,200 attendees. This years program has been carefully crafted to cover the most important issues facing Michigan communities in 2013.
The 2013 BMCC conference has a list of impressive speakers highlighting this years program.
On Monday April 29, the conference will open with Scott Woosley, Executive Director of the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. Mr. Woosley will discuss his organization's focus on spurring investment growth, promoting homeownership, and revitalizing Michigan's Downtowns and neighborhooods.
Barney Frank, Former U.S. Congressman and Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee will highlight Mondays Luncheon.
The conference will conclude with Wednesdays Luncheon speaker Carter Oosterhouse, one of America’s most recognized lifestyle experts. As host of HGTV’s Carter Can, Red, Hot & Green, Million Dollar Rooms, Celebrity Motor Homes and a regular contributor to the Emmy® Award--Winning Rachael Ray Show Carter’s unique combination of skill, passion and charm have given him widespread appeal for families and individuals alike seeking to improve the quality of their lives by enhancing their surroundings.
See www.BuildingMICommunites.org to register or for more information.

The Motor City Casino in Detroit was host to this year's Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists (MANA) Spring Conference, April 26th and 27th.
Session highlights from the 2013 MANA Spring Conference included Informatics and the Use of Social Media in Anesthesia: Beyond Facebook and Twitter, Lisa Mileto, CRNA, DNP, Director of Education and University Relations -
Anesthesia Staffing Consultants; The Evidence Behind Transfusion Guidelines, Paul Picton, MD, MRCP, FRCA - Director, Transplant Anesthesia, Director Vascular Anesthesia, University of Michigan Hospital; and Geriatric Issues in Anesthesia Practice, Henry C Talley V, PhD, CRNA - Director, Nurse Anesthesia Program, Michigan State University College of Nursing.
If you missed this opportunity to mingle with collegues and friends while keeping current on the topics that matter most to CRNAs, visit our website for all the latest news and updates on our Fall Conference taking place September 27-29, 2013 (Friday - Sunday) at Boyne Mountain Resort, Boyne Falls, Michigan.
To download the conference program, or for more information visit www.miana.org.