GREETINGS FROM YOUR SECRETARY GENERAL

The 54th NACDS Annual Meeting in 2013, will explore three historic regions with vibrant cultures, starting in Barcelona with the Catalans, moving on to San Sebastian and the Basques, and ending in Porto, Portugal and the Douro river estuary. These three environs offer varied scenery and we have selected three world famous hotels. Our gastronomic experiences will include discovering a wide variety of tapas, including Jamon Iberico, or pintxos, as they are called in the Basque country, Portuguese bacalua, the Michelin three star restaurants in San Sebastian, and, of course, port tasting.

The President's Reception at the  "Can Travi Nou" in Barcelona and the Annual Banquet in the 18th century Factoria Inglesa in Porto, should be highlights of the trip.

Nino Benedetto is preparing another outstanding scientific program, with visits to universities in Barcelona and Porto.

This will be one of the most interesting and enjoyable NACDS meetings. Barbara and I hope you will join us for the meeting and also consider the pre trip in Morocco, and / or the post trip to Bordeaux / Dordogne.

Richard Spielvogel, M.D.
Secretary General, NACDS

PLEASE SEE THE INTENT TO TRAVEL POST. YOU CAN PRINT IT FROM THE BLOG, EMAIL IT TO YOURSELF OR CONTACT OUR TRAVEL AGENT WITH THE CONTACT INFORMATION PROVIDED

Intent to Travel

NACDS 54th ANNUAL MEETING SPAIN AND PORTUGAL
April 24-May 05, 2013
This includes information for the "Intent to Travel" only. This is not a request for reservations. Completing this form helps us to do the best job in organizing the meeting. The full brochure, pricing and reservation requirements will be mailed in mid-September. You can print this form by emailing it to yourself and printing it on your computer. You can get this form from the travel agent at:
    AAA
    1550 Hendersonville Road
    Suite 214
    Asheville, NC  28803
    (828) 274 2555  ext. 12114
    Fax (828)  274 4212
    Email:  kiwilkerson@mailaaa.com

PRE TRIP OPTIONS


                                                                                                       Number attending
APRIL18- APRIL 24  MOROCCO, 6 NIGHTS                            ______YES ______NO
                                  Starts and ends in Casablanca
                                  (Depart US,  APRIL 17)

APRIL 22 and/or 23   BARCELONA  1__ OR 2__ NIGHTS        ______YES ______NO 
                                  PRE MEETING HOTEL NIGHTS                                                          


ANNUAL MEETING DATES


APRIL 24- MAY 05  SPAIN AND PORTUGAL                         ______YES ______NO
                                  (Starts in Barcelona ends in Porto)




POST TRIP OPTION


MAY 05- MAY 11    BORDEAUX / DORDOGNE                    ______YES _______NO
                                  (Vineyards, castle accommodations, gourmet dining)

NAME ______________________________________________________

ADDRESS_____________________________CITY____________STATE_________ZIP_______

HOME PHONE______________________OFFICE__________________EMAIL_____________

Check the blog for news.

Save the dates for the 2013 meeting in Spain and Portugal. When the plans have been made final, which we anticipate will be in the near future, a program will be printed and mailed for you to review and respond with an intent to travel. The details of the scientific program depend on speakers providing information to Nino about topics and other information he needs to get CME approval.
Katie Kassens, M.D.
Board Member, NACDS