Issue 2 - Conference Newsletter - 16 December 2010
IN THIS ISSUE: First Keynote Announced; Second Call Closed; Early Bird Rego Closing 31 December 2010; Sponsorship and trade places available; Reserve your accommodation now!
Images: Interactive cycle tour through rural villages to see first-hand drowning issues.
FIRST KEYNOTE ANNOUNCED
The conference organisers have chosen USLA Medical Advisor and ILS Medical Committee member, Dr Peter Wernicki’s presentation, as the first keynote address to be announced. Dr Wernicki will address the recent evaluation of current lifesaving standards and strategies by the US Lifeguard Standards Coalition, via a paper he co-authored with David Markenson (American Red Cross) and Gerald DeMers (YMCA of USA) titled, Evidence Based Standards in Lifesaving: The Conclusions of the US Lifeguard Standards Coalition.
Lifesaving programs and organisations throughout the world often operate under standards and guidelines developed over the years by trial and error, expert opinion, tradition, and inference from related fields. However, few standards have been based upon objective experimentation and research. The United States Lifeguard Standards Coalition - a partnership formed between the United States Lifesaving Association, the American Red Cross, and the YMCA of the USA - was established to conduct that missing experimentation and research. The coalition’s process represents the most comprehensive evidence based review of lifesaving and associated literature ever performed and their outcomes are certain to have relevance for lifesaving worldwide.
The organisers found the presentation to be an excellent paper that is cross cutting in nature and spans the key themes of research, policy and practice. Further keynote presentations will be announced in coming weeks.
SECOND ROUND ABSTRACT SUBMISSIONS NOW CLOSED
The organisers announce that the second round of abstract submissions has now closed. Submitted abstracts will be reviewed throughout December and authors will be notified early in 2011.
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATIONS CLOSING SOON
Early Bird registrations will close on 31 December 2010. To be eligible for the special Early Bird registration fee, you must have registered and paid by this date. Please register today to avoid disappointment.
If you would like to know more about Conference Registration, please see the related links below:
Registration Rates - Includes registration rates and conditions of discounted rates for Speakers, Students and Vietnamese delegates.
Registration and Payment Options - Includes registration options (online vs hardcopy / individual vs bulk/group) in addition to the payment options available.
SPONSORSHIP AND TRADE DISPLAY PROSPECTUS NOW AVAILABLE
Organisers have developed a sponsorship and trade display prospectus. A variety of sponsorship packages are available, including an opportunity for customised packages. Conference sponsorship is not restricted to commercial entities with several organisations looking at sponsoring specific streams or keynotes as a way of contributing to the event and reinforcing their leadership in an area.
To download a copy of the sponsorship and trade prospectus simply click here.
ACCOMMODATION AND TRAVEL DETAILS - CONFERENCE TRAVEL PARTNER
Exotissimo Travel Vietnam have been appointed as the official Conference Travel Partner for the World Conference on Drowning Prevention 2011.
Exotissimo provides delegates with a streamlined travel solution where delegates can easily book and manage their travel and touring logistics online. Exotissimo through their networks can organise all your travel needs including Accommodation, Flights, Visas, Transfers, Pre/Post Tours and Travel Insurance.
Great Accommodation Rates have been negotiated with the Conference Host Venue (Furama Resort and Convention Centre) in addition to surrounding hotels. Rates are as follows and are quoted in USD Nett per night (includes breakfast, 5% service charge and 10% VAT):
Furama Resort and Convention Centre (5 Star)
Garden View Room - USD165 SGL / USD185 DBL/TWIN
Life Resort Danang (5 Star)
Superior Garden View - USD130 SGL / USD140 DBL/TWIN
Deluxe Pool View - USD146 SGL / USD156 DBL/TWIN
Silver Shore International Resort (4 Star)
City View Deluxe - USD104 SGL / USD124 DBL/TWIN
Ocean View Deluxe - USD138 SGL / USD 158 DBL/TWIN
Green Plaza Hotel Danang (3 Star)
Superior River View - USD78 SGL / USD82 DBL/TWIN
Superior Ocean View - USD82 SGL / USD88 DBL/TWIN
Gold Coast Hotel - Danang (2 Star)
Superior- USD38 SGL / DBL/TWIN
Deluxe - USD44 SGL / DBL/TWIN
Golden Sea Hotel - Danang (2 Star)
Superior - USD 40 SGL / DBL/TWIN
Deluxe - USD 45 SGLL / DBL/TWIN
The learn more about Exotissimo Travel Vietnam and to view all accommodation details, photos and travel options please click here.
IMPORTANT PLANNING DATES
Be sure to mark these important conference dates in your diary today.
31 December 2010 - Early Bird Registration Closes
10 to 13 May 2011 - World Conference on Drowning Prevention 2011
CONTACT DETAILS
Conference Organisers
Royal Life Saving Society - Australia
PO Box 558, Broadway NSW 2007
Phone: +61 2 8217 3111
Fax: +61 2 8217 3199
Email: WCDP2011@rlssa.org.au
Website: www.worldconferenceondrowningprevention2011.org
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