A message from the President of the Northwest Society of Plastic Surgeons, Peter Lennox, MD:

Dear Friends, Colleagues and Guests,

It is hard to believe, but it is time to start planning for the 46^th annual meeting of the Northwest Society of Plastic Surgeons.  The meeting will be 2 February to 6 February.  We are returning to Hawaii, to the beautiful Fairmont Orchid on the Kohala coast of the Big Island of Hawaii.

The guest faculty this year includes Dr. Felmont Eaves III, and Dr. Foad Nahai. As usual, we also expect Dr. Richard D’Amico, the ASPS president, as well as the ASAPS president.  Dr. Gordon Wilkes, the president of the Canadian Society of Plastic Surgeons will also be invited.

The meeting sessions will again be structured to maximize time outside with friends and family, with sessions finishing early in the day to allow all of you to explore the Big Island.  The welcoming reception will be on Saturday 2 February, and the Presidential Dinner/ Dance will be Tuesday 5 February. 

The Island of Hawaii is one of the most diverse of the islands.  It has two active volcanoes, amazing hiking, beaches, and of course golf courses.  The Fairmont Orchid is a spectacular venue, with  one of the most protected beaches on the coast, which makes it great for children, both big and small.  There is wonderful snorkeling off the beach, and a reef where you can take surfing lessons.

Available for download you will find forms for program registration, as well as hotel registration, and scientific paper submission.  Please mail the meeting registration and fees to Vicky Dean Swart.  The hotel registration should go directly to the Fairmont Orchid.

February is high season in Hawaii.  We therefore encourage you to register and book your room early, as we expect our block of guaranteed rate rooms to sell out fairly quickly.  Please contact the hotel early to secure your reservation.

Please consider submitting an abstract for consideration in the Scientific Sessions.  The membership’s participation in the scientific program is one of the Society’s greatest strengths.  Mail or fax scientific paper submissions as soon as possible to Peter Lennox, MD.

Program directors, please remember that residents attend the meeting free of registration charges when they present a paper.

I look forward to seeing all of you again in Hawaii.  Please do not hesitate to call me or email me with any questions at plennox@telus.net

Sincerely,

Peter Lennox, MD, FRCSC

President, Northwest Society of Plastic Surgeons