Dear VOS Members,
I would like to personally invite you to attend the 2011 VOS Conference at the Silvertree Conference Center, Snowmass, CO March 5-12. Snowmass has always treated us with fantastic snow, well groomed runs, fast lifts and access to seemingly endless trails on all the surrounding peaks. We will be staying at the Silvertree Hotel and Wildwood Lodge which are perfectly located adjacent to the Conference Center and the main village with shopping, restaurants and night life – it doesn't get much easier.

Our Jacques Jenny Lecturer this year will be Dr. Thomas Brown, Chair and Director of Orthopedic Biomechanics at the University of Iowa. Dr. Brown will share data and ideas on his state-of-the-art, clinically-relevant, orthopedic research. I’ve known Dr. Brown for over a decade and have always been inspired by his intellectual curiosity and creativity; his examples of “bench-top to bedside” will provide guidance for each of us.

One important note: when planning your travel to the 2011 VOS conference please book your lodging through Rocky Mountain Tours, a division of Ski.com. The name change of our travel agent may be news for some of you. Fortunately, we will be working with a friendly, familiar face as Penny Smith will be the lead travel agent for the VOS.

Please book through Penny and Rocky Mountain Tours because when we book conference and exhibitor space we commit to a certain number of rooms sold to leverage conference room facilities, discounted food pricing and event space. If we do not make our minimums, the VOS picks up the extra costs. This means banquet and picnic prices increase, food prices increase and meeting space becomes exceedingly expensive. When you book through the official travel agent, Rocky Mountain Tours, all rooms sold count toward our minimums. These room choices include a wide variety options and are listed in the brochure.

It is my great pleasure to serve you as President this year. I look forward to seeing you all in Snowmass. Please feel free to contact me with any questions, suggestions or comments as we continue to countdown to a successful 2011 VOS Conference!

See you in SNOWMASS!
Mike Conzemius
conze012@umn.edu

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