Do you live to learn or learn to live?
How can you set yourself apart from everyone else?
 
The theme of the BCSLS Congress 2009 is "Knowledge is Power" - technical knowledge to do the best job you can, health and lifestyle knowledge to bring balance to your life, knowledge of how to be kind to the environment so that the Earth can be sustainable for a long time, knowledge to be the best that you can be.
 
Congress 2009 in Harrison Hot Springs, October 1-4, promises something for everyone. The scientific committee has created an exciting, comprehensive scientific program, filled with progressive topics representative of all disciplines. An addition to the program this year is the First Time Attendees session, to help "newbies" get the most out of Congress.
 
Congress could not happen without the support of the Exhibitors, and once again they have joined forces to show us state of the art equipment and supplies, so necessary for our success.
 
Congress is an opportunity to network, to reconnect with friends and create new friendships and this is made possible by the social events - an Exhibitors Reception, Magic at Minter Gardens, a Windup Banquet at Harrison and a fun golf tournament. Also, to create balance, some lifestyle sessions will be held before and after the technical education sessions.
 
Congress 2009 will be particularly special, as we celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the BCSLS. Past Board members will be invited to attend a reception the night before the Congress begins to share stories, memories and long time friendships. 40 years of history is something to cherish.
 
The "early bird" Congress registration deadline is September 11th but if you register before July 31 you can win a $100 gift certificate to the Harrison Hotel Spa. Already, over 35% of the available rooms at the Harrison Hotel have been taken, so don't be disappointed, book soon.
 
Come Plug into Congress 2009 and witness how "Knowledge is Power".
We'll see you in the hot tub at the Harrison Hot Springs Hotel and Spa, October 1-4, 2009.
 
For more info go to www.bcsls.net/congress

 

The BCSLS Honorary Awards provide an opportunity to honour medical laboratory professionals who have made contributions to the profession, the workplace or to the BCSLS.  Awards are given to technologists or medical laboratory assistants who are, at the time, members of the BCSLS. 
Do you know someone who has demonstrated outstanding performance, dedication and contribution to the profession of Medical Laboratory Science or to the BCSLS?  Please send nominations to Lynn Simpson by August 15, 2009.
The award information and nomination form can be seen on the BCSLS web site at www.bcsls.net/aboutus/awards

Would you like to make a difference in your profession?  Why not run for a postion on the BCSLS Board of Directors?  

 

The Vice President, MLA Director and Professional Development Director are all coming up for nomination and election this year at the AGM
 
Take a look at the Positions & Duties list and then contact the BCSLS Executive Director, Malcolm Ashford for more information.