Preliminary Program

South Central Association of Blood Banks

2014 Annual Meeting & Exhibit Show

Fort Worth, Texas March 30 - April 1

2014 Annual Meeting & Exhibit Show — March 30 thru April 1

Why would y’all want to attend the 2014 SCABB Annual Meeting and Exhibit Show? Well, I will tell you why! The meeting will be held in the beautiful historic downtown Fort Worth Hilton Hotel. On November 21, 1963 President and Mrs. John F. Kennedy stayed at this hotel, which was then The Hotel Texas. The next morning President Kennedy gave, what would be his last address, just hours before his assassination in Dallas. President Kennedy spoke to

the many people gathered outside the hotel that morning by saying, “There are no faint hearts in Fort Worth.” It will be an honor to have our annual meeting in this historic place where blood bank professionals, of no faint heart in our challenging times, will gather to learn, network and yes, have a good ol time! “Texas with a Twist” is this year’s theme and I am confident you will see that twist throughout the meeting. Fort Worth is the 16th largest city in the country, so it is an easy travel destination. You can get there by plane, train, automobile or horse if you are so inclined. It is a city that embraces its Western tradition, but has a cosmopolitan side that gives it that twist. Within a very short walking distance of the hotel, there are many restaurants from fine dining to burgers, along with shopping and a vibrant night life! But don’t stay out too late or you will miss the great educational sessions planned for you by your amazing committee members. The educational tracks offer a wide variety of topics that will interest those from every aspect of the hospital blood bank and blood center. There will be topics for everyone including CEOs, technologists, physicians, nurses, phlebotomists, and recruiters. Be sure to also check out the industry workshops for those unique and special educational sessions. If your focus is IRL, we have that too with the amazing AIMS meeting immediately before SCABB. Sensational evening events have been planned so you can learn and share with your old friends and new friends in a less formal environment. Be sure to attend the welcome membership mixer and the closing bash, which is a new fun event for our meeting. The awards banquet will inspire you as we honor those outstanding individuals and groups that make our industry shine, and there will be dancing! In addition, there will be much fun and lots of trash talking at the Ed Moore memorial golf tournament supporting the SCABB Foundation. Last, but certainly not least, is the incredible Exhibit Show where you can see the latest and greatest in new technology and support. We very much appreciate the support of our vendor partners. They are there to support your success, so stop by and learn what they have to offer. The goal of the SCABB Board of Directors and Committee Chairs is to make these few days invaluable to your role in the challenging environment in which we now operate. We hope you will discover new ideas and new friends that can help you make better decisions as a blood bank professional. I look forward to seeing all of y’all (many people) in Fort Worth, in your boots or high heels for Texas and Blood Banking with a Twist!

Jeannie Gardner, RN 56th President South Central Association of Blood Banks

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2013 Karen Williams Memorial Lecturer2013 Karen Williams Memorial Lecturer2013 Karen Williams Memorial Lecturer Endowed by Chiron, A Novartis Business Evan Bloch, MD Blood Systems Research Institute Dr. Bloch is a native of South Africa and is currently an assistant clinical investigator with Blood Systems Research Institute and an adjunct clinical instructor at the Department of Laboratory medicine UCSF. Dr. Bloch has been very

involved recently, in training in the safe clinical use of blood products in his home country; below is an excerpt from his CV: “The majority of my teaching has been through both the drafting of content for and leading of international training workshops in transfusion medicine for clinicians and allied blood bank/laboratory personnel in Africa. Through collaboration with Safe Blood for Africa Foundation (SBFA), I co-lead two training workshops (Manzini, Swaziland and Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo) on the clinical use of blood. These educational seminars, intended for clinicians and allied health professionals, comprise a series of interactive lectures and facilitated case discussions on core topics in transfusion medicine e.g. transfusion reactions, component use, approach to anemia etc. The content has been adapted to the local environment in view of resource limitations. More recently, I have assisted in teaching courses on manuscript-writing and Training in Clinical Research; both courses were attended by representatives of the regional transfusion services in Africa”

John Moulds Memorial LecturerJohn Moulds Memorial LecturerJohn Moulds Memorial Lecturer W. John Judd, FIBMS, MIBiol Emeritus Professor, University of Michigan Professor W. John Judd is an Emeritus Professor of Immunohematology in the Department of Pathology at the University of Michigan. He served on the AABB Board of Directors and numerous AABB committees. Professor Judd is the Past President of the Michigan Association of Blood Banks. He is the author of over 100 publications, including Judd's Methods in Immunohematology, ed 3. John will present at the Advanced Immunohematology & Molecular Symposium.

Looking for a twist on the usual destination? Find Fort Worth. As the 16th largest city in the United States and

part of the No. 1 tourist destination in Texas, Fort Worth welcomes nearly 5.5 million visitors each year.

Fort Worth is a destination redefined. No other city boasts such an unmistakable twist of preserved Western

heritage and unrivaled artistic offerings. You can enjoy an enormous range of experiences - from longhorns to

longnecks, from salons to saloons. Discover the artistic masterpieces of the Fort Worth Cultural District.

Explore the true American West in the Stockyards National Historic District. Shop and dine in the 35-block

Sundance Square, one of the most exciting downtown areas in the nation. See a magical show at Bass

Performance Hall. Stroll through the Museum of Living Art at the top-ranked Fort Worth Zoo.

Experience the best of Texas. Fort Worth - where one thing doesn't change - the friendly, helpful service that's

the hallmark of true Texas hospitality. Y’all, we cannot wait to show off our town during this year’s South

Central Association of Blood Banks Annual Meeting!

2014 Annual Meeting & Exhibit Show — March 30 thru April 1

Industry WorkshopsIndustry WorkshopsIndustry Workshops Industry Workshops are the perfect way to kick start your annual meeting experience! The workshops, presented on Sunday, March 30 and the mornings of March 30 and April 1, are sponsored by our vendor partners and are designed to showcase their latest technology, products and services. Attendance at the workshops exposes you to the latest developments in the blood banking and transfusion medicine industry. Industry Workshops are presented at no charge to attendees. Look for registration details on www.scabb.org.

Call for AbstractsCall for AbstractsCall for Abstracts Enhance your resume and your knowledge base by preparing an abstract for submission at the 2014 South Central Association of Blood Banks Annual Meeting. The Annual Meeting Call for Abstracts is presented by South Central Association of Blood Banks and is open to South Central members and non-members. Abstracts may be from any discipline relating to hospitals, donor centers, cellular therapy, tissue therapy or testing laboratories. Abstracts should be submitted by December 31, 2013 and instructions for submission may be found at www.scabb.org > Annual Meeting > Oral & Poster Abstracts. Anyone interested in submitting an abstract under the guidance of a mentor is encouraged to contact Cheri Jennings, co-chair of South Central’s valuable Protégé Mentorship Program at cjenning@giveblood.org.

Continuing Education Credits (CEU’s)Continuing Education Credits (CEU’s)Continuing Education Credits (CEU’s)

The 2014 Annual Meeting has been approved as a provider of continuing education programs through the ASCLS P.A.C.E.® program. Participants attending one session in each time block will earn a maximum of 12.5 contact hours. All PACE approved sessions will be indicated by PACE course number beginning with 151. South Central Association of Blood Banks, in partnership with Oschner Medical Center is accredited by the Institute for Medical Quality to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The South Central Association of Blood Banks takes responsibility for the content, quality and scientific integrity of this CME activity. The Annual Meeting is approved for 13.5 CME.

Approved courses are available for download at CEbroker.com for Florida residents attending the Annual Meeting.

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Advanced Immunohematology & Molecular Symposium (AIMS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SCABB Pre-Conference Board of Directors Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Industry Workshops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Membership & Protégé/Mentor Mixer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Exhibit Hall Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

President’s Reception and Awards Banquet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SCABB Annual Business Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SCABB Fun Run/Walk (pre-registration requested) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SCABB Past President’s Reception (by invitation only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Exhibit Hall Closing Celebration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SCABB Post Conference Board of Directors Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Ed Moore Golf Classic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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2014 Fun Run2014 Fun Run2014 Fun Run Putting a twist on the usual Fun Run course, this year’s run will utilize the beauty of the Trinity Trails. The Trinity Trails are a system of trails along or near the Trinity River in Fort Worth, Texas. Bring your running shoes and be ready for a few “twists”. There are over 40 miles of trails along the Trinity River and its tributaries allowing for a variety of outdoor activities. Enjoy walking, running, cycling, 17 trailheads for picnics and rest stops, five boat launches for canoes, kayaks and sculls, equestrian trails for horseback riding, a water-ski slalom course and fishing in a number of spots. The trail networks connect with 21 parks, the Fort Worth Botanic Garden and Japanese Garden, Log Cabin Village, Fort Worth Zoo, the historic Stockyards and downtown Fort Worth.

2014 Ed Moore Golf Classic2014 Ed Moore Golf Classic2014 Ed Moore Golf Classic

One of the last golf courses to be designed personally by the legendary Arnold Palmer, The Golf Club Fossil Creek opened for play in 1987. Our luscious rolling Tifway 419 Bermuda fairways are complimented with our fantastic conditioned TifEagle Bermuda greens. We offer an 18-hole Championship golf course, quality staff, and a Pro Shop that carries the latest in golf fashion and equipment. Whether it is for a single player, business or pleasure, charity

or company tournament, we deliver the ultimate experience.

Named in memory of the late Ed Moore, an original “Bubba” and friend of South Central, the Ed Moore Golf Classic benefits the South Central Association of Blood Banks Foundation, which enhances the educational goals of the association through monetary support of current program offerings and member scholarships.

Presenting sponsor:Presenting sponsor:Presenting sponsor:

SAVE THE DATE! Wednesday, April 2, 2014

The Golf Club Fossil Creek 3401 Clubgate Drive

Fort Worth, TX 76137

2014 Annual Meeting & Exhibit Show — March 30 thru April 1

To Register:To Register:To Register: -Visit www.scabb.org -Click on 2014 Annual Meeting -Click on Registration Link -Register online, or print the form and fax with your credit card information to 866-649-6590, or mail with your check to: SCABB Central Office 2901 Richmond Rd., Suite 130-176 Lexington, KY 40509 * Check, VISA, MasterCard and American Express are acceptable methods of payment For your convenience, on-site registration will be open from noon to 5:00 pm on Sunday (March 30), from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm on Monday (March 31) and Tuesday (April 1)..

Registration DetailsRegistration DetailsRegistration Details Use our secure online Annual Meeting Registration available from January 13, 2014 until March 17, 2014. Advance registration for the 2014 Annual Meeting is encouraged by offering discounted advance registration fees. To take advantage of the discounted fees, register online, by fax or by mail no later than February 28, 2014. Registration forms and payment MUST BE RECEIVED on or before March 17, 2014. After this date, registrations will only be accepted on-site in Fort Worth. To register at the member rate, your 2014 SCABB individual and/or institutional membership must be current or included with your Annual Meeting Registration. Online membership applications and printable membership applications can be found on www.scabb.org.

Institutional FLEX PassInstitutional FLEX PassInstitutional FLEX Pass Designed to encourage attendance by employees of the host area’s blood banking institutions, the FlexPass allows institutional members to register multiple attendees for one low discounted fee. The Flex Pass will maximize your educational dollars and minimize staff scheduling challenges associated with meeting attendance. The institution simply completes the online registration indicating the “Flex Pass” Registration option. Employees will share the Flex Pass to enter educational sessions and the exhibit hall at the Annual Meeting. The Flex Pass can only be used by one individual from the facility at any given time. Multiple attendees sharing a Flex Pass cannot gain entrance to the same workshop. Note: Flex Pass registration includes one ticket to the President’s Reception Awards Banquet. However, additional tickets can be purchased for the cost of $50.00.

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SCABB offers a variety of scholarships to help

those who wish to attend the Annual Meeting by covering a

portion of the costs associated. Visit our Scholarship page on

www.scabb.org to check out the scholarships offered, details

and deadlines.

Annual Meeting Scholarships

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$ 335.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 410.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 175.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 335.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Full Meeting Registration Full Meeting Registration Full Meeting Registration

(Includes Sunday through Tuesday and all social events)

By February 28 After February 28 Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Non-Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Physician-in-Training/Student . . . . . . . . . . *Flex Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

*Flex Pass allows multiple attendees to register at one discounted rate and is

only open to SCABB Institutional Members

SingleSingleSingle---Day Registration Day Registration Day Registration (Daily registrations include all planned meal functions for that day,

with the exception of the President’s Awards Banquet)

By February 28 After February 28

Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Non-Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Physician-in-Training/Student . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Guest tickets for President’s Reception and Awards Banquet - $50.00.

$ 385.00 $ 460.00 $ 175.00 $ 385.00

$ 160.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 185.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 105.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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President’s Award Banquet President’s Award Banquet President’s Award Banquet --- The Ashton DepotThe Ashton DepotThe Ashton Depot A twist of the old and the new, historical yet modern, frontier and cosmopolitan, The Ashton Depot will be the location for this year’s President’s Reception and Awards Banquet. Its central location, historic architecture, grand scale and superb cuisine make it an architectural jewel and a perfect venue as South Central Association of Blood Banks celebrates the 2014 distinguished award winners. Each of the Awards presented reflects superior performance, service or commitment to the blood banking and transfusion medicine industry. Many are named in memory of those industry leaders who have left an unforgettable impression on the industry – setting the bar for excellence. The following awards will be presented on this evening:

*Larry Trow Award * Cornerstone Award * Rising Star Award * Sol Haberman Award * Outstanding Award of Merit (Personal and Service)

The historic Santa Fe Depot (now The Ashton Depot) is the perfect setting to honor those past and present who are true leaders in our industry. The depot, originally opened on March 1, 1899 in response to a growing demand for railroad service in Fort Worth. It has both witnessed and contributed to over a cen-tury of Texas memories. In 1938, the depot was renovated and modernized as part of an extensive program undertaken by the Fort Worth Union Passenger Station and the Santa Fe Railroad. Today, the neoclassical Beaux Arts-Style terminal has been restored to its original beauty and distinctiveness. The original stained glass windows, barrel-vaulted ceilings, and marble floors are stunning, emanating an atmosphere of effortless style and grace and celebration! Be sure to make plans to attend the 2014 Presidents Reception & Awards Banquet a highlight of the South Central Annual Meeting.

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Sunday, March 30, 2014

Industry Workshops (No Registration Fee Required)

Distinguished Award Lecturers Opening Plenary

Technical/Scientific: Scott Jones, PhD

Administrative: JoAnn Moulds, PhD, MT(ASCP)SBB

Karen William Memorial Lecture - funded by Novartis: Evan Bloch, MD

2014 Exhibit Hall Opening & Welcome Reception

Monday, March 31, 2014

Industry Workshop Breakfast

Exhibit Hall Featuring SCABB Vendor Partners

Education Sessions in Multiple Disciplines

Technical/Scientific "Are You Smarter than an SBB Student" Janet Vincent, MS SBB(ASCP)

Using questions from last year's AIMS, SBB exam questions will be asked of the audience who will be able to answer using audience response units.

"Nonhemolytic Reactions to Transfusion" Arthur Bracey, MD & Cassandra Josephson Discussion of the most recent regulations regarding prevention of TACO/ TRALI reactions

in transfusion recipients, a description of each process and St. Luke's Hospital transfusion service experience with patients who show signs of each. Also, discussion of the phenomenon occurring in neonates knows as TRAGI - Transfusion-associated acute gut injury in low birth weight

primarily. "Why is my Patient Bleeding" Anne Winkler, MD & Jochewed Werch, MD

New oral anticoagulants on the market currently are discussed, with details about how they affect coagulation and what tests are used to monitor them. The mechanism for TEG testing will be discussed, as well as which settings this testing can be most useful.

Administrative "CEO's Choice" Merlyn Sayers, MD

CEOs of two large blood centers will discuss a favorite topic or project. "Disaster Planning" Lt. Col. Angela Hudson, BSC MT(ASCP)SBB, Maj Robert Curtis, BSC MT(ASCP)SBB, CDR Roland L.

Fahie, MSC MT(ASCP)SBB, (Col.) Joseph Pelletier, MD, MC A panel of professionals will relate real life experiences about military disasters that have

honed their skills in planning and working through chaotic events "Blood Utilization" Kevin Land, MD & Walter Linz, MD

The data to lower transfusion triggers, transfuse less blood and blood products per episode and use real time coagulation testing is now old news. So - why do we find change so slow? Data is

not enough. The real key to change is in the structure and design of the system.

Donor/Recruitment & Collections "Motivating Collections" Linda Mazik

Identify creative methods to motive collection staff members to increase productivity, identify potential non-conforming products and increase compliance awareness.

"Impact Project" Ron Sheehan This presentation will discuss current trends facing your blood center and how to prepare for imminent changes in the demand for blood. We

will discuss key strategies that prepare us to respond to these changes with a plan to meet patient needs while controlling collection expenses.

"Volunteer Donor" Dan Waxman, MD In the last 20 years, we have learned the range of donors that can be safely recruited and collected. From limiting medication lists to actively

recruiting high school donors and individuals with hemochromatosis, our donor pool has expanded at the same time our main group of donors are aging. This talk will explore the journey we have taken and takes a peek into what we might expect in the future.

Ask the Experts Your opportunity to ask questions with leaders in the industry!

Presidents Reception & Awards Banquet

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March 29th & 30th - Fort Worth, Texas

Top 10 Reasons to Attend AIMSTop 10 Reasons to Attend AIMSTop 10 Reasons to Attend AIMS

1. Gain additional knowledge and stay on top of the advancements in immunohematology, serology and molecular technologies and practices.

2. Network with fellow BBs, SBBs, IRLs and top leaders in the blood bank field. 3. Hear advanced level topics that are related to my area as a reference (IRL) laboratory over

basic transfusion service lectures. 4. The jam-packed program allows a large number of PACE Credits to be obtained in just 2

days out of a busy schedule. 5. Hear the blood banking “gods” speak and impart their knowledge on the ever changing

landscape of Immunohematology. 6. Opportunity to participate in interactive and fun sessions with the use of audience polling

devices. 7. It always has the best (top notch) speakers lined up and great programming that is very

beneficial to my knowledge level. 8. Flows right into the SCABB meeting so I can just extend my stay by a few days and get 2

conferences for the price of 1 trip. 9. Offers opportunity to network with serologic and molecular vendors in the industry. 10. Get out of work for a few days to interact with my peers.

Tuesday, April 1, 2014

Industry Workshop Breakfast

Exhibit Hall Featuring SCABB Vendor Partners

Oral & Poster Abstract Presentations

Education Sessions in Multiple Disciplines

Technical/Scientific "Cellular Therapy" Victor M. Aquino, MD & Chrissie Anderson

The session will review the process for donor selection, stem cell product manipulation, and transfusion issues in children. Also, the need to begin Leukocyte col-lections and the best way to go about this will be discussed.

Case Studies by Lisa Hensch, MD, Gloria Mathur, MT(ASCP) SBB, Alice Chen, MD, Yasmine King, MT (ASCP)SBB MPH Interesting case studies from a transfusion service will be presented.

Administrative "Statistical Models for Quality Control" Ebrahim Shafizadeh, PhD MT(ASCP) & FDA Representative

"What Can Blood Centers do to Increase Revenue: Thinking Outside the Box" Edward P. Scott, MD, Michelle Stapleton, PhD, Tama Copeland, MT(ASCP)

Donor/Recruitment & Collections "Roundtable Discussion" Clint Huff (Moderator)

Open discussion between Recruitment and Collections over hot topics within the industry and our areas "Marketing Planning" Susan Crews

Closing Plenary: Kristin Kaufman "Is this Seat Taken?"

Wednesday, April 2, 2014

Ed Moore Golf Classic—The Golf Club Fossil Creek

To register visit www.scabb.org

2014 Annual Meeting & Exhibit Show — March 30 thru April 1

For more information on sponsorship opportunities at South Central’s 56th Annual Meeting & Exhibit Show, please contact: South Central Association of Blood Banks Central Office 866-649-6550 scabb@scabb.org

At the time of posting, the following companies have committed to exhibit at the 2014 Annual Meeting:

Visit www.scabb.org > 2014 Annual Meeting to see a complete list of sponsoring exhibitors as they are confirmed.

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The 2014 Exhibit Hall will transform the way you think about obtaining information on the latest resources in the industry. Information, resources, instruments and new technology are at your finger tips! The 2014 SCABB vendor partners represent manufacturers and distributors of critical blood banking products and transfusion medicine services. South Central Association of Blood Banks applauds these vendors who have played a vital role in the growth and sustainability of the association for many years.

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Qualtex Laboratories

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Amega Scientific

Beckman Coulter, Inc.

Best Theratronics, Ltd.

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Carter BloodCare

Creative Testing Solutions

Fenwal

Fresenius Medical Care

Haemonetics

Healthcare-ID

Helmer Scientific

Hemasoft America

Roche Diagnostics Corporation

Separation Technology, Inc.

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815 Main Street Fort Worth, Texas 76102

(817) 870-2100

Hilton Fort WorthHilton Fort WorthHilton Fort Worth A special conference rate of $159 per night, single or double occupancy (plus applicable taxes and fees) is available for attendees at the Hilton Fort Worth and includes complimentary internet in guestrooms. Attendees are encouraged to make their hotel reservations early to guarantee availability in the SCABB room block. Reservations must be made by February 27, 2014 to receive the discounted conference rate. All reservations must be guaranteed with a deposit of first night’s room and tax. Cancellations must be made 24 hours prior to arrival, or one night’s room and tax will be charged to the credit card or deposit will be retained.

Hotel ParkingHotel ParkingHotel Parking For those attendees driving to the Hilton Fort Worth, ample parking is available at the Hilton Fort Worth at a rate of $15.00 / day. Directions to the Hilton Fort Worth can be found on www.scabb.org > 2014 Annual Meeting.

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Conference AttireConference AttireConference Attire “Business Casual” is appropriate for all meetings and events unless otherwise indicated. A sweater or light jacket is recommended because meeting rooms may be cool.

Meal FunctionsMeal FunctionsMeal Functions Full meeting registration includes all scheduled meal functions. Daily registrations include all coffee breaks and lunch offered that day. Daily registrations do not include the President’s Reception and Awards Banquet, however tickets can be pur-chased for this very special evening of celebration for $50.00.

Ground TransportationGround TransportationGround Transportation A group discount is available through Super Shuttle for attendees flying into the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and Dallas Love Field Airport. CLICK HERE to book your Super Shuttle ground transportation at the discounted rate. (NOTE: You must book your Super Shuttle ground transportation through a specific link created for our conference in order to receive the discount.)

Phone ReservationsPhone ReservationsPhone Reservations Reservations for the event can be made by calling the Hilton Fort Worth at (817) 870-2100. Reservations must be made by February 27th, 2014 in order to receive the discounted room rate. Please reference the South Central Association of Blood Banks room block when booking hotel accommodations.

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