20th Annual Clinical Symposium

Washington D.C.

The 20th Annual Clinical Symposium was an outstanding success. As usual, the planning and execution was right on the mark. Thank-you one and all for your attention to detail and your perseverance, the effort paid off. The Symposium committees, both local and national, did an outstanding job in planning and arranging everything
Our President and Treasurer were re-elected to their respective offices. Congratulations Michael and Robin!!!!!
Our Loyal Supporters, The Vendors, were out in full force, THANK-YOU VERY MUCH. Our Sponsors and vendors are key to our success as an organization and cannot be thanked too much.
Washington D.C. is a very exciting place to visit. There were lots of places to go and things to do in our free time. The package tours were inexpensive and widely varied. The night tours were spectacular.
A big thank-you goes out to all the speakers who took time out from their busy schedules and families to come and speak at the Symposium. We really appreciate it!

As always, it is a pleasure and an honor to represent the A.O.T.C. at the symposium. The A.O.T.C. will continue to be the most visible and progressive state association under the N.A.O.T.


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Welcome Reception sponsored by De Puy
Welcome Reception sponsored by De Puy
Natalie Hovey of H-P Associates (our management co.) and
 Jack Hart, OTC, Vice President / NAOT, at the reception.
Michael Gill, OT-SC, President / NAOT kicks off the Symposium with a welcome speech on Thursday morning.
Pett Allen Sr. blesses the 2002 Symposium.
John Mezurecky, OTC, California, Accepts his award and check from BSN for winning this years Call for Papers. Congratulations John!!!
John delivers his award winning paper on Pediatric Scoliosis, A Unique Patient Profile and Orthosis: Thinking Outside the Box.
Bobbi Charlesworth, OTC, National Symposium Chair, Addresses the assembled membership
Pett Allen Jr., OTC, Treasurer of the MAOT & Local Symposium Chair, addresses the assembled membership.
Dr. Christopher Annunziata gives a lecture on "Current Concepts in Management of PCL Injured Knee".
David Marshall, OTC, hosts a Hands-on-Workshop: "Basic Splinting Techniques" sponsored by DeRoyal.
Michael Gill, OTC, hosts a "Total Contact Casting" workshop sponsored by BSN.
Dr. Caroline Chester gave a lecture on "Splinting and Casting a Child With an Anomoly".
Ed Ashman, PA-C, gave a lecture on "Tennis Elbow: A New Technique".
Ed Ashman, PA-C, gave a lecture on "Articular Lesions in Young Athletes".
The 2002 NAOT Executive Committee
The 2002 Executive Board conducting business.
Joyce Benton, RN, MSA, ARM, Gave a lecture on Documentation & Charting".
Bobbi Charlesworth, OTC, RTR & Cindy Henderson, OTC, co-host a Hands-on-Workshop: "Functional Cast Therapy" sponsored by BSN..
Michael Gill, OTC, hosted a Hands-on-Workshop: "Focused Rigidity Casting" sponsored by De Puy.
Attendees at the "Red, White & Blue" Reception sponsored by BSN Medical.
Jack Hart, Vice President / N.A.O.T., and his son Skyler  at the "Red, White & Blue" Reception sponsored by BSN Medical.
Dr. Romness gives a lecture on "Pediatric Spinal Evaluation".
The 2002 General Business Meeting was a Full House.
Michael Gill,OTC, President / NAOT, addresses the General Membership.
Tom Byrne,OTC, OPA-C, accepts his plaque and induction into the NAOT Honor Society.
The NAOT Executive Committee pose for a picture after the General Business Meeting
Jeffrey Virgo, OTC, OPA-C, moderated the N.B.C.O.T. question and answer session following the General Business Meeting.
Bill Martin,OTC, OPA-C  gave a lecture on "Neurovascular Assessment and Compartment Syndrome in Pediatric Fractures".
The N.B.C.O.T. team pose for a picture.
Suzanna Klyber,OTL, gave a lecture on "Patient  Care Before and After Cast Application: Preventing Additional Problems".
Laura Tosi, M.D., gave a lecture on "Women and Orthopedic Surgeons: Enhancing the Relationship".
Beth Hicks,PA-C, gave a lecture on "The Cast Treatment of Club Feet'. ClubFoot
Dr. Dror Paley gave a lecture on "Limb Lengthening".
OUR LOYAL SUPPORTERS PACKED THE EXHIBIT HALL
OUR LOYAL SUPPORTERS PACKED THE EXHIBIT HALL
OUR LOYAL SUPPORTERS PACKED THE EXHIBIT HALL
OUR LOYAL SUPPORTERS PACKED THE EXHIBIT HALL
OUR LOYAL SUPPORTERS PACKED THE EXHIBIT HALL
OUR LOYAL SUPPORTERS PACKED THE EXHIBIT HALL
OUR LOYAL SUPPORTERS PACKED THE EXHIBIT HALL
OUR LOYAL SUPPORTERS PACKED THE EXHIBIT HALL
OUR LOYAL SUPPORTERS PACKED THE EXHIBIT HALL
OUR LOYAL SUPPORTERS PACKED THE EXHIBIT HALL
OUR LOYAL SUPPORTERS PACKED THE EXHIBIT HALL
OUR LOYAL SUPPORTERS PACKED THE EXHIBIT HALL
OUR LOYAL SUPPORTERS PACKED THE EXHIBIT HALL
OUR LOYAL SUPPORTERS PACKED THE EXHIBIT HALL
OUR LOYAL SUPPORTERS PACKED THE EXHIBIT HALL
Box lunches standing-by. Lunch was served everyday and boy was it good!!
The Closing Banquet was packed and the food was great!
The Closing Banquet was packed and the food was great!
Michael Gill, President / N.A.O.T., addresses the banquet attendees.
Sean Conkle, OTC, President of the PAOT accepts an award from Michael Gill, OT-SC, President / NAOT
State Delegate from Wisconsin accepts an award from the NAOT for her state chapter.
Pett Allen Jr.,OTC, Local Symposium Chair, accepts an award from the N.A.O.T.
Elijah Griffin,OTC, is inducted into the N.A.O.T. Honor Society in recognition for his contributions to the NAOT and the field of Orthopaedic Technology.
Max Huband, OTC, is inducted into the N.A.O.T. Honor Society in recognition for his contributions to the NAOT and the field of Orthopaedic Technology.


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 Cathy Covington, OTC, is inducted into the N.A.O.T. Honor Society in recognition for her contributions to the NAOT and the field of Orthopaedic Technology.
Frank Radja, OTC, is inducted into the N.A.O.T. Honor Society in recognition for his contributions to the NAOT and the field of Orthopaedic Technology.
Rick Woodbeck,OTC, accepting achievement and honor award from Jeff Virgo,OTC,OPA-C, from the NBCOT.
3M representative introducing Mike Eruzione.
Olympic Hockey Player, Mike Eruzione was the guest motivational speaker at the 3M Closing Banquet on Saturday night. Mike entertained us for almost an hour with a look back on a colorful and exciting career in professional hockey.