Ed. Updates

dj Ortho

presents...

an Orthopaedic Technology Educational Meeting

in cooperation with

The Association of Orthopaedic Technologists California

hosted by:

Kaiser Permanente Hospital Harbor City
25825 South Vermont Avenue
Harbor City , CA 90710
(310)517-2873

Educational Agenda

7:30 a.m.- 8:00a.m.        Registration
8:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.      Opening Remarks
8:15 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.      Dr. Navarro - Shoulder Instability
9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.      Dr. Leone - Distal Radius Fractures
9:45 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.    Dr. Strauss - Orthopaedic Emergencies
10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Break Time - Visit Exhibitor Displays
11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Sandy Kaneko,P.T. - Shoulder Physical Therapy
11:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. A.O.T.C. Business Meeting
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.    Lunch Break - sponsored by dj Ortho
1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.      Mike Wang - Shoulder Surgery Innovations
1:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.      Splinting Workshop

On April 15, 2000, the AOTC held an educational meeting at Kaiser Permanente Harbor City. There were 57 attendees that participated in the meeting. This meeting offered 8 ceu's for Ortho Techs. The agenda consisted of Dr. Peters on shoulder instability, Dr. Leone on scaphoid fractures, Dr. Harbison on the diabetic foot, Sandy Kaneko, ATC on shoulder therapy and Derek Schultz on fracture splinting. The afternoon session consisted of in-depth fracture bracing and splinting from Derek Schultz and Anthony Kjenstad of Dj Ortho.

During the meeting we had raffles, and we thank Royce Medical, DePuy OrthoTech, 3m, V.N. Medical, and Dj Ortho for donating gifts. The raffle was exciting and a lot of laughs and kept the meeting fun and interesting.

The AOTC would like to thank Derek Schultz and Anthony Kjenstad of Dj Ortho. Derek Schultz was instrumental in sponsoring the educational meeting and again we thank him and Dj Ortho for all they did for our meeting. Dj Ortho hosted our continental breakfast and lunch, thanks Derek! Also, the AOTC thanks Danny Corpuz of Kaiser Permanente for arranging for Kaiser to open their friendly doors for our educational meeting. Many thanks to our vendors that exhibited the latest products in orthopaedics.They were, Sue Brusso of 3m Casting Division, Nick and Vince Ortega of V.N. Medical, Rick Stone of Professional Products, Inc., Daniel Kim and David Yi of Meditech Marketing and Derek Schultz and Anthony Kjenstad of Dj Ortho.

The AOTC held a general business meeting and elections for president and vice president were held. Jack Hart was elected President and Troy Fite was elected Vice President. The AOTC would like to welcome the new Treasurer, Louis Rodriquez. An announcement was made for those interested in the position of Treasurer. Louis Rodriguez and Armando Sanchez stepped up for the election and gave a speech on why they would like to be Treasurer, it was a very close race. Frank Perreault was appointed election chair and with the help of Evan Hobbs the newly elected officer was announced. We thank both of these colleagues for wanting to get more involved in the AOTC.

The AOTC looks forward to having many more educational meetings in the future and again, thank you Derek Schultz of Dj Ortho for sponsoring our excellent educational meeting!

	All through the meeting raffles were held for sports bags and other prizes that were donated by Royce Medical, DePuy Orthotech, 3M, V.N. Medical and Dj Ortho. The numbers are being double-checked as the winners received their prizes. A sports bag is being claimed in the picture to the left. Thanks again to the vendors who donated the great prizes!!!
In the picture to the right A.O.T.C. President Jack Hart and Dr. Harbison pose for a picture at the conclusion of Dr. Harbisons' presentation on the diabetic foot. Top quality speakers like Dr. Harbison helped make the meeting a huge success. The A.O.T.C. is dedicated to providing Quality Educational Meetings for our members.
	There were only a few empty chairs at the Spring Educational Meeting. The facilities at Kaiser Permanente are ideal to conduct our educational meetings in. Thanks again to Danny Corpuz OTC, the AOTC Education Committee Chairman, and Kaiser Permanente for allowing us to use these great facilities for our meetings!!
Lunch is served. Lunch consisted of pizza , salad and assorted soft drinks as well as bottled water.A continental breakfast was served all morning for attendees. This consisted of muffins , Danish , croissants , both apple & orange juice and coffee. All food and refreshment were served compliments of Dj Ortho.
	A.O.T.C. President Jack Hart gave the presidents report as well as the Membership Chairmans' report at the A.O.T.C. Business Meeting after lunch at the educational meeting. The A.O.T.C. membership has grown from 1999 , and we are financially stronger than last year also.
In this picture , from left to right are , the A.O.T.C. President Jack Hart , the Education Committee Chairman Danny Corpuz and the A.O.T.C. Vice President Troy Fite get together for a picture at the A.O.T.C. business meeting
	Election for the office of A.O.T.C. Treasurer was held at the A.O.T.C. business meeting also. Two candidates stepped forward to except the challenge. Each candidate gave a 3 minute speech. The candidates , from left to right were Louie Rodriguez and Armando Sanchez. After the speeches concluded a vote was taken and Louie Rodriguez won by a narrow margin. Congratulations Louie !!!
The officers of the A.O.T.C. are , from left to right , Colleen Metzger OT-SC / Secretary , Jack Hart OTC / President , Troy Fite OTC / Vice President and Louie Rodriguez OTC / Treasurer.
	In the picture to the left Anthony Kjenstad is explaining the fine points of a knee brace to one of the attendees. The vendors were instrumental to the success of the meeting and the A.O.T.C. would like to express its appreciation for their continued support !!!
In the picture to the right the 3M display is shown. Sue Brusso and her associate were standing ready to answer any and all questions about their products.
	In the picture to the left Rick Stone of Professional Products, Inc. was on hand to explain and demonstrate all the fine products that Professional Products has to offer.