| Saturday, June 19 | ||||
| EVENT | LOCATION | PARTICIPANTS | TIME | NOTES |
| Travel day | Embassy Suites arrive | GRIPE/SOL/CHES | evening | R and R |
| Sunday June 20 | ||||
| EVENT | LOCATION | PARTICIPANTS | TIME | NOTES |
| Culture | Barnes Foundation Museum | afternoon | Fees for this event are NOT included in SOL/CHES registration fees. A limited number of tickets (29) are available for $5.00 each. Transportation is NOT provided. Purchase tickets by contacting Leah Smith | |
| GRIPE | Thomas Jefferson University | GRIPE committees meet | 10 am - 3 pm | Bruce Fenderson and Deborah Redwine in charge |
| Embassy Suites Complimentary Hospitality | Embassy Suites Hotel Lobby | 5 pm - 7 pm | ||
| GRIPE Registration Table | Embassy Suites Hotel Lobby | 5 pm -7 pm | Deborah Redwine in charge | |
| Monday, June 21 | ||||
| EVENT | LOCATION | PARTICIPANTS | TIME | NOTES |
| GRIPE Meeting | Thomas Jefferson University, Room 101, Bluemle Life Sciences Building (Kimmel Cancer Center) | GRIPE | all day | Bruce Fenderson and Deborah Redwine in charge. Fees for this event are NOT included in SOL/CHES registration fees. Register through the Gripe Office. |
| Embassy Suites Complimentary Hospitality | Lobby | 5 pm - 7 pm | ||
| GSM Hospitality Suite and registration for those attending SOL/CHES pre-workshops | Embassy Suites Hotel, Logan Room, top floor | GRIPE and SOL/CHES | 7 pm - 9 pm | Hospitality sponsored by Gold Standard Multimedia, Inc. Pickup registration packets for those pre-registered for Tues. pre-workshops |
| Philadelphia Orchestra | Mann Music Center, Center City, Philadelphia | evening | Anyone interested, make your own arrangements by contacting the Philadelphia Orchestra. | |
| Tuesday, June 22 | ||||
| EVENT | LOCATION | PARTICIPANTS | TIME | NOTES |
| Morning Pre-workshops | Thomas Jefferson University See Pre-workshop schedule for exact location |
Anyone interested may register. Higher cost for non-CHES/SOL/GRIPE registrants |
See Pre-workshop schedule for times. | GRIPE members will be given first priority for the NBME test writing workshop until May 22 and then first come first served. They pay same as registrants. Each instructor should have list of registrants and eval. forms. Fees for this event are NOT included in SOL/CHES registration fees. Sign up on the Registration Form. |
| Afternoon Pre-workshops | Thomas Jefferson University See Pre-workshop schedule for exact location |
Anyone interested may register. Higher cost for non-CHES/SOL/GRIPE registrants |
See Pre-workshop schedule for times. | GRIPE members will be given first priority for the NBME test writing workshop until May 22 and then first come first served. They pay same as registrants. Each instructor should have list of registrants and eval. forms. Fees for this event are NOT included in SOL/CHES registration fees. Sign up on the Registration Form. |
| Embassy Suites Complimentary Hospitality | Embassy Suites Hotel Lobby | 5 pm - 7 pm | ||
| GSM Hospitality Suite and registration for those attending SOL/CHES pre-workshops | Embassy Suites Hotel, Logan Room, top floor | GRIPE and SOL/CHES | 7 pm - 9 pm | Hospitality sponsored by Gold Standard Multimedia, Inc. Pickup registration packets for those pre-registered for Wed. pre-workshops |
| Mutter Museum Cocktail Buffet Supper Reception, Tour of Museum, Medicinal Gardens, String Trio | Mutter Museum at College of Physicians of Philadelphia, 19 S. 22nd St | GRIPE and CHES/SOL | 7 - 9 pm (Bus departs at 6:45 pm) |
This is a FREE event for GRIPE registrants. Fee for this event is NOT included in SLICE/CHES registration fee. Tickets are available for $25.00 each for SOL/CHES registrants.
Tickets must be pre-purchased. Purchase tickets on the Registration Form. |
| Wednesday, June 23 | ||||
| EVENT | LOCATION | PARTICIPANTS | TIME | NOTES |
| GRIPE Meeting | Thomas Jefferson University, Room 101, Bluemle Life Sciences Building (Kimmel Cancer Center) | GRIPE | all day | Bruce Fenderson and Deborah Redwine in charge. Fees for this event are NOT included in SOL/CHES registration fees. Sign up on the Registration Form. |
| Morning Pre-workshops | Thomas Jefferson University See Pre-workshop schedule for exact location |
Anyone interested may register. Higher cost for non-CHES/SOL/GRIPE registrants |
See Pre-workshop schedule for times. | Each instructor should have list of registrants and eval. forms. Fees for this event are NOT included in SOL/CHES registration fees. Sign up on the Registration Form. |
| Afternoon Pre-workshops | Thomas Jefferson University See Pre-workshop schedule for exact location |
Anyone interested may register. Higher cost for non-CHES/SOL/GRIPE registrants |
See Pre-workshop schedule for times. | Each instructor should have list of registrants and eval. forms. Fees for this event are NOT included in SOL/CHES registration fees. Sign up on the Registration Form. |
| Embassy Suites Complimentary Hospitality | Hotel Lobby | 5 pm - 7 pm | ||
| GSM Hospitality Suite and registration for those attending SOL/CHES pre-workshops | Embassy Suites Hotel, Logan Room, top floor | GRIPE and SOL/CHES | 7 pm - 9 pm | Hospitality sponsored by Gold Standard Multimedia, Inc. Pickup registration packets. |
| Museum Night | Various Philadelphia Museums | anyone | most close at 8:45 pm | GSM will provide a list of 6 top museums near the hotel and hours open Wed night. |
| Official Commencement of CHES/SOL meeting. All the following events are included with registration unless noted. |
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| Thursday, June 24 | ||||
| EVENT | LOCATION | PARTICIPANTS | TIME | NOTES |
| Registration Desk | Thomas Jefferson University, Alumni Hall, outside Solis Cohen Auditorium | 7:30 am - 10:30 am | ||
| Auditorium platform presentations | Thomas Jefferson University, Alumni Hall, outside Solis Cohen Auditorium | SOL/CHES | 8:30 am - 12:30 pm | Sign up on the Registration Form. |
| Lunch | Thomas Jefferson University cafeteria | 12:30 pm - 1 pm | ||
| Breakout discussion groups | Thomas Jefferson University, Sections of cafeteria, mezzanine rooms Alumni Hall | 1 pm - 2 pm | Sign up on the Registration Form. | |
| Demos and Posters | Thomas Jefferson University, 2nd and 3rd floor of Scott Library | 2 pm - 5 pm | Posters can stay up overnight. Sign up on the Registration Form. |
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| Embassy Suites Complimentary Hospitality | Hotel Lobby | 5 pm -7 pm | ||
| Bus departure for Dinner | Embassy Suites Hotel Lobby | Limited to 150-200 people | 5:30 pm -6:30 p.m. (Last bus at 6:30 pm) |
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| WELCOME DINNER Spectacular Buffet Dinner, Beer, Wine, Sodas. Transportation included. |
Valley Green Inn in Fairmount Park, by Wissahickon Creek Bus drops off at Fairmount Park. Can get out on trail and walk 3 miles to Valley Green Inn. |
Limited to 150-200 people | 7:00 Veggies/ Cheese/ Beer/Wine 8:00 Buffet Dinner First return bus 9:30 p.m. Last bus departs at 10:30 pm. |
Fees for this event are NOT included in GRIPE/SOL/CHES registration fees. Cost is only $10 for SOL/CHES registrants and $50 for guests. Purchase tickets on the Registration Form. Deadline to signup for this event is June 14. |
| Friday, June 25 | ||||
| EVENT | LOCATION | PARTICIPANTS | TIME | NOTES |
| Special Interest Group: www casebank for all to use. A multinational effort | TGI Fridays, reserved area of breakfast buffet | S. Dennis, Al Salas, K. Williamson, S. Stensaas and anyone interested who can get up | 7 am - 8 am | |
| Registration | Thomas Jefferson University, Lobby outside Solis Cohen Auditorium | 8:00 am - 10:30 am | have sign up sheets for Friday night dinner groups | |
| Auditorium platform presentations | Thomas Jefferson University, Alumni Hall, outside Solis Cohen Auditorium | SOL/CHES | 8:30 am - 12:30 pm | Sign up on the Registration Form. |
| Lunch | Thomas Jefferson University cafeteria | 12:30 pm - 1 pm | ||
| Breakout discussion groups | Thomas Jefferson University, Sections of cafeteria, mezzanine rooms Alumni Hall | 1 pm - 2 pm | Sign up on the Registration Form. | |
| Demos and Posters | Thomas Jefferson University, 2nd and 3rd floor of Scott Library | 2 pm - 5 pm | Posters come down at end. Sign up on the Registration Form. |
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| Embassy Suites Complimentary Hospitality | Hotel Lobby | 5 pm - 7 pm | ||
| Special Interest: ClipMedia for the www. Shared international resources | Stensaas' Hotel Suite | 6 pm - 7 pm | Bring your drinks with you. Following the session those interested will adjourn for dinner together at a special reserved place. | |
| GSM Hospitality Suite | Embassy Suites Hotel, Logan Room, top floor | anyone | 7 pm - 9 pm | Hospitality sponsored by Gold Standard Multimedia, Inc. |
| Dinner Groups (optional) | varies | 8 pm reserve | (optional) | |
| Saturday, June 26 - Grand Extravaganza Day | ||||
| EVENT | LOCATION | PARTICIPANTS | TIME | NOTES |
| Auditorium platform presentations | Thomas Jefferson University, Alumni Hall, outside Solis Cohen Auditorium | SOL/CHES | 8:30 am - 12:15 pm | Sign up on the Registration Form. |
| Grand Extravaganza Events - Saturday, June 26 | ||||
Pre-registration is required. Deadline to sign up is June 22. Sign up on the Registration Form. You may provide your own transportation, but please advise us if you do so we can give you your tickets prior to your departure. |
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| EVENT | LOCATION | PARTICIPANTS | TIME | NOTES |
| Bus Departure for GRAND EXTRAVAGANZA | Embassy Suites Hotel | Those who have registered for the GRAND EXTRAVAGANZA. Sign up on the Registration Form. |
1:30 pm | You may provide your own transportation, but please advise us if you do so we can give you your tickets prior to your departure. |
| Brandywine River Museum Tours | Chadds Ford, PA | Those who have registered for the GRAND EXTRAVAGANZA. Sign up on the Registration Form. |
2:30 pm | Included in the cost of the GRAND EXTRAVAGANZA. See above for registration details. |
| Longwood Gardens Guided or Self-Guided Tours | Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA | Those who have registered for the GRAND EXTRAVAGANZA. Sign up on the Registration Form. |
4 pm - 6 pm | Guided Tours are an additional $2.00 per person. Self-Guided tours are free. See above for registration details. |
| Café Dinner | Longwood Gardens | Those who have registered for the GRAND EXTRAVAGANZA. Sign up on the Registration Form. |
6 pm - 7 pm | Included in the cost of the GRAND EXTRAVAGANZA. See above for registration details. |
| Kennett Symphony Orchestra "Symphonic Swing" Jazz Concert & Fountain Display | Longwood Gardens | Those who have registered for the GRAND EXTRAVAGANZA. Sign up on the Registration Form. |
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm | Included in the cost of the GRAND EXTRAVAGANZA. See above for registration details. |
| Return by Bus | to Embassy Suites Hotel | Those who have registered for the GRAND EXTRAVAGANZA. Sign up on the Registration Form. |
approx. 11:00 pm | Included in the cost of the GRAND EXTRAVAGANZA. See above for registration details. |
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