Register early Wednesday and Thursday in the Woodway Foyer, 4th floor
Beat the lines by picking up your attendee registration materials at the Woodway Foyer of the Westin Galleria starting Wednesday at 3 p.m. or Thursday at 7 a.m. The registration desk will be located on the 4th floor outside Woodway Hall in the Woodway Foyer of the Westin Galleria. Go to the conference Web site for more details.

Don’t forget your laptop for the CD syllabus
Plug in to 24 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
Don’t forget: if you chose the CD syllabus option on your Annual Session registration form or are planning to register onsite, bring your laptops to access the CD syllabus.

Enjoy free breakfast Friday in the Exhibit Hall
Start Friday’s CME sessions right by joining TAFP and our exhibitors in the Exhibit Hall for a full breakfast. Breakfast will be served by members of the Foundation Board of Directors from 6:45 - 7:45 a.m., and offers a wonderful opportunity to peruse the latest products and services from nearly 100 vendors. See a full list of the Annual Session exhibitors.

Come one, come all to the 2008 President’s Party
Under the big top at this jumbo circus-themed party, you can welcome your new ringmaster, Robert Youens, M.D., to the presidency and join other officers and fellow family physicians for a night of fabulous family fun featuring food, games and prizes. Dress is casual and the show will go on at the Westin Galleria. This is a ticketed event and all attendees are invited. Tickets may be purchased at the TAFP registration desk while supplies last! $35 for adults; $15 for children ages 12 and under. See this and other special events on the Special Events page of the conference Web site.

Town Hall Meeting: Commission on Legislative and Public Affairs
Join us for TAFP’s Town Hall Meeting Thursday from 7 - 10 p.m. to discuss the issues that affect your practice, how TAFP and TAFPPAC are speaking on your behalf, and how the elections could impact your business. This year it will be held in conjunction with the Commission on Legislative and Public Affairs. Attend this or any of the TAFP Committee, Commission or Section meetings to help form TAFP policy on these and other issues.

If you haven’t reserved a hotel room…
The deadline to reserve your room within TAFP’s room block at the Westin Galleria Houston has passed. Rooms may still be available at the Westin Galleria for full price. Call the hotel for availability at (713) 960-8100. A deposit equivalent to one night’s stay is required to confirm your reservation. The deposit is refundable with 72-hours notice of cancellation. View a list of alternate hotels and their distances from the Westin Galleria Houston on the Hotel page of the conference Web site. Self-parking is free at the Galleria Mall, so commuting is easy!