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WOMEN DERMATOLOGIC SURGEONS NETWORKING LUNCHEON
Saturday, May 3, 2008.
1:00 p.m.


Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Please join us for the Women Dermatologic Surgeons’ Luncheon in conjunction with the American College of Mohs Surgery Annual Meeting


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WDS NETWORKING RECEPTION
Thursday, April 17, 2008.
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

New York, NY
WDS Networking Reception at The Central Park Boat House sponsored by Dior Beauty.


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WDS NETWORKING RECEPTION
Wednesday, April 9, 2008.
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Boston, MA

Hosted by Dr. Tania Phillips & Dr. Marie-France Demierreat


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YOU’RE INVITED TO ATTEND THE 33RD ANNUAL MEETING LUNCHEON
San Antonio, Texas

Sunday, February 3, 2008 - 12:00 noon
Keynote speaker: Susan RoAne, author of national best-seller "How to Work a Room"
(Event Details) | (WDS Schedule Of Activities
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2008 COMPLETED EVENTS:
PHOENIX, AZ - January 11-12, 2008
Health and Fitness Expo in conjunction with P.F. Chang’s Rock and Roll Marathon in Phoenix, AZ

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Visit the "Families Play Safe in the Sun" website for more info


WDS NETWORKING RECEPTION
Saturday, December 8, 2007.
5:00 p.m.

Manila, Philippines

Hosted by Dr. Evangeline Handog, MD


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    WDS NETWORKING RECEPTION
    Thursday, December 6, 2007.
    6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

    Miami, FL
    WDS Networking Reception at Opening Night of Art Basel Miami Beach
    Hosted by Dr. Alysa Herman


    (Event Details)



    WDS NETWORKING RECEPTION
    November 15, 2007.
    7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.


    Vancouver, Washington (USA)

    You are cordially invited to attend a WDS Networking Reception in honor of Diane Baker, MD
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    YOU’RE INVITED TO THE WALT DISNEY CONCERT HALL
    WDS Networking Luncheon • Sunday, November 4, 2007
    Los Angeles, CA


    The WDS invites you to attend a networking luncheon at The Walt Disney Concert Hall Sunday, November 4. The afternoon will include a guided tour of the Walt Disney Concert Hall. Free to Members: Parking will be Provided
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    Events being held in conjunction with the ASDS Annual Meeting in Chicago, IL:

    WOMEN DERMATOLOGIC SURGEONS NETWORKING LUNCHEON
    Saturday, October 13, 2007
    (Details & Event Brochure Here)

    WDS PRACTICE ENHANCEMENT RECEPTION
    Thursday, October 11, 2007 • Hosted by Dr. Carolyn Jacob at her Chicago Office
    (Details & Event Brochure Here)



    Women Making a Difference Around the World.
    September 30 - October 1, 2007 • Buenos Aires, Argentina

    21st World Congress of Dermatology hosted by the International League of Dermatological Societies (ILDS) in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
    (A Recap In Pictures, Details & Event Brochure Here)



    WDS NETWORKING RECEPTION
    Thursday, September 27, 2007.
    San Francisco, CA


    The Women’s Dermatologic Society invites you to attend a WDS Networking Reception at Wolfgang Puck’s Postrio Restaurant Thursday, September 27, 2007 from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

    (Wrap-Up Picture & Event Details)



    JOIN US!
    Friday, September 21 - Sunday, September 23, 2007.
    Plano Texas


    WDS Families Play Safe in the Sun Campaign Takes Flight at the Plano Hot Air Balloon Festival!

    (Pre-Event Details Here) (Post-Event Details & Pictures Here)



    WDS Networking Reception
    Thursday, September, 20, 2007

    6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.


    SciWorks Science Center
    Winston-Salem, NC
    The evening will involve an hors d’oeuvres reception and a planetarium show at 8:15 p.m.
    (Event Details)


    WDS Networking Reception

    Friday, August 3, 2007 • Hilton New York Hotel
    You are invited to attend the WDS Networking Reception being held in conjunction with the American Academy of Dermatology Summer Academy ‘07 Meeting
    (Event Details)


    WDS LEADERSHIP RETREAT WRAP-UP
    WDS Holds Invitational Leadership Development Retreat in Short Hills, NJ
    July 31 - August 2, 2007 •
    WDS Leadership Development Retreat

    Life is about choices. In fact, it’s the many important choices and actions you take that affect your success as a leader. Developing your leadership skills is the sure-fire way to prepare for what lies ahead. Investing in your personal development now can have far-reaching benefits for you down the road.

    JoAnn Heffernan Heisen, was a featured keynote speaker at the first WDS Leadership Development Retreat held on July 31-August 2, in Short Hills, NJ prior to the AAD Summer Academy. Heisen was appointed the first woman on the Johnson & Johnson Executive Committee in 1997 and explained how she achieved that position.
    (Event Wrap-Up Details)


    WDS promotes Sun Safety through “Families Play Safe in the Sun”, a broad-based national campaign, made possible through a generous grant from the 3M Foundation.
    2007 COMPLETED EVENTS::
    CLEVELAND, OH - July 20-22, 2007, Ingenuity Festival (Wrap-Up Details)
    PHILADELPHIA, PA - June 23-24, 2007, Manayunk Arts Festival (Wrap-Up Details)
    ATLANTA, GA - April 14-15, 2007, Dogwood Festival (Wrap-Up Details)
    Volunteer for a coming event now...

    Visit the "Families Play Safe in the Sun" website for more info


    WDS Networking Reception
    Thursday, June 28, 2007
    6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.


    House of Blues (Foundation Room)
    Cleveland, OH
    Hosted by Dr. Wilma Bergfeld & Dr. Allison Moosally
    (Event Details)


    Women Dermatologic Surgeons Networking Luncheon
    Saturday, May 5, 2007
    Naples, Florida - Naples Grande Resort & Club

    You are invited to attend the Networking Luncheon honoring women dermatologic surgeons Saturday, May 5, 2007 in conjunction with the ACMMSCO Annual Meeting.
    (Details, Online Registration, & Event Brochure Here)


    The Women's Dermatologic Society recently presented LOVE YOUR SKIN!, a dynamic Media Day for national magazine editors, featuring 20 WDS members who are leading authorities on skin and hair. A duo of experts on each of ten hot topics in dermatology offered the latest in trends, breakthroughs and controversies in the field--all from the woman dermatologist's perspective. Available online is an event recap, synopses request, a photo scrapbook, as well as biographical and contact information for each of the WDS experts.
    (Event Details | Photo Scrapbook | Speaker Bios & Contact)


    WDS Networking Reception
    Sunday, March 11th, 2007
    1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.


    DeYoung Museum in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco
    Hosted by Vic Narurkar, MD and Nancy Todes-Taylor, MD
    (Event Details)


    32nd Annual Meeting Luncheon Was Truly Inspirational, Sensational & Conversational
    Sunday, February 5, 2007

    The annual WDS luncheon on February 5, 2007 was a huge success. The day was full of accomplishments, friendships, and a fabulous speaker. The room at the Grand Hyatt held over 60 tables set with beautiful pink and white roses. Tables of 8-10 attendees were arranged and table facilitators were encouraged to get the groups acquainted. Two large projection screens ran with highlights of our members over the past year. Out-going president Dr. Elizabeth McBurney opened the event by welcoming everyone and introducing a video montage of media clips that WDS members had been involved with in 2006.
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    Women Dermatologic Surgeons Networking Luncheon
    Saturday, October 28, 2006
    12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

    At the ASDS Annual Meeting at the JW Marriott in Palm Desert, California
    (Event Details)



    WDS Networking Reception
    Thursday, October 5, 2006
    5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

    At the 15th EADV Congress in Rhodes, Greece
    (Event Details)



    "Families Play Safe In the Sun – WDS Community Outreach"
    Sept. 30-October 1, 2006
    Old Pecan Street Festival, Austin, TX

    IMPORTANT LINKS
    Event Slide Show Enhanced Flash
    (Recommended) -or- Standard
    Wrap-Up Press Release
    (Also Available In PDF)
    Pre-Event Press Release (Also Available In PDF)
    PSA for "Families Play Safe in the Sun"
    "Families Play Safe in the Sun" Website



    WDS Networking Reception
    Sunday, September 24, 2006
    1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

    Philadelphia Museum of Art
    Hosted by Dr. Susan Taylor in Philadelphia, PA
    (Event Details)



    PLAY SAFE IN THE SUN AT LPGA
    September 21-24, 2006
    2006 LPGA Longs Drugs Challenge, Danville, CA

    (Event Details)

    MORE: Index page for the "Play Safe in the Sun at LPGA" Campaign complete with important links, past events, & details on our coming events.
    Visit Index Page


    Members: Interested in volunteering?
    Contact: wds@womensderm.org


    WDS Networking Reception
    Saturday, September 16

    5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

    Ralph's on the Park
    New Orleans, LA
    (Event Details)



    WDS Networking Reception
    Sunday, September 17
    1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

    Hosted By Dr. Toni Funicella
    Austin, TX
    (Event Details)



    "Families Play Safe In the Sun – WDS Community Outreach"
    September 2-4, 2006
    St. Louis County Fair and Air Show, St. Louis, MO

    IMPORTANT LINKS
    Event Slide Show Enhanced Flash
    (Recommended) -or- Standard
    Wrap-Up Press Release
    (Also Available In PDF)
    PSA for "Families Play Safe in the Sun"
    "Families Play Safe in the Sun" Website



    WDS Networking Reception In St. Louis, Missouri
    Sunday, August 20, 2006
    6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

    Please join us as we discuss the WDS “Families Play Safe in the Sun” national campaign. The reception will be hosted by Dr. Roberta Sengelmann and Dr. Saadia Raza.
    (Event Details)


    WDS Networking Reception being held at the PDA’s 58th Annual Meeting in Monterey, CA
    Thursday, August 10, 2006
    5:30 PM – 7:00 PM


    Portola Plaza Hotel
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    Event Details)


    WDS Networking Reception At The AAD Summer Academy ‘06
    Friday, July 28, 2006
    5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

    San Diego, CA - San Diego Marriott
    (Event Details)


    "Families Play Safe In the Sun – WDS Community Outreach"
    July 22-23, 2006
    Mayor's Cup Soccer Tournament, Chicago, IL


    Visit the Families Play Safe in the Sun Website For New Events


    WDS Networking Reception In Dallas, Texas
    Sunday, July 16, 2006

    You are cordially invited to attend a WDS Networking Reception
    4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.


    The reception will be hosted by Dr. Rebecca Euwer & Dr. Lisa Garner
    (Event Details)


    WDS Networking Reception In River Forest, Illinois
    Sunday, July 9, 2006
    1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

    Please join us as we discuss the WDS “Families Play Safe in the Sun” national campaign. The reception will be hosted by Dr. Marianne O’Donoghue
    (Event Details)


    Official Wrap-Up
    St. Julien Hotel & Spa, Boulder, Colorado


    The WDS Member Renewal Retreat was held in Boulder, CO on June 23-25, 2006.  What an exciting retreat it was. Full details of the retreat are now online and links are provided below

    WDS Website Links:

    WDS Members-Only Links:



    WDS Networking Reception In Denver, Colorado
    Wednesday, June 21, 2006
    6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

    Please join us as we discuss the WDS “Families Play Safe in the Sun” national campaign

    Palace Chinese Restaurant, Denver, Colorado
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    Event Details)


    PLAY SAFE IN THE SUN AT LPGA
    June 2-4, 2006
    2006 ShopRite LPGA Classic
    SeaView Resort and Spa
    Galloway, NJ



    MORE: Index page for the "Play Safe in the Sun at LPGA" Campaign complete with important links, past events, & details on coming events
    Visit Index Page


    Members: Interested in volunteering for future events?
    Contact: wds@womensderm.org


    WDS Networking Reception being held at the American Society For MOHS Surgery’s 11th Annual Clinical Symposium At Grand Bahama Island
    Saturday, May 27, 2006
    5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.


    The Westin & Sheraton at Our Lucaya Beach & Golf Resort
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    Event Details)


    Women Dermatologic Surgeons Luncheon at the  ACMMSCO (Mohs College) Annual Meeting
    Saturday April 29, 2006
    12:00 Noon


    Westin Kierland Resort & Spa Conference in Scottsdale, AZ.
    (Event Details)


    TAKE THE WRAP-UP TOUR ••>

    A HUGE SUCCESS!
    31st Annual Meeting Luncheon
    San Francisco, CA, San Francisco Marriott


    Full Wrap-Up of events including:
    WDS Rose Hirschler Award
    WDS Mentor of the Year
    Wilma Bergfeld Visionary Award
    2006 Int. Travel Grant Recipients
    WDS President's Award
    WDS Honorary Members
    WDS Academic Interest Group
    ... & Much More


    Families Play Safe in the Sun
    February 18-20, 2006
    The Families Play Safe in the Sun campaign comes to Miami, Florida!

    IMPORTANT LINKS
    Event Slide Show Enhanced Flash
    (Recommended) -or- Standard
    Wrap-Up Details Including Photos
    (Also Available In PDF)
    Pre-Event Press Release)
    (Also Available In PDF)
    PSA for "Families Play Safe in the Sun"



    January 13-16, 2006
    Third Annual Orlando Dermatology & Aesthetic Conference
    Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress, Orlando, FL


    For those attending the Orlando Dermatology & Aesthetic Conference at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress in Orlando, Florida, please join us for the WDS luncheon on Saturday, January 14, 2006 to learn about exciting opportunities the WDS has to offer the Dermatology professional. Many of the conference presenters will be available to answer questions, providing an invaluable networking venue not to be missed.
    Additional Details


    Sunday, January 8, 2006
    11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

    Join Us In Coral Gables, Florida At The WDS Networking Reception Graciously Hosted By Dr. Elizabeth Alvarez. Please join us as we discuss the WDS “Families Play Safe in the Sun” national campaign, taking place in Miami on February 18 -19, 2006.
    (Event Details)




    In October, record-breaking crowds benefited from the Women’s Dermatologic Society's (WDS) educational outreach and dermatologic assessments at the California Governor and First Lady’s Conference on Women and Families as well as public outreach days at the Aquarium of the Pacific.

    Inspired by the need to better “educate, empower and encourage” people about sun safety, the WDS surpassed its own community service records at the recent Long Beach outreach of "Families Play Safe in the Sun".
    (MORE... )

    IMPORTANT LINKS
    Wrap-Up Details Including Photos
    Pre-Event Details and Schedule
    “Families Play Safe in the Sun" Campaign
    PSA for "Families Play Safe in the Sun"


    Thursday, October 27
    Atlanta, GA
    WDS Practice Enhancement Reception at the office of Dr. Rutledge Forney

    (Event Details & Map)

    Saturday, October 29
    Atlanta, GA
    WDS/ASDS Networking Luncheon honoring women dermatologic surgeons at the ASDS-ACMMSCO combined Annual Meeting
    (Event Details & Map)


    Thursday, October 13
    London, England


    If you're planning to attend the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) 14th Congress in London, England in October, please be sure to join us for the WDS Networking Reception at the Crowne Plaza London-Docklands Hotel (Meeting Success Lounge) on Thursday, October 13 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Cocktails and hors d'oeurves will be served.
    (Event Details)


    Saturday, October 1, 2005
    Seattle, Washington

    Come join in on the fun and mingle with other WDS members at our Networking Reception being hosted by Dr. Kerrie Spoonemor at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel. The WDS event will take place during the American Academy Of Dermatology Regional Review, being held in Seattle September 30 - October 2.
    (Event Details)


    Saturday, September 24, 2005
    Menlo Park, California


    You are cordially invited to attend a WDS Networking Reception
    12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.


    The reception will be hosted by Dr. Patricia Engasser.
    (Event Details)


    Sunday, September 25, 2005
    Los Angeles, California

    You are cordially invited to attend a WDS Networking Reception
    5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

    WDS Networking Reception being hosted by Dr. Lenore Kakita and Dr. Pearl Grimes at the UCLA Faculty Center. The main topic will be the WDS "Families Play Safe in the Sun Campaign"
    (Event Details)


    Tuesday, September 13
    Carmel, Indiana


    You are cordially invited to attend a WDS Networking Reception
    6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

    The reception will be hosted by Dr. Ginat W. Mirowski & Dr. Keeter D. Sechrist

    (Event Details)


    Cancelled until further notice!

    Saturday, September 10
    New Orleans, LA


    WDS Networking Luncheon will be graciously hosted by Dr. Deborah C. Hilton & Dr. Elizabeth I. McBurney at the Ritz Carlton Hotel from 1:00pm until 3:00pm.
    (Event Details)


    Saturday, September 10
    Santa Barbara, CA
    WDS Networking Reception at the California Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery 2005 Annual Meeting.

    Come join in on the fun and mingle with other WDS members at our Networking Reception being held at the Fess Parker’s DoubleTree Resort from 6:00pm until 7:30pm.
    (Event Details)


    "WDS Play Safe in the Sun at LPGA"

    August 19-21, 2005
    Portland, Oregon
    Safeway Classic LPGA Tournament "WDS Play Safe in the Sun at LPGA." Dr. Karen Vigeland and Dr. Kristin Stevens are co-chairing the event. Local volunteers are needed to assist in the exhibit booth with screenings.


    PLAY SAFE IN THE SUN
    Index page for the "Play Safe in the Sun" Campaign complete with important links, past events, & details on coming events.
    Visit Index Page


    Members: Interested in volunteering?
    Contact: wds@womensderm.org


    Thursday, August 11
    Vancouver, BC Canada
    WDS Networking Reception at The Pacific Dermatologic Association's 57th Annual Meeting at the Westin Bayshore Hotel & Marina.


    Come join in on the fun and mingle with other WDS members at our Networking Reception being held at the Westin Bayshore Hotel & Marina.
    (Event Details)