NABP's 101st Annual Meeting Attendees Have the Opportunity to Explore New Orleans

Meeting attendees, spouses, and guests attending the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy®'s (NABP®) 101st Annual Meeting, "A Medley for Patient Safety: Accreditation, Self Assessment, Quality Care," held May 21-24, 2005, at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel in New Orleans, LA, will have the chance to explore "The Big Easy" firsthand through two optional events.Experience the beauty of New Orleans' nearby swamps aboard NABP's privately chartered, 60-passenger Louisiana Swamp Tour Boat during the Optional Spouse/Guest Tour on Saturday, May 21, 2005, from 1 to 4:45 PM. During the two-and-a-half-hour Louisiana Swamp Tour, participants will see ancient, pristine swamps with large expanses of floating freshwater marshes, bald cypress trees, egrets, ibis, a wide variety of amphibians, and, of course, alligators as well as cruise past a sacred Native American mound and Cajun fishing boats along the bayou. This luxury boat is larger and more comfortable than other swamp cruise boats, offering cushioned seats, restroom facilities, a roof, and windows that can be raised or lowered during inclement weather. Shuttle bus transportation is included in the cost of the tour, which is $34 per person. Those interested in the Louisiana Swamp Tour must register by Friday, May 6, 2005, as space is limited.

Rev yourself up for the day's stimulating Annual Meeting programming by participating in the Association's Fun/Run Walk. This 3.1 mile excursion kicks off from the Sheraton at 6:30 AM on Sunday, May 22, 2005, and leads meeting attendees and their spouses and guests past such sites as the Aquarium of the Americas and the Mississippi River Moonwalk. Led by guides, participants have the option of running or walking the course. Participants must register (for no charge) by May 6, 2005.

For more information regarding the 101st Annual Meeting, please contact the NABP Meetings Desk at 847/391-4406. Information, the schedule of events, and registration forms may also be found on NABP's Web site at www.nabp.net.

Renee Renganathan

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