Mark your calendars now for the 34th IntNSA Annual Educational Conference, October 20-23, 2010, in Old Greenwich, Connecticut. The International Nurses Society on Addictions (IntNSA) serves as a forum for all nurses who are interested in the prevention, intervention and treatment of addictions to enhance knowledge, advance skills, continue education and be a resource to nurses across all practice settings. As always, more than 150 registered nurses from across the country and abroad are afforded a number of educational presentations, a forum for the exchange of ideas and the occasion of social networking to increase collegial relationships. Making a difference on the growing health issue of addictions requires the building of partnerships. We'll see you there! IntNSA's Mission To advance excellence in nursing care for the prevention and treatment of addictions for diverse populations across all practice settings through advocacy, collaboration, education, research and policy development. Who Should Attend? Nurses Who Specialize in the Prevention and Treatment of Addictions Nurses Who Practice in Other Specialty Areas Allied Health Care Professionals Who Specialize in Addictions Employee Assistance Professionals Credentialed Addictions Counselors and Prevention Specialists Community Agency Workers Private Practice Therapists Important Dates Monday, September 20 - Early registration ends Monday, October 4 - Registration closes (on-site registration is available after this date) Tuesday, September 28 - Hotel reservation cutoff Conference Program / Registration Information The 2010 IntNSA registration brochure is now available! Here you will find the entire schedule of events with session details, hotel and travel information as well as the registration form. Download a PDF Request a Hardcopy Two ways to Register: Register by September 20 and SAVE! Register Online Download a Registration Form Hotel Information Hyatt Regency Greenwich 1800 E. Putnam Avenue Old Greenwich, CT 06870 (203) 637-1234 Fax: (203) 409-4308 Indulge in the comforting luxury of our English manorstyle Stamford accommodations with European-style decor. Enjoy a spacious sitting area with comfortable armchairs. Refresh yourself in the deluxe granite bath. Sink into the bliss of the Hyatt Grand Bed featuring luxurious goose down pillows, triple sheeting, and a thick down blanket - all piled atop irresistible pillow top mattresses. Stay productive at a comfortable work station with complimentary wired Internet access, dual-line phones with voicemail, analog phone lines and data port, iHome stereo with iPod docking station and an in-room refrigerator. Rate $174 plus tax per night (single/double) Please note: Double bed rooms have sold out and only King bed rooms are available. Reservations By Phone: Call Hyatt Reservations at (800) 233-1234 and request the International Nurses Society on Addictions Conference rate. To review Hyatt Hotels privacy policy, please visit http://www.hyatt.com/hyatt/privacy-policy.jsp. Online: Visit the Hyatt Regency Greenwich reservations site: https://resweb.passkey.com/Resweb.do?mode=welcome_ei_new&eventID=2560044 Please Note Rooms are blocked from October 19-23. The group rate may also be available three days before and after the conference if the hotel has availability. Reservations must be made by Tuesday, September 28, 2010, in order to receive the conference discounted room rate. However, please note that sleeping rooms are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis and may sell out before September 28. The society has committed to a block of sleeping rooms for this event. If you make the decision to stay at another property, not only is it less convenient for you, but it also may harm the society financially. We encourage you to reserve your room at the headquarters hotel and to continue to support your professional society. Sponsorship / Exhibits / Advertising This year's meeting offers an excellent opportunity to make sales, widen exposure, and stimulate repeat business. Take this opportunity to build and maintain customer relations, enhance your image and test new products and services. We encourage you to review the exhibit packages described and to make the decision today to participate in the 34th Annual Educational Conference. IntNSA offers a wide variety of opportunities for exposure to our attendees, which include: Advertising space in our program booklet Sponsorship opportunities Sponsorship Packages (ranging from $250-$2,000) Exclusive Sponsorship Items (lanyards, tote bags, water bottles, breakfast/lunch) Exhibit space (floor exhibit or table top) Gain recognition as an IntNSA supporter and Annual Educational Conference sponsor by selecting a Sponsorship Package and/or take advantage of one of our exclusive sponsorship items. With so many prospects, it will be impossible not to establish your name in the minds of new customers. Download the Marketing Prospectus for full details! FAN 3rd Annual Silent Auction    Please consider a donation to the Foundation for Addictions Nursing (FAN) silent auction. All items donated to the Foundation for Addictions Nursing Silent Auction are tax-deductible to the extent provided by law. The Foundation for Addictions Nursing (FAN) supports the mission of the International Nurses Society on Addictions. The primary activities of FAN are to cultivate resources to advance the profession of addictions nursing, develop partnerships with individuals and organizations, and, together with the members of the organization, identify initiatives to advance the specialty. The Annual Silent Auction is held to help fund the grants and scholarships offered to IntNSA members by FAN. Please bring donated items with you to the IntNSA Annual Educational Conference, or send the donated auction item to the address noted on the donation form by September 10, 2010. Below is a list of some of suggested items: Paintings (see picture, available at this year's auction!) Vacation stay at a timeshare or hotel Jewelry Crafts Local gifts Please complete the Donation From if you plan to provide an item for the auction. Social Event - Tour of Stepping Stones Be sure to join us for this unique opportunity for a private tour of Stepping Stones, the historic home of Bill and Lois Wilson (only IntNSA participants will be on the grounds during this time). Bill Wilson was a co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and the author of four books, including Alcoholics Anonymous (1939). Lois Wilson was the co-founder of Al-Anon Family Groups, the self-help group for family members of alcoholics and the founder of Alateen, a group for the children of alcoholics. For more information on Stepping Stones, please visit www.steppingstones.org. The fee includes a boxed lunch and roundtrip transportation. In keeping with the traditions of AA, a suggested donation of $10 to Stepping Stones while onsite may be appropriate. The event will take place on Saturday, October 23 from 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. This is a Special/Optional Event and additional registration required. The cost is $84 per person inclusive. REGISTER EARLY - LIMITED TO THE FIRST 50 ATTENDEES! Transportation Information Shuttles from LaGuardia and JFK Primetime - (800) 733-8267 $60 One way Red Dot shuttle service - (800) 673-3368 $59 One way CT Limo - (203) 878-2222 $60 One way $116 roundtrip Cab Fares From LaGuardia Airport (LGA) - $115 From JFK International Airport (JFK) - $130 From Westchester County Airport (HPN) - $63 From Old Greenwich Train Station - $6 From Stamford Train Station - $10 Train Schedules and Fares The train station closest to the hotel is the Stamford Station. You would then take a cab from Stamford Station to the Hyatt Regency Greenwich for approximately $10. The fare from Grand Central Station to Stamford Station is approximately $24 if you purchase the ticket ahead of time. All local train fares and schedules can be found at this site: http://as0.mta.info/mnr/schedules/sched_form.cfm Driving Directions Detailed driving directions are included in the registration brochure Important Dates Monday, September 20 - Early registration ends Monday, October 4 - Registration closes (on-site registration is available after this date) Tuesday, September 28 - Hotel reservation cutoff SAVE THE DATE! 2011 Joint Conference with IntNSA and ASPMN September 7-10, 2011 JW Mariott in Tucson, Arizona

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