PBCers Friendship Conference 2002
Planned Group
Activities
Conference Guest Speakers
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Speakers Meeting Wednesday Afternoon May 1, 2002
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Thomas Draime, Product Manager URSO 250
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Joan Gallagher
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American Liver Foundation
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Update on PBC Fund for the Cure
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Andrew
Mason, M.D.
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Director Hepatitis Research Laboratory, Ochsner Clinic Foundation, Assistant
Professor of Medicine, Tulane University Medical Center and Assistant Professor
of Microbiology, Immunology, and Parasitology, Louisiana State University
Medical Center, New Orleans, LA.
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PBC, current research, open questions and answers
Walk for PBC
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Tuesday, April 30, 2002
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Walk for the PBC Fund for the Cure. Many of our conference attendees will
be walking for PBC. All money raised in our walk will be donated to
the ALF PBC Fund for the Cure. We NEED sponsor donations for our walkers.
Even if YOU can't be at our conference, you can HELP us raise money for research
in our fight against PBC. If you would like to sponsor a walker......please
let us know. You can choose a walker or add your donation to the group of
walkers. Please send your name, e-mail address, pledge amount to
Rhea
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Walkers please print this form.
Group Socials
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Meet other PBCers, learn from one another and have some relaxing fun.
Socials will be all day Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday for those who
do not wish to participate in other planned activities.
Casino Fun
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Casino hopping in small and large groups.
Classes
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Quilting Class
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Instructor PBCer Jean
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$10 for supplies
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Quilters will leave class with a completed quilting project.
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Class 2-3 hours
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Jewelry making Class
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Instructor PBCer Carol
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$1 for supplies
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Classes offered in beads/wire and/or clay jewelry. Will include
supplies and directions for making a pin or pendant.
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Class about 45 minutes
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Computer & chatroom class
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Instructor PBCer Sandra
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Learn the ins and out of our chatroom. Also helpful tips for new
and experienced computer users. Get the most from our PBCers
website.
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Casino Gaming class
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Instructor Palace Casino Host
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Have fun and learn how to play the most common games.
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Located in the casino gaming table area.
Golf Challenge
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Tuesday, April 29, 2002
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Play golf at one of the beautiful courses in Biloxi
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If you are interested in joining our Golf
Challenge contact John
Fishing Challenge
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Wednesday, April 30, 2002
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If we have enough attendees interested in fishing, we will set up a boat
fishing trip.
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Contact
Slot Machine Challenge
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Tuesday, April 29, 2002
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$20 entry fee
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Maximum 1 hour of slot play
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Person ending with most points wins or playing the longest.
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First and second place prizes.
Games
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Have fun with fellow PBCers and friends.
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Partners and singles
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Spades
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Hearts
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Bridge
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Yahtze
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Trivia
Group Evening Meal Outside Conference Location
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Landry's Seafood House has been reserved for our Monday evening meal.
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2694 Beach Blvd., Biloxi, MS 39531 (228) 385-2220
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Menu prices: $7.00 - $18.95 (tax, gratuity & drinks extra)
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We will meet at the front entrance of the Palace Hotel and leave promptly
at 6:30pm. For those who do not have a car, we will provide transportation
with another PBCer.
Group Bus Tours
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Day Trip Scenic New Orleans & French Quarter
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Thursday, May 2, 2002
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$30.00 per person (Does not include meals or
refreshments)
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Must receive tour fee by April 17, 2002
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Mail to: PBCers Organization, 1430 Garden Rd., Pearland, TX
77581
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Bus tour departs Palace Hotel promptly at 8:30am. Returns around 5:15pm.
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Air conditioned tour bus. Bus sightseeing tour along coast to New Orleans.
Tour the historic district and "walk around" French Quarter.
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Historic Biloxi
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Wednesday, May 1, 2002
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Depart 8:30am & return Palace Hotel around 10:30am.
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90 minute open- air tour includes 30 points of interest in and around
Biloxi.
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$10 (Payment prior to departure)
Evening Show and or Dancing
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To be announced at a later date
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