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Preliminary Conference Schedule

October 12 – 16, 2011

(Schedule subject to change)
DATE/TIME EVENT
Wednesday, October 12
10:00 am – 6:00 pm Registration in the Grand Salon  
1:00 pm Annual Golf Outing  
  We invite attendees, speakers and exhibitors to join us at beautiful Arrowcreek Country Club for a unique and memorable playing experience. Arrowcreek’s Legend Course, designed by Arnold Palmer and rated 4.5 out of 5 in Golf Digest’s "Best Places to Play", traverses through natural ravines and dry creeks. The striking contrast of the lush green fairways and white sand bunker against the native high desert vegetation and rock outcroppings, create a beautiful backdrop to this challenging course. Fee includes golf with cart, transportation, lunch and two tickets for the drink cart. Depart from the hotel at noon
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm Cyber Café Sponsored by VIN VIN Logo
1:00 pm – 8:30 pm Sessions, Pre-labs and Late Shows  
1:00 pm – 8:00 pm Exhibitor Move-in  
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Thursday, October 13
6:30 - 7:30 am Healthy Start  
  Morning Yoga – Bring your towel, dress comfortably, and start your day off right with a 45 minute basic yoga class that promises to give you added energy for the entire day!
Open to all; registration required; space is limited.
Daily Hike – Meet friends at the pool on the Arcade Level at 6:30 am for a casual hike along the Truckee River trail. Map and directions provided along with fruit and water.
Open to all; registration required. Space is limited.
7:00 am – 3:00 pm Exhibitor Move-in  
7:00 am – 6:00 pm Registration Open  
7:00 am – 8:00 pm Cyber Café Sponsored by VIN VIN Logo
7:00 am – 8:00 pm Sessions, Labs and Late Shows  
11:30 am – 1:00 pm Round Table Luncheons  
  This unique educational experience provides the opportunity to learn from an expert in a small group setting over lunch. Round Tables typically focus on scientific topics of a practical nature. Earn one extra CE hour per Round Table Luncheon attended. Each table must have 10 registrants to be held.
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm Opening General Session - John Volk
Project Manager for the Bayer Veterinary Care Usage Study
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm President’s Reception in Exhibit Hall  
  This year’s kickoff reception in the Exhibit Hall is bigger and better than ever. Meet up with old friends and make new ones while strolling through the exhibits. Lots of delicious complimentary hors d’oeuvres, and desserts, music and much more are planned for this event! Your cash card works at the bar!
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Friday, October 14
6:30 - 7:30 am Healthy Start  
  Morning Yoga – Bring your towel, dress comfortably, and start your day off right with a 45 minute basic yoga class that promises to give you added energy for the entire day!
Open to all; registration required; space is limited.
Daily Hike – Meet friends at the pool on the Arcade Level at 6:30 am for a casual hike along the Truckee River trail. Map and directions provided along with fruit and water.
Open to all; registration required. Space is limited.
7:00 am – 6:00 pm Registration Open  
7:00 am – 8:00 pm Sessions, Pre-labs and Late Shows  
7:00 am – 8:00 pm Cyber Café Sponsored by VIN VIN Logo
9:30 am – 6:00 pm Exhibit Hall Open  
11:30 am – 1:00 pm Luncheon in Exhibit Hall  
  Use your cash card to purchase the lunch of your choice. Each full-conference registration receives a $50.00 food credit for use at any WWVC concession stand, including cocktails at any evening event.
1:30 – 4:00 pm Titer Testing (Exhibit Hall)  
  A service provided by WWVC for attendees. Bring the Titer Testing form to the Exhibit Hall for testing. Registration required.
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Happy Hour (Exhibit Hall) Cocktails and snacks  
7:00 – 9:00 pm CVM Evening Seminar  
  Dr. Wendell Cantrell will be bringing updates from CVM efforts around the world.
7:00 – 9:00 pm Evening in Reno  
  Register for the evening in Reno and experience the fun and excitement of the "Biggest Little City in the World". Continuous shuttle service for WWVC attendees brings you directly downtown for fine dining, casino action, art galleries and special events throughout the downtown area. Coupon books and shuttle service are included in the registration fee.
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Saturday, October 15
6:30 - 7:30 am Healthy Start  
  Morning Yoga – Bring your towel, dress comfortably, and start your day off right with a 45 minute basic yoga class that promises to give you added energy for the entire day!
Open to all; registration required; space is limited.
Daily Hike – Meet friends at the pool on the Arcade Level at 6:30 am for a casual hike along the Truckee River trail. Map and directions provided along with fruit and water.
Open to all; registration required. Space is limited.
6:30 - 8:00 am Veterinary Christian Fellowship Breakfast  
  Start the day off right! Dr. Rick Marshall will host this event.
7:00 am – 6:00 pm Registration Open  
7:00 am – 8:00 pm Cyber Café Sponsored by VIN VIN Logo
7:00 am – 8:30 pm Sessions, Pre-labs and Late Shows  
9:00 am – 4:00 pm Exhibit Hall Open  
11:30 am – 1:00 pm Luncheon in Exhibit Hall  
  Use your cash card to purchase the lunch of your choice. Each full-conference registration receives a $50.00 food credit for use at any WWVC concession stand, including cocktails at any evening event.
11:30 am – 1:30 pm Luncheon in Exhibit Hall  
4:30 – 6:00 pm Wine Tasting at The Reserve  
  Under the guidance of an expert sommelier, taste wines from around the world at the Grand Sierra’s fine dining restaurant, The Reserve. Enjoy wines and learn about food parings in a fun, relaxed atmosphere.
Registration required.
7:00 pm - 11:00 pm Closing Night Reception Grand Sierra Resort
  Cap off WWVC 2011 with Dr. Shawn Messonnier and his "Mind Illusions". Enjoy the great party music by Rustler’s Heat. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Show begins at 7:00 pm.
Complimentary to all registrants.
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Sunday, October 16
7:00 am – 11:00 am Registration Open  
7:00 am – 11:00 am Cyber Café Sponsored by VIN VIN Logo
8:30 am – 12:30 pm Sessions  
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