March 24, 2012
9 AM – 4 PM
Lakewood Ranch Town Hall
8175 Lakewood Ranch Blvd Lakewood Ranch FL 34202

9 AM – Noon Chapter Collaboration Workshop – All Chapter Leaders

All the officers, board members and leaders of the 14 Florida HLAA Chapters are invited to this forum which will discuss the common issues and opportunities that each chapter is facing, as identified in the Chapter Leader Survey we conducted last fall. The session will be moderated by HLAFL President, Judy Martin and be kicked off by a “Meet and Greet” with HLAA Executive Director Brenda Battat, who will participate in the session. There is no charge for the workshop or the lunch that follows, but reservations are required while space lasts or before February 28, whichever comes first. Contact Judy Martin at judygmartin@bellsouth.net or 904-778-2265.

12 PM – 1: 30 PM Hearing Care Expo – Open to All Members & the Public

We invite all hearing care professionals, providers and manufacturers to exhibit their latest technologies and hearing solutions. The same concerns are invited to sponsor the day’s events with ads in the HLAFL Statewide Program & Guide that will be issued to attendees of the day’s proceedings. This is an unprecedented opportunity for all concerns to promote their services and products to our national leaders, state leaders and all Florida members. Chapters can earn a 75% commission by attracting audiologists or any business concern to participate in one of 3 sponsorship packages, which include a geographical listing, ad in the program or booth in the Hear Care Expo. For details on all advertising or sponsorship packages, contact Judy Martin at judygmartin@bellsouth.net or 904-778-2265.

1:30 PM – 3: 00 PM HLAA Statewide Meeting – Open to All Members & the Public

Brenda Battat, the Executive Director of the Hearing Association of America, will discuss “How HLAA Is Addressing Your Hearing Needs, Access & Rights”. This is your opportunity to fully understand the HLAA’s mission and current priorities, as Brenda’s presentation with include ample time for your Questions and her Answers. Brenda will host a “Meet and Greet” for all members at 1:15. In addition, Pat Kricos, the immediate past President of the American Academy of Audiology will discuss “Let’s Loop Florida. How Hearing Loops Can Transform Your Community”. Learn how the AAA and HLAA’s joint initiative, “Get in The Loop”, can assist with local advocacy efforts to loop your area. Please advise your chapter leader if you are coming, so we can be sure we have space to accommodate all members.

3 PM – Closing Hearing Care Expo continues – Open to All Members & the Public

Note: You are invited to “Hearing Loss Affects Everyone” reception at 6 PM. Click here
for location, ticket information and details.

Staying for one night or two at the HLAA Statewide Meetings and Hearing Health Expo?

You can reserve your room now at the Hilton Garden Inn, 8270 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34243

The rate is $129.00 per night (regularly $179.00 at the peak season). When making reservations, be sure to request the HLAA rate.

Telephone: 941-552-1100

Here are three hotels that are near our site for the March 24th HLA-FL Event. Our event location is in Lakewood Ranch about 3 miles east of I 75.  These are regular prices, no group rates.

Fairfield Inn & Suites
6105 Exchange Way, Bradenton, FL
(941) 552-4001 (Fax) ‎ · marriott.com

Hampton Inn & Suites Sarasota/University Park
8565 Cooper Creek Boulevard, Sarasota, FL
355-8619 ‎ · hamptonsarasota.com

Comfort Suites
8305 Tourist Center Drive, Bradenton, FL
360-2626 ‎ · comfortsuites.com