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April 14-17, 2010

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World Congress Social Programs

Welcome Reception

Date: Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Time: 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Place: Exhibit Hall
Fee: No Fee for Registrants & registered guests
Dress: Business casual

Special promotions, presentations and entertainment. Great food! Open bar!
Note: Children under the age of 14 will not be permitted in the Exhibit Hall due to safety considerations.

SAGES Meet the Leadership Reception for New SAGES Members, Residents and Fellows

Date: Friday Evening, April 16, 2010
Time: 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Place: Gaylord Hotel (Room TBD)
Dress: Casual

“All The News” World Congress Gala An Evening at “The Newseum”
Dinner and Sing-Off

Date: Saturday Evening, April 17, 2010
Place: “The Newseum” Pennsylvania Ave & Sixth St. NW, Washington
Time: 7:30 - 11:30 PM
Dress: Business Casual
Fee: Included in Registration for SAGES SuperPass (Option A), & registered guests.
Tickets: $140.00 (for additional guests and SAGES Registration Options B & C)

Join us for an international evening at “The Newseum” – a museum of news that blends five centuries of news history with up-to-the-second technology and hands-on exhibits. As you enter you’ll see a 74-foot-high marble engraving of the First Amendment. With seven levels of galleries and theaters, The Newseum is a unique environment where we go behind the scenes to experience how and why news is made. Fabulous food by world renowned caterer Wolfgang Puck, plenty of bars and, of course, the Sing Off.

The evening will conclude with the SAGES International Sing-Off.

The 12th Annual International “SING-OFF” Entry Instructions

How to Enter the Competition:

• Only one entry per IFSES society. Due to limited time, you MUST sign up in advance to participate. Acts will not be added on-site.
• All acts are limited to one song or presentation, not to exceed 5 minutes. The MC has been given "pull the plug" privilege, and will adhere strictly to this time restriction.
• Keep in mind that the Sing-Off is in the name of fun. Serious musicians need not apply!
• Please rehearse your act in advance. You will be performing for several hundred of your colleagues!
• When you register, you must include the name of your group, names of participants (aliases are acceptable), name of your act or song, and city or institution. These will be published in the program. Please contact Sallie Matthews at the SAGES office (sallie@sages.org) no later than March 15, 2010 to participate.
• All acts must provide a back-up disc at least 2 weeks prior to the event, or notification if live instruments will be used.
• This event is open to all World Congress registrants and exhibitors.