The deadline for making reservations at the Marriott North Central for
the Region III NSH Meeting has been moved to Friday, February 26, 1999.
So go ahead and make your reservations now to take advantage of the
special rates for the meeting.  I am posting the program once more for
those who may have missed it.

The 1999 Region III NSH meeting hosted by
GSH will be held in Atlanta at the Marriott North Central.  Reservations

should be made directly with the hotel by calling 1-800-228-9290.  If
there is a problem with reservations call the direct number 404-325-000,

EXT 1615 – Karen Palmer will help with rooms.  NOTE:   Please identify
guests as attendees of the GSH/Region III NSH meeting to receive special

room rates of $79 single/double, $89 triple, and $99 quad, plus
(currently) 12% tax.  CUT OFF DATE FOR ROOM RATE IS FEBRUARY 26, 1999;
after that date general rates apply.  Check in is 3:00 p.m./check out is

12 noon.  There is complimentary parking and the hotel is easily
accessible from I-285 from any direction.
TRANSPORTATION:  Atlanta Airport Shuttle service from Hartsfield
International Airport  is $15 one way/$24 roundtrip.  Shuttle
reservations can be made by calling 1-800-842-2770 or 404-524-3400; taxi

cost $30 one way and Marta $1.50 to Brookhaven Station and taxi from
there is $6.  The program outline is below.  For a more detailed program

and a registration form, please reply to me, powell.s@gain.mercer.edu.
Include your fax # or mailing address.
VENDORS may contact Lori Knowles at LAKandCAS@aol.com for vendor
information.
See you in Atlanta in March.
PLEASE COPY AND PASS ON TO ANY HISTOTECHS WHO MAY NOT GET THIS MESSAGE.

PROGRAM
Wednesday, March 10, 1999

HT/HTL Review Session –Susan Meloan, BBA, HT(ASCP)HTL  2-5 p.m.
Early Registration  6-8 p.m.
Thursday, March 11, 1999
Registration          7-8 a.m.
Workshop #1-          8:30-12 noon
2001: HISTOLOGY CYBERSPACE - Linda Jenkins, HT(ASCP) & John Tarpley, BA,

HT(ASCP)
Workshop #2     8:30-12 noon
RODENT NECROPSY TECHNIQUES - Barbara Munch, BS  -
Workshop #3     8:30-12 noon
ELECTRON MICROSCOPY IN SURGICAL PATHOLOGY - Bob Santoiani, BS,  HTL(ASCP

Break in the Exhibit area     10-10:30 a.m.
Lunch in Exhibit Area (concession)      12-1:30 p.m.
Workshop #4     1:30-5 p.m.
ADVANCED DETECTION SYSTEMS FOR RESEARCH IN IMMUNOHISTOCHEMISTRY AND IN
SITU HYBRIDIZATION - Jette Lassen, M.S. -
Workshop #5     1:30-5 p.m.
HISTOLOGY EQUIPMENT REPAIR - What Can I DO? - Shandon-Lipshaw Service
Representative -
Workshop #6     1:30-5 p.m.
SPECIAL STAINS: THEIR CHEMICAL MECHANISM - Jerry Fredenburgh, HT(ASCP) -

Break in the Exhibit Area       3-3:30 p.m.
Vendor's Reception      4 - 7 p.m.

Friday, March 12, 1999
Workshop #7     8:30-12 noon
APPLICATIONS OF BASIC IMMUNOHISTOCHEMISTRY PLUS NEW TECHNOLOGICAL
BREAKTHROUGHS IN THE CLINICAL LABORATORY – Helen Palmer, BS & Kathleen
Dittrich, HT(ASCP)HTL -
Workshop #8     8:30-12 noon
CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION:  ROUTINE AND MOLECULAR
PATHOLOGY TECHNIQUES APPLIED TO INFECTIOUS DISEASE DIAGNOSIS AND
RESEARCH - Tim Morken, BS, EMT(MSA), HTL(ASCP) -

Workshop #9     8:30-12 noon
UNLOCK THE SECRETS OF FROZEN SECTIONS - Mequita Praet, HT(ASCP)HTL &
Janice Presnell, HT(ASCP) -
Break in the Exhibit Area     10-10:30 a.m.
Awards Luncheon in Exhibit area      12-1:30 p.m.
Clinical Sessions
Dr. Geoffery Smith , Associate Medical Examiner    1:30-3 p.m.
FORENSIC PATHOLOGY INTERLUDE -
Break in the Exhibit Area     3-3:30 p.m.
Marvin Hanna, BS, MBA       3:30-5 p.m.
THE FDA AND IMMUNOHISTOCHEMISTRY

REGION III General Business Meeting      5-6 p.m.
Friday Night you are on your own CITY STYLE in Atlanta

Saturday, March 13, 1999
Workshop #10        8:30-12 noon
MICROWAVE PROCESSING TECHNIQUES - Steven Slap, BA MA M.Phil
Workshop #11        8:30-12 noon
CLIA DEFINED - Maribeth Gagnon, MS, HTL(ASCP)
CLIA INSPECTION PROCESS - Betty Logan, BA, MT(ASCP) & Genelle Wilkes,
BS, MT(ASCP) Workshop #12        8:30-12 noon
MICROSCOPIC ANATOMY  AND TISSUE IDENTIFICATION - Craig Player -
Break           10-10:30 a.m.
Meeting adjourned at 12 noon
Registration Form

NAME:____________________________________________________

ADDRESS_________________________________________________

CITY_____________________STATE_____________ZIP_________

INSTITUTION_____________________________________________

ADDRESS:________________________________________________

MEMBER NSH_________YES__________NO  STATE___________

REGISTRATION FEE     $20.00
CLINICAL SESSIONS    Included
HT/HTL REVIEW (Wednesday afternoon)  $20.00
WORKSHOPS ( Member NSH or RegionIII State) $30.00
WORKSHOPS (Nonmember)    $40.00
AWARDS LUNCHEON    $20.00
LATE FEE (After March 1, 1999)   $15.00

Registration      $20.00
Thursday Workshops #_________#_______  ______
Friday Workshop #_________    ______
Saturday Workshop #_________   ______
Awards Luncheon # Tickets________  ______
HT/HTL Review     ______
Late Fee      ______
GSH Membership (if desired $20.00)   ______

Total Fee      ______

I would like to be a liaison in workshop #_______

Please make checks payable to GSH and mail to:

 Sylvia Cameron
 6320 Stallion Drive
 Cumming, GA  30130