Fellow Histonetters:
The New York State Histotechnological Society is proud to announce the 
program for the 1999 annual Meeting, "Cruise Into the New Millennium".
This years meeting is being held at the Hyatt Regency Rochester 
(1-800-233-1234) on June 5 and 6. I would love to see you there. Many Vendors 
have already signed up to come and support this meeting. It will be a good 
opportunity for you to see whats new and "shop"!
Mary Georger has put together a very exciting program. 

Speakers have been chosen to cover both research and clinical and they 
include: 

Ada Feldman                        A Basic Understanding of Molecular Biology
David Hicks                          Orthopedic Pathology
Kathleen Dittrich                   Introduction to the HercepTest
Shirley Menzies                    Stress Management and 
                                           Who's on First? What's on Second?
Jonathan Myles                    Telepathology in the 21st Century
Joan Vesey                          Histology Mystery Theater
Gail Seigel/Anna Paxhia        Apoptosis: A Matter of Life or Death
Paul Ardi                              FDA's Final Rule
Gustave Mondragon               Histopreparatory Techniques: Skin as a Model 
Vinnie DellaSperanza         More Than a Gut Feeling: How to Avoid Hiring the
                                              Wrong Person
M. Elyse Wheeler/
Doug Weisheit                    Tools for Change
Jennifer Hofecker                 Understanding CJD, What Histotechs Need to 
Know

All NYSHS members will receive an official program in the mail over the next 
two weeks. If you are not a member and would like a program, please e-mail me 
with your name and address.

Thank You for your support.
Sandy Cummings
President NYSHS