I
am writing this from the only country that regularly
eats its national symbols. Yes - things are different
here! Even to arranging a World Congress for the
WES through the Australian Gynecological Endoscopy
Society. Here are 10 Aussie congress traditions
to help you prepare for WCE in 2008:
1. Accountability
Like Admiral Horatio Nelson, we expect every (wo)man
to do their duty: to do one task well for WCE 2008.
The WES Board will lead us all, but everyone can
at least register a friend - or bring the kids for
the holiday of a lifetime!
2. Website
The programme announcement will go out in February
2007 by mail – however, the preliminary programme
is already available on our website www.wce2008.com
3. Social events are compulsory!
The opening ceremony, dinners, and the closing congress
banquet are all opt-in activities. This is because
Australia has so few people. Costs are included
in the registration, and there are no refunds! We
will make sure you have a great time.
4. Patients are everywhere
Patients are always welcomed and a part of our congresses
at all session. See 1, 2 and 3 above.
5. Scientists, trainees
and nurses
See 1, 2, 3 and 4 above.
6. Leadership
Ever wondered who is actually on the WES board?
Now you will find out! Each WES board member will
have visible duties each morning, afternoon and
evening, so you will get to see your leadership
in action! Come and get their autographs!
7. We start on time and
we end on time
The programme chairmen are building a fantastic
programme for you. For it to work, it must start
on time, and we must stick to time.
8. Book early – book
often
Did I mention the programme will be out in February
2007? Please help us help you by registering and
paying early.
9. Posters
Aussie tradition is that you speak beside your poster
for your two minute “message”. Your
audience will at all times include at least one
WES board member, who questions you for 3 minutes,
and then marks and ranks your work.
10. Prizes
To win your well-deserved prize at WCE 2008 you
must be there in person to receive it. Otherwise
the WES board shall award the next ranked poster,
etc. No show = no prize (and no correspondence will
be entered into). All prizes are announced at the
pre-banquet closing ceremony. |
