The Great Lakes Association of Orthodontists (GLAO) invites you to the 2012 GLAO Annual Session where it will be a “Race to the Future!” The Hyatt Regency Indianapolis, located in the heart of the city, will be the site for this Annual Session. Indianapolis is easily accessible to doctors and their staff in the Great Lakes region. Make plans NOW to join us, October 11 - 14, 2012! An outstanding educational program for both doctors and staff is planned. The educational programming will have an emphasis on technology in the future practice of orthodontics, social networking, practice and team building, as well as, professional liability issues that might arise in your practice. Dr. William R. Proffit will be the Keynote Speaker, to kick-off the program. Many of the presenters featured in the program are our very own GLAO members! Visit the GLAO website for a complete listing of presentations descriptions, learning objectives and speaker biographies. Up to 14.5 hours of continuing education (CE) will be available for doctors and up to 15.0 hours of continuing education will be available for staff! There will be networking and social opportunities for doctors and staff, including a complimentary Welcome Reception on Friday and a Saturday "Evening of Fun" at the NCAA Hall of Champions. Residents and New and Younger Members are encouraged to attend and participate! New this year, will be GLAO Poster Awards. There certainly will be something for everyone! We encourage attendees to stay at our host hotel, the Hyatt Regency Indianapolis. Make your hotel reservations today! The Hyatt Regency is centrally located in downtown Indianapolis and accessible to downtown attractions. We encourage you to arrive on Thursday to spend an afternoon at the track: by golfing at the Brickyard Crossing or visiting the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum. We encourage you to explore all that Indianapolis has to offer! Thanks to all the companies and organizations that support the GLAO as a sponsor or exhibitor! An exhibit hall will be available on Friday and Saturday, featuring the latest state-of-the-art products and services. We encourage all doctors and staff to take advantage of this opportunity to meet with company representatives in a fun-filled and relaxed environment! REGISTER NOW and plan to join us as we “Race to the Future!” this October in Indianapolis! Sincerely, Dr. Jerry HickmanGLAO President