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STSA 62nd Annual Meeting Hotel Options in Disney World

STSA 62nd Annual Meeting attendee registration is tracking well ahead of past years. Over 220 STSA members, friends, and guests are already registered for the meeting. With so many of your colleagues planning to attend, you especially won’t want to miss the STSA 62nd Annual Meeting, November 4-7, 2015 at Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts!

Given the popularity of the meeting, rooms are currently very limited at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort. Depending on your dates of travel, you may be able to secure a room at Disney’s Yacht Club. Please call the reservations department at 407.939.4686 to book your room as soon as possible if the Yacht Club is your preferred hotel.

If you are not able to book at the Yacht Club due to space availability, don’t despair! STSA has secured separate room blocks at two other near-by resorts, including the Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin Resort and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge.

Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin Resort

Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin Resort

The Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin Resort is located within easy walking distance of Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts. The STSA group rate is $229 per night (plus tax). Like Disney’s Yacht Club, rooms will also go quickly at the Swan & Dolphin. Book as soon as possible to secure your room if the Swan & Dolphin is your preferred hotel.

Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge is designed to provide spectacular views of four lush savannas that over 200 hoofed animals and birds call home. The resort includes beautiful pool areas, exciting animal programs, and one of the largest collections of African art in the United States. The STSA group rate is $255 per night (plus tax). The Animal Kingdom Lodge is approximately ten minutes from Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club by car. Transportation will not be provided, but taxis will be readily available.

  • Call the Disney Reservations Department at 407.939.4686 to book rooms at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. Be sure to mention that you are part of the STSA meeting to secure the special group rate.

Learn more about the STSA 62nd Annual Meeting and register online at www.stsa.org/62ndannual. Contact STSA Headquarters with questions about the meeting and hotel accommodations at 800.685.7872 or stsa@stsa.org.

August 7, 2015 | By More

Just 15 Booths Left in STSA 62nd Annual Meeting Exhibit Hall

STSA Annual Meeting Exhibit Hall

The STSA Annual Meeting Exhibit Hall is the perfect place to showcase products and services to STSA members and meeting attendees.

STSA’s 62nd Annual Meeting Exhibit Hall is selling quickly, and as of today just 15 booths are still available. Companies interested in exhibiting are encouraged to act quickly in order to secure their booth space.

STSA has worked to schedule events inside of the Exhibit Hall to ensure a steady flow of traffic throughout the entire Hall. Here are some highlights:

  • On Friday, November 6, the Joint Council on Thoracic Surgery Education will host a CT Surgery Resident Jeopardy Competition inside of the Exhibit Hall during afternoon meeting breaks. Learn more about the Competition.
  • All coffee breaks will take place inside of the Exhibit Hall on Thursday, November 5 and Friday, November 6.
  • Breakfast on Friday morning and dessert following the Friday afternoon All-Attendee Lunch will be served inside of the Exhibit Hall.
  • The Exhibit Hall is conveniently located next door to the General Session room, and meeting attendees will pass by the Hall to and from key educational sessions.

Due to the popularity of the 62nd Annual Meeting Walt Disney World® venue, STSA expects record professional attendance at the 2015 meeting. As of early-August, registration numbers are more than double what they were for the 2014 Annual Meeting at the same time last year.

Learn more about exhibiting with STSA at www.stsa.org/exhibits. New this year, exhibitors can increase their on-site presence by purchasing select, high-impact branding opportunities. View a full list of options in the STSA 62nd Annual Meeting Branding Opportunities Catalog.

Contact STSA Headquarters with questions by calling 800.685.7872 or e-mailing stsa@stsa.org.

August 4, 2015 | By More

STSA Social Activities & Special Events in Walt Disney World

The STSA 62nd Annual Meeting will take place November 4-7, 2015 at Disney's Yacht & Beach Club Resorts in Lake Buena Vista, FL.

The STSA 62nd Annual Meeting will take place November 4-7, 2015 at Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts in Lake Buena Vista, FL.

STSA has a variety of social activities available for STSA 62nd Annual Meeting attendees and their guests to enjoy while in Walt Disney World® this November. Advance registration prior to October 13 for all STSA social activities is recommended.

Here is a full lineup of 62nd Annual Meeting activities and entertainment:

  • The All Attendee Lunch will take place on Friday, November 6 from 12:00 pm-1:00 pm. Meeting attendees are invited to attend with their families to enjoy the company of STSA friends and a special Disney character guest who will be available for photos. Dessert and JCTSE’s Residents Jeopardy Competition will take place in the Exhibit Hall immediately following lunch.
  • The President’s Mixer will take place on Friday, November 6 from 7:00 pm-9:00 pm. Two tickets are included with attendee registration, and additional tickets can be purchased for $25 each. This year’s Mixer will feature a guest appearance by Mickey Mouse with plenty of photo opportunities. The Mixer will conclude at Epcot® where STSA will have a front row seat for fireworks.
    Special Note: Tickets will be collected and each member of your party must have a ticket to enter the President’s Mixer. Small children will be allowed to enter with a ticket-holding adult. 
  • The STSA Golf Tournament will take place on Saturday, November 7 beginning with a 12:45 pm shotgun start. Participants will golf Disney’s Palm Golf Course, which was recently renovated by Arnold Palmer Design Company and is considered one of the most naturally beautiful courses in the country. Tickets cost $130 per person and include roundtrip transportation, greens fees, and a box lunch. Club rental is available through the club house for $20 plus tax, and shoe rental is complimentary.
  • Wild Africa Trek Video

    View this short video about Disney’s Wild Africa Trek to get an idea of what’s in store for STSA participants!

    The Wild Africa Trek will take place at Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park on Saturday, November 7 from 1:15 pm-4:15 pm. This three-hour experience led by specially-trained guides begins in the Safi River valley where expedition harnesses will allow guests to cross precarious rope bridges and enjoy up-close views of Nile hippos and crocodiles. The journey continues along the edge of a magnificent, wide-open African savannah, where guests board a specialized vehicle to enjoy an exclusive safari, including a stop at a private safari camp for premium animal viewing and African-inspired food samplings. Tickets cost $240 per person and include roundtrip transportation, souvenir water bottle, and photos.
    Special Note: Children must be accompanied by a paying adult and must be at least 8 years-old. Minimum height is 48 inches, minimum weight is 45 pounds.

  • The STSA Fishing Tournament will take place on Saturday, November 7 from 1:30 pm-3:30 pm. Participants will enjoy a two-hour catch-and-release guided fishing excursion on the Walt Disney World® Resort waterways. Tickets cost $55 per person and include non-alcoholic beverages, fishing poles, bait, tackle, and guide.
  • The Annual Awards Dinner & Dance will take place on Saturday, November 7 from 7:00 pm-11:00 pm at Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resort. Several STSA members will perform with their live band, WOOSAH!!!. A delicious menu has been designed just for STSA, and the children’s menu is sure to delight our youngest guests with several Mickey-inspired dishes. The awards presentations will be shortened to maximize time to enjoy the company of your STSA friends. Dress is black tie optional; attendees may also dress in costume in order to compete for best-, most originally-, or most-outlandishly dressed. Learn more about the Awards Dinner & Dance and STSA member band, WOOSAH!!!.

The STSA 62nd Annual Meeting host resort is Disney’s Yacht Club. Attendees staying at Disney’s Yacht Club will have access to a 3-acre waterpark hosting a lazy river, sand bottom pool with beach entry, and one of the highest hotel waterslides in Walt Disney World®. Yacht Club tenants will also enjoy 24-hour fitness club access and free Wi-Fi throughout the resort and convention center.

Additional Yacht Club amenities include:

  • The Kid’s Sandcastle Club is available daily from 4:30 pm-12:00 am. The Sandcastle Club is a play space where children ages 3 to 12 are invited to enjoy games, have complimentary dinner and snacks, watch Disney movies, and interact with other children their age. The cost per child is $15.00 per hour with a two-hour minimum charge. Children must be toilet-trained. Please call 407.939.3463 for reservations. Learn more about the Kid’s Sandcastle Club.
  • Baby-sitting services are available through Disney’s Kid’s Nite Out at 407.828.0920. Advanced reservations are required. Learn more about baby-sitting services.
  • Disney theme park tickets and dining reservations can be booked online at www.mydisneymeetings.com/stsa2015. Discounted tickets and Park-Hopper passes are available to STSA attendees for Orlando-area theme parks, including Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park, Epcot®, Universal Studios, and a variety of water parks. Learn more and purchase tickets discount tickets.
  • Disney’s Yacht Club is located within easy walking distance of Epcot®, where The International Food & Wine Festival will be taking place this November. Lean more about the Festival.

Contact STSA Headquarters with questions about the STSA 62nd Annual Meeting by calling 800.685.7872 or e-mailing stsa@stsa.org. We hope to see you in Florida this November!

July 29, 2015 | By More

STSA Member Band to Perform at 62nd Annual Meeting Awards Dinner & Dance

WOOSAH!!!

STSA Member band, WOOSAH!!!, will perform during the November 7 Annual Meeting Awards Dinner & Dance. Plan to attend and register today at www.stsa.org!

The STSA 62nd Annual Meeting Awards Dinner & Dance will take place on Saturday evening, November 7, 2015. STSA Annual Meeting attendees and their families are invited to attend for a fun evening of live music, costume competitions, dining, and dancing.

STSA is excited to announce that STSA member band, WOOSAH!!!, will perform during the Awards Dinner & Dance. The band features STSA members Jeff Jacobs (drums), Jim Quintessenza (guitar and vocals), Paul Chai (guitar), Joe Dearani (tenor sax), and Jim Tweddell (banjo). Other band mates include Gil Wernovsky (keyboard and STSA 62nd Annual Meeting invited speaker), Marshall Jacobs (guitar and vocals), and Duke Cameron (guitar).

Jeff Jacobs, WOOSAH!!! band member and Co-Chair of the STSA Program Committee, states: “The 2015 annual Saturday night STSA Awards Dinner & Dance on November 7 promises to be truly AWESOME with great live music and massive fun! Please plan to attend. Children are welcome. This evening will be FUN!!!!!”

The awards presentations will be shortened this year to maximize time to socialize and enjoy your friends at the STSA. Although black tie is always in fashion, feel free to come in your own costume (Superhero, Superwoman, Superman, Renaissance, Gatsby, etc., nothing is off limits) to compete for best-dressed, most-original, or most-outlandish. And if your idea of black ties is more casual, that will be fine as well.

STSA President and First Lady, John Calhoon and his wife Sarah Lucero-Calhoon, worked with the Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club chefs to create a delicious three course meal, specially designed for STSA. A Mickey-inspired children’s menu is also available for children 12 years of age and younger.

The Dinner & Dance will be the perfect finale to the STSA Annual Meeting. Plan to attend today and learn more about the STSA 62nd Annual Meeting at www.stsa.org/62ndannual. Contact STSA Headquarters with questions by calling 800.685.7872 or e-mailing stsa@stsa.org.

July 28, 2015 | By More

JCTSE to Host Resident Jeopardy Competition in STSA Exhibit Hall

STSA is pleased to announce that the Joint Council on Thoracic Surgery Education (JCTSE) will host a Cardiothoracic Surgery Resident “Jeopardy” Competition during the STSA 62nd Annual Meeting. Three rounds of the Competition will be held inside of the STSA 62nd Annual Meeting Exhibit Hall on Friday, November 6, and the final will be held during the Saturday morning break on November 7 in the General Session room. The full Competition schedule is as follows:

  • Round #1: Friday, November 6, 1:00 pm-1:30 pm in the Exhibit Hall
  • Round #2: Friday, November 6, 1:30 pm-2:00 pm in the Exhibit Hall
  • Round #3: Friday, November 6, 3:30 pm-4:00 pm in the Exhibit Hall
  • Final: Saturday, November 7, 9:00 am-9:15 am in the General Session Room

JCTSE hosted an inaugural “Jeopardy” Competition during the American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS) 95th Annual Meeting in April 2015. The Competition was a huge success, drawing large crowds of spectators into the AATS Exhibit Hall. The November Competition to be held during the STSA Annual Meeting is sure to another must-attend event!

JCTSE Jeopardy Competition at AATS 2015 Annual Meeting.

The JCTSE Residents Jeopardy Competition held during the 2015 AATS Annual Meeting was a huge success. STSA is pleased to announce that JCTSE will host a second Jeopardy Competition in the STSA Exhibit Hall on November 6.

Additional details about participating in the Competition will be available at www.jctse.org as they become available. Please contact JCTSE Administration & Education Manager, Rebecca Mark, MA, MBA, with questions at rmark@jctse.org.

The STSA 62nd Annual Meeting will take place November 4-7 at Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts in Lake Buena Vista, FL. Visit www.stsa.org/62ndannual to register, make housing reservations, and review the full educational program.

Companies interested in exhibiting at the STSA 62nd Annual Meeting should visit www.stsa.org/exhibits to review the Exhibitor Prospectus and download an application. Please contact Angel Law, STSA Exhibits Manager, at alaw@sts.org with questions about exhibiting.

July 22, 2015 | By More

STSA Ethics Debate to Address Whether or Not Family Presence Should Be Allowed During Resuscitation

The STSA 62nd Annual Meeting Ethics Debate — titled “Should Family Presence Be Allowed During Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation?” — will take place on Thursday, November 5 from 1:00 pm-1:50 pm, ET.

STSA Past President, Robert Sade, MD, will moderate the debate. Karen Brasel, MD, MPH, will deliver the pro argument, and John Entwistle, III, MD, PhD will deliver the con argument.

Meet the faulty:

Dr. Bob Sade will moderate the STSA 62nd Annual Meeting Ethics Debate on Nov. 5, titled "Should Family Presence Be Allowed During Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation?"

Robert Sade, MD is a Distinguished University Professor and Professor of Surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina. Dr. Sade served as STSA President from 1990-91. He has remained active in the Southern over the years and assists annually with planning and facilitating the Ethics Debate.

Dr.  John Entwistle will participate in the STSA 62nd Annual Meeting Ethics Debate on Nov. 5, titled "Should Family Presence Be Allowed During Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation?"

John Entwistle, III, MD, PhD currently serves as Associate Professor and Surgical Director of the Cardiac Transplantation & Mechanical Circulatory Support program at Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA.

Dr. Karen Brasel will participate in the STSA 62nd Annual Meeting Ethics Debate on Nov. 5, titled "Should Family Presence Be Allowed During Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation?"

Karen Brasel, MD, MPH is the General Surgery Program Director at the Oregon Health & Science University. Her surgical practice is trauma/critical care and emergency general surgery, and her research efforts focus on surgical palliative care, ethics, education, and quality of life after trauma.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recent studies and reviews of available data show that family members remaining present during patient resuscitation is safe, and that families benefit. However, there are also reasons to object to the practice, and many physicians do not currently allow family members to remain present during resuscitations. The Ethics Debate will explore this topic in a pro/con format. The debate has been designed to heighten attendee awareness of an important ethical issue in a way that prompts attendees to examine their own practice and behavior.

At the end of this activity, participants should be able to:

  • Discuss reasons why allowing family members to remain in the room during resuscitations is a good idea;
  • Describe objections to the practice of allowing family members to remain in the room during resuscitations; and
  • Recommend a policy to deal with this issue to their hospital administrations and medical staffs.

Plan to attend the STSA 62nd Annual Meeting Ethics Debate on Thursday, November 5 at 1:00 pm, ET. Visit www.stsa.org/62ndannual to register for the meeting, make hotel reservations at Disney’s Yacht Club, and review the full educational program. Contact STSA Headquarters with questions by calling 800.685.7872 or e-mailing stsa@stsa.org.

The Southern Thoracic Surgical Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The STSA designates this educational activity for a maximum of 21.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

July 21, 2015 | By More

Upcoming Scholarship Application Deadline: July 15

The deadline to submit STSA Brooks Medical Student Scholarship and STSA Resident Scholarship applications is coming up on Wednesday, July 15, 2015. Medical students, general surgery residents, and cardiothoracic surgery residents training at an institution in the Southern region are invited to apply. Applications from students and residents training outside of the STSA region but who are nominated by an STSA member will also be considered.

Second, third, and fourth year medical students interested in pursuing a career in cardiothoracic surgery can apply for the James W. Brooks Medical Student Scholarship. This award is named for Jim Brooks, past president of the STSA and a great mentor to countless residents and students.

General surgery and cardiothoracic surgery residents pursuing a career in cardiothoracic surgery can apply for the Resident Scholarship.

Scholarship recipients will receive:

  • Round-trip, coach-class airfare to attend the 2015 STSA Annual Meeting in Lake Buena Vista, FL, November 5-8 and reimbursement for travel-related expenses;
  • A three-night hotel stay at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort;
  • A ticket to the President’s Mixer and Awards Dinner; and
  • An assigned STSA mentor to assist in planning a schedule of educational programming, answering questions, and facilitating introductions.

An interested applicant must complete an online application, as well as submit a current CV, a letter of nomination from an STSA member, and a letter of support from his or her medical institution dean or program director confirming permission for the applicant to travel to the meeting in Florida.

All application materials must be submitted to STSA by July 15. Applicants will be notified of the scholarship committee’s decision in early September. Contact STSA Headquarters with questions at stsa@stsa.org or 800.685.7872.

June 29, 2015 | By More

Nominate a Mentor for the 2015 STSA Inspiration Award

2014 Inspiration Award Presentation

Richard Prager, MD (right) presented Curtis Tribble, MD with the 2014 STSA Inspiration Award during the Association’s 61st Annual Meeting in Tucson, AZ.

To acknowledge the crucial importance of mentorship in developing CT surgeons and to recognize and positively reinforce STSA members who have excelled in their mentorship roles, STSA established its Inspiration Award in 2007. The Inspiration Award is given to the STSA member who has demonstrated exceptional efforts in motivating, inspiring, and cultivating the clinical and research talents of medical students, residents, and/or early career CT surgeons.

STSA is currently accepting nominations for the 2015 Inspiration Award. Honor your STSA member mentor by nominating them for this great award.

To nominate someone for the 2015 STSA Inspiration Award, please submit your nomination in writing by September 1. Recommendation letters should outline the specific merits of the nominee and his or her positive influences on the mentee(s). The recipient must be an STSA member in good standing. The award will be given at the discretion of the President in consultation with the Council.

Mail or e-mail nominations to:

John H. Calhoon, MD, President
Southern Thoracic Surgical Association
633 N. Saint Clair St., Floor 23
Chicago, IL 60611
stsa@stsa.org

2014 Inspiration Award recipient, Dr. Curtis Tribble, shared the following comments with STSA about what receiving this award meant to him:

The Southern Thoracic Surgical Association has been important to me and my family for a long time. I suspect I come from one of the few families that have three current STSA members. The STSA Inspiration Award that I received at last fall’s meeting came as quite a surprise to me. I certainly appreciated learning about the support of my current and former students, residents, and associates who, I was told, nominated me for this award. I was also thrilled that the award was presented to me by one of my own favorite medical school mentors, Dr. Rich Prager, as he has certainly been a role model for me throughout my career. I believe that all of these relationships illustrate very well what the Southern Thoracic means to so many of us, which is that the organization is as much like family as any to which most of us belong.

Curtis Tribble, MD, 2014 Inspiration Award Recipient

The 2015 Inspiration Award recipient will be announced at the November 7, 2015 Annual Awards Dinner & Dance. Register for the STSA 62nd Annual Meeting and secure your tickets to the Awards Dinner at www.stsa.org.62ndannual.

View a list of all previous STSA Inspiration Award recipients at www.stsa.org/awards. Contact STSA Headquarters with questions at stsa@stsa.org or 800.685.7872.

June 16, 2015 | By More

Review the STSA 62nd Annual Meeting Advance Program

The STSA 62nd Annual Meeting will take place November 4-7, 2015 at Disney's Yacht & Beach Club Resorts in Lake Buena Vista, FL.

The STSA 62nd Annual Meeting will take place November 4-7, 2015 at Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts in Lake Buena Vista, FL.

The STSA 62nd Annual Meeting will take place November 4-7, 2015 at Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts in Lake Buena Vista, FL. The Advance Program is now available.

The program features over 20 hours of premier educational content. Some highlights are as follows:

  • Surgical Motion Pictures on Wednesday, November 4 will include nine must-see video presentations.
  • A packed Postgraduate Program on Thursday, November 5 complete with mistakes/pitfalls case presentations; subspecialty breakout sessions with excellent invited speakers; and special talks from Robert H. Bartlett, MD (Ann Arbor, MI), Glenn J.R. Whitmann, MD (Baltimore, MD), and Tirone E. David, MD (Toronto, ON). Learn more about the STSA 62nd Annual Meeting Postgraduate Program and view the full lineup of talks and speakers.
  • Expert faculty members – Karen J. Brasel, MD (Portland, OR) and John W.C. Entwistle, III (Philadelphia, PA) – will debate whether or not family presence should be allowed during cardiopulmonary resuscitation during the Thursday, November 5 Ethics Debate.
  • The Friday morning General Session will include the Kent Trinkle Education Lectureship by John S. Ikonomidis, MD (Charleston, SC); the President’s Invited Lecture by David A. Fullerton, MD (Aurora, CO); and John H. Calhoon, MD‘s (San Antonio, TX) Presidential Address.
  • Saturday morning, November 7 will include important Coding, RUC, and SGR updates presented Jeffrey P. Jacobs, MD (St. Petersburg, FL); Peter K. Smith, MD (Durham, NC); and Alan M. Speir, MD (Fairfax, VA).
  • Erle H. Austin, MD (Louisville, KY) will deliver the Harold Urschel History Lectureship titled “C. Walton Lillehei – His Trials, His Triumphs, and the 200% Solution”  on Saturday, November 7.
  • A new session titled Recognition & Management of Cardiothoracic Surgical Misadventures will take place on Saturday, November 7. This session will provide expert instruction on how to overcome obstacles in the OR.

The Southern Thoracic Surgical Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The STSA designates this educational activity for a maximum of 21.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Plan to join STSA in Walt Disney World® this November. Register and make hotel reservations at the special STSA group rate online at www.stsa.org/62ndannual.

Contact STSA Headquarters with questions about the STSA 62nd Annual Meeting by e-mailing stsa@stsa.org or calling 800.685.7872.

June 12, 2015 | By More

Register for the STSA 62nd Annual Meeting

The STSA 62nd Annual Meeting will take place November 4-7, 2015 at Disney's Yacht & Beach Club Resorts in Lake Buena Vista, FL.

The STSA 62nd Annual Meeting will take place November 4-7, 2015 at Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts in Lake Buena Vista, FL.

Registration for the STSA 62nd Annual Meeting is now available.

  • Register for the STSA 62nd Annual Meeting online. Log in to your STSA user account to register for the Annual Meeting. STSA members and previous STSA Annual Meeting attendees have an existing user account. Non-members and first-time STSA Annual Meeting attendees should create an account in order to register.
  • Download a printable registration form. Completed registration forms can be mailed with check payment to STSA, PO Box 809204, Chicago, IL 60680. If paying by credit card, please register online or fax your completed registration form to 773.289.0871.

Please note that STSA members may only register at the reduced member rate if 2015 membership dues have been paid in full. Contact STSA Headquarters at stsa@stsa.org or 800.685.7872 with questions about your membership or to submit a dues payment.

When registering for the meeting, be sure to secure your Saturday, November 7 social activity tickets. The following activities will be available exclusively to STSA meeting registrants:

  • Golf Tournament: Participate in the 2015 STSA Golf Tournament at Disney’s Palm Golf Course. Renovated extensively in 2013 by Arnold Palmer Design Company, the course is considered one of the most naturally beautiful courses in the country. The Golf Tournament is expected to sell-out; register early and in advance to secure your ticket.
  • Fishing Tournament: Enjoy a two-hour guided catch-and-release fishing excursion on the waterways of Walt Disney World® Resort. This affordable 3-hour outing is an excellent way to enjoy the outdoors and our Disney location.
  • Wild Africa Trek: The Wild Africa Trek is an immersive, 3-hour experience at Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park. Highlights will include up-close views of Nile hippos and crocodiles, a safari ride along the edges of a magnificent African savannah, and a stop at a private safari camp for premium animal-viewing and African-inspired food samplings.
  • Annual Awards Dinner & Dance: Join fellow meeting attendees and their families for an evening of dining and dancing to conclude your STSA Annual Meeting experience at the Annual Awards Dinner & Dance. A great band – comprised of several STSA members and friends – will play all night long. Awards presentations will be shortened to maximize time to socialize and enjoy your friends and family. Children’s tickets are available for a special Disney-inspired kids menu.

Learn how to reserve your room at Disney’s Yacht Club, make dining reservations, and purchase exclusive theme park ticket options.

The Advance Program will be available soon!

Contact STSA Headquarters with questions about STSA 62nd Annual Meeting registration and housing by e-mailing stsa@stsa.org or calling 800.685.7872.

June 11, 2015 | By More