Last year, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society - Indiana State Chapter combined its Annual Meeting with its Resource Fair, creating a new event called Moving Forward that allows the entire Hoosier MS community to come together in celebration of the ways in which we are moving toward a world free of multiple sclerosis. You are encouraged to join the Indiana State Chapter at its 2012 Moving Forward event. The schedule for the day is as follows:
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2012
Sheraton Indianapolis City Centre Hotel
31 West Ohio Street | Indianapolis, In 46204
Break-out Sessions 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. & 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Will include sessions for the Chapter Board of Trustees, Self-Help Group leaders and other key constituencies. Please note that these sessions are by invitation only.
Resource Fair 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
An estimated 30-35 vendors will be in attendance, providing members of the MS community with information about how their products and services can help maximize their independence and quality of life.
Program 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Will include a presentation about multiple sclerosis research by Dr. Robert Naismith, Assistant Professor of Neurology at the John L. Trotter MS Center at Washington University in St. Louis.
The program will also feature an update on the Chapter’s successes during the previous fiscal year and provide constituents the opportunity to vote on the Board of Trustees slate. If you would like to nominate someone to the Board of Trustees, please email their resume to Leigh Ann Erickson, Chapter President by October 15 at leighann.erickson@nmss.org.
MS Superstar Awards wills also be awarded in a variety of categories to Hoosier individuals and businesses who have made an impact on the MS community. Click here for the MS Superstar Award nomination form.
Social Hour 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Will include hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar.
There is no cost to attend Moving Forward (does not include parking). Please RSVP to the sessions you plan to attend by calling 1-800-344-4867 option 1.
Both valet and self-serve parking will be available for $15. Hotel rooms are also available on Friday and Saturday night in the National MS Society block for $125 per night.