St. John USVI

Passport required for travel

15th annual Caribbean seminar

Please book early as this Resort always sells out

St. John USVI

November 5 - 8, 2009

Sandy beaches. Gentle breezes. Inviting pools. And plenty of soothing sunshine. Best of all, you�ll find it all just a short flight away. The only thing you might lose track of is the hectic pace back home. You're invited to take a trip to paradise.

Two-thirds national park, the tiny island of St. John is home to virgin forests, hiking trails, an underwater snorkeling trail and the magnificent Westin St. John Resort and Villas.

Overlooking Great Cruz Bay, the resort features 96 vacation villas, 13 townhouses and 7 suites. Turquoise bays and white sand beaches are a delightful backdrop for snorkeling, kayaking, tennis and swimming in a freshwater pool with its own waterfall. Enjoy aqua aerobics or rent a jeep at the resort to explore the island. Don't forget to take along a picnic from the Mango Deli - the perfect complement to any adventure. As the sun sets, enjoy Caribbean specialties in open-air splendor, or relax with reggae and calypso music in the lounges.

Westin St. John Resort

     Phone (340) 693-8000

Group room rate-

Run of house: $273.00 double/night

Guaranteed Ocean view: $356.00 dbl/night

One bedroom king suites & Two bedroom townhouses available on request

Extra adult (over 2 per room) $75.00 per day.

Cancellations- there is a one night penalty if you cancel within 30 days prior to your scheduled arrival. You will be charged for the complete stay if you cancel within 10 days of scheduled arrival.

There is a $273.00 early departure fee. Please advise us or the resort prior to check in if you need to change your reservation.

�         The above rates are subject to an 8% occupancy tax.

�         $3.00 Room attendant gratuity (per room, daily)

�        The Westin has lowered the resort fee from $45.00 because we are loyal clients!

$20.00 Resort fee (per room, daily) includes the following:

-         Unlimited use of floats and water trampoline

-         Unlimited use of the Fitness Center

-         Unlimited use of beach chairs & umbrellas

-         Unlimited use of non-motorized water sports

-         In room Starbucks coffee

-         Daily local paper

-         In Room Safety Deposit Box

-         On Property Transportation

-         On site entertainment and activities

-         Complimentary day and night tennis

-         Complimentary rum punch and chilled towels on arrival

Call 1-800-487-5650 for rooms at the group rate

Room to spare

The resort�s oversize guest rooms feature a host of convenient amenities, including: The Heavenly Bed, individual climate control, color cable televisions, spacious marble bathrooms, in-room refreshment centers, in-room safes, iron and ironing boards, direct dial telephones with voice mail and data ports. Rooms all face the Great Cruz Bay some with spectacular views and most feature patios or balconies. Non-smoking and handicapped equipped rooms are available.

The Suite Life

The resort�s luxurious suites feature all the same resort amenities, plus oversize whirlpool tubs and lots of extra room to spare. From sit-down dining areas to two-story town houses, each suite offers plenty of room for families or couples that desire the best Caribbean accommodations.

The High Life

For extra space and total privacy the resort offers 67 Hillside and Garden Villas. Generous in size and fully equipped the vacation villas are ideal for larger families and couples looking for the ultimate in privacy and intimacy. Hillside Villas include studios, one-bedroom and two-bedroom villas with semi-private swimming pools. The three-bedroom Garden Villas all feature private pools. The Westin St John Resort Villas are you home away from �home and Feature turnkey amenities including full kitchens, washer and dryer and separate living areas.

Oceans of Fun

The crystalline waters of St. John are ideal for sport fishing, diving, parasailing, boating and snorkeling. On shore, play tennis, take aerobics, try out the fitness center, and hike the famed plantation ruins, shop, or golf at nearby Mahogany Run. To entertain your children, the Westin Kids Club� offers a wide variety of indoor and outdoor supervised activities.

Dive in

For oceans of fun scuba, snorkel, or take a guided sport fishing trip. You can even rent a powerboat and explore the many coastlines and islands of the beautiful Virgin Islands on your own.

Life�s beach

On St. John, you�ll find over 31 of the World�s most pristine beaches with plenty of room for you to mix with friends or find a quite hide-away. From Trunk Bay to Cinnamon Bay you�ll find plenty of seclusion and beach combing to keep you occupied all day long. Our Vacation Services desk can help you with directions and recommendations.

Let's get physical

Work out in paradise. Our state-of-the-art spa & fitness center, complete with sauna, massage therapy and full spa services, means you don�t have to miss a workout while you�re on vacation.

A taste of local flavor

Our experienced culinary staff brings the color and robust flavors of Caribbean cuisine alive. Combine that with opulent settings and the quality service synonymous with the Westin name, it becomes clear that The Westin Resort, St. John is the natural choice in the Caribbean for all of your dining options from a quick sandwich and espresso in Mango Deli to the Islands finest cuisine at Chloe & Bernard�s.

Why stay at this resort?

Located on a spectacular beach

Outdoor pool

Tennis on site- Golf available on St. Thomas

Easy access to everything on the Island

Children’s programs

Great fall rate

Dive boat is at the resort

Easy access to St Thomas on the Westin Ferry

Major air carriers, including American, Delta, Continental, United Airlines and US Airways offer daily nonstop to St. Thomas� Cyril E. King International Airport. Westin�s airport lounge greets arriving guests with complimentary refreshments. Your St John experience begins with a water-taxi transfer to the Westin�s private reception dock on Great Cruz Bay. Our friendly and accommodating transportation staff take care of every detail from baggage transfers to a friendly Caribbean greeting. Even though we are located in a U.S. Territory, you still will be required to clear U.S. Customs upon your arrival and departure, and you will need to bring your passport or birth certificate.

Round trip airport transfers (St. Thomas Airport to the Westin) are approx $100.00 per adult and $85.00 per child over 3 years of age. This includes all baggage handling and bellman gratuity. This is the most convenient way to get to the resort. You also have complimentary unlimited trips to St. Thomas during your stay.

Transfer can be arranged when you contact our group at 800-487-5650.

You can also travel to the Westin by commercial Ferry- you will need to take a taxi to the Ferry Terminal and then get another Taxi when you arrive on St. John. Visit the Ferry web site

Book early as this hotel always sell out! Book early as this hotel always sell out!

Continuing education

Techniques in medicine- how i do ...

Justine Lee D.V.M.

Diplomate, American College of Veterinary

Emergency & Critical Care

Associate Director of Veterinary Services

Pet Poison Helpline

&

Tim Hackett D.V.M.

Diplomate, American College of Veterinary

Emergency & Critical Care

Associate Professor

Colorado State University



Dr. Justine Lee is a board-certified emergency critical care veterinary specialist, and is currently the Associate Director of Veterinary Services at Pet Poison Helpline (PPH), a division of SafetyCall International. Previously, she was on faculty as an Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Lee graduated from Virginia Tech with a BS in Animal Sciences, and then obtained her veterinary degree at Cornell University. She pursued her internship at Angell Memorial Animal Hospital, which is affiliated with the MSPCA. In addition, she has also completed an emergency fellowship and residency at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Lee has been published in numerous veterinary journals, including JAVMA, JVECC, and JVIM. She has also published several veterinary book chapters, and has been aired on radio and television to promote preventative medicine, animal health, and the overall well-being of pets. Dr. Lee has written a book entitled It's a Dog's Life� but It's Your Carpet: Everything you ever wanted to know about your four-legged friend which was released by Random House April 2008. It's a Cat's World� You Just Live in It: Everything you ever wanted to know about your furry feline will be released December 2008.

Dr. Hackett is an Associate Professor in the Emergency medicine section and has a particular interest in transfusion medicine. Dr. Hackett came to Colorado State University as an assistant professor after directing the emergency medicine program at the West Los Angeles Animal Hospital. Dr. Hackett has lectured on emergency medicine to veterinarians around the world including Australia and Japan, and is fortunate to work in a Teaching Hospital that includes a largegeneral practice and so approach clinical problems very practically.


This program has been designed to show how the speakers actually utilize tests and how they manage patients:
         The underrated BIG 4 (PCV/TS/BG/AZO): it tells you more than you think

�         How to pick the right coagulation test to run when you see that bruising: PT, PTT, ACT, platelet, BMBT

�         Would YOU like to be force fed? The 5-minute guide to Nasoesophageal tubes

�         The poor man's dinamap and other easy tricks to the trade

�         Emergency management of the IMHA patient

�         Emergency management of the DKA: diabetes kills animals

�         Emergency management of the acute pancreatitis

�         Spiders and snakes � recognizing and treating envenomations

�         Shock! How to recognize it by taking your own pulse first      The FAST (Focused Abdominal Sonography for Trauma) ultrasound: How to utilize your dusty ultrasound

Misconceptions of Emergency and Critical Care

Poking and prodding to save your patient: how to...

place chest tubes

Place jugular catheters

place nasal oxygen tubes

place central venous catheters

place intraosseous catheters

Blood transfusions: practical tips in practice

Fluid therapy: does it matter what bag I grab?

Dyspnea sucks!

Antibiotic overdose: how to pick the most appropriate antibiotic for your critically ill patients!

Seminar schedule:

Wednesday, November 4: Travel day

Thursday November 5:

Registration 1.30pm -2.00pm

Lectures: 2.00pm - 6.30pm

Welcome reception for friends and family: 6.30pm-7.30pm

Friday November 6:

Continental breakfast: 7.15am - 8.00am

Lectures: 8.00am - 1.30pm

Saturday November 7:

Lectures: 2.00pm - 6.30pm

Sunday November 8:

Continental breakfast: 7.15am - 8.00am

Lectures: 8.00am - 11.30am

Registration fee: (American Association of Veterinary State Boards RACE approved for 18 CE hrs.)

Earlybird by Sept. 10 US$655.00

Advanced by October 9 US$675.00

Regular after October 9 US$695.00

            Complete seminar notes

            Continental breakfast Friday and Sunday

            Welcome reception for family on Thursday

            Certificate of completion

Cancellation: 90% refund to 30 days. Seminar transfer only, inside 30 days

Register online or by mail, fax or phone 1-800-487-5650



Hotel registration                    Register by mail                        Online registration

CE credits

IVS is an AAVSB RACE approved provider of Continuing Education.

This program meets the requirements for 18 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB's RACE approval: however participants should be aware that some boards have limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain categories and/or restrictions on certain methods of delivery of continuing education. Call IVS at 800-487-5650 for further information.

IVS complies with the following guidelines:

Speakers are recognized specialists

Mandatory recorded attendance

Certificate of attendance

Complete seminar notes

INTERNATIONAL VETERINARY SEMINARS

by MAIL: 210 Carbonera Drive

Santa Cruz, CA 95060

by FAX: 408-972-1038

by PHONE: 1-800-IVS-5650

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