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<li><a href="http://maconmac.squarespace.com/2011-conference-feedback/">Conference Attendee Feedback</a></li>
<li><a href="http://maconmac.squarespace.com/exhibitor-feedback/">Exhibitor Feedback</a></li>
<li><a href="http://maconmac.squarespace.com/2013-topic-survey/">Topic Survey for 2012 Conference&nbsp;</a></li>
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<p>&nbsp;</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>2011 Conference Wrap Up</title><id>http://michiganaudiologycoalition.org/mac-updates/2011/11/2/2011-conference-wrap-up.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://michiganaudiologycoalition.org/mac-updates/2011/11/2/2011-conference-wrap-up.html"/><author><name>MAC Committee</name></author><published>2011-11-02T18:33:32Z</published><updated>2011-11-02T18:33:32Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p>We had a another Successful Conference this year. &nbsp;The Conference planning committee&nbsp;has a number of individuals and originations to thank. &nbsp;These include our:</p>
<h2><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Presenters</span></h2>
<p><a href="http://www.amymcconkeyrobbins.com/speak.html">Amy Robbins</a><br /> <a href="https://www.mc.vanderbilt.edu/root/vumc.php?site=GHSS&amp;doc=31495">Bill Dickinson</a><br /> <a href="http://www.umich.edu/~neurosci/faculty/yoash.htm">Yehoash Raphael</a><br /> <a href="http://www.unco.edu/nhs/asls/staff/dmeinke.html">Deanna Meinke</a><br /> <a href="http://www.audiologyonline.com/news/news_detail.asp?news_id=4515">Brian Taylor</a><br /> <a href="http://www.henryford.com/body.cfm?id=38441&amp;action=detail&amp;ref=1210">Wendy Robertson</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="http://www.henryfordhealth.org/body.cfm?id=38441&amp;action=detail&amp;ref=987">Lylas Mogk</a><br /> <a href="http://www2.med.umich.edu/healthcenters/provider_profile.cfm?individual_id=72447">Terry Zwolan</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="http://www.henryfordhealth.org/body.cfm?id=38441&amp;action=detail&amp;ref=3701">Brad Stach</a><br /> <a href="http://www.entspecialtycentersandiego.com/physicians-ent-sinus-surgery-poway-california.htm">Deb Abel</a><br /> <a href="http://www.vanderbilthealth.com/billwilkerson/28431">Devin McCaslin</a><br /> <a href="http://www.uofmhealth.org/Find+a+Physician/762">Marc Thorne</a></p>
<h2><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Audiology Forum Sponsers (a.k.a "Friends of MAC):</span></h2>
<p><em>Gold Sponsors</em></p>
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<li><a href="http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=1&amp;ved=0CCkQFjAA&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Foconnorhearing.com%2F&amp;ei=f5WxTuGqJIPq2AXxnr2EAg&amp;usg=AFQjCNHP2BwosErW0BXNhrn3eaHI0YsHGw">Thomas E. O&rsquo;Connor &amp; Claudia B. Williams, O&rsquo;Connor Hearing Center</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.aschearingclinic.com/">Sharon Blackburn</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=1&amp;ved=0CCYQFjAA&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cmich.edu%2Fchp%2Fx1468.xml&amp;ei=8pWxTsBig77aBbL85YEE&amp;usg=AFQjCNFrWU4LxWgfJD-uc9iH2_0QLuOvAw">The AuD Program-Central Michigan University</a> &nbsp;</li>
<li><a href="http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=1&amp;sqi=2&amp;ved=0CBoQFjAA&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.henryford.com%2Fbody.cfm%3Fid%3D53301&amp;ei=H5axTqy9MO3W2wXyneHAAw&amp;usg=AFQjCNFZiqVBG3wQj-kdFAF6G0atV8020w">Henry Ford Hospital, Division of Audiology</a></li>
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<p><em>Silver Sponsors</em></p>
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<li><a href="http://webportal.audiology.org/custom/DirectoryMapView.aspx?customerid=D02172DC-542A-47E3-A074-5168C156082B&amp;country=&amp;city=Mt.%20Pleasant&amp;state=MI&amp;zipcode=&amp;location=map">Shannon Smith</a></li>
<li>Kari Krause</li>
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<p><em>Bronze Sponsors</em></p>
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<li><a href="http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=1&amp;ved=0CBsQFjAA&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wmich.edu%2Fhhs%2Fsppa%2F&amp;ei=0JaxTsf6KMae2wWowtDDAw&amp;usg=AFQjCNE4ouju3is5cILOP3ZmJSWzYEx6_A">Western Michigan University </a>&nbsp;</li>
<li><a href="http://www.henryford.com/body_macomb.cfm?id=38441&amp;action=detail&amp;ref=4389">Kellie Kornmiller, AuD </a>&nbsp; &nbsp;</li>
<li>Gary Hare PhD&nbsp;</li>
<li>Karen Jacobs, AuD</li>
<li>Lida Lee, PhD&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<p><em>"Friends" Level Sponsors</em></p>
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<li><a href="http://premiumhearingsolutions.com/staff.php">Jeanne Ward, AuD&nbsp;</a></li>
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<h2><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Event Sponsors</span></h2>
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<li><a href="http://www.widexusa.com/wps/portal/widexUSA/clear">Friday Morning Breakfast &ndash; Widex</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=1&amp;ved=0CFIQFjAA&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.phonak.com%2Fus%2Fb2c.html&amp;ei=wZexTou6Nea02AWc68HJAw&amp;usg=AFQjCNGmTwlaRsIQXeGhBn4AWHkw-5K4bg">Friday Evening Reception &ndash; Phonak</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.gnresound.com/">Saturday Morning Breakfast &ndash; GNResound</a></li>
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<p>&nbsp;</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>No Vacancies at the East Lansing Marriott</title><id>http://michiganaudiologycoalition.org/mac-updates/2011/10/4/no-vacancies-at-the-east-lansing-marriott.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://michiganaudiologycoalition.org/mac-updates/2011/10/4/no-vacancies-at-the-east-lansing-marriott.html"/><author><name>MAC Committee</name></author><published>2011-10-04T12:17:37Z</published><updated>2011-10-04T12:17:37Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p>Unfortunately, there are no more rooms available at the East Lansing Marriot for October 27th through October 29th. &nbsp;Listed in no particular order are some other East Lansing area Hotels:</p>
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<li><a href="http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/lants-towneplace-suites-east-lansing/">TownePlace Suites East Lansing</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.kelloggcenter.com/">Kellogg Hotel &amp; Conference Center</a>&nbsp;(On MSU's Main Campus)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.cwsuites.com/">Candlewood Suites</a>&nbsp;(On MSU's Campus/Forest Acres Golf Course)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.hiexpress.com/hotels/us/en/east-lansing/lanll/hoteldetail">Holiday Inn Express</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.hamptoninn.com/en/hp/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=LANETHX">Hampton Inn</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.hojo.com/HowardJohnson/control/Booking/property_info?propertyId=15579">Howard Johnson</a></li>
<li><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps/place?cid=13335463591182772733&amp;q=university+quality+inn,+east+lansing,+michigan&amp;hl=en&amp;checkin_date=&amp;num_nights=0&amp;ved=0CB4Q-gswAA&amp;sa=X&amp;ei=40CMTtDaNKrkyAX9p7HbCg">Quality Inn University</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/lancy-courtyard-lansing/">Marriott Courtyard Lansing</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li><a href="Fairfield Inn ">Fairfield Inn in Okemos</a></li>
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<p>&nbsp;</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Early Registration Ends Wednesday!</title><id>http://michiganaudiologycoalition.org/mac-updates/2011/10/1/early-registration-ends-wednesday.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://michiganaudiologycoalition.org/mac-updates/2011/10/1/early-registration-ends-wednesday.html"/><author><name>MAC Committee</name></author><published>2011-10-02T00:41:08Z</published><updated>2011-10-02T00:41:08Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p>Registrations recieved before October 5, 2011 still qualify for the reduced conference rate. &nbsp;Register online <a href="http://maconmac.squarespace.com/register/">here</a>.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Reduced Rates</span></p>
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<td>$100</td>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Rates after October 5th</span></p>
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<td>$300</td>
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<td>$200</td>
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<td>$115</td>
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</table>]]></content></entry><entry><title>2011 Conference Registration now OPEN!</title><id>http://michiganaudiologycoalition.org/mac-updates/2011/8/27/2011-conference-registration-now-open.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://michiganaudiologycoalition.org/mac-updates/2011/8/27/2011-conference-registration-now-open.html"/><author><name>MAC Committee</name></author><published>2011-08-27T04:38:20Z</published><updated>2011-08-27T04:38:20Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p>We are now accepting registrations for the 2011 M.A.C. on MAC conference. &nbsp;</p>
<p>This year there are two options:&nbsp;</p>
<p>1) <a href="http://maconmac.squarespace.com/register/">Register Online</a> (Credit Card or PayPal accepted)</p>
<p>2) <a href="http://maconmac.squarespace.com/register-by-mail-or-fax/">Register by Mail or FAX</a> (Credit Card or Check accepted)</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Follow MAC!</title><id>http://michiganaudiologycoalition.org/mac-updates/2011/8/27/follow-mac.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://michiganaudiologycoalition.org/mac-updates/2011/8/27/follow-mac.html"/><author><name>MAC Committee</name></author><published>2011-08-27T04:05:52Z</published><updated>2011-08-27T04:05:52Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p>Do you want to stay up to date on the latest and greatest about the MAC on MAC conference? Follow&nbsp;<a href="http://twitter.com/#!/MIAudiology">@MIAudiology</a> on Twitter. &nbsp;And yes, of course, we are on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000982027012">Facebook</a>. &nbsp;</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Support MAC</title><id>http://michiganaudiologycoalition.org/mac-updates/2011/8/3/support-mac.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://michiganaudiologycoalition.org/mac-updates/2011/8/3/support-mac.html"/><author><name>MAC Committee</name></author><published>2011-08-04T02:25:07Z</published><updated>2011-08-04T02:25:07Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p><span id="internal-source-marker_0.3265407287981361">Are you interested in supporting the MAC on M.A.C. conference this year? &nbsp;We offer three different ways to support this fantastic local conference. &nbsp;</span><br /><br /><span>1) <strong>The &ldquo;Friends of MAC&rdquo; program:</strong> &nbsp;&nbsp;Donations to the Fiends of MAC program go to support the Audiology Forum Luncheon where we discuss the &ldquo;burning&rdquo; issues in the local audiology community. &nbsp;In the past we have had individuals, schools, companies, and other organizations contribute to the Friends of MAC program. &nbsp;Imagine the adoration you will receive from your colleagues when they learn that you pitched in to buy them lunch! &nbsp;</span><span>Get additional information on<a href="http://maconmac.squarespace.com/friends-of-mac/"> Friends of MAC here!</a></span><br /><br /><span>2)<strong> Event Sponsors:</strong> &nbsp;Opportunities exit to sponsor the morning continental breakfasts or the evening receptions. &nbsp;It is also possible to sponsor an individual speaker. &nbsp;For more information on being an&nbsp;<a href="http://maconmac.squarespace.com/event-sponsors/">Event Sponsor, Click Here!</a></span><br /><br /><span>3)<strong> The Exhibitor Hall:</strong> &nbsp;Do you have a great new device or product to promote? &nbsp;Do you have a great program that everyone needs to hear about? &nbsp;Want to spread the work about the the great work your academic program is doing? &nbsp;The exhibitor hall is the perfect place to get the word out! &nbsp;<a href="http://maconmac.squarespace.com/exhibitors/">Follow this link for more information on becoming an Exhibitor</a>. &nbsp;</span></p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>2011 Conference Topics and Speakers Announced!</title><id>http://michiganaudiologycoalition.org/mac-updates/2011/5/11/2011-conference-topics-and-speakers-announced.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://michiganaudiologycoalition.org/mac-updates/2011/5/11/2011-conference-topics-and-speakers-announced.html"/><author><name>MAC Committee</name></author><published>2011-05-11T19:54:53Z</published><updated>2011-05-11T19:54:53Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></p>
<p><a href="http://www.amymcconkeyrobbins.com/speak.html">Amy Robbins</a>, Keynote Speaker - "Vocational Renewal"</p>
<p><a href="https://www.mc.vanderbilt.edu/root/vumc.php?site=GHSS&amp;doc=31495">Bill Dickinson</a>, ALD&rsquo;s and Real Ear Measurement</p>
<p><a href="http://www.umich.edu/~neurosci/faculty/yoash.htm">Yehoash Raphael</a>, Cochlear Hair Cell Regeneration</p>
<p><a href="http://www.unco.edu/nhs/asls/staff/dmeinke.html">Deanna Meinke</a>, Hearing Conservation</p>
<p><a href="http://www.audiologyonline.com/news/news_detail.asp?news_id=4515">Brian Taylor</a>, Improving Practice Productivity</p>
<p><a href="http://www.henryford.com/body.cfm?id=38441&amp;action=detail&amp;ref=1210">Wendy Robertson</a>&nbsp;and <a href="http://www.henryfordhealth.org/body.cfm?id=38441&amp;action=detail&amp;ref=987">Lylas Mogk</a>, Low Vision &amp; Neurological Impact of Hearing Loss</p>
<p><a href="http://www2.med.umich.edu/healthcenters/provider_profile.cfm?individual_id=72447">Terry Zwolan</a> and <a href="http://www.henryfordhealth.org/body.cfm?id=38441&amp;action=detail&amp;ref=3701">Brad Stach</a>, &nbsp;Cochlear and Middle Ear Implants</p>
<p><a href="http://www.entspecialtycentersandiego.com/physicians-ent-sinus-surgery-poway-california.htm">Deb Abel</a>, Reimbursement for Audiology Services</p>
<p><a href="http://www.vanderbilthealth.com/billwilkerson/28431">Devin McCaslin</a>, VEMP/VNG and Vestibular Evaluation</p>
<p><a href="http://www.uofmhealth.org/Find+a+Physician/762">Marc Thorne</a>, EHDI Guidelines for Otolaryngologists</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Save the Date!</title><category term="2011 Conference"/><id>http://michiganaudiologycoalition.org/mac-updates/2011/3/4/save-the-date.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://michiganaudiologycoalition.org/mac-updates/2011/3/4/save-the-date.html"/><author><name>MAC Committee</name></author><published>2011-03-04T17:29:02Z</published><updated>2011-03-04T17:29:02Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p>Plans are already underway for the 2011 conference. &nbsp;We are working on a program what will meet the needs of a wide variety of audiologists and other professionals working in or near the State of Michigan. Stay tuned for updates regarding our speakers and exhibitors!</p>
<p>Thursday, October 27, 2011 &ndash; Saturday, October 29, 2011<br />East Lansing Marriott at University Place<br />300 M.A.C. Avenue, East Lansing, MI</p>]]></content></entry></feed>
