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2015 WCCVII San Diego Daily Friday

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21 EW SHOW DAILY World Cornea Congress VII, San Diego 2015 A special joint ASCRS•ASOA Government Relations General Session featuring House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) will be immediately followed by a fundraiser for Majority Leader McCarthy and the eyePAC Reception at Petco Park. This year, ASCRS•ASOA is pleased to welcome Majority Leader McCarthy as the speaker for the ASCRS•ASOA Government Relations General Session during the ASCRS• ASOA Symposium & Congress in San Diego. The session will take place today from 5:00–6:00 p.m. in the San Diego Convention Center. Majority Leader McCarthy, who sets the agenda in the House, will share his goals for healthcare policy in the coming year and how they will impact ophthalmology. This event is open to all attendees of the 2015 ASCRS•ASOA Symposium & Con- gress; a conference badge is required for entrance into the session. Conference attendees also have the opportunity to attend a special reception honoring Majority Leader McCarthy after the general session from 6:00–7:00 p.m. Suggested Support ASCRS' government relations activities at the annual meeting The 2015 eyePAC Reception will be held at Petco Park, home of the San Diego Padres. Attendees will enjoy refreshments in the Padres Hall of Fame and have the opportunity to take tours of the entire ballpark—including the field, dugout, and clubhouse. contributions are $1,000 host com- mittee or $250 per person/$500 per couple. Host committee members will be able to have their picture taken with Majority Leader McCarthy. Contact Allison Madson at amadson@ascrs.org for registration information. After the ASCRS•ASOA Gov- ernment Relations General Session, domestic ASCRS members who contribute to eyePAC and their guests can attend the 2015 eye- PAC Reception at Petco Park from 7:00–9:00 p.m. The event will be a private, all-access event at Petco Park, home of the San Diego Padres. Attendees will enjoy refreshments in the Padres Hall of Fame and have the opportunity to take tours of the entire ballpark—including the field, dugout, and clubhouse. Enjoy a fun, relaxing evening all while support- ing eyePAC and ASCRS' political activities. Petco Park is within easy walking distance of the San Diego Convention Center. You can register now with your contribution to eyePAC at members. ascrs.org/donation/meeting.aspx. EW

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