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  • published Hotel & Location Info 2023-04-26 08:56:30 -0400

    Location

    Greek Peak Mountain Resort


    NEW LOCATION! The 2024 Northeast Dairy Production Medicine Symposium will be held in Cortland, New York at Greek Peak Mountain Resort.

    Across the street from Greek Peak Mountain is Hope Lake Lodge, a luxurious hotel with 151 luxury condominium-style suites. Each suite is complete with fully equipped kitchens, the relaxing comfort of spa quality mattresses, and the warmth of your very own fireplace.

    First-timers to Greek Peak will find a mountain that has ample terrain suited to every ski and snowboarder’s ability and interest. If you’re interested in lessons, Greek Peak’s expert staff of over 200 professionals assure a comfortable learning environment and instruction set at your own pace and on the terrain that’s right for you. Don’t own your own equipment? Greek Peak’s Rental Shop offers the latest in skis, snowboards, ski blades, and high-performance demos.

    • Cascades Indoor Waterpark: Enjoy Cascades Indoor Waterpark, our 41,000 sq. ft. indoor water park containing more than 150,000 gallons of water and over 500 feet of slides.
    • Waterfalls Spa: Escape to Serenity in our luxurious Waterfalls Spa, offering the finest treatments from around the globe to provide relaxation and rejuvenation.
    • Fitness Center: Our state of the art fitness center, located on the first floor, offers the latest Precor equipment, open 24 hours a day via your room key. An adult must accompany children under 14 years of age.
    • Starlight Arcade: Enjoy hours of fun at Starlight Arcade, testing your luck on over 40 of the latest & greatest arcade hits. We have plenty of ticket redemption games and prizes seven days a week.
    • The Bearfoot Den Activities Center: Visit the Bearfoot Den Children’s Activities Center, where you can enjoy Wii challenges, creative crafts, board games, books, and puzzles. Check out our daily children’s programs that include Pajama Jam, Movie Mania & Munchies, Pizza Parties, Scavenger Hunts and more! Fees may apply.
    • Greek Peak Mountain: Across the street from Hope Lake Lodge is Greek Peak Mountain, the premier destination for skiing & boarding in New York. Our popular Kids World children’s programs introduce just the right mix of instruction, supervision, and fun! Shuttle service is provided from the Lodge to the Mountain.
    • Outdoor Adventure Center: The Outdoor Adventure Center is ready to deliver enough adrenaline-pumping excitement and adventure to make a memorable experience for the whole family. Activities include Zip Lines, Mountain Coaster, Aerial Ropes Course, Snow Tubing, and more. (not all facilities open in March)
    • Nordic Center at Hope Lake Park: The Nordic Center offers you the perfect setting for cross country skiing and snowshoeing. Rentals and tickets available at the Outdoor Adventure Center.
    • Hiking Trails: Enjoy a nature walk around scenic Hope Lake or launch your own wilderness adventure on the renowned Finger Lakes Trails nearby.

    Seasonal Hours of Greek Peak Lodge Facilities

    NEDPMS Discounted Room Rates:

    • Discount Room Rates Expire Mar 1, 2024.
    • Traditional, Stonybrook Corporate, or Standard Suites: $154
      • Traditional: Traditional hotel room with 2 queen beds and a full bath.
      • Stonybrook Corporate: Set up with 1 queen bed, 1 queen pull out sofa, dining table and bathroom with a shower.
      • Stonybrook Standard Suites: Set up with 1 queen murphy bed, 1 queen pull-out sofa, kitchen and dining table and bathroom with a shower. Single: $154. Double $154.
    • Upgraded Suites: The following room types will also be discounted and extended to NEDPMS Attendees but will not be blocked. If you would like to upgrade and there is availability, you may do so at the discounted rates below (suite floor plans).
      • Northwoods Suite - $179
      • Roaring Brook Suite - $209
      • Loon Hollow and Ledge Rock Suites - $239
    • Taxes and Fees: The above rates are subject to applicable state and local taxes.
      • State and Local Tax: 13% per room per night, and is subject to change.
      • Resort Fee: 8% per room per night.

    Make reservations by calling Greek Peak Mountain Resort:

    • Call 800-955-2754
    • Option #2 for a reservation inquiry
    • Option #2 again for a new reservation
    • Let Reservation Agent know you are booking under the Northeast Dairy Production Medicine Symposium (NEDPMS).
    • Request the group rate for NEDPMS.
    • Resort will extend the group rate 3 days before and 3 days after the NEDPMS dates, subject to availability.
    • Check-In Time: 3:00pm, Check-Out Time: 1:00pm*
      *Depending on room demand

    Shuttle between lodge and meeting space

    Beginning at 6:45AM each day on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Shuttle will continue to run throughout the day and evening on a looping schedule until 9:30PM.

    Getting there:

    Address:
    2177 Clute Rd.
    Cortland, NY 13045

    Phone:(800) 955-2754

    Directions from the north: Take I81 south from Syracuse, take Exit 10 and turn left at the fork to continue on US Route 11 South, follow US 11 for 1.5 miles, turn right on Main St, drive west on Main St for 0.3 miles and turn left on Clute Rd, drive south on Clute Rd for 4.4 miles to Hope Lake Lodge & Conference Center on the right.

    Directions from the south: Take I81 north from Binghamton, take Exit 9 and turn left on US Route 221 West (E Main St.), take next right onto US Route 11 (Broome St.), follow US 11N for 4.1 miles, turn left onto US Route 392 West, follow US 392W for 4.8, and turn right to Hope Lake Lodge & Conference Center.

    Directions from the west: Take US Route 13 east from Ithaca for 13.1 miles, in Dryden continue straight on US Route 392 East for 6 miles, turn right and continue on US 392E for 2.3 miles to Hope Lake Lodge & Conference Center on the left.


  • published 2023 Veterinary CE Information 2023-02-04 13:55:08 -0500

    2023 Veterinary CE Information

    2023 Symposium has been approved for 16 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval.

    NEDPMS is an approved New York State sponsor of continuing education for veterinarians.

    Certificates of Attendance will be distributed at the conclusion of the symposium.



  • published Registration Info 2023-01-17 12:22:42 -0500

    2023 Symposium Registration Information

    Registration for this year's symposium is closed.

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    To register for the 2023 NEDPMS, select the "Go To Registration Page" button below. Symposium ticketing is managed by Eventbee and payment is processed using PayPal. Registration closes March 27.

    Veterinarian Early Registration (closes Mar 17):
    $425
    Veterinarian Registration (closes Mar 27): $475
    Veterinary Student Registration (closes Mar 27): $75
    Guest of Attendee, Age >12: $120
    Guest of Attendee, Ages 5-12: $60
    Guest of Attendee, Ages <5: Free

     

    Don't forget to reserve your hotel room: NEDPMS Hotel Info


  • published 2023 Program 2023-01-17 12:22:13 -0500

    32nd ANNUAL NORTHEAST DAIRY PRODUCTION MEDICINE SYMPOSIUM

    Program March 31 - April 2, 2023

    All sessions, lunch and dinners will be held in Liberty Ballroom I & II

    Friday

    1:00pm-1:05pm
    Welcome

    1:05pm-3:00pm
    Conflict Resolution For Those Who Do Not Love Conflict - In this workshop will focus on understanding the Thomas-Kilman Conflict Model to gain understanding of your preferred conflict style. We will work through case studies and role plays in conflict management.
    - Marcus Brooks

    3:00pm-3:30pm
    Break

    3:30pm-5:00pm
    Conflict Resolution (cont.)
    - Marcus Brooks

    5:30pm-6:30pm
    Embassy Suites Evening Reception

    6:30pm-7:30pm
    Dinner

    Saturday

    7:00am-8:00am
    Breakfast

    8:00am-9:00am
    A Partnership for Success: Tips for Retaining Associates & Tips for New Grads on Getting the Most Out of Your First Year
    - Amy Bartholomew 

    9:00am-10:00am
    Parenting & Practice
    - Annie Madison

    10:00am-10:30am
    Break

    10:30am-11:30am
    Mastitis Outbreak Investigations
    - Paul Virkler

    11:30am-12:30pm
    Building Animal Welfare & the FARM Program Into Your Dairy Practice
    - Brandon Treichler    

    12:30pm-1:30pm
    Lunch

    1:30pm-3:30pm
    Transition Cows: Good Practices Before & After Calving
    Jesse Goff 

    3:30pm-4:00pm
    Ice Cream Break

    4:00pm-5:00pm
    Hispanic Workforce Considerations
    - Kaitlyn Lutz

    5:00pm-6:00pm
    Recruitment & Retention of Great Employees for the Clinic
    - Rich Stup

    6:00pm-6:30pm
    Embassy Suites Evening Reception

    6:30pm-7:30pm
    Dinner

     

    Sunday

    7:00am-8:00am
    Breakfast

    8:00am-9:00am
    How Electronic Monitoring Can Impact a Dairy Business
    - Steve Pavelski

    9:00am-10:00am
    Sudden Death in Cattle: How to Maximize Laboratory Results
    - Elisha Frye & Jen Nightingale

    10:00am-10:30am
    Break

    10:30am-11:30am
    Driving Components & Practical Fat Feeding
    - Kevin Harvatine

    11:30am-1:00pm
    Post Wean Heifer Nutrition
    - Mike Van Amburgh

    1:00pm
    Adjourn

    2023 Symposium has been approved for 16 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval. NEDPMS is an approved New York State sponsor of continuing education for veterinarians.


  • published 4 Tendencies 2022-02-08 14:25:05 -0500

    4 Tendencies

    The Four Tendencies

    The “Four Tendencies” is a framework developed by Gretchen Rubin to explain the different ways people respond to expectations. The Four Tendencies Workshop allows participants to understand the differences among the four types—Upholders, Questioners, Obligers, and Rebels—as well as to engage in scenarios and discussions to practice applying that knowledge. Participants come away with specific actions to take to improve their relationships with clients, co-workers, patients, students, or trainees, as well as friends and family.

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  • published Family Friendly 2022-01-12 14:03:20 -0500

    Family Friendly

    NEDPMS offers reduced registration for guests of symposium attendees. Guests are welcome to join in on all meals and are encouraged to check out what the resort has to offer.

    • New for 2023: Lactation room provided located on the hotel's 1st floor in the Freedom Board Room.
    • Links to many local attractions can be found below. 
    • Want to coordinate with other NEDPMS families? Join the NEDPMS Parent Connection Facebook Discussion Group to see what other symposium guests are planning.
    • Guest Symposium Registration Fee (to cover meal charges):
      • Adult: $120
      • Children 5-12: $60
      • Children < 4: FREE

        

                      

         

                        

                       

     


  • 2022 Symposium COVID-19 Safety Policy & Registration Information


    Please read this safety policy completely. By registering for the symposium you agree to the terms below.

    The health and safety of our attendees, their family members, our speakers, and the staff of the hotel hosting our symposium are very important to us. In order to hold a large indoor meeting while the pandemic continues to pose a threat, we are requiring the following safety measures at the 2022 symposium. NEDPMS may adjust our policy to keep in accordance with the CDCs current recommendations. Refer to CDC Public Health Guidance website for the most up to date recommendations. State, Onondaga County, and hotel regulations will be followed during the symposium unless found to contain fewer precautions than the NEDPMS policy.

    Upon arrival, attendees will be asked about the COVID information below at the sign-in desk. Anyone needing to stay home for reasons related to COVID-19 will be provided a refund of their registration fee. Check with the hotel regarding their room cancellation policy.

    1. Health Status: Per CDC guidance, people who are not feeling well or having a fever are asked to stay home. Anyone that has tested positive for COVID-19 within 5 days of the start of the symposium are also asked to stay home. CDC recommends a 5-day quarantine period for those with close contact exposures unless vaccinated and boostered or with a history of recovery from COVID-19 in the past 90 days.
    2. Vaccination or Tested Negative: All attendees, including their guests 5 yrs of age or older, must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at the time of registration. OR be tested COVID-19 negative with an FDA or DOH authorized test within 48hrs from the start of the symposium. Photo ID and proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test must be presented at sign-in desk upon arrival.
    3. Masking is Optional: Onondaga County is currently at COVID-19 Community Level 'Medium' and as such the wearing of masks while indoors is not required. According to CDC, if you are at high risk for severe illness, you should talk to your healthcare provider about whether you need to wear a mask and take other precautions. If Onondaga County switches to COVID-19 Community Level 'High', we will need go back to requiring mask wearing for all attendees.
    4. Disclaimer: I understand and am aware of the inherent risks which naturally arise from attending the Conference such as being exposed to, contracting, or becoming a carrier of, COVID-19 or any other infectious disease. Despite my understanding of the risks associated with attending the symposium, if I choose to attend the symposium, I am voluntarily and knowingly participating in the activities of the symposium and am assuming and accepting any and all risk of being exposed to, contracting or becoming a carrier of, COVID-19 and any subsequent consequences or complications that may arise as a result. Accordingly, I hereby release the Northeast Dairy Production Medicine Symposium, and all of its Board of Directors, agents and affiliates, from any and all liability arising from my voluntary choice to attend the symposium.

    **The first 100 registrants will receive a complimentary NEDPMS 30th Anniversary OGIO Messenger Bag.**

    To register for the 2022 NEDPMS, select the "Go To Registration Page" button below. Symposium ticketing is managed by Eventbee and payment is processed using PayPal. Registration closes March 8.

    Veterinarian Early Registration (extended to Mar 2):
    $425
    Veterinarian Registration: $475
    Veterinary Student Registration: $75
    Guest of Attendee, Age >12: $120
    Guest of Attendee, Ages 5-12: $60
    Guest of Attendee, Ages <5: Free

     

    Don't forget to reserve your hotel room: NEDPMS Hotel Info


  • published 2021 Presentation Recordings Avaialable in News 2021-03-21 11:23:53 -0400

    2021 Presentation Recordings Avaialable

    2021 Symposium Presentation Recordings Available to Registrants

    (Click here to see how to access)


  • published 2021 Proceedings Available in News 2021-03-07 09:03:51 -0500

    2021 Proceedings Available

    The 2021 Symposium Proceedings document is available for download. Go to our event dashboard (link located in your confirmation email) to access your copy. This document is for registered attendees only.


  • published 2021 Symposium RACE Approval Recieved in News 2021-02-01 13:09:41 -0500

    2021 Symposium RACE Approval Recieved

     

    This just in - Our 2021 Symposium has been approved by the AAVSB’s Registry of Approved Continuing Education for 9.75 CE Credit Hours.

    NEDPMS is approved by NYSED as a New York State sponsor of continuing education for veterinarians.

    All attendees will receive an email with CE certificate information following the conclusion of the symposium.


  • published 2020 Symposium RACE Approval Recieved in News 2020-04-10 16:22:15 -0400

    2020 Symposium RACE Approval Recieved

     

    This just in - Our 2020 Symposium has been approved by the AAVSB’s Registry of Approved Continuing Education for 14.5 CE Credit Hours.

    NEDPMS is approved by NYSED as a New York State sponsor of continuing education for veterinarians.

    All attendees (in-person or virtual) will receive an email with CE certificate information.


  • published 2019 Symposium in News 2018-08-28 08:46:32 -0400

    Planning for the 2019 Symposium

    New this year, we will be holding our planning meeting before the AABP Annual Conference.  

    1. Since we will NOT be holding a planning meeting in Phoenix on Friday morning during the conference, you will be free to do something else and not be late for morning sessions.
    2. But wait, what if you have ideas to share for next year's symposium? Send them to us at [email protected] before our planning meeting on Sep 5th.