By Patricia A. Ryndak Krys, MS, RN, BN, ONC

A Happy New Year to National Association of Orthopaedic Nurse members everywhere - Let the Fireworks begin!

This New Year brings the 30thAnniversary of NAON Congress to Seattle, May 15-19, 2010. The excitement has already been sparked by a brilliant team called the Local Affairs Task Force.  By igniting bright ideas, we are fired up to inflame Memories & Momentum into the 2010 Congress as NAON’s special birthday event you just won’t want to miss. Our shining LATF is beaming to meet you and wish to introduce ourselves.  We are a team of 2 Co-chairs, 6 Leaders & 17 designated Helpers, working to dazzle your visit and melt your heart for Seattle and Washington State.    
                                          
 
Co-chairs: Brenda Elliff (Spokane) & Patricia Ryndak Krys (Seattle); Leaders:  Eumelia Belen, Peggy Cannell, Lori Cross, Michelle Egan, LaVonda Mc Candless & Konnie Proctor; Helpers: Rondalee Bjorkman, Kim Dement, Liz Hardy, Molly Hemingson, Chris Hoernig, Cathy Johnson, Diane Lentz, Diane Mass, Pam Meyer, Joan Petow, Sandra Powie, Joan Santucci, Stanley Shikuma, Jennifer Spotted Horse, Mari Taylor, Ali Valibeigi & Harriet Wallendahl.

SEATTLE CROSSWORD RAFFLE: To help lighten your way toward Congress, NAON attendees who bring a copy of their correctly-completed crossword puzzle (from the November 2009 issue of NAON NEWS) to Congress with their name on it, can deposit it to be entered into winning a free prize in a drawing!  Since LATF members are not included in this, the odds of you winning are even better, and you must be present to win.