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Claiming Your Continuing Education Credits Claiming Continuing Education Contact Hours: The ACNM s education program is thoroughly vetted through a blind review system for adherence to evidence-based

2 Claiming Your Continuing Education Credits Claiming Continuing Education Contact Hours: The ACNM s education program is thoroughly vetted through a blind review system for adherence to evidence-based research and relevance to midwifery practice. Attendees of the 63 d Annual are able to earn a maximum of 22 contact hours and 9.6 pharmacology hours on site. An additional 30 hours can be earned up to two years later by listening to selected presentations in our Online Learning Center. The recorded sessions are marked with a in the program book. To receive CE credit for the meeting, attendees must complete the required evaluations for sessions attended. Evaluations may be filled our immediately after the session ends and are available for up to two years after the conference. To evaluate a session, use your phone or laptop and go to: Click LOGIN under MY ACCOUNT and follow the online instructions. For technical assistance, please call or multiviewmediasupport@multiview.com. DOWNLOAD THE ACNM MOBILE APP Download our free event mobile app! With it you will be able to look up conference sessions, build your personal schedule, find exhibitors, download handouts, receive alerts and more. Use the QR code to download, or visit, ANNUALMEETING.MIDWIFE.ORG 35

3 Schedule at a Glance SATURDAY, MAY 19 6a 6:15 6:30 6:45 7a 7:15 7:30 7:45 8a 8:15 8:30 8:45 9a 9:15 9:30 9:45 10a 10:15 10:30 10:45 11a 11:15 11:30 11:45 12p 12:15 12:30 12:45 1p 1:15 1:30 1:45 2p 2:15 2:30 2:45 3p 3:15 3:30 3:45 4p 4:15 4:30 4:45 5p 5:15 5:30 5:45 6p 6:15 6:30 6:45 7p 7:15 7:30 7:45 8p 8:15 8:30 8:45 9p 9:15 9:30 9:45 10p 10:15 10:30 10:45 11p 36 SUNDAY, MAY 20 MONDAY, MAY 21 6a-7a Yoga 7:30a-8:30a Breakfast Symposium 8:30a-9:30a Plenary Session 8a-12p ACNM Board of Directors 8a-5p Workshops 8a-12p Workshops 8a-4p Exam Prep Course 7a-5:30p Registration 8a-4p Workshops 12:15p-3p ACNM National Volunteer Leaders Luncheon 3p-4p 4p-6p ACNM Future Midwives Gathering w/ ACNM Board & Staff 3p-6p Registration 6p-9p Foundation Board of Trustees 8a-5p Foundation Board of Trustees 11a-3:30p JMWH Editorial Board 7a-5:30p Registration 8a-12p Foundation Board of 9:45a-10:45a Trustees 9:45a-1:45p Affiliate Development Workshop 11a-12p (Invitation Only) 12:15p-1:15p 2p-3:45p Welcome Premier Session & Fellowship Induction 1p-5p Workshops 4:15p-5:15p 4:15p-5:15p Afternoon at the Movie 5:30p-6:30p 7p-9p Midwives of Color Reception 9p-11p Heart of Midwifery 3p-7p ACNM Store 4p-6p Grand Opening Exhibit Hall w/welcome Reception 5p-8p Clinical Training Program: NEXPLANON 8a-6p ACNM Store 5:30p-6:30p 6:30p-8p Regional s 8p-10p Division of Global Health Reception & Silent Auction 9p-11p Sister Circle AMERICAN COLLEGE OF NURSE-MIDWIVES 63 RD ANNUAL MEETING & EXHIBITION SAVANNAH, GA

4 Schedule at a Glance TUESDAY, MAY 22 WEDNESDAY, MAY 23 6a-7a Yoga 6a-7a Yoga 8:30a-9:30a Plenary Session 8:45a-10:45a Opening Business 9:45a-10:45a 8a-6p ACNM Store 11a-12p Plenary Session 12p-4p Exhibit Hall & Midwifery 1:30p-2:30p Market w/lunch 12p-2p 2:30p-3:30p Product Theater 3:45p-4:45p 5p-6p 6:30p-7:45p President s & Fndn. Rcpt. (Inv. Only) 9:45a-10:45a Product Theater 7a-5:30p Registration 12:30p-2p Poster Session 1:30p-3p Poster Session 8a-6p ACNM Store 1p-2p Product Theater 1:15p-2:15p Dorothea Lang Reception 2:15p-3:15p 3:30p-4:30p 8a-6p ACNM Store 4:45p-5:45p 4:30p-6:30p Midwives-PAC Rally 6:15p-7:15p 8p-10p Foundation Fundraiser 8a-6p ACNM Store 9:45a-2:15p Exhibit Hall & Midwifery Market w/brunch 11a-1p 11a-12p Open Forum 12:15p-1:15p Product Theater 6a 6:15 6:30 6:45 7a 7:15 7:30 7:45 8a 8:15 8:30 8:45 9a 8:30a-10:30a 9:15 Closing 9:30 7a-12:30p Business 9:45 8a-12p Registration ACNM Store 10a 10:15 10:30 10:45 11a 10:45a-11:45a 11:15 11:30 11:45 12p 12:15 12:15p-1:15p 12:30 T. Dondero 12:45 Lecture 1p 1:15 1:15p-1:30p 1:30 Closing 1:45 1p-4p 2p Directors of 2:15 Midwifery 2:30 Education 2:45 3p 3:15 3:30 2p-6p 3:45 ACNM Board 4p of Directors 4:15 4:30 4:45 5p 5:15 5:30 5:45 6p 6:15 6:30 6:45 7p 7:15 7:30 7:45 8p 8:15 8:30 8:45 9p 9:15 9:30 9:45 10p 10:15 10:30 10:45 11p 6a-7a Yoga 7:15a-8:15a Breakfast Symposium 7:30a-8:30a Breakfast Symposium 7a-5:30p Registration THURSDAY, MAY 24 6:45p-11p Midwifery Awards Dinner and Celebration Party ANNUALMEETING.MIDWIFE.ORG 37

5 Convention Center Map CONVENTION CENTER 1ST FL CONVENTION CENTER 2ND FL 38 AMERICAN COLLEGE OF NURSE-MIDWIVES 63 RD ANNUAL MEETING & EXHIBITION SAVANNAH, GA

Westin Map B RIVERSCAPE A WESTIN, 2ND FLOOR WESTIN, 1ST FLOOR - Convention Center

Speaker Ready Room: Gwinett Boardroom ACNM Store: River Concourse ACNM Member

Awhile Unity Space: River Concourse Exhibit Hall: Exhibit Hall A

Workshops/Education Sessions: 100-106, Oglethorpe Auditorium Posters: Foyer of

International Gallery Yoga (indoor location): Georgia International Gallery

Symposia: Chatham Ballrooms A,B,C Wellness Space: Room 200 Foyer Westin: Evening

6 Westin Map B RIVERSCAPE A WESTIN, 2ND FLOOR WESTIN, 1ST FLOOR - Convention Center 1st FL: Convention Center 2ndFL: Program Committee Office: Greene Boardroom Speaker Ready Room: Gwinett Boardroom ACNM Store: River Concourse ACNM Member Resource Center: River Concourse Local Program Committee: Rotunda Booth Come Sit Awhile Unity Space: River Concourse Exhibit Hall: Exhibit Hall A Plenary/Premier/Business s/awards Dinner and Celebration: Exhibit Hall B Workshops/Education Sessions: , Oglethorpe Auditorium Posters: Foyer of Rooms Gallery Registration: Georgia International Artisan Market: Georgia International Gallery Yoga (indoor location): Georgia International Gallery Workshops/Education Sessions: , Chatham Ballrooms A,B,C Breakfast Symposia: Chatham Ballrooms A,B,C Wellness Space: Room 200 Foyer Westin: Evening Receptions: Grand Ballroom, 2nd FL Ancillary Events: 2nd FL Affiliate Workshop: Harbor Ballroom, 1st FL 1 7 ANNUALMEETING.MIDWIFE.ORG 395

7 Convention Center & Hotel Information ACNM Official Hotels Internet & Wireless Services Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa 1 Resort Drive Savannah, GA Hyatt Regency Savannah 2 W Bay Street Savannah, GA savannah.regency.hyatt.com Hotel Indigo Historic District 201 W Bay Street Savannah, GA Andaz Savannah 14 Barnard Street Savannah, GA savannah.andaz.hyatt.com Wireless service in the meeting spaces and Exhibit Hall is sponsored by Lupin Pharmaceuticals, the official ACNM Title Sponsor. Wireless access is available in all hotel sleeping rooms at no charge for guests who registered using the ACNM housing company. Lost and Found Forgot where you left your glasses? Found someone s phone? Please drop off found items or inquire about misplaced personal belongings at the ACNM registration desk located in the Georgia International Gallery, 2nd Floor. After the meeting, unclaimed items will be turned over to the Convention Center s security office. Personal Security and Responsibility Your safety and security are important. Please remember the following safety points during your stay in Savannah: Only answer your hotel room door when you can identify the person. Do not wear your meeting badge outside Annual functions or on the street. Always let someone know where you are going when you leave the hotel. Lactation Lounge & Children's Attendance River Show Office, 1st FL Infants under 6 months of age are allowed into business meetings, education sessions, and workshops as long as they are quiet. Pages are instructed to ask parents with disruptive children to leave. Because of space limitations, children over 6 months of age are not permitted in business meetings, education sessions, or workshops. Due to fire marshal regulations, strollers may be parked in designated areas outside meeting rooms and the Exhibit Hall. Student Hotels DoubleTree 411 W. Bay Street Savannah GA doubletree3.hilton.com Lactation Lounge Hours Hilton Garden Inn 321 W Bay Street Savannah, GA hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com Sunday Thursday NOTE: All hotels with the exception of the Westin are across the Savannah River and accessible by shuttle and ferry service. Gender Neutral Restroom 40 May 20 May 24 12:30p River Concourse, 1st FL A gender neutral restroom s located closest to the R ver Concourse Office. AMERICAN COLLEGE OF NURSE-MIDWIVES 63 RD ANNUAL MEETING & EXHIBITION SAVANNAH, GA

8 Convention Center & Hotel Information Parking Emergencies & First Aid If you encounter a medical or other emergency in the Convention Center, please alert any center staff in the area or tap the EMERGENCY button on any courtesy phone (near public restrooms), briefly describe the emergency, and then stand by to guide center personnel. Please do not call 911. If someone requires first aid, please alert security. Security will ensure that the situation receives the proper care and response. Savannah is known as one of America s most walkable cities, and attendees who plan to travel by vehicle to the Savannah International Trade & Convention Center have the convenience of ample onsite parking within close proximity to the facility s main entrances. Current parking fees are $5.00 per car per day; $10.00 per RV per day. Nearest Hospital If you are staying at the Hyatt Regency, Hotel Indigo, Andaz, Hilton Garden Inn, or Double Tree, across the river from the Savannah International Trade & Convention Center and the Westin, ferry service is available through the Savannah Bells Ferry. Travel time between the ferry stop at the Westin and the historic side of the river is approximately 10 minutes, including loading, sailing, and offloading. Ferry Stop at the Convention Center/Westin Candler Hospital 5353 Reynolds St, Savannah, GA SHUTTLE ROUTE PICK UP RED ROUTE Hyatt Regency South end of hotel on Bay St. BLUE ROUTE Hotel Indigo & Andaz Barnard St. between the Indigo & the Andaz GREEN ROUTE Hilton Garden Inn & Doubletree Montgomery St. between the Hilton & Doubletree SHUTTLE SCHEDULE Express Standard Saturday, May 19 7a-9:30a Sunday, May 20 7:30a-6p 6p-11:30p, 7a-6:30p 5:30a-7a 6:30p-11:30p, 7a-12p 3p-7:30p 5:30a-7a 12p-3p 7:30p-10:30p, 7a-10:30a 2p-12a 5:30a-7a 10:30a-2p Thursday, May 24 7a-3p 5:30a-7a 3p-8p FERRY SCHEDULE Express Standard Saturday, May 19 7a-5:30p 5:30p-midnight Sunday, May 20 7a-6p 6p-midnight, 5:30a-6p 6p-midnight, 5:30a-7:30p 7:30p-midnight, 5:30a-midnight Thursday, May 24 5:30a-3p 3p-midnight ANNUALMEETING.MIDWIFE.ORG 41

9 Annual General Information REGISTRATION MIDWIFERY MARKET HOURS Georgia International Gallery, 2 FL Exhibit Hall A, 1st FL Pre-registered attendees may check in at the registration desk during the hours listed below and pick up all meeting materials, including name badges, tickets, and conference bags. Onsite registration is also available. For onsite registration prices, please visit: annualmeeting.midwife.org. nd REGISTRATION HOURS Saturday Sunday Thursday May 19 May 20 May 24 3:00p 6:00p 12:30p EXHIBIT HALL 12:00p 4:00p 9:45a 2:15p ARTISAN MARKET HOURS Georgia International Gallery, 2nd FL 9:30a 1:30p 3:30p 6:30p 2:15p 6:15p "COME SIT AWHILE" River Concourse, 1st FL For the past three years, the ACNM Annual & Exhibition has provided a special space for attendees of various backgrounds and beliefs to come together and share. Introduced in 2016, the concept is borrowed from the novel The Red Tent. Exhibit Hall A, 1st FL Visit the Exhibit Hall and the Midwifery Market to learn more about the top products and services in women s health and maternity care. We encourage you to make the most of your time by meeting the participating organizations and companies that support ACNM s meeting. EXHIBIT HALL ENTRY attendees and their guests have access to the Exhibit Hall. However, visitors and guests are required to pay a fee at the registration desk to receive meals in the hall. Purchase a daily pass for $20 or a three-day package for $60. Children under the age of 12 are admitted to the Exhibit Hall during official hours, but must be under the supervision of an adult. All attendees, guests, and visitors must be badged for entry. Each attendee s name badge contains a magnetic strip with his or her name, address, and other demographic information. Use it to request information from exhibitors. EXHIBIT HALL HOURS 42 4:00p 6:00p 12:00p 4:00p 9:45a 2:15p Previously called the Unity Tent, this year s gathering space is entitled Come Sit Awhile, and is being hosted by the Georgia ACNM Affiliate s Diversity & Inclusion Committee. Committee members will be present during scheduled times to welcome visitors and facilitate conversations. Please enjoy this opportunity to momentarily step away from the hustle and bustle of the meeting, to sit awhile, breathe, be mindful, or have a quiet chat with other attendees. "COME SIT AWHILE" HOURS 10:00a 4:00p 12:00p 10:00a 2:00p 6:00p 6:00p 6:00p WELLNESS SPACE 200 Foyer, 2nd FL Formerly the Healing Space, this enclosed area offers opportunities for various forms of energy work by practitioners who will be offering chair massage, energy work, and reflexology. Make time to nurture yourself while you re taking care of business at the meeting. Stop by for the convenience of scheduling an appointment with one of the practitioners. Fees will be applicable. AMERICAN COLLEGE OF NURSE-MIDWIVES 63 RD ANNUAL MEETING & EXHIBITION SAVANNAH, GA

10 Annual General Information WELLNESS SPACE HOURS 9:30a 12:00p 9:30a 2:30p 1:30p 4:00p 11:30a 4:30p 3:00p 8:00a 8:00a 8:00a 8:00a 7:00p 6:00p 6:00p 6:00p 12:00p THE ACNM STORE HOURS River Concourse, 1st FL Sunday Thursday May 20 May 24 MESSAGE BOARD Georgia International Gallery, 2 FL nd Trying to find someone at the meeting? Have some news to share? Use the message board by the registration section to post a note, a flyer, or call for a meet-up time. RESEARCH POLICIES ACNM and the Division of Research (DOR) have established a policy for the distribution of research surveys at the Annual and other ACNM functions. If you plan to collect data from ACNM members for research or any other use, please review the policy. Data collection activities that have not been approved in advance by the DOR are not permitted. The policy can be found at SPEAKER READY ROOM Gwinnett Boardroom, 1st FL All workshop and education session presenters must check into the Speaker Ready Room a minimum of one hour before presentation start time. A computer will be provided for education session presentations. SPEAKER READY ROOM HOURS Sunday Thursday May 20 May 24 8:45a 12:30p 8:45a 11:15a 6:00p 5:45p 6:30p 5:00p 12:30p ACNM PHOTO/VIDEO POLICY Attendees authorize ACNM to use any photographs or video taken during the Annual, which may include attendees, in ACNM promotional materials and/or publications. By registering for the Annual, attendees give their permission to ACNM, along with any and all other media, whether now known or hereafter exiting, to use their likenesses. ACCESSIBILITY FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES The meeting staff will work with attendees to provide reasonable accommodations for those who require special access. To request assistance onsite, please check in at the ACNM registration desk SPECIAL DIETARY REQUESTS ACNM accommodates four common dietary requests for provided meals: vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, and kosher. SNACK CONCESSIONS Coffee and snacks are available for purchase at various locations around the convention center. A list is available at the Local Program Committee s Hospitality Booth. Bias Incident Response Team ACNM is committed to conducting a meeting that is free of bias. To help ensure this, members have formed a Bias Incident Response Transparency and Healing (BIRTH) Team. Details about contacting the team can be found on a card inside registration materials. ANNUALMEETING.MIDWIFE.ORG 43

11 ACNM Member Resource Center Visit the ACNM Member Resource Center located on the River Concourse, outside of the Exhibit Hall. In the Resource Center, you will find the areas listed below. Membership Services National office staff are eager to say hello and answer your membership questions. You may see a member of the Membership & Marketing Committee recognize them here and throughout the meeting by their magenta sashes that say, ACNM Membership Ambassador. Join ACNM or renew on the spot and receive a 15% discount off your national membership dues. Even if it s not your normal time to renew, save money by paying in advance at the Member Resource Center. Answer a few questions to enter a drawing to win a $100 gift card! Learn about member benefits, including ACNM Connect, our new online members-only community. View and update your profile information in our member database. Midwives of Color Committee The ACNM Midwives of Color Committee (MOCC) provides support to ACNM s efforts to recruit, retain, and support the advancement of persons of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds in the profession of midwifery. The MOCC provides educational preparation to ACNM members to facilitate respect for cultural variations, and it promotes and supports the profession of midwifery in reducing inequities and disparities in maternal child health. The MOCC encourages you to stop by our area of the ACNM Member Resource Center where you will be able to obtain information on the MOCC mentoring program, donate to the MOCC scholarships that provide financial support to midwifery students of color, and much, much more. Midwifery Practice, Education & Global Outreach Please visit us at the Midwifery Practice, Education and Global Outreach (MPEGO) area of the ACNM Member Resource Center! The MPEGO area will have information and handouts related to midwifery practice and special areas of clinical focus such as patient safety, physiologic birth, immunizations in pregnancy, and prevention of the flu. You can learn more about our global projects in Africa, and ways to engage as a volunteer in the new ACNM divisions and committees. We will also showcase benefits to your practice from our domestic projects, including the Alliance for Innovation in Maternal Health, the Healthy Birth Initiative, and the Reducing Primary Cesarean collaboration. The newly updated Pearls of Midwifery and Evidence Based Practice documents will be available. Advocacy Sometimes the hardest part of engaging in advocacy is figuring out where to start. ACNM s government affairs and advocacy team can help! Our team of midwife policy experts will arm you with the tools you need to pursue your mission. Stop by the advocacy booth in the ACNM Member Resource Center to learn more about how to: get involved with advocacy at the state and federal level; engage stakeholders and policymakers; and promote, protect and advance the practice of midwifery in the United States. Midwives Political Action Committee The ACNM Midwives Political Action Committee (PAC) raises money to donate to federal campaigns in support of ACNM s legislative agenda and advocacy efforts. At the Midwives-PAC area of the ACNM Member Resource Center, you can learn more about our role in ACNM s advocacy strategy and find out about ways to get involved in our work. In addition, get geared up for our biggest fundraiser of the year, the PAC Rally (,, 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM), by window shopping for big ticket items that will be available in 44 AMERICAN COLLEGE OF NURSE-MIDWIVES 63 RD ANNUAL MEETING & EXHIBITION SAVANNAH, GA

ACNM Member Resource Center the Rally s Live Auction (think vacations!), drop off donations for the Silent Auction and Wine Pull, or make a donation to the Midwives-PAC!

12 ACNM Member Resource Center the Rally s Live Auction (think vacations!), drop off donations for the Silent Auction and Wine Pull, or make a donation to the Midwives-PAC! Purchase PAC Rally tickets at the registration area and at the door. More ACNM Stop by to gather information about the ACNM Healthy Birth Initiative, Reducing Primary Cesarean Collaborative, Preceptor Development, and other important topics. ACNM Member Resource Center Hours 2:00p 7:00p 12:00p 5:00p 9:45a 2:15p About the Local Program Committee Hospitality Booth Stop by the Hospitality Booth in the Rotunda Booth near the main Conference Center entrance for the inside scoop on local attractions, restaurants, discounts, and onsite souvenirs. Mrs. Wilkes Dining Room, Savannah Bee Company, Bonaventure Cemetery, Forsyth Park, City Marketthese are just a few of the attractions we are excited to share with you. We can direct you to the Savannah Belles Ferries, and point you toward our favorite places to eat, shop, sightsee, walk, and tour. We can also give you information about discounts available by showing your ACNM18 badge. We have great local souvenirs. You don t want to miss the I m Giving Voice apparel, essential oils, handmade soaps, or midwifery-themed jewelry and art on offer. Raffle tickets are going fast for special items donated by the Georgia ACNM Affiliate. Students from Emory University s nurse-midwifery program will be selling midwife-on-call bags with all the supplies you need to get through a call shift. We look forward to seeing you at the Hospitality Booth in Savannah! Hospitality Booth Hours Sunday- Thursday 12:30p ANNUALMEETING.MIDWIFE.ORG 45

To: District 6 Local Union Presidents, Recording Secretaries & Unit Chairpersons

January 30, 2015 To: District 6 Local Union Presidents, Recording Secretaries & Unit Chairpersons Dear Sisters & Brothers, The 20th USW District 6 Conference will be held on August 17 20, 2015 in Sault