Dear Members and guests:

Historic Annapolis and the Mahaffays are pleased to welcome all of you to the next edition of the clinical meeting of the Frederick A. Coller Surgical Society September 20 - 23, 2012. Although the excellent scientific papers and discussions in Napa will be difficult to top, Dr. Kauffman and the program committee are planning additions with short case presentations which they hope will stimulate even further interest. Tours of the Historic District and Naval Academy are planned along with a crab feast on the Chesapeake Bay. Shopping, football, kayaking, and many other activities are available as well.

Because Annapolis is a popular spot for weddings and because Navy will host VMI the weekend of our conference, rooms will be scarce. We have contracted with Historic Inns of Annapolis for 40 rooms, all in the Governor Calvert House where the meetings and dining will take place. Within walking distance additional lodging is currently available for overflow through Historic Inns; but, our contract would require augmentation. Please call now for your reservations; so that, we might arrange for more rooms should we need them.

Please make reservations at www.historicinnsofannapolis.com or call 1-800-847-8882 or 1-410-263-2641 today. Our contract is listed as Frederick A. Coller Surgical Society with a room rate of $215 per night exclusive of the dreaded taxes. Interest in the 2012 meeting was high. Please help us include everyone by reserving rooms now. Registration materials will follow later.

John and Deedee Mahaffay

P.S. Please share this note with your significant other.

About the Coller Surgical Society

The Frederick A. Coller Surgical Society was founded in 1947 by his former University of Michigan residents as an expression of the esteem, respect, and affection for Dr. Coller. The Society currently has approximately 400 members representing many geographic areas of the United States and several foreign countries.