2021 AESC Annual Meeting On-site Information and Announcements
Here are some items that may be helpful during the course of the 63rd Annual Meeting of the American Eye Study Club. We hope you enjoy your time with us in the mountains of Virginia!
List of Attendees-- (Excel spreadsheet) This is just the list of members. A similar list of members with family member names attending was sent directly to members. Contact information can be found in the AESC directory (member log-in to the website required)
Get to know the new members - PHOTOS(PDF document)
A quick note about public health issues
We want to be sure everyone feels safe at the meeting. After all, we're still in the middle of a pandemic. Hopefully, science trumped politics and you are all fully vaccinated. Because some of our children aren’t yet eligible to be vaccinated and some members/families may be at additional risk, we urge caution. It is perfectly acceptable to wear a mask at the meeting and anywhere around the hotel, indoors or outdoors. (Please note the updated CDC guidelines for vaccinated individuals.) If you are comfortable out of a mask, shaking hands, fist bumping, hugging, etc., go for it, but be aware that not everyone will be comfortable with exposed faces or with contact at this point. Vaccinated or not, it’s perfectly acceptable to wear a mask.
The state of Virginia’s rules are HERE The hotel’s policies are HERE Updated CDC guidelines
ANNOUNCEMENTS
(Posted pre-meeting) Welcome to the Omni Homestead Resort! The Club registration area is located in the Grand Ballroom Foyer. Early registration will be available on Sunday from about 4:30 until 5:45 p.m. Also, we will have name badges at the Welcome Reception (Mt. Vernon/Stratford Lawn), but no meeting packets. So, if you don't hit "early registration" on Sunday afternoon, you can pick up your meeting materials on Monday morning.
We'll be using drink tickets at Club receptions/events where bar service is provided. Tickets will be handed out upon your arrival at each event. If you are really thirsty, you can charge additional beverages to your room after your tickets have been completely used.
Recreational Activities Information and Fact Sheets
Please note -- Due to pandemic staffing challenges, be sure to check on hours of operation well in advance! Not all restaurants are open every day, and hours may vary.
IMPORTANT -- In-room dining is not available at this time.
