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TAHDI 2009 Annual Meeting - Houston

TAHDI BOD Meeting
TAHDI BOD Meeting
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Getting ready to start BOD meeting
Getting ready to start BOD meeting
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Marge Hulsey, Linda Guillory, Elaine Olson
Marge Hulsey, Linda Guillory, Elaine Olson
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Cynthia Alder and PJ Posey
Cynthia Alder and PJ Posey
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TAHDI board members met on Friday morning
TAHDI board members met on Friday morning
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Gallery members - TAHDI BOD Meeting
Gallery members - TAHDI BOD Meeting
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TAHDI BOD Meeting - Friday morning
TAHDI BOD Meeting - Friday morning
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BOD Meeting
BOD Meeting
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Gallery
Gallery
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BOD meeting - Friday morning
BOD meeting - Friday morning
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BOD Meeting - Friday morning
BOD Meeting - Friday morning
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Cindy Liesenfelt & Kathy Muelker represent their respective Chapters at the Board meeting
Cindy Liesenfelt & Kathy Muelker represent their respective Chapters at the Board meeting

Cindy - Greater Dallas Chapter

Kathy - Capital Chapter


The gallery members observe the BOD meeting on Friday morning
The gallery members observe the BOD meeting on Friday morning
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Board meeting - Friday
Board meeting - Friday

BOD Meeting - Friday
BOD Meeting - Friday
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Susan presents TAHDI with 25th anniversary certificate from AHDI
Susan presents TAHDI with 25th anniversary certificate from AHDI
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Susan Lucci and TAHDI president PJ Posey
Susan Lucci and TAHDI president PJ Posey
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PJ thanks Susan Lucci for the AHDI certificate and 25th anniversary pins
PJ thanks Susan Lucci for the AHDI certificate and 25th anniversary pins
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Attendees
Attendees
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Frances Barbee & Elaine Olson
Frances Barbee & Elaine Olson
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Suzanne Taubert and Marian Jones
Suzanne Taubert and Marian Jones

Candace Pitchford, on-site coordinator
Candace Pitchford, on-site coordinator
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TAHDI State Meeting 2009 043.jpg
TAHDI State Meeting 2009 043.jpg 2009-02-20
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TAHDI State Meeting 2009 044.jpg 2009-02-20
Pat Ireland and PJ Posey
Pat Ireland and PJ Posey
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Brenda Hurley and Alamo Chapter president Lynn Rangel
Brenda Hurley and Alamo Chapter president Lynn Rangel
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Christy Cole, Kathy Muelker, and Barbara Rasmussen
Christy Cole, Kathy Muelker, and Barbara Rasmussen
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Susan Lucci, AHDI President
Susan Lucci, AHDI President
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Candace Pitchford and Susan Lucci
Candace Pitchford and Susan Lucci
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TAHDI State Meeting 2009 042.jpg
TAHDI State Meeting 2009 042.jpg 2009-02-20
Lynn Rangel and Kathy Bodge
Lynn Rangel and Kathy Bodge
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Kathy Muelker introduces Brenda Hurley
Kathy Muelker introduces Brenda Hurley
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Brenda Hurley
Brenda Hurley

Candace and Brenda Hurley
Candace and Brenda Hurley
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Jennifer Willie
Jennifer Willie
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Christy Cole, Patty Greenstein, Elaine Olson, Julie Loiseau
Christy Cole, Patty Greenstein, Elaine Olson, Julie Loiseau
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The 2009 TAHDI officers were installed by Brenda Hurley
The 2009 TAHDI officers were installed by Brenda Hurley
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Elaine Olson was installed as TAHDI delegate
Elaine Olson was installed as TAHDI delegate
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Brenda installs Cynthia Alder as 2009 TAHDI President Elect
Brenda installs Cynthia Alder as 2009 TAHDI President Elect
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Brenda installs AHDI delegates Linda Guillory and Elaine Olson
Brenda installs AHDI delegates Linda Guillory and Elaine Olson
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TAHDI State Meeting 2009 058.jpg
TAHDI State Meeting 2009 058.jpg 2009-02-20
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TAHDI 2009 Annual Mtg - Houston 040.jpg
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Brenda Hurley installs PJ Posey as TAHDI president
Brenda Hurley installs PJ Posey as TAHDI president
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Brenda Hurley speaks to TAHDI members
Brenda Hurley speaks to TAHDI members
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TAHDI 2009 Annual Mtg - Houston 027.jpg
TAHDI 2009 Annual Mtg - Houston 027.jpg 2009-02-20
Brenda Hurley addresses TAHDI members
Brenda Hurley addresses TAHDI members
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TAHDI State Meeting 2009 070.jpg
TAHDI State Meeting 2009 070.jpg 2009-02-20
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TAHDI State Meeting 2009 067.jpg
TAHDI State Meeting 2009 067.jpg 2009-02-20
Attendees at the Leadership Conference participate in activity
Attendees at the Leadership Conference participate in activity
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TAHDI State Meeting 2009 066.jpg
TAHDI State Meeting 2009 066.jpg 2009-02-20
Charlotte Sebesta adds her block
Charlotte Sebesta adds her block
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Doc Rosebaum adds his block
Doc Rosebaum adds his block
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Norma Burnley adds her block
Norma Burnley adds her block
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TAHDI State Meeting 2009 071.jpg
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TAHDI members add their blocks
TAHDI members add their blocks
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Attendees add their building blocks
Attendees add their building blocks
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Lynn Rangel introduces her daughter, Heidi (guest speaker)
Lynn Rangel introduces her daughter, Heidi (guest speaker)
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TAHDI State Meeting 2009 075.jpg
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Leadership Conference activity
Leadership Conference activity
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Attendees participate in activity at Leadership Conference
Attendees participate in activity at Leadership Conference
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TAHDI State Meeting 2009 076.jpg
TAHDI State Meeting 2009 076.jpg 2009-02-20
Candace thanks Heidi Cothran for speaking
Candace thanks Heidi Cothran for speaking
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TAHDI is celebrating 25 years!
TAHDI is celebrating 25 years!
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Welcome Reception - Friday evening
Welcome Reception - Friday evening
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Elaine Olson, TAHDI delegate
Elaine Olson, TAHDI delegate

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Pat McMahon, Sharon Augustyn, & Linda Guillory
Pat McMahon, Sharon Augustyn, & Linda Guillory
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Welcome Reception - Friday evening
Welcome Reception - Friday evening
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Mary Stryjewski, Barbara Rasmussen, and Kathy Bodge
Mary Stryjewski, Barbara Rasmussen, and Kathy Bodge
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Charlotte Sebesta, Jerrie Bolton, Linda Guillory
Charlotte Sebesta, Jerrie Bolton, Linda Guillory
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Attendees enjoy the welcome reception
Attendees enjoy the welcome reception
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Attendees enjoy lunch
Attendees enjoy lunch
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Suzanne Taubert, Jo Ann Kilsby, Jennifer Willie
Suzanne Taubert, Jo Ann Kilsby, Jennifer Willie
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Freida and Mark Goodman
Freida and Mark Goodman

Pat McMahon and Sharon Augustyn
Pat McMahon and Sharon Augustyn
Gulf Coast Chapter members
Brenda Hurley engages attendees during her presentation
Brenda Hurley engages attendees during her presentation
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Susan Lucci and attendees enjoy the Welcome Reception
Susan Lucci and attendees enjoy the Welcome Reception
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Attendees enjoy Brenda Hurley's presentation
Attendees enjoy Brenda Hurley's presentation
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Ove Rasmussen (Barbara's husband) attended the Welcome Reception
Ove Rasmussen (Barbara's husband) attended the Welcome Reception
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Welcome Reception - Friday evening
Welcome Reception - Friday evening
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Attendees at Welcome Reception
Attendees at Welcome Reception
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Attendees enjoy the welcome reception
Attendees enjoy the welcome reception
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Brenda enthusiastically showed attendees numerus gadgets she brought along
Brenda enthusiastically showed attendees numerus gadgets she brought along
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Attendees enjoy Brenda Hurley's presentation at the Welcome Reception
Attendees enjoy Brenda Hurley's presentation at the Welcome Reception
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Brenda Hurley presented "Great Gadgets for Busy Professionals"
Brenda Hurley presented "Great Gadgets for Busy Professionals"

Welcome Reception - Friday evening


Welcome Reception - Friday evening
Welcome Reception - Friday evening
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Debbie, Susan, Candace
Debbie, Susan, Candace

Debbie Bright-Chunn, Susan Lucci, Kathie Anderson, Candace Pitchford
Debbie Bright-Chunn, Susan Lucci, Kathie Anderson, Candace Pitchford

Doc Rosebaum and wife at the Welcome Reception
Doc Rosebaum and wife at the Welcome Reception
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Welcome Reception - Friday evening
Welcome Reception - Friday evening
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Freida Goodman
Freida Goodman
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Brenda Hurley - Welcome Reception
Brenda Hurley - Welcome Reception
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Brenda Hurley
Brenda Hurley
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Brenda Hurley shares her "gadget" knowledge with attendees
Brenda Hurley shares her "gadget" knowledge with attendees
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Attendee Doc Rosebaum responds to Brenda Hurley's request to show a military ID
Attendee Doc Rosebaum responds to Brenda Hurley's request to show a military ID
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Brenda Hurley answers questions after her presentation at the Welcome Reception
Brenda Hurley answers questions after her presentation at the Welcome Reception
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Brenda Hurley and Susan Lucci answer questions during designated Q&A time at the welcome reception
Brenda Hurley and Susan Lucci answer questions during designated Q&A time at the welcome reception
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Laura Bryan and Brenda Hurley
Laura Bryan and Brenda Hurley
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Susan Lucci and Brenda Hurley answer questions
Susan Lucci and Brenda Hurley answer questions

Q&A session - Welcome Reception


Brenda & Susan - Q&A session at Welcome Reception
Brenda & Susan - Q&A session at Welcome Reception
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Laura Morgan and Freida Goodman
Laura Morgan and Freida Goodman
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Bob & Laura Bryan visit with Debbie and Ronnie Chunn
Bob & Laura Bryan visit with Debbie and Ronnie Chunn

Freida Goodman and Candace Pitchford
Freida Goodman and Candace Pitchford
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"Texas Rocks" -Brenda Hurley
"Texas Rocks" -Brenda Hurley
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Pat McMahon and Sharon Augustyn
Pat McMahon and Sharon Augustyn
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Registration table
Registration table
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Attendees check in at the registration table
Attendees check in at the registration table
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Pat McMahon provides an attendee with a door prize ticket
Pat McMahon provides an attendee with a door prize ticket
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PJ Posey & Pat McMahon tell attendees about the fundraising items available
PJ Posey & Pat McMahon tell attendees about the fundraising items available
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TAHDI President PJ Posey and AHDI President Susan Lucci
TAHDI President PJ Posey and AHDI President Susan Lucci

On-site coordinator Candace Pitchford
On-site coordinator Candace Pitchford
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AHDI president Susan Lucci gave the keynote address
AHDI president Susan Lucci gave the keynote address
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Susan Lucci delivered the keynote address
Susan Lucci delivered the keynote address
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Attendees listen during Susan Lucci's keynote presentation
Attendees listen during Susan Lucci's keynote presentation
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TAHDI State Meeting 2009 095.jpg
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Betsy Ertel
Betsy Ertel
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Betsy Ertel
Betsy Ertel
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Betsy Ertel shared her knowledge of productivity & word expanders
Betsy Ertel shared her knowledge of productivity & word expanders
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Betsy Ertel
Betsy Ertel
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Laura Bryan
Laura Bryan
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Laura Bryan spoke about "Searching and Surfing the Internet"
Laura Bryan spoke about "Searching and Surfing the Internet"
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Laura Bryan - guest speaker
Laura Bryan - guest speaker
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Linda Guillory presents a gift of appreciation to Laura Bryan for serving as a speaker
Linda Guillory presents a gift of appreciation to Laura Bryan for serving as a speaker
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Freida Goodman and attendees
Freida Goodman and attendees

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TAHDI State Meeting 2009 091.jpg
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Door prizes
Door prizes
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Michelle Skelton and other attendees check out the door prizes
Michelle Skelton and other attendees check out the door prizes
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Kathy Bodge and Norma Burnley enjoy the presentations
Kathy Bodge and Norma Burnley enjoy the presentations
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TAHDI State Meeting 2009 086.jpg
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TAHDI State Meeting 2009 089.jpg
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Kathy and Barbara
Kathy and Barbara
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Carrie Keller, Capital Chapter member
Carrie Keller, Capital Chapter member
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Candace Pitchford & PJ Posey
Candace Pitchford & PJ Posey
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Cynthia Alder and PJ Posey
Cynthia Alder and PJ Posey
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Cynthia Alder, TAHDI president-elect
Cynthia Alder, TAHDI president-elect
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Suzanne Taubert and Elaine Olson, past TAMT/TAHDI presidents
Suzanne Taubert and Elaine Olson, past TAMT/TAHDI presidents
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Linda Guillory and Cynthia Alder
Linda Guillory and Cynthia Alder
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TAHDI Past Presidents were honored at the event
TAHDI Past Presidents were honored at the event

Suzanne Taubert, Elaine Olson, Linda Guillory, PJ Posey


Lynn, Barbara, and PJ
Lynn, Barbara, and PJ

Chapter presidents receive 25th anniversary pin
Chapter presidents receive 25th anniversary pin
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TAHDI State Meeting 2009 092.jpg
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Lynn Rangel, Cindy Liesenfelt, Barbara Rasmussen
Lynn Rangel, Cindy Liesenfelt, Barbara Rasmussen

Chapter presidents:

Lynn Rangel - Alamo Chapter

Cindy Liesenfelt - Greater Dallas Chapter

Barbara Rasmussen - Capital Chapter


Chapter presidents receive 25th anniversary pin from AHDI (provided by Susan Lucci)
Chapter presidents receive 25th anniversary pin from AHDI (provided by Susan Lucci)
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Barbara Rasmussen, Candace Pitchford, Lynn Rangel, Cindy Liesenfelt
Barbara Rasmussen, Candace Pitchford, Lynn Rangel, Cindy Liesenfelt
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Our future MTs.... study hard, students!
Our future MTs.... study hard, students!
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TAHDI State Meeting 2009 037.jpg
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Attendees enjoy lunch on Saturday
Attendees enjoy lunch on Saturday
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TAHDI State Meeting 2009 047.jpg
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Barbara Rasmussen & Kathy Muelker
Barbara Rasmussen & Kathy Muelker
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Kathie Anderson and Gloria Hamiter
Kathie Anderson and Gloria Hamiter
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MD-IT exhibit
MD-IT exhibit
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Cheryl Parrish with DSG visited with attendees in the exhibit area
Cheryl Parrish with DSG visited with attendees in the exhibit area
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Attendees visit the DSG exhibit table
Attendees visit the DSG exhibit table
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DSG recruiters visited with attendees at their exhibit table
DSG recruiters visited with attendees at their exhibit table
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Kathie Anderson and Susan Lucci
Kathie Anderson and Susan Lucci

Mary Stryjewski attended from Arkansas
Mary Stryjewski attended from Arkansas
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Susan Shaw of MD-IT, guest speaker
Susan Shaw of MD-IT, guest speaker
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Lisa Redden thanks speakers Gary Hutchings and Susan Shaw
Lisa Redden thanks speakers Gary Hutchings and Susan Shaw
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Pat Brandon
Pat Brandon
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Laura Bryan, Dr. Tim Brandon, Susan Lucci
Laura Bryan, Dr. Tim Brandon, Susan Lucci
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Speaker Dr. Tim Brandon
Speaker Dr. Tim Brandon
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Dr. Tim Brandon, guest speaker
Dr. Tim Brandon, guest speaker
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Candace thanks Dr. Tim Brandon for his presentation
Candace thanks Dr. Tim Brandon for his presentation
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TAHDI State Meeting 2009 082.jpg
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Winners select their door prize
Winners select their door prize
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Bob Sarro with L&M Bookstore
Bob Sarro with L&M Bookstore
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Attendees visit the popular L&M Bookstore exhibit
Attendees visit the popular L&M Bookstore exhibit
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Kathy Muelker at Capital Chapter membership table
Kathy Muelker at Capital Chapter membership table
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Attendees size up the silk scarfs available at the Capital Chapter's exhibit table
Attendees size up the silk scarfs available at the Capital Chapter's exhibit table
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Susan Lucci supports the Capital Chapter's fundraiser
Susan Lucci supports the Capital Chapter's fundraiser
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Attendees enjoyed cake during the afternoon break
Attendees enjoyed cake during the afternoon break
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Attendees enjoyed a special 25th anniversary cake
Attendees enjoyed a special 25th anniversary cake
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TAHDI president PJ Posey serves the 25th anniversary cake
TAHDI president PJ Posey serves the 25th anniversary cake
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Susan Shaw of MD-IT visits with attendee Bobbie Hart
Susan Shaw of MD-IT visits with attendee Bobbie Hart
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Susan Shaw at the MD-IT exhibit table
Susan Shaw at the MD-IT exhibit table
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Promotional items were contributed by several companies
Promotional items were contributed by several companies
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Mary Stryjewski and Charlotte Sebesta check out the goodies
Mary Stryjewski and Charlotte Sebesta check out the goodies
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Marice Ivey and Jerrie Bolton at the registration table
Marice Ivey and Jerrie Bolton at the registration table
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Acusis exhibit
Acusis exhibit
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Acusis exhibit
Acusis exhibit
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PJ Posey & Susan Lucci
PJ Posey & Susan Lucci
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Attendee Frances Barbee won the annual AHDI membership given by Susan Lucci
Attendee Frances Barbee won the annual AHDI membership given by Susan Lucci
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Attendees visit the L&M Bookstore exhibit to purchase the latest and greatest medical references
Attendees visit the L&M Bookstore exhibit to purchase the latest and greatest medical references

Thanks to Bob Sarro for being a loyal supporter of Texas AHDI components!


Capital Chapter members Kathy Muelker & Bobbie Hart
Capital Chapter members Kathy Muelker & Bobbie Hart
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16 Capital Chapter members attended the event
16 Capital Chapter members attended the event
Not pictured: Jo Ann Kilsby, Christy Cole, Venita Durante, Gail Durante
Attendee visits with Brenda Hurley at the SoftScript exhibit
Attendee visits with Brenda Hurley at the SoftScript exhibit
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Lisa Redden helps MD-IT exhibitors select door prize winners
Lisa Redden helps MD-IT exhibitors select door prize winners
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Susan Shaw presents MD-IT door prize to winner Julie Loiseau
Susan Shaw presents MD-IT door prize to winner Julie Loiseau
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Susan Shaw gives away an MD-IT door prize to winner Pat Ireland
Susan Shaw gives away an MD-IT door prize to winner Pat Ireland
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Capital Chapter membership table
Capital Chapter membership table
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Trudy Regnier purchases a fundraising item from the Capital Chapter
Trudy Regnier purchases a fundraising item from the Capital Chapter

The Capital Chapter sold their popular fly-thru window magnets at their membership/exhibit table


Winners select a door prize
Winners select a door prize
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Bob & Laura Bryan of MedEDocs (Diamond Sponsor of the event)
Bob & Laura Bryan of MedEDocs (Diamond Sponsor of the event)
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Ronnie and Debbie Bright-Chunn with Laura Bryan
Ronnie and Debbie Bright-Chunn with Laura Bryan

Debbie is the AHDI Board Partner for Texas


Susan Lucci and Ronnie Chunn
Susan Lucci and Ronnie Chunn
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Jennifer Willie - Capital Chapter member
Jennifer Willie - Capital Chapter member
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Capital Chapter members
Capital Chapter members

Not pictured: Christy Cole, Jo Ann Kilsby, Venita Durante, Gail Durante


Bob Bryan - MedEDocs exhibit
Bob Bryan - MedEDocs exhibit
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MedEDocs exhibit
MedEDocs exhibit
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SpeedType exhibit
SpeedType exhibit
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DSG exhibit
DSG exhibit
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Bob Sarro with L&M Bookstore is a long-time supporter of TAHDI
Bob Sarro with L&M Bookstore is a long-time supporter of TAHDI
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Attendees visit during a break
Attendees visit during a break
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MD-IT exhibit
MD-IT exhibit
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Susan Lucci, 2009 AHDI President
Susan Lucci, 2009 AHDI President

MD-IT exhibit
MD-IT exhibit
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Susan Lucci and Kathie Anderson
Susan Lucci and Kathie Anderson
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Nuance exhibit
Nuance exhibit
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Freida Goodman
Freida Goodman
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Bob Bryan of MedEDocs visits with Ronnie Chunn
Bob Bryan of MedEDocs visits with Ronnie Chunn
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Capital Chapter members
Capital Chapter members

Not pictured: Christy Cole, Jo Ann Kilsby, Venita Durante, Gail Durante


Gulf Coast Chapter members Vicky Yelton, Freida Goodman, Candace Pitchford
Gulf Coast Chapter members Vicky Yelton, Freida Goodman, Candace Pitchford
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Attendee Pat Ireland visits the MD-IT exhibit
Attendee Pat Ireland visits the MD-IT exhibit
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Marian Jones and PJ Posey
Marian Jones and PJ Posey
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Carrie Keller, Capital Chapter member
Carrie Keller, Capital Chapter member
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Nancy Anacker and PJ Posey
Nancy Anacker and PJ Posey
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Attendees look over the door prizes
Attendees look over the door prizes
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Pat Ireland and Pat McMahon
Pat Ireland and Pat McMahon

Venita and Gail Durante check out the L&M Bookstore products
Venita and Gail Durante check out the L&M Bookstore products
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Attendees visit the DSG exhibit table
Attendees visit the DSG exhibit table
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Susan Lucci
Susan Lucci
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Books, books, and more books
Books, books, and more books

The L&M Bookstore exhibit is always popular with attendees


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Freida Goodman, Sharon Augustyn, Kathie Anderson
Freida Goodman, Sharon Augustyn, Kathie Anderson
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Gulf Coast Chapter membership table
Gulf Coast Chapter membership table
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Gulf Coast Chapter members gather for a picture
Gulf Coast Chapter members gather for a picture
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Robin Dodson and Nena Polson visit the MedEDocs exhibit
Robin Dodson and Nena Polson visit the MedEDocs exhibit
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Mary Stryjewski and Norma Burnley register for a door prize
Mary Stryjewski and Norma Burnley register for a door prize
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Acusis exhibit
Acusis exhibit
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TAHDI president PJ Posey
TAHDI president PJ Posey
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Charlotte Sebesta and PJ Posey
Charlotte Sebesta and PJ Posey
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Elvia Reyna checks out the books as Bob's wife Dee Sarro looks on
Elvia Reyna checks out the books as Bob's wife Dee Sarro looks on
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Candace Pitchford & Susan Lucci
Candace Pitchford & Susan Lucci
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Kathie Anderson
Kathie Anderson
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Acusis exhibit
Acusis exhibit
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Let's see... what books do I need?
Let's see... what books do I need?
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Susan Shaw and Gary Hutchings
Susan Shaw and Gary Hutchings

MD-IT exhibit


Attendees visit the SpeedType exhibit
Attendees visit the SpeedType exhibit
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Elaine Olson and Patti Hempen
Elaine Olson and Patti Hempen
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Patti Hempen and Pat Ireland
Patti Hempen and Pat Ireland
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Capital Chapter exhibit/membership table
Capital Chapter exhibit/membership table
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Attendees check out the Capital Chapter exhibit table
Attendees check out the Capital Chapter exhibit table
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Capital Chapter members gather for a picture
Capital Chapter members gather for a picture

Not pictured: Christy Cole, Jo Ann Kilsby, Venita Durante, Gail Durante


MD-IT exhibit
MD-IT exhibit
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Marian Jones & PJ Posey
Marian Jones & PJ Posey
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Gail Durante visits the SpeedType exhibit
Gail Durante visits the SpeedType exhibit
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Capital Chapter members gather for a picture during a break
Capital Chapter members gather for a picture during a break

Not pictured: Christy Cole, Jo Ann Kilsby, Venita Durante, Gail Durante


Betsy Ertel of SpeedType visits with an attendee
Betsy Ertel of SpeedType visits with an attendee
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Attorney Hugh Barton spoke about medical records in litigation
Attorney Hugh Barton spoke about medical records in litigation
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Hugh Barton, attorney specializing in healthcare (from Austin)
Hugh Barton, attorney specializing in healthcare (from Austin)
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Attendee Marian Jones chats with Hugh Barton after his presentation
Attendee Marian Jones chats with Hugh Barton after his presentation
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Sharon Augustyn won the raffle for an annual subscription to BenchMark KB
Sharon Augustyn won the raffle for an annual subscription to BenchMark KB
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Attendees registered to win a prize at the SoftScript exhibit table
Attendees registered to win a prize at the SoftScript exhibit table
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Brenda Hurley, guest speaker
Brenda Hurley, guest speaker
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Brenda Hurley presented winner Nancy Wallace with the iPod Shuffle from SoftScript
Brenda Hurley presented winner Nancy Wallace with the iPod Shuffle from SoftScript
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Olga Gonzales and Freida Goodman
Olga Gonzales and Freida Goodman
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Freida Goodman, Bobbie Hart, Carrie Keller
Freida Goodman, Bobbie Hart, Carrie Keller
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Lucky winners choose their door prize
Lucky winners choose their door prize
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Crowne Plaza
Crowne Plaza
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The event was held at Crowne Plaza - Greenspoint (Houston)
The event was held at Crowne Plaza - Greenspoint (Houston)
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The event was held at the Crowne Plaza Greenspoint - Houston, TX
The event was held at the Crowne Plaza Greenspoint - Houston, TX
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Maternal Deaths Plunged Over 2 Decades, U.N. Reports
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Pepsi and Competitors Scramble as Soda Sales Drop
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