Chapter Events

The Michigan Chapter had a booth at the Howell Mellon Festival, with a very prominent sign and an attendance of nearly 40,000 people. Lots of people picked up brochures, including a number of medical professionals. One county emergency response team requested a presentation on VHL. Many thanks to Fran M. for organizing our appearance there!

The Delaware Chapter had their annual Diamond Dig at a local fair. People paid $5 for one minute, or $1 for 15 seconds to look in the sandbox for the diamond or one of many cubic zirconia. Thanks to Melissa M. and J. J. Minster's Jewelers for making this annual event possible.

The British Affiliate met in London in November. Dr. Eamonn Maher of Birmingham Women's Hospital presented his research on the VHL gene, and he and Dr. Diana Wheeler of Wales talked about their Clinical Care Centers. Thanks to Hazel M., Tim and Benedict M. and Gillian H. for making the meeting possible.

The Irish Chapter of the British Affiliate met in Cork. Joyce Graff was there to give an introduction to VHL. Thanks to Gloria and Alan P., Margaret L. and Jimmy, and Maura and Bob H. for organizing the meeting.

The New York Chapter held their annual meeting in New York, with record attendance. Thanks to Altheada and Fred J. for organizing the meeting, and to Deborah, Evelyn, Rick, Jerome, Tena, Kathy, Steve, Stacy, Donna, Tom, Carrie and Bob for helping to make it one of the best ever.

The North Carolina Chapter met in Raleigh/Durham. Dr. Jeffery Vance spoke regarding the work of his group on the genetics of VHL, and the winner of the raffle was announced. Thanks to Audrey C., Louis W., and Susan M. for making it happen.

The Mid-South Chapters met in Jackson, Mississippi, with Dr. R. Hunt Bobo, neurosurgeon, speaking. They had 22 people in attendance. Thanks to Peggy and Don M. for organizing a great meeting.

The Arizona Chapter had its first Seminar December 4 in Phoenix, with guest speaker Dr. James M. Lamiell of San Antonio, Texas. Thanks to Pierre & Lisa B., and Micheline M., for arranging this meeting, which will be reported in the March issue.