43nd Annual Tri-State Convention
March 5, 2015 - March 7, 2015
Heathman Lodge, Vancouver, WA
Many top quality education seminars are offered and our
exhibit hall will be full of exhibits. In addition, check out
the fun social events planned for your enjoyment.
2015 Convention Highlights
12:00
6:00 - 8:00pm
7:30pm
8:00 - 9:00pm
8:00am
8:30am
9:00-11:00am
11:00am
12:00pm
1:15-2:15pm
2:30-4:30pm
4:30-7:30pm
4:30pm
6:00pm
Thursday March 5, 2015
Registration Office Open
Education Seminar Session:A
Registration Office Closes
Welcome Party
Friday March 6, 2015
Registration Office Open
Welcome Coffee
Education Seminar Session: B
IHS Presentation
Luncheon
State Society Meetings
Education Seminar Session: C
Exhibit Hall Open
Registration Office Closes
Exhibit Hall Beverages
Saturday March 7, 2015
7:30am
Registration Office Open
7:30-8:00am
Pre Class Coffee
8:00-10:00am
Education Seminar Session: D
10:15- 12:15pm
Session E: Exhibit Hall Class
10:15-1:30pm
Exhibit Hall open
12:15pm
Box Lunch
1:45-3:45pm
Education Seminar Session: F
5:00pm
Registration Office Closed
4:00-6:00
Session G
9:30am
Sunday March 8, 2015
Board Meeting
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WELCOME PARTY
Join us as the Tri State participants gather to meet and greet before the event. All the crew
of Tri State and select sponsoring Exhibitors want to welcome you to our 43rd Annual Convention
by enjoying some wine, micro beers and appetizers at 8:00pm Thursday night.
SILENT AUCTION
Do you have a hidden talent you want to share? Bring it and donate to the silent auction.
Pick up some Super Colossal deals on items you need or want for your office. Donated items will
be on display in the Exhibit Hall with a silent auction bid sheet. Bidding will be brisk and the
highest bid will take home the item or certificate. Money collected will benefit all of us by
allowing Tri State to keep our registration fees as low as possible.
HOTEL INFORMATION
The Heathman Lodge is the site of the 2015 convention. Room reservations can be obtained by
calling (888) 475-3100. Make sure you instruct them that you are with the Tri-State Convention
and ask for our group rate. Room rates are Single $114.00, Double $114.00. Extra person $10.00.
Shuttle service to the hotel from the Portland Airport is available for an additional fee of $30.00
per person round trip. Please contact the lodge 10 days in advance at, [email protected]
Parking is free. Hotel guaranteed registration cut off is February 10, 2015.
EXHIBIT HALL CLASS SESSION E
This is new for Tri State you will receive credit after asking 3 questions to each participating
exhibitor. They will give you the answer and you will write them in your book, you will then
receive a sticker.Your book must be completed and turned into a proctor to receive credit. You
will not be allowed to leave the exhibit hall during this class.
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2015 EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS
Course Descriptions
THURSDAY – March 5, 2015
6:00 - 8:00pm 2 HOURS IHIS AND OREGON APPROVED
Session A:
Understanding Speech In Noise
Instructor: Dennis VanVliet
Description: Consumer research and popular word of mouth regarding hearing loss and hearing
aids has traditionally pegged understanding speech in noise among the top complaints. In spite of
advances in technology since the introduction of digital processing, the perception of difficulty in
noise with hearing aids persists. Before looking for solutions, a better understanding of the
problem can help guide our approach rehabilitative efforts.
In her laboratory at Northwestern, Nina Krause, Ph.D. has discovered objective methods for
looking at how the brain responds to speech stimuli, and how those responses correlate with
performance in noise. This information gives us insight on who is more likely to have problems in
noise, and what approaches may be most effective for individual patients. Additional research on
the effect of signal processing on speech understanding, and how memory, executive function, and
cognition factor in to understanding speech in noise will be discussed.
This presentation will focus on the effective use of diagnostic tools, auditory skills training
materials, deployment of noise reduction strategies and the use of directional and remote
microphone options as a part of a comprehensive approach.
FRIDAY – March 6, 2015
9:00 - 11:00am 2 HOURS IHIS AND OREGON APPROVED
Session B: Manufacturers Round Table
Moderator: Chris Gustafson
Description: Digital technology has opened the doors to some amazing improvements in hearing
healthcare. This panel discussion will expand your knowledge of some of the manufacturer’s
products that are available now and how their latest technology can be used with our customers
Moderator: Chris Gustafson
FRIDAY – MARCH 6, 2015
11:00-11:15AM IHS PRESENTATION
Rick Giles
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2:30 - 4:30pm 2 HOURS IHIS AND OREGON APPROVED
Session C:
Connecting Patients to the World
Instructor: Mary Leisses
Description: As hearing aids become more advanced, we can lose sight that hearing aids are
often just one part of the fitting. The course will begin with a review of the MarkeTrak data
looking at patient satisfaction relative to the number of environments in which patients receive
benefit. From there, discussion moves to the use of programming, counseling and accessories to
increase patient success in various environments. Wireless technologies as well as loop
technologies are highlighted.
SATURDAY - March 7, 2015 SESSION
8:00 - 10:00am 2 HOURS IHIS AND OREGON APPROVED
Session D: Issues
in Cognition, Audition and Amplification
Instructor: Doug Beck
Description: This seminar will review the state-of-the-art as reflected by luminaries and the
peer-reviewed literature with regard to top down and bottom up processing, intelligent automatics
in hearing aids, cognitive processes, speech-in-noise, extended bandwidths, spatial hearing,
frequency lowering, psychoacoustics and more. These topics will be explored and expanded upon,
with specific regard to pragmatic issues such as “how does this impact my hearing aid fitting
protocol?” Questions will be welcomed throughout the lecture and multiple references will be
made available via handouts and PDFs.
SATURDAY - March 7, 2015 SESSION
10:15-12:15 2 HOURS IHIS AND OREGON APPROVED
Session E: Passport to Better Hearing
Instructors: Manufacturer Representatives
Description: The Passport to Better Hearing will have 3 specific questions for the dispensers to
ask the participating manufacture representatives in regard to current technology.
You will need a class card to receive the Passport Book. The participants are not allowed
To leave the exhibit hall during the two- hour class. The rules for CEU’s will be followed like
all other class.
1:45-3:45pm 2 HOURS IHIS AND OREGON APPROVED
Session F: Verification/Validation
Instructor : Nicholas Klakow
Description: This course will provide the attendees with the foundation of information needed to
use Real-Ear verification as part of their hearing aid fitting protocol. It will begin with the
exploration of the ear canal acoustics and the interaction between the natural acoustics and those
of the hearing instrument. The course will cover the fundamentals of probe-mic measurements,
which can be applied to any of the equipment used for Real-Ear verification. Best-practices
protocols will be reviewed to provide attendees tools for their own hearing aid fitting experiences.
Lastly, this course will review methods of evaluating hearing instrument features such as
directional microphone technology, noise reduction and frequency lowering technology.
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4:00-6:00pm 2 HOURS IHIS AND OREGON APPROVED
The Cure for Professional Dementia Innovation, Change,
Creativity
Session G:
Instructor: Dom Spadaro
Description: In A Tale of Two Cities Dickens wrote “It was the best of times, it was the worst of
times . . .” which couldn’t apply more so to an industry than the hearing healthcare industry. For
many businesses this is the greatest time of growth they have seen in the history of their
businesses; and yet for others it’s continuing to slowly decline. Professional Dementia is a clear
cause for slow business decline and backwards market penetration with our target market. During
this session we will discuss the clear trends we can identify from our specific market data as well
as other similar trends in other industries. You will hear how other providers like yourself
[email protected] have overcome the changes in the industry and, in fact, made significant
gains in business growth in some of the toughest times we’ve seen in decades. You will leave this
session with the beginning foundation of a plan to creatively innovate yourself as a provider to
differentiate yourself to the ever-evolving consumer we are encountering.
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Information Regarding Continuing Education Credits for State Licensing
1. All classes offered are:
2 hours in length for 2 credits
Approved by International Hearing Society’s educational division, IHIS
Approved by the State of Oregon Licensing Board
2. A total of 14 hours of credit is available at this convention
Registration Policies
Your enjoyment of the convention will be enhanced by clearly understanding our policies
and avoiding any misunderstandings.
1. We do not allow any guest admissions to our classes.
2. We offer a discount to all State Society members,
make sure you have your membership dues paid to your state treasurer prior to registering as
a member. We will check current ID, OR & WA membership lists prior to the convention.
All other state society members are required to send proof of current membership
with their registration. Your hours for continuing education will be withheld until correct
fees are paid. No refunds will be offered by Tri-State for changes in your membership
status after your registration is submitted.
The Exhibit Hall is open to guests at no charge Friday from 4:30-7:30pm, and Saturday from
10:15-1:30pm however, a guest badge, available at the registration desk, is required for entry.
Food and Beverage is not included with a guest pass.
Food & beverage tickets are included in each convention package. Guests and
one day participants check the registration form for meal package prices. Please preregister to allow for proper planning.
4. A fee of $5.00 per seminar change will be charged at the convention. Please, help
us minimize the confusion by selecting your seminars carefully the first time.
5. A late fee of $40.00 will be assessed for registrations postmarked after February 5, 2015
and for all on site registrations. All registration is by mail and fees must be included.
Register early and avoid all the hassles.
6. Tri-State will not issue refunds for registration fees unless notification is 14 days prior to
the start of the convention.
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2015 TRI-STATE CONVENTION
REGISTRATION
Directions: 1. Send Hotel Registration by February 10, 2015
2. Fill out registration form, select educational seminars, mail, & include fees.
3. Add $40 if registration is mailed after February 05, 2015
NAME_____________________________PHONE NUMBER (____)_______________
CO. NAME_______________________________GUEST NAME__________________
E-MAIL ____________________________
ADDRESS for Certificate___________________________________________________
CITY_____________STATE_____ZIP______SOCIAL SECURITY #_000-00IHS requires the last four digits of your social security #
EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR SELECTION
 THERE WILL BE A $5. CHARGE AT THE CONVENTION PER SEMINAR CHANGE!
THURSDAY – March 5, 2015
6:00-8:00pm Session A: [ ]
FRIDAY – March 6, 2015
9:00-11:00am Session B [ ]
FRIDAY – March 6, 2015
2:30-4:30pm Session C [ ]
SATURDAY – March 7, 2015
8:00-10:00am Session D [ ]
SATURDAY – March 7, 2015
10:15-12:15pm Session E [ ]
SATURDAY – March 7, 2015
1:45-3:45pm Session F [ ]
SATURDAY – March 7, 2015
4:00-6:00pm Session G [ ]
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FULL CONVENTION PACKAGE INCLUDES:
Educational seminars, Thursday Welcome Party, coffee breaks, one-Friday luncheon ticket,
Exhibit Hall Admission, three-Drink tickets and one-Saturday Lunch ticket
[ ] 2014 State Society Member @$325.00
$__________
[ ] Standard Registration @$375.00
$__________
[ ] Student Registration (no CEU’s ) @$75.00
$__________
INDIVIDUAL SEMINAR PRICES
Please select your seminars from the list above and calculate the fees below.
I will be attending #__________ classes x $55.00....................................... .$__________
EXTRA MEAL TICKETS
Spouse/Guest Meal Package: #_____meal packages @ 60.00................... .$__________
Individual meal tickets: Indicate meals you wish to attend, number of tickets and calculate the
fees. Include fees with this registration.
Friday Luncheon
#____tickets @ 30.00 per ticket ....................... $___________
Friday Exhibit Hall Drinks #____tickets @ 5.00 per ticket...................... .$___________
Saturday Box Lunch #____tickets @ 30.00 per ticket............................ $___________
Please make a copy of this form for your records.
TOTAL YOUR FEES IN THIS SPACE.
Registration Fees (package or individual class total)..................................... $__________
Group rate 5-10 attendees less 15% Only on FULL registration packages $__________
Extra Meal Tickets......................................................................................... $__________
Late Fee: Add $40 if this registration is submitted after Feb. 5, 2015....…... $__________
TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED make checks payable to Tri-State............ $__________
[ ] Require special meals
If paying by Credit Card please fill in the following information.
Card Type____________________Secirity #_______Expiration Date________________
Card #__________________________________________________________________
Amount $_____________Signature___________________________________________
Mail Registration To:
Tri-State Registration
3904 Terrace Heights Dr. PMB 3
Yakima, WA. 98901
Phone (509) 833-4059 e-mail [email protected]
**Please make a copy of this form for your records.
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