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Monterey Symposium 2008 Testimonials

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What Attendees Had to Say About
Monterey Symposium 2008

• "I just moved to northern CA and wanted to obtain CE locally and heard this was a very good optometry meeting."
• "Other attendees recommended the symposium and the location was great for my family to enjoy."
• "I enjoyed it very much and will definitely attend in the future."
• "This is one of the best-run conferences I've ever been to. No complaints."
• "It couldn't have been done any better. This is by far my favorite meeting with COA. You have excellent CE in a beautiful environment."
• "I think the COA does a great job with the Symposium. I'm happy with the way it is."
• "It's excellent and always has been. Keep up the good work."
• "Food for thought breakfast series is a keeper. I also REALLY appreciate lecturers with a sense of humor and current knowledge. Neuro lectures were exceptional."
• "This is one of the first exhibit halls I made a point to come back. Thank you for all your efforts!"
• "Keep getting excellent speakers and a good variety of subjects."
• "Five of my staff also attended, and at our office meeting each was able to present ideas that they felt would be beneficial to the office."
• "I liked online registration. The Web site was helpful. I actually appreciated the e-mail reminders and updates. I like getting the handouts early."
• "Continue to invite good presenters. Dr. Semes gave one of the best lectures I have heard in years. I had actual information I can use in the clinic."
• "It was a very informative meeting and I can't think of any improvements you could make in the future other than continue with the quality faculty you are recruiting."
• "It is one of my favorite meetings! Keep up the good work."
• "A wonderful job was done in all areas."
• "Best education ever. Great speakers, I don't know how you could beat the selection covering subjects comprehensively."
• "Especially liked the morning breakfast sessions. Starting early allowed efficient use of class time. Great offering of classes with excellent lecturers."
• "Great CE, excellent speakers - that is a big draw for me."
• "I thoroughly enjoy the Monterey Symposium: the venue, the education etc."
• "Well done. Good balance between education, networking opportunities and recreation."
• "The location is great; also the courses were of interest and helped to meet CE requirements."