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NCC Sacramento Networking Event, Thursday April 26, 2012 5:00 – 8:00 pm, Fat City Bar & Cafe -Banquet Room,Historic Old Town, Sacramento, California
(Event Manager: Eric Garcia, photos and captions: Peter Hegedus)
In the heart of historic Old Town, across the Railroad Museum – the clinical research community was invited for this Networking Event.
Eric Garcia, Event Manager with two volunteers helping to prepare the private banquet room reserved for this evening. Free copies of the award winning ACRP journal – The Monitor – with other Chapter litareture and sponsors material included.
The event was informal, no registration required, to enjoy the appetizers,the good times and the no host bar.
Event attendees having fun, meeting friends and sharing their experiences.
Guests enjoying the networking opportunity.
Letting people getting know you is also important aspect of networking.
Another group picture from the evening.
Good conversations at every table.
Bonnie Miller NCC President had a good presentation about the Chapter.
The presentation was very lively and informative, enjoyed by all.
Eric Garcia also had a good presentation.
A group of three monitors asked to pose for this picture.
Great event, great opportunity, thank you, Sacramento! See you at the next event at this region!
Secrets to Site Monitoring Visit Follow Up – NCC Educational Event at BioMarin, Novato, CA, 6-9 PM February 22, 2012
(EventManager: Lynda Chaplin; photo, caption: Peter Hegedus)
NCC ACRP North Bay Educational Event hosted by BioMarin Pharmaceuticals in Novato, California.
Heather Brown, Volunteer Committee Chair with the ACRP directional balloons.
Registration started at 6:00 PM.
Grilled Veggie Napoleon – one of the many delectable sandwich choices from the buffet.
Two of the four food tables for the evening.
Dining, networking. Continue until 7 PM.
Prior to the presentation, volunteers – arrived 1 ¼ hour before the event started - prepared the event’s material including the printout of the presentation for all attendees.
Two of our Sacramento region members enjoying the event.
Bonnie Miller, NCC President gave the Welcome Presentation.
Certificate of Appreciation given to Sponsor’s representative, Lynda Chaplin, who was also this event’s Manager – thank you, Lynda!
Host, BioMarin’s Diana Yadgir receives the Certificate of Appreciation.
Bonnie Miller, President with one of the evening’s three lucky raffle winner – she received the NCC ACRP membership certificate.
The speaker this evening: Patty Kasper, founder and owner of P. Kasper & Associates since 1995, a recognized expert in clinical training and operation.
The presentation’s first objective was to identify three site visit follow up monitoring responsibilities to comply with current GCP and guidance.
Then to describe four activities that managers of monitors can perform to ensure high quality monitoring.
The third program objective for the presentation: list the key components of a Corrective and Preventative Action (CAPA) plan.
Several case studies were presented. Site monitoring visit oversight discussed.
Options suggested when oversight monitoring by the sponsor is unrealistic.
Interactive exercise: groups formed for exercise # 1 and # 2.
Group read the scenario, answered the questions through the group chosen spokesperson.
Event Manager Lynda Chaplin, CRA (L) invited one of her Study Coordinator to this event.
Speaker, Patty Kasper receives the Certificate of Appreciation. A successful evening, great presentation!
NCC Annual Planning Meeting, January 21, 2012, UC Berkeley Extension, Belmont Campus, CA
(Event Manager: Mike Adamkiewicz, Gina Hashem, photo and caption: Peter Hegedus)
The Chapter Planning Meeting was held at this great UC Berkeley Campus location from 9:00 AM – Noon
Event Manager Gina Hashem (L) and Volunteer Team Committee Chair Heather Brown (R) at the University Atrium
A good group picture around the event registration table
The breakfast buffet best described was amazing, included a good variety of fruits, fine selection of coffees and teas
Chapter President Bonnie Miller, with Sponsorship Committee Chair Sean Gerstenlauer (L), and Vice President and Event Management Committee Chair Mike Adamkiewitz (R)
Networking buffet in action
A group of attendees, the presentation will be starting shortly
Bonnie Miller, President started the Presentation, which included the mission of ACRP, educational venues, ACRP certification, networking, volunteering for ACRP, NCC mission, NCC region and local networks
Presented: elected and appointed NCC Board members, the non-profit organization status, Chapter governance and documentation explained NCC volunteer code of conducts described and Board Reports
Bonnie continued with NCC volunteer code of conducts then Board Reports were presented.
Galina Rumennik, Treasurer, she manage Chapter funds, receipts and expenditures, generates Annual Statements and provide Interval Reports to the Board. Here she gave a strong financial report
Mike Adamkiewitz, Vice President and Interim Event Management Committee Chair gave a sound presentation
The 2012 NCC Calendar was also presented including five Educational and three Networking scheduled Events plus the current Annual Planning Event and an Annual 2012 year end holiday event are on the calendar with speakers, topics and locations
Sean Gerstenlauer, Chair of Sponsorship Committee gave a strong presentation: he identifies and recruits sponsors, presented the sponsor code of conduct, he works in Public Relations with the clinical research community, also manage sponsor tracker and business practices
Heather Brown, Volunteer Committee Chair who is the point of contact for new volunteers, conduct new volunteer orientation, liaison with Board for volunteer resources, manage volunteer directory and manage volunteer business practices.
Debra McFadyen, Chapter Secretary receives the Certification of Appreciation for volunteerism for 2011
Eric Garcia (L), Event Manager for the Sacramento area and Sean Gerstenlauer (R)
The last few words for the event
The Planning Meeting ended well, the year 2012 started strong, with great, solid and promising plans for the Chapter
NCC Event Management Meeting Saturday, 21 January, 2012, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Foster City, CA
(Event Manager: Mike Adamkiewicz, Gina Hashem, photo and caption: Peter Hegedus)
Our caravan of cars going from the Annual Chapter Breakfast Planning Meeting to the Event Management Meeting. Invitees: NCC Board and non-Board appointed leadership.
Luncheon attendees: Bonnie Miller, Chapter President, Michael Adamkiewicz, Vice President, Debra McFadyen, Secretary, Susan Aidrie Cruikshank, Educational Committee and Bylaws Committee Chair, Gina Hashem, Event Manager, Peter Hegedus Communication and Technology Chair, Lynda Chaplin, Event Manager Karen Morris, Communication and Technology Co-Chair, Eric Garcia, Event Manager, Amanda Whalen, Event Manager.
First on the agenda: delivering the Chapter’s mission from Board and leadership, business practices, through Event Management Committee and volunteers.
A good close-up view of the baklava, created by Event Manager Gina Hashem.
Bonnie discussed Event Management Business Practices and roles.
The group evaluated the 2011 lessons learned, successes and challenges and Bonnie presented the next steps in 2012
The great variety of food was also a success as we enjoyed them all
Event management outreach, educational and meeting planning logistics also discussed.
Event management tips and pointers were also shared as well as the 2012 Event Calendar was reviewed in great details, while we enjoyed the delicious food.
NCC ACRP Sacramento Networking Event Thursday. December 1, 2011
(Credits: Event Manager: Bonnie Miller, Photos and captions: Peter Hegedus)
The event was held at the popular Lucca Restaurant and Bar in Old Town Sacramento.
Bonnie Miller, NCC President (C) with the first two arrivals
Networking moved to tables as more arrived - 15 attendees had a great time!
Selection of the food provided by the NCC Chapter
We enjoyed talking and learning from others- some stayed past the scheduled event time! Thanks to NCC member Eric Garcia, CCRC (R ) who requested the event and suggested the venue.
Networking at its best- meeting new and reconnecting with current colleagues, was there a job interview in there too?
The networking event in Sacramento was a big success and several volunteered to coordinate the 2012 event!
The Clinical Research Landscape and Careers - 2011 Recap, 2012 Look Ahead- NCCACRP Annual Holiday Event Nov. 30, 2011, Palo Alto VA Hospital, Palo Alto, California
(Credits: Event Manager: Gina Gisham, photos and captions: Peter Hegedus)
Chapter President Bonnie Miller with a handful of enthusiastic volunteer for this event .
30 plus certificates of appreciation on display ready to be awarded to volunteers who helped throughout the year
Samantha Spiegel, Volunteer Committee Chair and Michael Adamkiewitz, Vice President at the Information Exchange Desk
Left to right: Linda Chaplin, sponsor Medtronic representative, Galina Rumennik, Chapter Treasurer, Patty Kasper, former NCC ACRP Executive Board member and Charlene Castelli, former long time Educational and Event Management
Bonnie Miller gives the President’s Welcome presentation
Jerry Georgette (C), host of the event receives the certificate of appreciation for in-kind support from Bonnie Miller Chapter President and Michael Adamkiewitz, Chapter Vice President
Bettina Oelke receives the certificate of appreciation on behalf of sponsor, UC Santa Cruz Extension
Certificate of appreciation was given to Lisa Mc Laughlin, representative of sponsor UC Berkeley Extension
Sponsor representative Lynda Chaplin of Medtronic receives the certificate of appreciation
It’s raffle time– great prizes awarded!
One of the lucky winners
And another raffle winner
Winner of the gift certificate for an ACRP webinar
: Before the evening’s presentation, as always, ‘Open Mic’, announcements of hiring/seeking work, professional events
Certificate of appreciation given to the event’s speaker, Toby Beth Freedman, PhD
Toby Beth Freedman had an excellent presentation also on the career paths and trends in the clinical research industry
Pros to working in clinical development also explained
Development presence overseas was also discussed during the presentation
NCC ACRP was an invited exhibitor at AWARE SF Saturday, November 5, 2011 in San Francisco. This public education event about clinical trials and study participation was organized by the non-profit Center for Information and Study of Clinical Research Participation (CISCRP).
NCC ACRP booth in one of the exhibition halls. Peter Hegedus, Communications and Technology Committee Chair, and Bonnie Miller, President, discussed their roles as clinical trials professionals, the mission of ACRP N CA Chapter offerings with the public and other clinical trial professionals.
AWARE SF registration table
Bonnie Miller (C), NCC Chapter President with Event Managers Gina Hashem (L) and Kakali Hossain (R), discussed their roles as clinical trials professionals, the mission of ACRP, and N CA Chapter offerings with the public and other clinical trial professionals.
The free AWARE SF public education event featured presentations about clinical research, opportunities to talk with many local clinical research related organizations, and the Health Fair pictured here.
Sailing with Networking - NCC ACRP East Bay Networking Event Thursday. Oct.20, 2011, Skates on the Bay, Berkeley Marina/Yacht Harbor, California
(Credits: Event Manager Michael Adamkiewitz, Photos Michael Adamkiewitz, Heather Brown, Captions Peter Hegedus)
Michael Adamkiewicz (C), NCC ACRP Vice President, Gina Gisham (L) and Kakali Hossain (R) East Bay Event Managers – after a precise planning all ready for this networking event
Heather Brown, Volunteer Committee Co-Chair at the registration/welcome table at the networking event
A group of attendees of the NCC networking event at the Skates on the Bay, Berkeley Marina/Yacht Harbor
Making friends and letting people get to know you is an important aspect of networking
Another group picture during the evening
One more key element: is the great selection of appetizers!
Everything You Wanted to Know About IRBs 2011- Answering Your Questions! Educational Event at Biomarin, Novato, California on October 6, 2011
(Event Manager: Kathy Howland, photos and captions: Peter Hegedus)
The NCC ACRP North Bay Educational Event hosted by Biomarin Pharmaceuticals, Novato. Heather Brown, Volunteer Committee Co-Chair with balloons for the entrance, and attendee Robert Greene.
Attendees at Registration Desk.
Registrars Heather Brown, Volunteer Committee Co-Chair (L); and Kakali Hossain, East Bay Event Manager (R).
From Left to Right: Diana Yadgir, Biomarin Host; Gina Hashem, East Bay Event Manager; Kathy Howland, tonight’s Event Manager; and Heather Brown, Volunteer Committee Co-Chair.
Galina Rumennik, Chapter Treasurer, and an attendee at the delicious Networking Buffet.
Dining and networking before the presentation
Bonnie Miller, Chapter President, opens tonight’s program.
Certificate of Appreciation given to Diana Yadgir, BioMarin Pharmaceuticals, for hosting this event.
Certificate of Appreciation given to NCC Member Linda Chaplin, Medtronic, for event sponsorship.
The lucky winner of the evening's raffle prize.
Certification of Appreciation given to Event Speaker and NCC member Erica Heath, E&I Ethical and Independent Review Services
Global IND Clinical Trial/Regulatory Documentation: Around the World in 90 Minutes NCC Educational Event, September 15, 2011, Concentric Medical, Mountain View, California
(Event Manager: Katya Shrayber, Photos: Katya Shrayber and Michael Adamkiewicz, Captions: Peter Hegedus)
Bonnie Miller, Chapter President, gives the President's Welcome presentation.
Linda Chaplin (C) receives a certificate of appreciation on behalf of Medtronic for in in-kind support from Bonnie Miller, NCC President (L), and Michael Adamkiewicz, NCC Vice President (R)
Lisa McLaughlin receives a certificate of appreciation of UC Berkeley Extension’s sponsorship from Bonnie Miller, NCC President (L), and Michael Adamkiewicz, NCC Vice President (R)
Sean Gerstenlauer (C) receives a certificate of appreciation on behalf of Advanced Clinical Services for unrestricted educational grant from Bonnie Miller, NCC President (L), and Michael Adamkiewicz, NCC Vice President (R)
Katya Shrayber(L), Event Manager, with a winner of the night's raffle and Bonnie Miller(R)
Katya Shrayber(L), Event Manager, with a winner of the night's raffle and
Bonnie Miller(R)
Katya Shrayber(L), Event Manager, with a winner of the night's raffle and
Bonnie Miller(R)
The lobby at Concentric Medical Inc. a few minutes before the start of registration
The buffet for the event was filled with delicious sandwiches
Chapter volunteers in action at the registration table
The lobby at Concentric Medical Inc. where attendees registered and also networked
Bonnie Miller(L), Chapter Treasurer Galina Rumennik(C) and a guest(R)
Chapter Secretary Cindy Jahans(C), receives the Certificate of Appreciation from Bonnie Miller, NCC President (L) and Michael Adamkiewicz NCC Vice President (R)
The guest speaker, Meredith Brown - Tuttle (R) receives a certificate of appreciation from Bonnie Miller, NCC President (L)
The presentation has just began
The presentation was very lively and informative and enjoyed by all attendees
Peninsula Networking Event, Westin Hotel, Palo Alto, Thursday, July 14, 2011
(Event Manager; Michael Adamkiewitz, Photos: Karen Morris, Captions; Karen Morris)
The NCC ACRP networking event on July 14th was held at The Westin in Palo Alto.
Patty Kasper, former NCC ACRP Executive Board Member (R), Michael Adamkiewicz (C), NCC ACRP Vice President, and Katya Shrayber (L), Event Manager.
Event attendees having fun at NCC ACRP's networking event on July 14th at The Westin in Palo Alto
A variety of great appetizers were offered during the NCC ACRP's July 14th networking event
Event attendees meeting friends and sharing their experiences and tips on finding the perfect job.
Susan Cruikshank (R), Bylaw Committee Chair, and an event attendee.
Keeping in touch with friends and colleagues during this wonderful networking opportunity.
Guests enjoying the networking opportunity
Michael Adamkiewicz (C), NCC ACRP Vice President, and two event attendees at the registration/welcome table at the networking event at the Westin in Palo Alto on July 14th.
Event managers and volunteers Debra McFayden (L) and Katya Shrayber (R), posing for a picture during the NCC ACRP networking event.
Attendees of the July 14th event doing serious networking
Friends and colleagues enjoying each other during the NCC ACRP July 14th networking event.
7 Year itch: Hidden Cost of Conducting Clinical Trials, Peninsula Educational Event, June 16, 2011, Janssen Alzheimer Immunotherapy LLC, South San Francisco
(Event manager: Michael Adamkiewitz, Photos: Karen Morris, Peter Hegedus, Captions; Karen Morris)
Heather Brown, Volunteer Committee co-Chair and Gina Hashem, East Bay Back-Up Manager arriving at our educational event at Janssen Alzheimer Immunotherapy on June 16th
Mike Adamkiewicz, NCC ACRP Vice President, with volunteers at the registration table of chapter's educational event at Janssen Alzheimer Immunotherapy.
Event attendees at NCC ACRP educational event at Janssen Alzheimer Immunotherapy on June 16th.
A healthy variety of delicious entrees was served to the event attendees!
Patty Kasper, former NCC ACRP Board Member (R) and Susan Cruikshank, Bylaw Committee Chair (L) serving themselves from the delicious dinner buffet.
Event attendees taking the opportunity to network with each other while dining.
A selection of ACRP publications was made available to the event attendees.
Event attendees during the presentation at NCC ACRP's June 16th educational event.
Bonnie Miller (R), NCC ACRP President, and Michael Adamkiewicz (L), NCC ACRP Vice President, presenting the certificate of appreciation to the host of the event, Julie Zuckerman.
Michael Adamkiewicz (L), NCC ACRP Vice President, and Bonnie Miller (R), NCC ACRP President, presenting an ACRP Membership gift certificate to a lucky attendant.
Christine Pierre, guest speaker and President of RxTrials, Inc. during her presentation at NCC ACRP's June 16th educational event.
Guest speaker Christine Pierre (L), receives a certificate of appreciation from Bonnie Miller (R), NCC ACRP President.
Some of the NCC ACRP volunteering crowd and guest speaker Christine Pierre (C) posing for pictures after the event.
Advanced GCP: Hot Topics 2011, University of California, Berkeley Extension, May 18, 2011
(Event Manager: Michael Adamkiewitz, Photos: Michael Adamkiewitz, Captions: Karen Morris)
Liz Wool, NCC immediate past President and the event guest speaker having a laugh with two other attendees.
Kakali Hossain, Back-Up Event Manager, collecting business cards for NCC raffle - an NCC ACRP year membership gift certificate.
Bonnie Miller (L), NCC President, Heather Brown and Samantha Spiegel (3rd and 2nd from the R), Volunteer Committee Co-Chair and Chair, enjoying the delicious dinner served with some event attendees.
An event attendee and Debrah McFayden, Education Committee Chair (R) enjoying the dinner prior to the presentation
Event attendees during the presentation at NCC ACRP's May 18th educational event.
Victoria Sharma (R) of U.C. Berkeley Extension, receives a certificate of appreciation from Bonnie Miller (L), NCC ACRP President.
A lucky attendant receives ACRP Membership gift certificate from Bonnie Miller (R), NCC ACRP President.
Guest speaker Liz Wool (L), received a certificate of appreciation from Bonnie Miller (R), NCC ACRP President.
Liz Wool, the event guest speaker, gave an excellent presentation on the newest FDA GCP guidelines.
Liz Wool, the event guest speaker, during her presentation at NCC ACRP's May 18th educational event.
Event attendees during the presentation at NCC ACRP's May 18th educational event
April 14, 2011 NCC ACRP Educational Event at Elan Pharmaceuticals, So. San Francisco, CA
(Event Manager: Michael Adamkiewitz, Photos: Karen Morris, Peter Hegedus, Captions: Karen Morris)
Galina Rumennik, NCC ACRP Treasurer and Board member, and volunteer Marcia Stubblebine arriving at our educational event at Elan Pharmaceuticals on April 14th..
Event attendees at NCC ACRP educational event at Elan Pharmaceuticals.
Friends and colleagues enjoying each other before the NCC ACRP April 14th educational event.
Oracle Health Sciences, one of the NCC ACRP April's event sponsor.
Bonnie Miller, NCC ACRP President, and Michael Adamkiewicz, NCC ACRP Vice President, presenting the certificate of appreciation to the representatives of Oracle Health Sciences (one of the event's sponsor), Joanne Burns (L) and Christine Kearns (R).
Attendees enjoying the presentation.
Volunteers (from left to right) Gina Hashem, Amanda Whalen, and Renisa Satrijo after the end of the NCC ACRP April's educational event.
Guests enjoying the event. Great food!
We enjoyed a healthy variety of delicious entrees!
Event attendees serving themselves from the delicious dinner buffet.
Event attendees during the presentation at NCC ACRP's April 14th educational event
Yvonne Prevo representing Victoria Sharma of U.C. Berkeley Extension, receives a certificate of appreciation from Bonnie Miller and Michael Adamkiewicz, NCC ACRP President and Vice-President, respectively.
Michael Adamkiewicz (L), NCC ACRP Vice President, and Bonnie Miller (R), NCC ACRP President, with guest speaker Marco Van Doeveren, VP Implementation Services, Medidata Solutions.
Northern California Chapter Annual Planning Meeting, February 5, 2011, Crowne Plaza, Foster City, California
Galina Rumennik, NCC ACRP Treasurer; Vani Jain, NCC ACRP Education Committee Chair; and Kakali Hossain, East Bay Event Manager.
Heather Brown, co-Chair of the Volunteer Committee, Bonnie Miller, NCC ACRP President, Kathy Howland, North Bay Event Manager, and Galina Rumennik, NCC ACRP Treasurer, are all smiles.
Vani Jain, NCC ACRP Education Committee Chair, and Andrea Neitzer, one of the day's invaluable volunteers chat while waiting for the program to start.
Participants were served a delicious breakfast
Galina Rumennik, NCC ACRP Treasurer and Board member, gave an excellent presentation on the state the organization's finances. They are in very good hands!
Samantha Spiegel and Heather Brown, Chair and co-Chair of the Volunteer Committee, also presented.
Bonnie Miller, NCC ACRP President, and Michael Adamkiewicz, NCC ACRP Vice President, with Katya Shrayber, the winner of the raffle - an annual membership to ACRP.
Liz Wool, Immediate Past President, and Sean Gerstenlauer, Chair of the Sponsorship Committee share a laugh.