By Tom Chapman, CAE, AOS Executive Director he AOS membership came together for our Annual Meeting in Clear-water,FL this past Octo-ber. If you were not there, you missed out on beautiful weather that allowed for golfing, walking on the beach, outdoor dining, and burying your toes in the sugary sand around Tommy’s Tiki Bar --all combined with a stellar educational program. A full exhibit hall allowed indus-try partners to engage our inter-ested audience and demonstrate their newest products when classes were not in session. T While doctors were in session, their spouses and guests (and maybe a few of the doctors), were enjoying the tranquility of the beach and the adventure of nearby attractions. Quality education, mixed liberally with plenty of time to enjoy sunny Clearwater, made the AOS Annual Meeting a special week and our most well-attended meeting in years! Mark your calendars now for next year’s Annual Meeting, as we visit the great state of Texas in San Antonio on October 6-9, 2016. See all of you there! 40 Winter 2016 JAOS