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Beautiful days in Savannah, Georgia. The Marriott on River Street was buzz- ing with over 400 EMS providers and educators who were enjoying the beautiful weather and learning what is new in EMS from professional speak- ers who came from all over the coun- try. Attendees also enjoyed the chance to compete in a golf tourna- ment, an ACLS competition, and a fun night at The Crab Shack on Tybee Is- land.

The next conference will be here be- fore you k now it. CHANGES will be in Augusta, Georgia again this year and will focus on leadership which is a vital part of any EMS. Be on t he look out for information coming soon about how to register for the 2013 CHANGES Conference! Volved as the one developed by GAEMS in partnership with Georgia Southern University and the State Office of Rural Health. The most elite professionals of the business world and the EMS family lead the program.

The most impressive by-product of the cl ass was the camaraderie b etween the attendees. These associations will last the life of a career in EMS. The professionals that led the program and taught the curriculum praised the program and the stu- dents constantly.

The graduates of the program are most likely more prepared. Held in Savannah. Henry County EMS and Southside Fire competed in this years competition as well and all three teams did a great job under such pressure and scrutiny. Jeff Smith, a GAEMS Board Member, presented the trophy along with Tom- my Sanders from Southeastern Emer- gency Equipment.

Phoebe Worth EMS has won this award many times before which is evident by the en- graved plaques around the base of the trophy. This teams adds yet another win for Phoebe Worth EMS and for their community. GAEMS is proud to have such skilled and hard working members like these providers from Phoebe Worth EMS as well as Henry Coun- ty EMS a nd Southside Fire.

All the teams did a wonderful job. GAEMS encourages you to gather a team and compete in next years ACLS competition.

These competi- tions are a great way to challenge your team and learn from a difficult situation. ACLS trophy was presented by Jeff Smith, GAEMS Board Member and Tommy Sanders with Southeastern Emergency Equipment. Team members for Phoebe Worth EMS are; Julie Stalvey, John Graddy, and Chanaan Davis.

Veterans Tour Capital: Twenty-five WWII veterans were able to to ur Washington, D.C., recently thanks to the suppo rt of Na- tional EMS. The one-day trip Sept. 25 was organized as part of the Ho nor Flight Conyers Pr ogram.

They visited the WW II Memorial, Arlington National Cemet ery, Iwo Jima Memorial and other mon uments. The $10,000 cost to cover the veterans ex- penses was paid by contributions from National EMS employees. National EMS Chief Operating Officer Be nny Atkins accompa- nied a veteran from Toccoa. [Submitted photo]. Old good advice. Southeaste rn sales representaves currently cover Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisia na, Maryland, Mississippi, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Vir- ginia.