VSS Satellite Event Request Form Use this form to submit your request for a satellite event at the 2023 VSS Annual Meeting, to be held in person on May 19 - 24, 2023 at the TradeWinds Island Resorts, St. Pete Beach, Florida. Please make sure you have reviewed the Satellite Events Guidelines prior to completing your request. 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If yes, what type?* Breakfast Lunch Coffee Breaks Reception Has this event been held at a previous VSS meeting?* Yes No Please add any additional information about your satellite you'd like us to know.Schedule PreferenceEvents intended for all VSS attendees may not overlap with official VSS events. Approved satellite events will be scheduled in March and organizers of accepted events will be notified thereafter. Please indicate three preferred times in order of preference as your top choice may not necessarily be available. Scheduling is at the discretion of the VSS Board of Directors.First Preference*Please indicate your first choice for a time slot:Friday before noonSaturday 12:30 - 2:30 pmSunday 12:30 - 2:30 pmSunday 7:30 - 10:00 pmMonday 2:00 - 5:30 pmTuesday 12:30 - 2:30 pmTuesday 7:30 - 10:00 pmSecond Preference*Please indicate your first choice for a time slot:Friday before noonSaturday 12:30 - 2:30 pmSunday 12:30 - 2:30 pmSunday 7:30 - 10:00 pmMonday 2:00 - 5:30 pmTuesday 12:30 - 2:30 pmTuesday 7:30 - 10:00 pmThird Preference*Please indicate your first choice for a time slot:Friday before noonSaturday 12:30 - 2:30 pmSunday 12:30 - 2:30 pmSunday 7:30 - 10:00 pmMonday 2:00 - 5:30 pmTuesday 12:30 - 2:30 pmTuesday 7:30 - 10:00 pmNotes about schedule preferenceOrganizer Responsibilities* I understand that the organizer or sponsoring organization for this event assumes full responsibility for any expenses including food & beverage, audio-visual, special room set ups and room rental fees, if applicable. 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