The CHEST Foundation’s Ambassadors Group

Volunteering. Educating. Networking.

Dedicated to "volunteering, educating, and networking" on behalf of The CHEST Foundation, the Ambassadors Group supports the mission of The CHEST Foundation to advance the prevention and treatment of diseases of the chest. Ambassadors support The CHEST Foundation’s educational focus on tobacco prevention by presenting The Foundation’s Lung Lessons^sm program in schools within their communities. They support the Ambassador’s Group $5,000 Humanitarian Award through successful fundraising efforts.

Membership in the Ambassadors Group is open to ACCP members, their spouses, and friends, including high school and college-age youth. A valuable benefit of membership in the Ambassadors Group is complimentary guest registration (valued at $75) for CHEST 2010, if dues are paid by October 1. All Ambassadors are invited to attend CHEST 2010 to participate in the Annual Global Outreach Tea, the third year of the Celebrating Our Diversity" presentations in the Hospitality and Information Room, and the Annual Open Meeting to learn about the accomplishments of the group over the past year. There is no charge for Ambassadors to participate in these activities.

Annual membership dues are:
Youth Members   $10
International Members   $35
US and Canadian Members   $50

Don't Miss These Activities at CHEST 2010

Monday, November 1

8:00 am - 12:00 pm
The ACCP Industry Advisory Council and The CHEST Foundation Community Outreach Event
8:00 am – 9:00 am Training
9:30 am – 12:00 pm Event at Laura Secord Elementary School
Help present the Lung Lessons^SM program to the elementary school students at the Laura Secord Elementary School in Vancouver. This interactive education event begins with a training session and breakfast, then volunteers board a bus and travel to the school to teach students the value of keeping their lungs healthy, the facts on asthma, and the dangers of smoking. Indicate your interest to participate by checking the Community Outreach Event box, under the Special Events section, on the CHEST 2010 registration form. More information will be e-mailed to you.

Supported by Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.; AstraZeneca LP; Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Dey, LP; Edwards Lifesciences LLC; Eisai, Inc.; Forest Laboratories, Inc.; Genentech/Novartis; Johnson & Johnson North America Pharmaceuticals; Nycomed, Inc.; Pfizer Inc.; and sanofi-aventis.

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Hospitality and Information Room Open
Relax and renew old friendships in the Ambassadors Group Hospitality and Information Room. Various CHEST Foundation education materials will be on display. CHEST 2010 attendees who are interested in joining the Ambassadors Group are invited to meet new friends, learn more about the Ambassadors Group, and become a member.

3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
The CHEST Foundation’s Ambassadors Group Sixth Annual Global Outreach Tea
Ambassadors Group members and their guests are invited to the annual Global Outreach Tea to meet new friends from all over the world and renew old friendships. In its sixth successful year, this informal event gives one the opportunity to learn about the Ambassadors Group and enjoy a cup of tea and light refreshments in an open and friendly atmosphere.

Looking ahead to CHEST 2011 in Honolulu, Hawaii, ambassadors will get an overview of the places to go and things to do in beautiful Hawaii, presented by the visitors and convention bureau.

Tuesday, November 2

9:30 am – 11:30 am
The Ambassadors Group Annual Open Meeting
The committees of the Ambassadors Group work diligently throughout the year to increase membership through the Membership/Volunteer Appreciation Committee, keep track of volunteer efforts in the schools through the Educational Outreach Committee, and write about programs in CHEST Physician and on the Web site through the Communications/Marketing Committee. The CHEST 2010 Poster Contest Committee judges entries received for the Love Your Lungs" poster contest. Children, ages 8 to 14, are encouraged to enter the contest after they participate in a Lung Lessons^sm presentation given by an Ambassadors Group member in their local school. The winning entry is displayed on posters at CHEST 2010 and on the T-shirts worn by ACCP members on the annual 5K Lung Health Walk/Run. ACCP members, spouses, and friends are invited to attend the Ambassadors Group Open Meeting, chaired by the current Ambassadors chair, Dr. Jay Guntupalli, and learn about the activities, projects, and future initiatives. The 2010 Ambassadors Group Humanitarian Award recipient will also present his/her special pro bono project

11:45 am – 1:00 pm
The Women’s Health NetWork Luncheon

1:00 pm – 2:15 pm
Women’s Health NetWork Open Meeting
Differences in Respiratory Sleep Parameters in Pregnant and Nonpregnant Women With Suspected Sleep-Disordered Breathing
Ghada R. Bourjeily, MD, FCCP, Smithfield, RI

1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Hospitality and Information Room Open

3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Special Presentation: Celebrating Our Diversity
Celebrate the diverse cultural heritages of international ambassadors as this enlightening education series continues. This popular event will be held in the Ambassadors Group Hospitality and Information Room and will highlight the sites, foods, dress, and traditions of a fellow Ambassador’s country.