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               Dear HLAA Rochester Members,

Do you know that the annual National HLAA convention, happening from June 18 to June 20, 2020, will be in one of the most interesting and fun cities in the USA?

New Orleans, Louisiana is steeped in culture, history, music, and interest, and promises to be an eventful time for visitors for the HLAA Convention.  The Friday Research Symposium will feature cutting-edge research regarding Tinnitus. 

The Keynote Speaker, author David Owen, wrote Volume Control:  Hearing in a Deafening World.  Exhibit hall, parties, awards and Walk4Hearing will be some of the fun and interesting events available to attendees!

Registration is up and busy, and discounted "Early Bird" rates are available until Monday, March 2.  Full convention and daily packages are available.  Registration can be on-line or via snail mail. 

Don’t forget that generous stipends are available from your local chapter for active members!  

You can learn more about the convention and associated information on the web at:  https://www.hearingloss.org/programs-events/convention/registration/

I look forward to seeing many of you in “N’arlins” in June!

Suzanne Johnston
President, HLAA Rochester
   

 THE HLAA ROCHESTER CHAPTER APPLICATION FOR PARTIAL REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE 2020 CONVENTION IS NOW ONLINE.

If you are an ongoing participating Member of the Rochester Chapter you are elegible. The form is available here.

Upcoming Events: Note Due to the Coronavirus some or all of the Events Below May be Cancelled. Check back for updates

May 12,  FEATURED SPEAKER PROGRAM is CANCELLED

May 19,Chapter’s Annual Dinner is CANCELLED

July 26th, our Chapter’s seasonal trip to the Bristol Valley Theatre. 2pm @ Bristol Valley Theatre, with dinner following at The Lodge at Bristol Harbour.  
Contact Sue Miller at: [email protected] yahoo.com for details and ticket information.
Enjoy the Dinner and the Show!

Would you like to meet new people, share your skills and talents, and have a great time doing so?

How about helping our Chapter Event Leaders to bring these events to fruition. Not to worry, you will not be asked to be "in charge" of the entire event, nor will you be aksed to work alone. Be be part of a group of people with whom you already have something in common--- hearing loss! Contact Us!
 ​Check back here for possible changes to this fun annual event!​​
August 9, Our Chapter's yearly Picnic will again be held at Dolomite Lodge in the Veterans' Memorial Park in Penfield,  located behind Penfield Town Hall,  3100 Atlantic Avenue. Details

Volunteering/Helping

Our chapter has a number of Committees in which you may be interested. Members are welcome to sit in on a meeting to see if it suits your interests. None of the committees require a huge committement. Contact us to find out more about the committees we have...you may find a match. Interacting with other people with hearing loss where communication is taken into consideration can be a big stress reliever. Contact us at [email protected],  Phone: 585-266-7890. 
I'll volunteer
Count me in!!
Me too!
You can complete our Volunteer/Chapter Helper form here and we'll happily contact you. We are all volunteers at HLAA. We all share your concerns about time availability, committment, and enjoying what you're doing. There's something for everyone so no need to feel uncomfortable; you won't be pressured and there's nothing to be lost by obtaining information!
Is scrapbooking your interest or passion?

Would you like a project to do at your own pace?
Our Rochester HLAA Chapter is thirsting for a volunteer who would be interested in working on or Chapter history by placing items both current and past into one or more scrapbooks. You’d have free reign as to your approach and commit whatever time you would be able to give to this project. We have a lot of material and there are always new items, but you can work at your pace knowing you are preserving the history of SHHH/HLAA

 Please contact Suzanne Johnston Chapter President to volunteer.  [email protected]  phone 585-266-7890
Would you like to volunteer at our Assistive Listening Demonstration Center?
You do not have to be a technical wizard to help at our Demo Center! 

Work with others setting up the center and providing information at your level of understanding. There are always members of our Technology Committee who will help you provide information to visitors. You can learn by doing in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere [email protected],  Phone: 585-266-7890

Our HLAA New York State Association Has Been Reactivated  

Dan Brooks, Rochester HLAA Chapter Past President, has volunteered to be President of the New York State HLAA Association, bringing vitality back to the Organization.
Dan, along with a dedicated group of talented and committed volunteers, will bring their skills and knowledge to carry out the mission of HLAA at the state level.

We owe a debt of thanks to the former leaders of the NY State Association;  our Rochester Chapter looks forward to joining other NYS Chapters, in working with Dan and the new Board to accomplish the goals of HLAA.
Anyone interested in learning more or has questions about HLAA NYSA, please send an email to [email protected] or to Dan Brooks,
president of NYSA, at [email protected] .  ​​
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 Meet the New York State Officers...