14th Annual QLA Conference Highlights
Sheraton West Port Lakeside Chalet
St. Louis, Missouri
October 29 & 30, 1999



 
The 14th annual QLA conference held Halloween weekend attracted 98 participants including 33 first time 
attendees.   Held at the attractive Sheraton West Port Lakeside Chalet, this two-day conference began 
with a "Get-Together" for early arrivals sponsored by Austin Medical Products.

Friday night's featured speaker, Dr. Angela Grupas of Get S.E.T. Communications of St. Louis, presented 
her 10-point "Ducks to Eagles: Coping with Change."  The presentation was both thought provoking as well as humorous.  
Following Dr. Grupas' presentation, Ann Walker and Sherwood "Elvis" White shared a few songs.  The evening 
began with a patient/spouse panel moderated by Joe Turant. 

Saturday began with the QLA business meeting following by the presentation of the published article: "Conversion 
of Failed Illeal Pouch-Anal Anastomoses to Continent Ileostomy" by Dr. Donald Behrens, St. Louis, MO.  This years 
luncheon/auction brought in a total of $1,721.  A physician panel moderated by Dr. Ron Gaskin of St. Louis, MO 
concluded the afternoon activities.  

Saturday evening, QLA participants experienced an enjoyable "Halloween Theme" dinner/dance with the band 
"Classic Gold" featuring Ann Walker.  Several participated in a costume contest where Joe "the Screamer" Turant was 
awarded the grand prize. 

Photos from the conference.