Dear Friends and Colleagues,

I am very excited to invite you and your families to the 83rd Annual Meeting of the Western Section AUA in Scottsdale, Arizona at the Hyatt Regency Resort and Spa at Gainey Ranch. A recent 12 million dollar renovation created resort services that capture the spirit of the Southwest and offer something for everyone; young, old and in-between. On the grounds of the resort are located a 2½ acre water playground, three-story waterslide and cascading waterfalls. If golf is your game, enjoy 27 holes of on-resort Benz and Poellot-designed championship courses. Or if the creature comforts are more your style, take pleasure in the state-of-the-art Spa Avania beauty and salon treatments with health and fitness facilities, 4 tennis courts, jogging and bicycle trails. Explore history, artwork, exhibits and computer learning at the Native American Center. And while you are enjoying the many resort offerings, remember to enroll your children in Camp Hyatt offering supervised unique experiential activities focused on the flora, fauna, history and geography of the Sonoran southwest.

But lest we forget, you are staying in the heart of Scottsdale and do not need to limit yourself to the on-site resort activities described above. Should you tire of the 27 holes of golf located on the resort, shuttle to one of the many golf courses calling Scottsdale, Arizona home. The resort also offers free shuttle service to neighboring galleries, museums and shopping. On Sports Day we have made arrangements to take you to Saguaro Lake Ranch, a “must do” for those of you not golfing or in the PREP courses. There will be something for everyone so bring your kids too! Activities include horseback riding, hiking, kayaking, exploring, a boat ride on the Lake, or just relaxing at the Ranch to enjoy the beautiful desert landscape. See Sports Day page for more info.

We all know that the meeting academics are educational and of the highest quality. That is the “given.” But the feature that will make this meeting truly unique is the resort. I have never experienced a resort that offered so many amenities with only 490 rooms. The Western Section will occupy over 80% of the rooms and essentially “take over” the facility. With a room rate well below current market rates (unless you prefer Scottsdale in the summer during 110º heat), you will not likely again be afforded an opportunity like this to enjoy such a luxurious family week of fun and learning. Please join us.

Dr. Eric Zeidman and Lori Zeidman
General Arrangements Chair
2007 Western Section AUA Annual Meeting