Title: Let's Get Together in San Francisco: Social Events

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Section/SPIG: HIV/AIDS

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The HIV/AIDS Section is coordinating three events for Section members and for those interested in finding out more about the Section. To begin, the Section will host a social on Sunday, November 16th from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the San Francisco community-based organization The AIDS Health Project. The mission of the UCSF AIDS Health Project is to provide culturally sensitive counseling and education to stop the spread of HIV infection, and to help people face the emotional, psychological and social challenges of living with HIV disease. AIDS Health Project is located in "The Castro" neighborhood of San Francisco at 1930 Market St., just a short ride from the convention center. Come join us and other Section members to hear about the work of the AIDS Health Project and tour their center.

The next opportunity for section members to meet will be on Monday morning, November 17th from 7-8 a.m.. Come join us for the Section Orientation breakfast taking place at the Center for AIDS Prevention Studies (CAPS) located at 74 New Montgomery St, Suite 600, just two blocks from the convention center. Section leaders will be present, and all Section members, especially new members, are invited!

Finally, the HIV/AIDS Section Social and Awards Reception will be held on Tuesday, November 18 from 8-10 p.m. at the San Francisco Marriott Hotel. The Marriott is adjacent to the convention center. Our special guest is Mervyn Silverman, MD, who was serving as the director of the San Francisco Department of Public Health at the beginning of the HIV epidemic. Dr. Silverman has also served as president of the American Foundation for AIDS Research (amfAR) as well as a consultant to numerous national and international organizations on HIV prevention and treatment. Please join us for refreshments and what promises to be a fun and invigorating program!