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120th Anniversary
Reception.
An evening honoring the Section’s legacy and introducing its next chapter.
September 28, 2026 · 6:00–8:45 PM Eastern
Marriott Marquis Washington, DC
Marquis Salon 2 · Meeting Level 2 (M2)
Black tie optional
Click to enlarge ↗Leadership update · September 27, 2026
Seven priorities.
One shared direction.
The Chair’s latest update brings together history, education, prevention, recognition, publication, collaboration, and digital development.
The Historian role, Legacy Grand Rounds, prevention initiative, awards, and digital publication are board approved. SBAS collaboration and Website & social media are in development.
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Room for connection.
A shared table. A familiar face. A new connection.
Photographs supplied by the Chair from past gatherings, celebrating the people and conversations that bring the Section together.
Gather and connect.
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Stories from
across the Section.
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