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MARC ACSM Annual Meeting
November 1-2, 2024
Lancaster, PA

Click here for a program at a glance
Full Program available here (10 CEUs offered!)
President's Welcome Address
For conference details, please visit the annual meeting page.

Annual meeting registration is now open!
Click here to register (early bird registration ends October 10th, register early before prices go up)

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Penn State College of Medicine and Mid-Atlantic Regional Chapter of American College of Sports Medicine (MARC-ACSM). Penn State College of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Penn State College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Special Group Rate for Hotel Reservation Site is now available!
2024 MARC ACSM Annual Meeting
Start Date: Thursday, October 31, 2024
End Date: Saturday, November 2, 2024
Special Group Rate Extended until Thursday, October 14, 2024!
Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square for 155 USD per night

Book your group rate for 2024 MARC ACSM Annual Meeting

Registration for the EXPO and Graduate Fair is now open!
The EXPO and Graduate Fair will be held Friday, November 1^stfrom 8:00 am to 7:00 pm.
Click here to see the Registration link

For questions about the 2024 EXPO of Graduate Fair, please reach out to Brian Larouere (blarouere@setonhill.edu).

Rate increase reminder Newsletter

Save 💰by registering for the MARC Conference today!!!
discounted hotel rate extended until October 14!!!

Registration for the EXPO and Graduate Fair is now open!
The EXPO and Graduate Fair will be held Friday, November 1^stfrom 8:00 am to 7:00 pm.
Click here to see the Registration link

T-Shirt/Polo Sale
Last chance to order before MARC logos go away
Order NOW while supplies last! (Discounts available for multiple purchases)
Click here to order.
*Shirts will be ready to pick up at the registration desk during MARC ACSM Annual Meeting (11/1)

Congratulations to:
2023 College Bowl Winners:
Shane Phillips, Kristen Green, Mateo Gonzalez (New York Institute of Technology)
Alternate: Bernie Acevedo
Faculty rep- Mr. Alexander Rothstein

2023 H. Scott Kieffer Service Award:
Dr. Melissa Reed (West Chester University)

2023 Early-Stage Investigator Award:
Masoud Maghaddam (University of Maryland Eastern Shore)

2023 ACSM President’s Cup:
Michael R. Perlet (Montclair State University)

2023 Doctoral Student Investigator Award:
Jocelyn M. Delgado (Pennsylvania State University)
Nominees:
Emily Blake, University of Maryland
Michele N. D'Agata, University of Delaware
Jocelyn M. Delgado, Pennsylvania State University
James M. Heilman, University of Maryland
Nicholas A. Rizzi, University of Delaware

2023 Masters Student Investigator Award:
Michael R. Perlet (Montclaire State University)
Nominees:
Bilal A. Chaudhry, Rutgers University
Kat G. Fisher, Pennsylvania State University
Varan J Patel, University of Pittsburgh
Michael R. Perlet, Montclair State University
Serena A. Schade, University of Delaware

2023 Mathew Kerner Undergraduate Student Investigator Award:
Makenzie L. Rattigan (University of Delaware)
Nominees:
Alexandra Dembeck, Slippery Rock University
Morgan T. Fique, Towson University
Makenzie L. Rattigan, University of Delaware
Amber L. Whittaker, Salisbury University
Zeyi Wu, Syracuse University

Undergraduate Student Poster
1^st- Makenna Isles, Grove City College
2^nd- Amanda Butz, McDaniel College
3^rd- Meghan Hudson, Grove City College; Kendall Nester, East Stroudsburg University

Masters Student Poster
1^st- Brian G. Josephson, SUNY Upstate Medical University; Sarah Dellett, Syracuse University
2^nd-
3^rd- Virginia Content, Pennsylvania State University

Doctoral Student Poster
1^st- Ana Carla Salumunes, Pennsylvania State University
2^nd- Sara Mascone, University of Maryland
3^rd- Gabriel Pena, University of Maryland

Special Thank you to all the sponsors who supported MARC ACSM!:

Parvo Medics
Moravian University
AMTI
Drexel University Health Sciences
Lebanon Valley College
Messiah University, Master of Science Athletic Training
Messiah University, Doctor of Physical Therapy
Messiah University, Master of Occupational Therapy
Neumann University
Slippery Rock University
Hologic
MGC Diagnostics
Xsensor
ATCOR
COSMED
Canisius College
Drexel University Health Sciences
East Stroudsburg University
Gannon University
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Ithaca College
Kean University
Lebanon Valley College
Liberty University
Merrimack College
Messiah University
Montclair State University
Palmer College of Chiropractic
Parker University Chiropractic
PennWest Edinboro
Saint Francis University
Seton Hill University
SUNY Cortland
Syracuse Falk College
The George Washington University
University of Delaware
University of Maryland College Park
University of Pittsburgh - Neuromuscular Research Lab
University of Pittsburgh - School of Education
West Chester University
West Liberty University
American University
Mary Baldwin University
Marywood University

ACSM American Fitness Index (2023 Summary Report)

Congratulations to the new ACSM fellows in the region!:
Michael Bruneau, Jr., Ph.D. (Drexel University)
Nancy Glynn, Ph.D. (University of Pittsburgh)
Stephen Ives, Ph.D. (Skidmore College)
Anthony Kontos, Ph.D. (University of Pittsburgh)
Cayce Onks, D.O. (Penn State Health)
Tim Werner, Ph.D. (Salisbury University)

Request for ACSM Fellowship Mentors: ACSM SHI-Women is seeking mentors within the regional chapter in order to assist the SHI Women in building its mentoring program. Click Women to Fellowship Program Pathway infographic PP5 for more information.

Bidding Now Open: ACSM to Auction Sports Memorabilia and More

Sept. 25, 2024

After more than 40 years at the same location, ACSM has transitioned its operations to a short-term office space and the ACSM Board of Trustees voted in 2023 to sell the national headquarters building and property in downtown Indianapolis. 

As part of this transition, we’re inviting ACSM members and certified professionals to participate in two online auctions from September 30 to October 14. It’s important to note that the auction will not include any historical items tied to ACSM’s rich, 70-year history or other items that need to be retained for business purposes. In preparation for the building sale, ACSM Historian Sean Walsh, Ph.D., FACSM carefully assessed the entire contents of the building to determine what should be protected, saved and stored due to its historical value and significance. Learn more about Sean’s work and process by reading his blog post. 

Sports Memorabilia Auction

234 lots of unique sports history items. Highlights include Olympics memorabilia, including official blazers and jacket, bags, participation medals and insignia, numerous programs, including 1936 Berlin games featuring images of Jesse Owens, and the 1912 Stockholm Games, and a large timing clock from the 1988 Seoul Games. Large collection of Sports Illustrated magazines, including 1st and 2nd publications (circa 1954), 1977 Larry Bird Cover, 1961 Wilt Chamberlin cover and more. Includes 1929 Arena magazine with Babe Ruth cover; coin proof sets; vintage sports equipment and games; vintage microscopes and more.

Access Auction

*Note: Shipping will be available for items in this auction. Additional shipping fees will apply. Items may also be picked up in-person at 401 W. Michigan in Indianapolis on the assigned date and times.

Office Furniture Auction

120 lots including desks, cubicles, file cabinets, display cabinets; Sharp copy machine; ice maker; A/V equipment; conference tables and chairs; shelving of all kinds; NCAA chairs; vintage books and more.

Access Auction

*Note: All items purchased in this auction MUST be picked up in-person at 401 W. Michigan in Indianapolis on the assigned date and times. Shipping is not available for these items.

Both auctions will close on October 14. The exact closing time for each item is noted on that item.

If a bid is placed within the last 60 seconds before the item closes, the bidding will remain open for another 60 seconds and so forth. The item will then close once 60 seconds have passed without a bid. We recommend that if there is an item you want to be sure to purchase that you are online to watch bidding at that item's close time.

Proceeds from the auction will help defray ACSM’s operational expenses associated with the sale of the building and any additional funds will be considered for a donation to the ACSM Foundation. 

Questions? Contact the ACSM Customer Experience Team.  If you have questions about bidding registration logistics, please contact the support noted on the auction platform.

Contact Us

MARC ACSM Office
Stephen LoRusso, PhD
Executive Director
executive@marcacsm.org

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Bidding Now Open: ACSM to Auction Sports Memorabilia and More

Sept. 25, 2024

Sports Memorabilia Auction

Access Auction

Office Furniture Auction

Access Auction

*Note: All items purchased in this auction MUST be picked up in-person at 401 W. Michigan in Indianapolis on the assigned date and times. Shipping is not available for these items.

Both auctions will close on October 14. The exact closing time for each item is noted on that item.

Proceeds from the auction will help defray ACSM’s operational expenses associated with the sale of the building and any additional funds will be considered for a donation to the ACSM Foundation. 

Questions? Contact the ACSM Customer Experience Team.  If you have questions about bidding registration logistics, please contact the support noted on the auction platform.

About Us

We aim to foster the professional and educational development of students and to promote the dissemination of health and exercise related information from ACSM National through the scientific resources within MARC.

Membership

Joining the Mid-Atlantic ACSM Chapter ensures easy access and close-to-home educational, professional, and networking opportunities. Members gain access to programs and opportunities in a smaller and more personal environment. Whether it's building knowledge, building networks or building careers, MARC-ACSM can you get there!