FSOSW Past Conferences
1.Conference in Tampa, Sponsored by ACS
2.”Oncology Social Work - Beyond the Basics”
President, Karen Keroack
September 20-21, 1985
Radisson Mart Plaza, Miami
3.”Expanding Your Potentials in Oncology Social Work”
President, Karen Keroack
October 17, 1986
Harley Hotel, Orlando
4.”Enhancing Quality of Life: Oncology Social WorkStrategies:”
President, Marcia DeSonier; Conference Chair, Nancy Elkins
October 9-10, 1987
Lincoln Hotel, Tampa
5.”New Directions: Responding to the Needs of Oncology Social Workers”
President, Marcia DeSonier; Conference Chair, Kimberly Kauss
September 29-30, 1988
Holiday Inn Crowne Plaza, Orlando
6.”Oncology Social Work: A Clinical Focus”
President, Marcia DeSonier; Conference Chair, Kimberly Kauss
September 21-22, 1989
Adam’s Mark Caribbean Gulf Resort, Clearwater Beach
7.”Frontiers in Oncology: Implications for Social Workers in the 1990’s”
President, Marcia DeSonier; Conference Chair, Kimberly Kauss
September 13-14, 1990
Radisson Plaza Hotel, Orlando
8.”Enhancing the Survival of Oncology Patients: Creative Clinical Interventions”
President, Dave Blenco; Conference Chair, Lourdes Grenier
September 26-27, 1991
Fountainebleau Hilton Resort & Spa, Miami Beach
9.”Grief and Bereavement: Enhancing Quality of Life”
10.”Oncology Social Work: A Cornucopia of Clinical Issues”
President, Allen Schweer; Conference Chair, Cheryl Witten
November 8-9, 1993
Omni Jacksonville Hotel, Jacksonville
11.”Exploring New Horizons in Oncology Social Work”
President, Loudes Grenier, Conference Chair, Gail Wood
September 29-30, 1994
Holiday Inn Resort, Coca Beach
12.”Enriching Clinical Social Work Skills in Oncology”
President, Carol Barker; Conference Chair, Paulette Craft
September 14-15, 1995
Brazilian Court, Palm Beach, Florida
13.”Transcending Today’s Health Care Challenges: Exploring the Versatility of the Oncology Social Worker”
President, Kimberely Kauss; Conference Chair, Carolyn Parker
October 17-18, 1996
Clarion Plaza Hotel, Orlando
14.”The Art of healing: Integrating Traditional and Complementary Care into Clinical Practice”
President, Lori Cox; Conference Chair, Marcia DeSonier
October 2-3, 1997
Hampton Inn, Pensacola
15.”The Historical Perspective of Oncology Social Work: Reflecting on the Past, Preparing for the Future”
President, Debbie Cone; Conference Co-Chairs, Victoria Pearson & Mary Broccard
October 8-9, 1998
St. Augustine
16.”Transistion into the 21st Century: Therapeutic Approaches for the Millennium”
President, Kari Barcome; Co-Conference Chairs - Christina Austin-Valere and Bittye Bradshaw
October 7-8, 1999
Doubletree Guest Suites Galleria, Fort Lauderdale
17.”Oncology Social Worker and Cancer Adjustment: Enhancing Skill and Improving Quality”
President Carolyn Parker; Conference Chair Carolyn Parker
August 31 - September 1, 2000
Grosvenor Resort in the Walt Disney World Resort, Lake Buena Vista
18.”Creative Approaches in Oncology Social Work: Using the Arts in Clinical Interventions”
President, Christina Austin-Valere; Conference Chair Jennifer Maggiore
October 18-19, 2001
Adam’s Mark Hotel, Jacksonville
19. “Post-Traumatic Stress and Cancer: Exploring Effective Intervention for Cancer Patients and Caregivers”
President, Paulette Craft; Conference Chair, Mary Broccard
October 17-18, 2002
Tampa Airport Marriott, Tampa
20. “Access to Care Social Workers breaking Down Barriers”
President Marcia Desonier; Conference Chair Gale Smith
October 23 & 24, 2003
Gainesville, Florida
21. “21st Annual Conference Palliative Care: Challenges & Opportunities for Social Work”
President Bettye Bradshaw; Conference Co-Chairs Elisabeth Spear & Shari DeBlois
October 21 & 22, 2004
Fort Lauderdale, Fl
