TRIO is an independent not-for-profit international organization committed to improving the quality of life of transplant
recipients, candidates, their families and donor family members. Through the TRIO national headquarters and a network of
local chapters, TRIO serves its members in the areas of donor awareness, transplant education, support for patients and
caregivers, and patient advocacy. Read our history and more about how TRIO serves the transplant community.
recipients, candidates, their families and donor family members. Through the TRIO national headquarters and a network of
local chapters, TRIO serves its members in the areas of donor awareness, transplant education, support for patients and
caregivers, and patient advocacy. Read our history and more about how TRIO serves the transplant community.
| If you have questions or would like more information about TRIO of Northeast Florida, leave a message on our voice mail at 904-858-3370 or email us. Make sure you give your name, phone number and full mailing address. |
| TRIO of Northeast Florida P.O. Box 60682 Jacksonville, FL 32236-0682 Voice mail: 904-858-3370 |
Membership in TRIO of Northeast Florida is free and open to all transplant recipients, those awaiting transplant, family
members and friends, as well as donor family members, medical professionals, and all interested persons. Benefits of
membership include local and national TRIO newsletters, a personal and information support network, donor awareness and
social events, volunteer opportunities, a library of books, videos, and brochures, and a medication assistance fund and
educational scholarship for eligible members. (See application forms for details.)
members and friends, as well as donor family members, medical professionals, and all interested persons. Benefits of
membership include local and national TRIO newsletters, a personal and information support network, donor awareness and
social events, volunteer opportunities, a library of books, videos, and brochures, and a medication assistance fund and
educational scholarship for eligible members. (See application forms for details.)
| TRIO monthly meeting information |
| TRIO of Northeast Florida P.O. Box 60682 Jacksonville, FL 32236-0682 |
| TRIO of Northeast Florida P.O. Box 60682 Jacksonville, FL 32236-0682 Voice mail: 904-858-3370 |
J.T. Rhodes, President (904) 296-9055 jtrhodescpa@msn.com
Ryan McGregor, Vice President (904) 642-3343 ryan_mcgregor@bellsouth.net
See complete list of TRIO NE Florida Board of Directors here.
Ryan McGregor, Vice President (904) 642-3343 ryan_mcgregor@bellsouth.net
See complete list of TRIO NE Florida Board of Directors here.
Contact:
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| Other TRIO events |
Saturday, July 5, 2008 - 11:00am - 1st Saturday Brunch
We have started getting together on the 1st Saturday of each month for a casual brunch out. In June we will again be
meeting at the IHOP on Baymeadows Rd. between I-95 and Philips Highway. The location changes from month to month,
so check back regularly for more information.
meeting at the IHOP on Baymeadows Rd. between I-95 and Philips Highway. The location changes from month to month,
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Thursday, July 17, 2008 - 7:00pm - "Open Discussion - Ideas and Events for TRIO."
This month, we will have an open discussion of ideas and potential events for our local TRIO chapter. Please come as this
will be an excellent time to socialize with your TRIO friends and offer up any of your ideas for our chapter. As always, plenty
of healthy, and maybe some not-so-healthy refreshments will be provided.
will be an excellent time to socialize with your TRIO friends and offer up any of your ideas for our chapter. As always, plenty
of healthy, and maybe some not-so-healthy refreshments will be provided.
| Other events |
July 11-16, 2008 - Pittsburgh, PA - U.S. Transplant Games
The U.S. Transplant Games is the premiere athletic competition for transplant
recipients. It is also a great opportunity for donor family members to meet and give
support through various donor events. Athletic events include swimming, track and
field, tennis, golf, basketball, badminton, table tennis, cycling, volleyball, racquetball,
and bowling. Other events include a donor recognition ceremony, kids time, and the
Giving, Grieving, and Growing Workshops for donor families. For more information,
including a schedule of events, information about Pittsburgh, and to register for the
Games, go to www.kidney.org/news/tgames. If you're a resident of Florida, you may
contact either J.T. Rhodes or Steven Binder in Jacksonville, or Team Florida manager
Juliet Venzara for information about Team Florida and area events leading up to the
Games.
recipients. It is also a great opportunity for donor family members to meet and give
support through various donor events. Athletic events include swimming, track and
field, tennis, golf, basketball, badminton, table tennis, cycling, volleyball, racquetball,
and bowling. Other events include a donor recognition ceremony, kids time, and the
Giving, Grieving, and Growing Workshops for donor families. For more information,
including a schedule of events, information about Pittsburgh, and to register for the
Games, go to www.kidney.org/news/tgames. If you're a resident of Florida, you may
contact either J.T. Rhodes or Steven Binder in Jacksonville, or Team Florida manager
Juliet Venzara for information about Team Florida and area events leading up to the
Games.
July's monthly TRIO meeting will once again meet at the Southeast Branch of the Jacksonville Public Library, located on
Deerwood Park Blvd. Click here for directions.
Deerwood Park Blvd. Click here for directions.
NEW! You can now complete an online membership application. You may also
download and complete an application form to return by mail. To find a TRIO
chapter in other areas, view other active chapters or developing chapters.
download and complete an application form to return by mail. To find a TRIO
chapter in other areas, view other active chapters or developing chapters.
In the Florida Legislature:
Florida SB 2630 is the organ donor registry improvement bill. It will allow the overburdened AHCA to contract with an
outside entity (through an open and impartial process) to not only create a new and improved registry, but also to run it.
The billed has passed both the Florida State Senate and House, and is now awaiting Gov. Charlie Crist's signature.
outside entity (through an open and impartial process) to not only create a new and improved registry, but also to run it.
The billed has passed both the Florida State Senate and House, and is now awaiting Gov. Charlie Crist's signature.
September 25-27, 2008 - St. Louis, MO - TRIO National Conference
J. T. Rhodes, President of TRIO National, is proud and
excited to announce a joint convention to be held by
the International Transplant Nurses Society (ITNS)
and Transplant Recipients International Organization
(TRIO). This convention will be held from Thursday,
September 25, 2008 to Saturday, September 27,
2008 at the Millennium Hotel in Saint Louis, Missouri.
The ITNS is the premier transplant nurses
organization in the United States and Europe. TRIO
members will have the opportunity to attend any of
the workshops presented by the ITNS and, in turn,
the ITNS members can attend any of our workshop
presentations. TRIO is planning many interesting and
informative sessions at our convention, which will be
of great interest to transplant recipients, those
waiting for a transplant, and their family members.
For more information, visit the TRIO National website.
excited to announce a joint convention to be held by
the International Transplant Nurses Society (ITNS)
and Transplant Recipients International Organization
(TRIO). This convention will be held from Thursday,
September 25, 2008 to Saturday, September 27,
2008 at the Millennium Hotel in Saint Louis, Missouri.
The ITNS is the premier transplant nurses
organization in the United States and Europe. TRIO
members will have the opportunity to attend any of
the workshops presented by the ITNS and, in turn,
the ITNS members can attend any of our workshop
presentations. TRIO is planning many interesting and
informative sessions at our convention, which will be
of great interest to transplant recipients, those
waiting for a transplant, and their family members.
For more information, visit the TRIO National website.
TRIO Cruise Raffle tickets now on sale!
Our 2008 Cruise for Life raffle is now underway! This
year, we're again raffling off a 5-day cruise in the Owner's
Suite aboard a Carnival ship to either The Bahamas or the
Western Caribbean. To purchase tickets, to get tickets
to sell, and to read complete details about this year's
cruise, go to our cruise raffle page.
year, we're again raffling off a 5-day cruise in the Owner's
Suite aboard a Carnival ship to either The Bahamas or the
Western Caribbean. To purchase tickets, to get tickets
to sell, and to read complete details about this year's
cruise, go to our cruise raffle page.
| Watch the video from our 2005 National Conference in Jacksonville. |
July's monthly TRIO meeting will once again meet at the Southeast Branch of the Jacksonville Public Library, located on
Deerwood Park Blvd. Click here for directions.
Deerwood Park Blvd. Click here for directions.
Saturday, August 2, 2008 - TRIO Summer Picnic
TRIO President J.T. Rhodes has graciously offered his home for our summer picnic. The fun begins at 4:00pm with a BBQ
dinner starting at 6:30. The food, fun, and friendships are all FREE, so just bring your friends, family, and maybe a few
lawn or beach chairs. Click here for a map to J.T.'s house at 1566 Mardis Place West.
dinner starting at 6:30. The food, fun, and friendships are all FREE, so just bring your friends, family, and maybe a few
lawn or beach chairs. Click here for a map to J.T.'s house at 1566 Mardis Place West.