Category Archives: Meetings

Regular Meetings of the Chapter

October Meeting – Recap

Posted on September 14, 2018 by Don Groff

Our October 1 meeting was a discussion of the last year and plans for the coming year.  A wide range of topics was discussed by the 13 attendees. Elected New Officers: Andy Walker, President, Chris Doig,  Vice-President Cathie Harvey,  Treasurer … Continue reading →

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September Meeting Cancelled

Posted on August 3, 2018 by Don Groff

MontCo HLAA will not meet in September. Our normal September meeting date, the second (rather than the first) Monday falls in Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. The following Monday is not available because of the book sale at Jeanes … Continue reading →

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June Meeting – Audiology Education – Recap

Posted on May 22, 2018 by Don Groff

Leah Castrovince,  Au.D. spoke at our June 4 meeting.    A New Jersey native, she did her undergraduate work at the University of Maryland, then received her doctorate in audiology from the University of Pittsburgh.  She is now finishing a … Continue reading →

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May 7 Meeting – Dr. Judith Curtin

Posted on April 23, 2018 by Don Groff

At our May 7 meeting, Dr. Judith Curtin spoke about the psychological aspects of hearing loss. She is a AAA Board Certified audiologist and a ASHA certified speech pathologist, well qualified to speak on this topic. She  provided strategies that … Continue reading →

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April 2 Meeting – N-CHATT Presentation — Update

Posted on March 19, 2018 by Don Groff

At our  April meeting, MontCo member Chris Doig spoke about  Multiple Microphone hearing assistance systems.  The topic deals with one of the most frustrating situations for those of us with hearing loss; listening to a number of people in a … Continue reading →

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March 5 Meeting – Jorge Zavala Au.D. – Update

Posted on February 27, 2018 by Don Groff

Jorge Zavala, Au.D. spoke at our March 5 meeting. Dr. Zavala is the owner of Norriton Hearing Center.  His presentation ranged widely, but focused on the multiplicity of wireless accessories now available.  These include a variety of phone interfaces and … Continue reading →

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February Meeting – Update

Posted on January 22, 2018 by Don Groff

After a winter break, the MontCo chapter met on February 5, 2018, as usual, at the Jeanes Library, with 14 in attendance. The meeting was an informal round-table event, generally focused on assistive devices, a format that has proven popular … Continue reading →

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December – Holiday Party – Update

Posted on November 15, 2017 by Don Groff

Our December meeting was  the traditional social event.  Thanks to Elaine Goldberg for coordinating  the event and to the more than 20 who attended and contributed.                             … Continue reading →

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November Meeting – Over the Counter Hearing Aids

Posted on October 23, 2017 by Don Groff

Diana  Bender agave a thorough exposition of  Over The Counter Hearing Aids, the current status and prognosis for them. A lengthy discussion ensued amont the  19 attendees.CART transcript is available on request to hlaamcc@gmail.com The chapter budget for the year … Continue reading →

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October Meeting – Hamilton Captel – Recap

Posted on September 20, 2017 by Don Groff

Cheryl Deitz, Hamilton Captel Outreach Coordinator  spoke to 10 attendees at our October 2 meeting. She discussed the history of Relay Service, and had demo models of several phones.  One model has Bluetooth capability, which is almost universal in cell … Continue reading →

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