February 2012
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
InterContinental Hotel, 6PM Social Hour, 7PM Dinner & Installation
HCMA General Membership Dinner Meeting
Dr. William Davison will be installed as HCMA's 2012-2013 President. Dr. Mathis Becker will hand over the "President's Gavel" to Dr. Davison and the winners of the 2012 HCMA Election of Officers and Representatives will be announced. No charge for HCMA members. Spouse/Guest $35 each. All RSVPs, vegetarian requests, and dinner cancellations MUST be received by April 26th. Please RSVP by contacting Kay Mills at the HCMA office (813.253.0471) or by email: Kay Mills.
DINNER MEETING POLICY: All dinner meeting cancellations, including guest registrations, must be received three business days prior to the event. All members, including medical students, will be charged $35 for the guest meals, including "No Shows" if not previously cancelled in accordance with this policy. In addition, all vegetarian meal requests MUST be made three business days prior to the dinner meeting. We will be unable to honor your request once the food count has been confirmed with the venue. Thank you for your cooperation.
Thursday, October 11, 2012
Tournament Players Club of Tampa Bay
HCMA Foundation Charity Golf Classic
The Foundation's 16th Charity Golf Classic will be held again at the beautiful TPC-Tampa Bay. Sponsorship, Raffle Donations, Golfer Registration, and Event Volunteer opportunities are available. Please see attached form. For more information, email Elke Johnston or Kay Mills or call the HCMA office: 813.253.0471.
2012-2013 HCMA Executive Council Meeting Tentative Schedule
HCMA office, 606 S. Boulevard, S. Tampa
Meetings begin promptly at 6PM - RSVPs Required
Tuesdays: March 20th, May 22nd, July 24th, September 18th, November 20th, January 15th (2013), and March 19th. Please contact the HCMA (813.253.0471 or Elke Johnston) to confirm date and time, and to RSVP, before attending.
OTHER NEWS:
Candidates Needed!
The HCMA Nominating Committee will be meeting February 15th. The Committee is responsible to nominate members to serve on the HCMA Executive Council, Board of Censors, HILLPAC Board, and as Delegates to the FMA.
We ask that you consider being placed, as a candidate, on the 2012 HCMA ballot. Ballots will be mailed to eligible HCMA members the first week of April. Election results will be announced at the May 1st HCMA General Membership/Installation Meeting, being held at the InterContinental Hotel (see details above). For more information about the HCMA Annual Election, or to place your name in nomination, please contact Elke Johnston or call the HCMA: 813.253.0471.
HCMA Foundation Grant Applications Now Being Accepted
The HCMA Foundation, Inc. is now accepting grant applications for 2012 awards. The deadline to submit HCMA Foundation Grant Applications is February 15th. The Foundation Board will meet in early spring to review applications and to award grants. If you know of a deserving medically related 501 C3 organization, encourage them to contact Elke Johnston at the HCMA to request a grant application: 813.253.0471.
Legislative Session Tools Available
The 2012 Florida Legislative Session began January 10th and will continue through March 9th. Be proactive for YOUR profession. Attached you will find the FMA’s 2012 Legislative Agenda as well as the contact information for the Hillsborough Legislative Delegation.
Be the Doctor of the Day in the House or Senate
Interested in serving as the “Doctor of the Day” in either the House or Senate during the Legislative Session? The Florida Office of Legislative Services is looking for physicians to participate in the Doctor of the Day program. Physicians who are willing to spend the day in Tallahassee perform an invaluable service by providing health care for the members of the Legislature and the legislative employees and will be introduced on the floor of the House or Senate. For each day of the session, two physicians will be scheduled to serve as Doctors of the Day; one for the House and one for the Senate. If you are interested in serving, please contact Althea Houston at 850.488.6803 or houseton.althea@leg.state.fl.us.
Advertise in the 2012 HCMA Membership Directory
HCMA members can take advantage of discounted rates to advertise in the 2012 Membership Directory. See attached “members only” contract and return no later than May 28th with your advertisement and payment. If you have any questions concerning the 2012 HCMA Membership Directory, please contact Elke Johnston or call the Elke at the HCMA office: 813.253.0471.
Electronic Death Registration System Now Operational
The Electronic Death Registration System (EDRS) went live on January 30th. Your Hillsborough County Chief Deputy Registrar, Luz Perez, is your resource for questions: 813.307.8015 ext: 4001. Technical issues, such as trouble completing the “Cause of Death Tutorial” can be addressed by the Helpdesk at 866.295.5902. Visit the Florida Department of Health’s EDRS page by clicking: FDOH EDRS. For more information, and to search the Florida Dept of Health Bureau of Vital Statistics, please visit their home page: Florida Vital Statistics.
Florida CHARTS – A Wealth of Information
The Florida CHARTS (Community Health Assessment Resource Tool Set) provides state and county data on a host of health topics. The topics are generally those consistent across all Florida counties, however more data may be available at the state level which can be accessed by emailing or using the “feedback” feature, both located at the bottom of the CHARTS home page: www.floridacharts.com.
2012 Board of Medicine Meeting Dates & Locations
April 12-14: Westin Tampa Harbor Island
May 31-June 2: The Peabody Orlando
August 2-4: Wyndham Tampa Westshore
October 4-6: TBA
November 29-December 1: The Florida Hotel and Conference Center, Orlando.
Visit the Board of Medicine website for details, possible CME opportunities, board meeting minutes, board member information, agenda materials, and audio files:
http://www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/medical/me_meeting.html
HCMA.net – Always Changing
Visit the www.HCMA.net to find a host of information, including new advertisers, the latest issue of The Bulletin, the HCMA Benefit Providers, a list of HCMA officers, or a list of upcoming CMEs. You can also check out the photos from the FMA Annual Meeting, the HCMA Foundation Charity Golf Classic, and recent dinner meetings, or look up a colleagues contact information.
Visit the site – let us know what you think!
Have Your 2012 HCMA Dues Been Paid?
Due statements were due January 1st. Members will be removed from membership for unpaid dues after April 30th. Don’t let there be a lapse in your membership – remit your 2012 HCMA dues today!
HCMA dues can be paid by check or credit card. Automatic renewal can be arranged – contact the HCMA office to find out how: 813.253.0471 or Kay Mills, Membership Coordinator.
To those members who have already paid their 2012 HCMA dues, thank you for your continued support of the HCMA!
Hillsborough County Medical Association, Inc.
606 S. Boulevard
Tampa, FL 33606
813.253.0471
813.253.3737 fax
www.HCMA.net
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