Tuesday, October 10 1:00—4:30 PM
Hyatt Regency McCormick Place—Room CC11A & B (Lobby Level)
Join us for an informal orientation session for Chapter Leaders—both new and experienced Chapter Leaders are encouraged to attend. For the second portion of the session, three Chapters will report on their special activities and programs. Past attendees have given high marks to this special Chapter session. Come and see how to organize your Chapter for success and learn how three Chapters have become a visible voice of surgery in their areas.
I. ORIENTATION for CHAPTER OFFICERS 1:00—2:30
This session is intended to serve as an “orientation” for new Chapter Officers, Chapter Leaders, and Chapter Administrators. Legal perspectives on Chapter issues will be presented, including finances and internal controls, and Chapters’ financial contributions to advocacy-related coalitions. Also, the importance of strategic planning and having a leadership succession plan also will be reviewed. Experienced Chapter Leaders are encouraged to attend.
Legal Considerations for ACS Chapter Leaders
Paula Cozzi Goedert, Esq., ACS Legal Counsel
Barnes & Thornburg, LLP, Chicago, IL
Planning Your Way to Being a Successful Volunteer Leader
John T. Preskitt, MD, FACS, Member, ACS Board of Regents, and Past President and Governor, North Texas Chapter-ACS
II. CHAPTER SHOWCASE 2:30—4:30 PM
This year’s Chapter Showcase will feature three Chapters’ unique programs and activities for patients and for younger members of the College:
- an update on the Maine Chapter’s program to develop and implement a quality assurance tool, based on outcomes research
- an update on the Northern California Chapter’s involvement with a program providing free or reduced-fee care to under- and uninsured patients
- the Connecticut Chapter will review its unique leadership structure, its tips for successful (and revenue producing) Annual Meetings, and its special programs for Resident Members.
The Northern New England General Surgery Study Group
Brad Cushing MD FACS, President, Maine Chapter-ACS
Joel Lafleur, MD, FACS, Secretary and Webmaster, Maine Chapter-ACS
Operation Access
Doug P. Grey, MD, FACS, Past President and Governor
Strategies and Tips for Growth and Development
Christopher Tasik, Executive Director, Connecticut Chapter-ACS
