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Michigan Chapter,
American College of Surgeons
Business Meeting, May 10, 2001
The Ritz Carlton - Dearborn, Mich.
- Call to Order:
Andrew W. Saxe, MD, FACS, President, called the meeting to order at 5:12 PM in the Plaza "B" Ballroom of The Ritz Carlton - Dearborn. It was determined that a quorum was present.
- Secretary's Report:
Farouck N. Obeid, MD, FACS reported regarding the Minutes of the May 5, 2000 Business Meeting, Grand Traverse Resort, Traverse City, Michigan. It was moved and seconded that these minutes be approved. This motion received unanimous approval.
- Treasurer's Report:
Cheryl A. Wesen, MD, FACS, reported regarding the Chapter Financial Statement as of March 31, 2001. Regarding the Balance Sheet, Total Assets were $125,141 with Total Liabilities being $7,312. Total Membership Equity is $117,141. Regarding the Statement of Operations, Doctor Wesen reported that 2000 and 2001 dues have not been received generating a Net Revenue Under Expenses of ($13,087) and this amount does not include the expenses of the 2001 Annual Meeting. Doctor Wesen again requested members to submit their dues payment.
Regarding the Financial Statement for the Trauma Committee of the American College of surgeons, the Balance Sheet reports Total Assets of $51,111, with Total Liabilities of $2,156 and Total Membership Equity of $48,955. The Statement of Operations indicates a Total Revenue of $309, with Total Expense of $2,221 and Net Revenue Under Expense of ($1,912) It was moved and seconded to accept the Treasurer's Report. This motion received unanimous approval.
- Committee Reports:
Program Committee:
Verne L. Hoshal Jr. MD, FACS, Program Committee Chair reported that this was one of the better attended meetings. 47 abstracts had been submitted with 37 of these from across the State to be presented. Doctor Hoshal complemented the Local Hosts David Fromm, MD, FACS and James G. Tyburski, MD, FACS for their arrangement of the May 11, 2001 Clinical Presentations. Doctor Hoshal went on to report that the 2002 Annual Meeting will be conducted at Shanty Creek, Bellaire, Mich., and the 2003 Annual Meeting at the Grand Traverse Resort, Traverse City, Michigan. The membership is being surveyed regarding possible meeting sites for the 2004 Annual Meeting. Doctor Hoshal stated the number of exhibitors is less than those present during the 2000 Annual meeting. Reasons put forth by the corporations were staff reductions and cut-back on exhibiting budgets . A multi-contact effort will be made for the 2002 meeting to increase the number of exhibitors. Doctor Hoshal requested members to assist is contacting appropriate corporations urging them to exhibit during the Annual Meetings.
Young Surgeons / Issues Committee:
Farouck N. Obeid, MD, FACS, Chair of the Committee reported that MCACS members 40 years and under had been surveyed regarding their interests as they apply to young surgeons. Nearly 80 young surgeons responded and 27 surgeons attended the March 1, 2001 Young Surgeons Forum at the Novi Hilton. Jon Sutton, MBA, State Affairs Associate, ACS Health Policy and Advocacy Dept. addressed the Forum regarding the importance of a National agenda and Michigan Chapter Delegates to the Washington DC visits and the importance of creating and conducting Michigan Legislative meetings to stimulate interest of local legislators in the concerns and interests of Surgeons and their patients. Doctor Obeid reported that several committees having as goals the specific interests of young surgeons were established as well as an email listing to facilitate communication. He also stated that Chapter Officers will be attending the ACS Leadership Conference where Doctor Saxe has been requested to report regarding the Chapter Day in Surgery Program and the young surgeons thinking and recommendations pertaining to this program. He also stated that it is clear that the Young Surgeons of the Michigan Chapter are proactive in their thinking on a number of issues. Discussion ensued.
Nominating Committee:
Duane T. Freier, MD, FACS, Past President, reported the recommendations of the Committee. These recommendations are:
| President Elect: |
Farouck N. Obeid, MD, FACS |
| Secretary: |
Donald J. Scholten, MD, FACS |
| Councilors: |
Michael K. McLeod, MD, FACS
Michael H. VanderKolk, MD,FACS |
It was moved and seconded that the nominations be closed and the slate presented by the Nominating Committee be elected . This motion passed with unanimous approval. Doctor Saxe congratulated Doctors Obeid, Scholten, McLeod and VanderKolk on their election.
Bylaw Committee:
Lee R. Britton, MD, FACS presented the final draft containing the gender specific changes and the additions of the Program and Nominating Committees, the identification of MSMS Delegate and Alternate positions, plus directions for the filling of Vacancies on the Board of Directors. Discussion ensued regarding this Draft. It was moved and seconded that these amendments to the Bylaws be adopted. This motion passed with unanimous approval.
- MCACS Website:
John C. Eggenberger, MD, FACS reported that a MCACS Positions Openings Listing has been added to the Web Site and has received many "hits". Doctor Eggenberger requested that the members offer suggestions for the inclusion of materials on this interactive web site. He stated he would be attending the ACS Leadership Conference where there will be a special workshop pertaining to Website Management and Operation. Doctor Saxe and Doctor Larry R. Lloyd thanked Doctor Eggenberger for his diligence in creating the website and his continued efforts in website management.
- Adjournment
Doctor Saxe then called upon Verne L. Hoshel Jr., MD, FACS , President, 2001 - 2002 to Chair the Business Meeting. Doctor Hoshal thanked Doctor Saxe for his escellent leadership during the 2000 - 2001 Chapter Business Year. There being no further business to come before the Annual Business Meeting, doctor Hoshal adjourned the Meeting at 5:53 PM.
Respectfully Submitted
Andrew W. Saxe, MD, FACS,
President
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