COUNCIL MINUTES SUMMARY -- March 3, 1999

The MCACS Council met at the Novi Hilton Hotel on March 3, 1999. The following highlights were discussed:

  • Approval of December 2, 1998 Meeting Minutes
  • Approval of Treasurer's Report
  • Approval of Committee Reports
  • Approval of Governors Reports

Main discussion items included:

Issues Committee. Doctor Eggenberger reported on the status of working through Telusys and ACS to develop a Chapter web-site. It was noted that the Chapter is signing up for a Level 2 contract, which includes Stat-Track, AdTrack, Tel/Serv, Calendar of Events, Telusys Auto Response E-mail Form, and Interactive Membership Form. Further pages that will be located on the site include: using the College logo and colors; Schedule of ATLS Courses; Trauma Meetings; Board Certified Surgeon information; Chapter Newsletter; Clinical Trials through ACS (hyperlink); Chapter Officers, Registration and Annual Meeting information; and Summary of Council minutes.

Voting Members. Doctor Lloyd reminded the Council of those who are and are not eligible to vote on Council issues. Voting Members include: President, President-Elect, Secretary, Treasurer, Michigan governors, Councilors, and the Immediate Past President. Non-Voting Council Members inlcude: Young Surgeons, Cancer and Trauma Representatives, and national governors from Michigan.

Old Business. The Council also discussed the possibility of adding an Award for the Best Clinical Paper to the Annual Resident Surgeons Competition. This subject had been tabled at the December meeting and was reopened for discussion at the March meeting.

After careful review an discussion of the pro's and con's of having this award, the motion to adopt an award for best clinical paper was failed.

Next Meeting. The next Council meeting is scheduled for May 5, 1999 at Boyne Highlands Resort in Harbor Springs, Michigan.