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Farouck N. Obeid, MD, FACS, Chair, called the meeting to order at 7:01PM Present were: Farouck N. Obeid, MD, FACS, Chair Also Present: F. B. "Tom" Plasman, Chapter Adm. Absent: Donald J. Scholten, MD, FACS, Secretary The Minutes of the meeting of 19. September, 2001 were reviewed. It was noted that Doctor Lazar Greenfield was to be invited to present during the Friday, 10. May, 2002 meeting session, however was not to be requested also to serve as a Judge. With this correction, it was moved and seconded that the Minutes be approved as amended. This motion passed with unanimous approval. Doctor Obeid initiated discussion pertaining to the process for submitting the necessary information to the American College of Surgeons to obtain CME approval for the May 9 - 11, 2002, 49th Annual Meeting of the Michigan Chapter, American College of surgeons and Annual Resident Surgeons Competition. These submittals are to be signed and forwarded by a Governor, Member of the Chapter. It was noted that the first preliminary submittal will be due to ACS prior to the 4. February due date for Resident Surgeon Abstracts. It was determined to request Larry R. Lloyd, MD, FACS, Governor to edit, sign and submit the CME Application submittals. Doctor Obeid stated that a master list of possible exhibitors had been created following the May 9, 2001 Annual Meeting and that they had been contacted by letter in August, 2001 advising of the opportunity to exhibit during the May, 9 - 11, 2002 Annual Meeting. Additional exhibitors were identified to be contacted. Mr. Plasman will prepare and mail a second exhibit opportunity letter in mid-November. Doctor Britton reported that 2002 Abstract Submittal Forms and Annual Meeting & Resident Surgeon Competition posters have been distributed to all Surgical Residency Programs. There was discussion pertaining to Program Chairs urging early submittal of Abstracts. It was also determined to mail a second letter with a quantity of Abstract Forms to Program Chairs announcing the 2002 Resident Surgeon Abstract Competition. This will be mailed in Mid-November. Doctor Britton reported that a MCACS Newsletter would be prepared for mailing in December, 2001 with a second Newsletter to be mailed in Spring, 2002 containing details of the Resident Surgeon Abstract Competition. There was discussion about sending a postal card announcing the 49th Annual Meeting to all members of the Society. It was determined that the information could be communicated and the postage expense avioded by issuing the December 2001 MCACS Newsletter. Doctor Rutkowski 2002 Annual Meeting Local Program Host was thanked for his report to the 19.September Meeting and welcomed to the meeting. Doctor Rutkowski initiated discussion with a series of recommendations for activities, locations and arrangements beginning with the 8. May, 2002 Council Meeting and Dinner through the 11. May, 2002 agenda. Discussion ensued. The following conclusions were: That there be a Council meeting ( approximate time 5:00PM to 6:30PM ) separate from the Council dinner ( approximate time 7:30PM ) , and that there be a Spouses Reception to occur during the Council Meeting. That the Council with spouses or significant other, dine together at The Tapawingo Restaurant in Ellsworth, Mich, with arrangements for bus service to transport the participants. That following the Fellows, Members and Exhibitors Luncheon, a tour be scheduled of the Interlochen Center for the Arts, with a possible performance or presentation, which may be a dress rehearsal. That the Interlochen tour be followed by a special dinner for Residents and Members and spouses or significant others at the Frog Pond in Interlochen, Michigan with arrangements for bus transportation for the tour and dinner participants. That the second half of Resident Surgeons' presentations be conducted. That following the Members Annual Business Meeting and Luncheon there be a tour of Leelanau County Wineries with bus arrangements for the participants. That opportunities for a game of golf be made at The Shanty Creek and nearby courses by the individual participants. That the Chapter Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet be conducted at The Shanty Creek Resort. There was discussion regarding the possibility of entertainment during the Annual Banquet. This will be considered by the Local Arrangements Host. That arrangements be in place for members wishing to stay for the weekend at The Shanty Creek Resort, to have the availability of the golf course and other Resort facilities. There was then a motion and second that these Chapter activities be arranged by the Local Arrangements Host with Mr. Plasman's assistance. This motion received unanimous approval. Doctor Obeid initiated a review of the agenda arrangements with the following conclusions: That R. Scott Jones, MD, FAC, President, ACS be requested to present Remarks during the Council Dinner That the first half of the Resident Surgeon presentations be conducted Thursday AM. That the Fellows, Residents and Exhibitors Luncheon speaker be Cynthia A. Brown, Director, Health Policy and Advocacy, ACS. Mrs. Brown has accepted the Chapter's invitation. That Doctor Silbergleit present a 20 minute Chapter History directed to the interests of Residents and Young Surgeons during the Morning Abstract presentations. That Doctor Lazer J. Greenfield present a 20 minute Surgical R.R.C. Report and Update during the Morning Abstract presentations. Doctor Greenfield has accepted the Chapter's invitation. That R. Scott Jones, MD, FACS, President, present during the Fellows Luncheon and Annual Business Meeting. That the Annual Banquet be conducted with the usual agenda, with the possibility of special entertainment. That Donn Schroder, MD, FACS be invited to present regarding "E. & M. Coding for the Surgeons Office" That there be a special presentation of the "Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act" with emphasis on the affect of this Act on the surgeons office and practice. Mr. Plasman will make the arrangements. Doctor Obeid reported there was difficulty in learning the practice addresses of the proposed judges. There was then the identification of full names and addresses. Mr. Plasman will prepare letters of invitation to Doctor, Richard Santucci at the Detroit Medical Center, Doctor Stephen Remines, Providence Hospital , Doctor Richard Dean, retired Dean, MSU. Surgical Residency Program and Doctor William J. Passinault, West Michigan Surgical Specialities. Doctor Obeid called attention to the 2003 meeting being the 50th Annual Resident Surgeons Competition and recommended that planning should be initiated for this special event. Doctor Obeid proposed a 50th Anniversary Committee, Chaired by the 2003 President, be composed of the two Past Presidents, the Local Arrangements Host and selected MCACS members and ex-officio members.. It was determined that the 50th Anniversary Committee be chaired by Doctor Obeid, and that Doctor Hoshal, Doctor Andrew W. Saxe, President, 2000-2001, and Doctor Rutkowski, Local Arrangements Host be the initial appointees. Discussion was initiated regarding the meeting date, 7. May, 2003 Council Meeting with the Annual Meeting and Residents Competition being 8 - 10, 2003. Doctor Obeid stated he had contacted C. James Carrico, MD, FACS who will be the President, ACS in 2003 and learned that he is not available for these dates. It was determined to inquire if Doctor Carrico would be available for a 14. May, 2003 Council meeting with the Annual Meeting and Residents Competition being 15-17, May. Mr. Plasman was requested to inquire of MSMS regarding other possible Society meetings scheduled during this time. Discussion then ensued regarding the possible events, activities, and special guests which could be invited to participate in the 50th Anniversary celebration. Some of the ideas presented were:
Doctor Obeid announced that the next Program Committee meeting would be Wednesday, 20 February, 2002, 7:00PM, at the Country Epicure Restaurant, Novi, Michigan There being no further business to come before the Committee, Doctor Obeid adjourned the Program Committee Meeting at 8:04 PM Respectfully, Submitted Farouck N. Obeid, MD, FACS, Chair
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