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CMS Membership Meeting Minutes

MINUTES CMS MEMBERSHIP MEETING SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 - THE MAGUIRE CENTER FOR LIFELONG LEARNING AT WESTMINSTER OAKS

The mission of the Capital Medical Society is to promote the practice of medicine for the ultimate benefit of the patient.

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I. Business Meeting

A. Welcome – Dr. Paresh Patel, President, called the meeting to order at 6:15 pm. He welcomed everyone and thanked Westminster Oaks for their flexibility in allowing us to resume meetings in their incredible facility.

B. City of Tallahassee Update – John E. Dailey, Mayor of Tallahassee, gave a brief update on the City of Tallahassee and expressed his gratitude to the medical profession for their efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic.

C. Dr. Patel welcomed and thanked our supporters for the evening:

Presenting Sponsor

PhRMA

Supporting Sponsor

James Moore & Co. – Stacy Dreher, C.J. Leonard, and Cheri Swan

Meeting Sponsor

TMH Federal Credit Union – Harry Burn and Liz Thiele

Displayers

Lilly – Paul Batista and Chuck Harris

Novo Nordisk, Inc. – Gavin Boone and Loren Whyte

D. Dr. Patel announced the upcoming meetings/events:

November 1, 2022 Special CME Event

Creating a Culture of Well-Being for Physicians (2-hr CME) Presenter: Quint Studer Westminster Oaks Maguire Center, 6:00 pm

November 15, 2022 CME Membership Meeting

A Year Later: The COVID-19 Long-Hauler Panelists: Dr. Carlos Campos, Dr. Bayard Miller, Dr. Tom Noel Westminster Oaks Maguire Center, 6:00 pm

December 1, 2022

CMSF Holiday Auction Dunlap Champions Club, 6:00 pm

E. Nominating Committee – Dr. Patel called for three nominations from the floor. This committee will nominate future CMS officers, board members, and FMA Delegates and Alternates. The following CMS members were nominated to the Nominating Committee:

Dr. Russell Cole nominated Dr. David Dixon Dr. Sarah Ko nominated Dr. Tracey Hellgren Dr. J. Brian Sheedy nominated Dr. Alma Littles Dr. Kiana Taba nominated Dr. Nancy Loeffler

A motion was made by Dr. John Mahoney, seconded by Dr. David Jones, and unanimously approved.

Dr. Patel announced that the slate would be presented to the membership at the November 15 CMS Annual Meeting for vote.

F. Special Presentation – Dr. Patel and Pam Irwin, CMS Executive Director, recognized the 35th work anniversary of Rosalie Carlin, CMS Executive Administrative Assistant. They presented her with a bouquet of roses to celebrate this milestone.

October 18, 2022 CME Membership Meeting

Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking (2-hr CME) Presenters: Dr. Suzanne Harrison & Dr. Mary Norton Westminster Oaks Maguire Center, 6:00 pm

II. Tonight’s Program – this is a 1-Hour Category One

Program

Topic: “Advances in Migraine Treatment. The Future is Bright!” Presenter: Danny Estupiñán, M.D., Tallahassee Neurological Clinic, PA

Dr. Estupiñán gave an informative presentation on migraine treatments.

CME Proof of Attendance Forms were sent to participants who stayed for the entire CME program and completed an evaluation form.

III. Special Drawing

Dr. Patel asked Liz Thiele with TMH Federal Credit Union to pick the name out of a bucket for their special drawing. Dr. Wayne Freilich won the Traveler’s Choice Carry On suitcase.

IV. Adjourn

Dr. Patel adjourned the meeting at 7:30 pm.

Supporting Sponsor, James Moore & Co.: (l-r) Cheri Swan, Stacy Dreher, and C.J. Leonard.

Meeting Sponsor, TMH Federal Credit Union: (l-r) Liz Thiele and Harry Burn.

Pam Irwin (left), CMS Executive Director, and Dr. Paresh Patel (right), CMS President, presented Rosalie Carlin (middle) with a bouquet of roses to celebrate her 35th anniversary with CMS. (L-r) Dr. Danny Estupiñán, speaker for the evening; and Dr. Paresh Patel, CMS President.

(L-r) Dr. Sarah Ko, CMS President-Elect; Mayor John Dailey; and Dr. Paresh Patel, CMS President.

Displayer, Lilly: Chuck Harris.

Displayer, Novo Nordisk, Inc.: (l-r) Gavin Boone and Loren Whyte.

Please Thank Our Supporters for the September 20th CMS Membership Meeting

Presenting Sponsor

Supporting Sponsor

James Moore & Co.

Meeting Sponsor

TMH Federal Credit Union

Displayers Lilly Novo Nordisk, Inc.

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