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Alliance Corner
A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
Happy Holidays, Capital Medical Society!
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It has been a pleasure to serve as the 2022 CMSA President alongside such a generous, dedicated group of people. I have enjoyed learning more about this organization and being a part of CMSA’s meaningful work in the community. What a privilege it has been to gather with old and new friends this year!
We kicked off our fall programs in August with our Newcomers’ Brunch sponsored by Diana O’Bryant of Hancock Whitney Bank at the home of Andrea Stephens. Current members enjoyed connecting with potential members over brunch catered by Tastebudz. In September, we met at Table 23 to celebrate our past presidents and learn about current beauty trends from Sarah Langford, owner of Skin Science Aesthetics. At the beginning of October, we launched our Holiday Card Fundraiser, which received Best County Fundraiser at the Florida Medical Association Alliance (FMAA) annual meeting for our 2021 effort. This fundraiser proved to be successful again, as we had over 50 members donate over $6,000 again this year. Thank you all, and congratulations!
Our October general membership meeting was held at Kalpa Solanki’s home, where we enjoyed a Narcissus Fall Fashion Show. The 2023 officer slate was also presented at the October meeting: Heather Redfield (President), Michelle Reyes (President-Elect), Leanne Dickhute (Treasurer), Danielle Smith (Treasurer-Elect), Cassi ParraFerro (VP Membership), and Louisa Sellinger (Secretary). Congratulations to each of these members on your new positions! Warmly,
On November 3, we packed the Centerville Conservation Lake House with CMSA members and friends for our Wine and Whiskey Tasting Fundraiser benefiting Lee’s Place. Ben Gantt of The Gantt Financial Group and Andrea Bedwell of The Elite Group Real Estate sponsored this event, which was filled with good food, drinks, and entertainment. We donated another $2,000 to our community outreach partner Lee’s Place as a result of this fundraising effort. Later, we gathered at AR Workshop to create some fun holiday décor and vote on our slate. Our programming will end in December at our 9th Annual Ornament Exchange at Leanne Dickhute’s home.
Thank you to the awesome board members, committee chairs, and committee members who worked hard to bring each plan to life this year. Thank you to each member for your support and engagement. I am grateful for the opportunity to work with each one of you. Happy holidays, and blessings to each of you in the new year!
