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FALL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE REPORT 2008

The California Medical Association Alliance held its 79th annual conference in Los Gatos.  I opened the conference with a welcome and then there were words of welcome from  the mayor of Los Gatos, Barbara Spector, Santa Clara County Medical Association Alliance President, Carolyn Miller and Santa Clara County Medical Association President, Dr. Howard Sutkin. Over 75 participants including physicians, spouses & friends attended the conference. 

Saturday morning began with breakfast and words by CMA VP of Membership, Rachel Smith, offering a closer relationship between the CMA and the CMAA. Anne Gardner and Raymond Regala from Comerica Bank offered a workshop on "Balancing and Protecting Your Family's Assets. Attendees=2 0appreciated the humorous presentation of Keynote speaker Juliet Funt with her “Overcommitted, Overwhelmed and Over It!” After lunch, Lisa Folberg from CMA's Government Relations department, presented legislative highlights followed by an explanation of CALPAC by Timothy Kamermayer, PAC Associate.  CALPAC awards were given to all counties with special awards being given to the county with the most members and the one with the most money contributed.
Dr. Richard Frankenstein, President, CMA, spoke to the group followed by a training by AMAA Secretary, Kathy Lariviere on "How to Develop Followers Who Will Lead."
Dr. Steve Jackson helped relieve the stresses of the day with a scarf juggling activity followed by a discussion on the history of wine with author, and wine historian, Charles Sullivan.

A lovely evening was spent at the California Café where Dr. William G. Plested, past AMA president spoke to the crisis in health care today and on the future of the Alliance and the family of medicine.

On Sunday morning, Tricia Hunstock presented some Alliance history and kicked off a project in celebration of the CMA Alliance's 80th year celebration to be held in 2009.  Lisa Smith explained the Strategic Planning process the Alliance is currently undertaking and the county leaders had time to highlight special projects and programs. The CMAA Board meeting followed and concluded the lovely weekend.

Extra-special thanks goes to conference co-chairs Jean Cassetta and Suzanne Jackson and to the members of the Santa Clara County Medical Association and the Santa Clara County Medical Association Alliance who made this conference possible.

--Debbi Ricks, President CMAA
 

Dear Alliance Members,

Annual Session 2009: "Honor The Past and Embrace the Future"

In May, Annual Session in Sacramento brought the CMA Alliance membership together to "Honor the Past and Embrace the Future." At the conference, we launched our 80th year celebration.

Historian, and Past CMAA President, Tricia Hunstock, prepared a display of some of the historical momentos she has discovered while looking in attics, garages and storage areas at local medical societies all over the state.

A panel of past CMAA presidents, including Jackie Gelderman, Frances Hart, Ann Hansen and Peg Gobar Wilson, gave insight into the days when they were in leadership positions and we were still called the "Auxiliary."

All former and current CMAA Foundation Board members were recognized for the 20 successful years of providing funding for Auxiliary/Alliance health projects in California.

We acknowledged that the Alliance continues to provide what our founders valued most; support for the family of medicine, legislative advocacy and the promotion of quality health in our communities.

Best Wishes,
Debbi