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Minutes of Annual Meeting, April 27, 2002 The meeting began with a message from Dr. Danny Hatfield, member of the ACR Steering Committee. The following points were made by Dr. Hatfield:
Dr. Hatfield’s message was followed by a buffet lunch. Dr. Joe Robbins called the meeting to order at 12:20 pm. The minutes were approved as sent to the membership. Motion by Dr. Jucas, second by Dr. Cupp. Dr. Mark Robbins gave the financial report.
Dr. Joe Robbins gave a report on the Chapter Leader’s Meeting held in Washington D.C. in March 01. The RADPAC of the ACR has moved into the 12th position among health related PACS in only two years, which is quite an accomplishment in such a short time. Over $250,000 has been raised in this election cycle. The participation in Arkansas was about 13% of current membership, about average when compared to other state chapters. Arkansas is one of 11 states who pays RAA dues for its membership and was recognized for it at the RADPAC Council meeting. There is an effort to try to remove the necessity of joining the RAA before you can be asked to participate in the RADPAC. This would involve a change in the bylaws of the College. The decision will be announced at the national meeting in September. There is money available for candidates in Arkansas and the Legislative Committee will look into this. Anyone who has contacts with current Congressional campaigns and would like to facilitate a RADPAC contribution to a candidate should contact Dr. J. Robbins or a member of the Legislative Committee. The NIH is now involved with some research centered in radiology – CT screening of lung cancer and molecular imaging. The medicare conversion factor decrease was discussed, as well as timely access to mammography and changes in interpretation of fraud and abuse mentioned by Dr. Hatfield. Dr. J. Robbins noted that, due to the change in the national meeting date from fall to spring, councilors will now take office at a different time. The chapter had changed the bylaws at the last annual meeting to make the date our officers begin their term agree with the ACR but we were too specific and added the date along with the intent to have terms start after the national meeting. It was agreed by the membership that, since the intent was to have terms change after the national meeting, it would be appropriate to remove the actual date without a formal bylaws change. Chapter nominees for 2003 ACR fellowship include C. Douglas Edmondson, M.D., Joe Robbins, M.D., and Timothy McCowan, M.D. Fellowship nominations for this year were due to be received at the ACR by May 1 so it was necessary for the Fellowship Committee to notify our nominees prior to our annual Chapter meeting. This will be the case each year due to the change in date of the ACR annual meeting. Changes in our protocol for nominations were necessary. After considerable discussion, Dr. Phil Smith made a motion that the Fellowship Committee will select chapter nominees three months before the deadline. The membership will be notified by e-mail and asked to communicate any objections or additional people to be considered. If there is no response within two weeks after the notification, then the candidates will be notified and provided with the nomination forms to allow them adequate time to complete the forms and obtain the required letters of support before the ACR deadline. Second by Doug Edmondson, M.D. Motion carried. It was also noted that there are two ways to be nominated for fellowship in the ACR. One is to be nominated by a Chapter, the other is nomination by two current fellows without specific support of the Chapter. Dr. J. Robbins announced that the membership count by the ACR shows our Chapter to currently have in excess of 200 members, qualifying for a third Councilor and alternate. After considerable discussion it was decided that the Nomination Committee would select appropriate nominees following the meeting and have them approved by the Executive committee in order to meet the June 1 ACR deadline. Motion – Phil Smith; Second by Dr. Cupp. Motion carried. (Note: nominees chosen after the meeting were Zubin Balsara, M.D., third Councilor, and Todd Smith, M.D., third alternate. Dr. Balsara was nominated for a three year term to begin immediately (2001/2002) and Dr. Smith’s term was for one year (2001/2002) and he was also nominated for another year (2002/2003).) Communication is one of the most difficult problems facing the Chapter officers and Executive Secretary in maintaining an efficient organization. The Executive Committee proposed that e-mail become the preferred method of communication to the Chapter membership in order to save money and speed communications. After discussion, the proposal was approved by those present. Members are encouraged to update their e-mail address with Jo Anne Stricklin as soon as possible. Any member who doesn’t have access to e-mail can request to continue to receive notices by mail. (stricklinjoa@conwaycorp.net; P.O. Box 7474, Little Rock, AR 72217) Dr. Oddson announced that a number of members are very qualified to be in national positions / committees and asks that anyone who is willing to serve please notify Joe Robbins or Jo Anne Stricklin (stricklinjoa@conwaycorp.net). Dr. Jucas gave the Nomination Committee Report for Dr. Henry:
(Please see above note for information about the third councilor and third alternate). Motion to accept nominations by Phil Smith, M.D., second by Terry Oddson, M.D. Dr. Cecil Cupp gave the Councilors Report. He mentioned the change in meeting structure and dates, the CME was Computers in Radiology, dues increase, and Bill Henry’s fellowship confirmation. Dr. Jerome Gehl will be the Program Chairman for next year. As soon as the date and place and topic are chosen it will be posted on our web site at www.arrad.org. Dr. Mark White mentioned that the radiologists in Searcy have started the Robert Elliott Foundation and would appreciate any participation in that foundation from radiologists in the state. Dr. Scott Ferguson replied to Dr. Ron Pritchard’s question about tort reform that the Arkansas Medical Society’s meeting will address this and asked people to attend. Motion to adjourn: Phil Smith, M.D. Second by C. Doug Edmondson, M.D. See addeneum on Page 3. FYI: Dr. Balsara has had to resign from the third councilor position that he was appointed to shortly after the April meeting. Through consultations with the Nomination Committee Chairman, Dr. Henry, and several of the Executive Committee, Dr. Robbins has appointed Dr. Mark White from Searcy to take his place immediately. Dr. David Tamas has been appointed to assume the Alternate Councilor position that Dr. White was to assume in October.
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