GAFP Committees
Seeking Leadership for 2012 GAFP Committees
GAFP President Dr. Beulette Hooks appoints members to committees for a one-year term for 2012. Following is a list of the opportunities for service. We encourage your interest and participation as this is certainly an important and pivotal time for family medicine.
We are only as strong as the commitment and involvement of our members.
We appreciate your response only if you can attend a minimum of two out of the three scheduled meetings. Here are the dates for the 2012 Committee Conclaves:
March 10, 2012 – Callaway Gardens, GA
June 15 or 16, 2012 – Amelia Island, FL (in conjunction with the Summer CME Meeting)
August 25, 2012 – Young Harris, GA
Education Committee: This committee is responsible for all the educational activities of the Georgia Academy, including the annual and summer meeting, as well as regional programs. (Co-Chairs Clark Gillett, MD and Susana Alfonso, MD)
Finance Committee: This committee reviews the financials including staff benefits and the budget. It also makes recommendations to the Board on financial policies. (Chair Folashade Omole, MD and Vice Chair Adrienne Mims, MD)
Legislative Committee: This committee oversees all advocacy and legislative activities and recommends action to the Board to assure representation of family medicine and our patients. (Co-Chairs Rick Wherry, MD and Bruce LeClair, MD)
Membership and Awards Committee: This committee serves a dual purpose, with the responsibility for membership recruitment and retention, as well as for all local and national award nominations. (Chair Marti Gibbs, MD and Vice Chair James Hagler, MD)
Practice Management/Business Solutions Committee: The Practice Management Committee monitors insurance policies and issues that affect the business of family medicine. (Chair Jeff Stone, MD and Vice Chair David Fieseler, MD)
Public Health Committee: This committee works to improve the health and welfare of our state's citizens by assisting Georgia's Department of Public Health in their mission. (Chair David Westfall, MD and Vice Chair Hogai Nassery, MD)
Bylaws Committee: The Bylaws Committee takes a fresh look at the GAFP mission and vision, as well as looking at the bylaws to ensure that the GAFP is prepared for the future of family medicine in Georgia. (Chair Fred Girton, MD and Vice Chair John Kludt, MD)
Student and Resident Recruitment: This Committee promotes family medicine to our Georgia medical students, pre-medical and high school students as well as looks for areas to support family medicine physicians-in-training. (Chair Eddie Richardson, MD and Vice Chair Audra Ford, MD)
Please indicate the committee you wish to participate on by checking them off and faxing this letter back to the GAFP offices at 404-321-7450. Please rank your 1st, 2nd, and 3rd choice of committees you would be willing to serve on. Please fax back to 404-321-7450.
Check Choice Number (1-3) Committee
_________________ Public Health
_________________ Practice Management
_________________ Legislative
_________________ Bylaws
_________________ Education and Research
_________________ Membership and Awards
_________________ Student & Resident Recruitment
_________________ Finances
Print name: ______________________________________
E-mail/fax number: ________________________________
Please fax to the GAFP office at (404) 321-7450.