GAFP Committees
Seeking Volunteers to Serve on GAFP Committees for 2010
Newly installed GAFP President Dr. Leonard Reeves is in the process of appointing members to committees for 2010.
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 and the work these groups undertake.
We appreciate your response only if you can attend a minimum of two out of the three scheduled meetings. (Several committees meet more than 3 times a year.) Here are the dates for the 2010 Committee Conclaves:
March 13
AtlantaMay 28
Panama City, FLAugust 14
Adairsville (Barnsley Gardens)
The GAFP President has the prerogative to cap membership in any committee or limit multiple committee assignments for one individual.
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.
Finance Committee: This newly formed committee reviews the financials and develops the budget. It also makes recommendations to the Board on financial policies.
Legislative Committee: This committee oversees all legislative activities and recommends action to the Board to assure representation of family medicine and our patients.
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.
Practice Management/Managed Care Committee: The Practice Management Committee monitors managed care policies and issues that affect the business of family medicine.
Public Health Committee: This committee works to improve the health and welfare of our state's citizens by assisting Georgia's Division of Public Health in their mission. The committee members are charged with identifying public health issues and opportunities.
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.
Student and Resident Recruitment: This Committee promotes family medicine to our high school, pre-medical, and medical students.
After reviewing the opportunities below, please fax this form back to the GAFP office at 404-321-7450 or email fbrown@gafp.org.
Check Choice Number (1-3) Committee
_________________ Public Health
_________________ Practice Management/Managed Care
_________________ Legislative
_________________ Bylaws
_________________ Education and Research
_________________ Membership and Awards
_________________ Student and Resident Recruitment
_________________ Finances
Print name: ______________________________________
E-mail/fax number: ________________________________
Please fax to the GAFP office at (404) 321-7450.