Minutes from the 2nd Executive Meeting for 2003-2004
The Executive Committee gathered at Dr. Khoriaty’s home and the meeting started
promptly at 7:30 PM on November 18, 2003. Attendance was taken:
Present: Drs. Khoriaty, Lipsitz, Sanchez, Malva, Shevell, Patel, Shah,
DiJohn, Kolak, St Laurent Trivilino ,Sabogal, Salemi, Villarin, DiLello,
Muratore, Stein,.
Excused: Drs. Lieser, Reddy , Abularrage ,Weiner, Rapaport, Stein and
Weiss.
Absent: Drs. Jean, Charles, Shukla.
The minutes of the October 14, 2003 meeting were reviewed and unanimously
approved.
President’s remarks
Dr. Khoriaty stated that there are still funds available
for an injury prevention campaign. Efforts should be made by all to allocate
them appropriately.
A moment of silence will be offered for Dr Morton Geller at
the next general meeting.
Emphasis was made on the recruitment and maintaining
members in the Society.
Secretary’s Report
An effort to update members addresses will be done so as to
assure accurate mailing list.
Treasurer’s Report
Dr. St. Laurent reported that 74 members had paid the dues
so far. 32 have paid 150 dollars. These members will only pay 50 dollars next
year and a notice will be given to them regarding this issue. Dr. Patel will
like a list available of the members who have not paid yet.
Bank balances:
| Checking Account |
$17,949.84 |
| Money Market |
$66,361.65 |
| TOTAL |
$84,311.49 |
Auditing Committee Report
No report
Fetus and Newborn Committee Report
No report
Liaison Committee Report
Dr. Patel stated that the annual district meeting will be
in San Diego on February 6-8. The President, Vice President and Dr Shah are
invited.
Dr. Patel stated that on December 11, Chapter 11 will have
a meeting to address coding for new immunizations. All chapter 11 members are
encouraged to participate.
Membership Committee Report
Dr Fernanda Kupferman reported on seven new members to the
Society: Drs: Sophia Gofman, Karim Remy, Patricia Edmundson, Khamund Chaudry,
Salaman Majeed, Tariq Kamran and Patrick Jean Phillipe.
Dr Kupferman stated that she has more potential members,
and that she is working on them becoming members.
Nominating Committee Report
No Report
Outing Committee Report
The Committee states that the outing will be in Queens this
year. The outing will be on June 8, at Terrace in the Park. Dr. Khoriaty offered
the name of a group for the entertainment. Dr Sanchez will look into it.
Program Committee Report
Dr Lipsitz was upset that the previous speaker gave out his
telephone number after the conference. Dr Muratore states he gave it out as part
of just answering a question. The issue of giving out the business telephone
number of the speaker was addressed and decided that the speaker would be spoken
to prior to the meeting and not to give out the number to the public.
Public Relations Report
Dr Malva reported that the helmet campaign is still in
progress. BJ will give helmets away to children.
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Dr. Schussheim stated to beware of giving out the helmets
due to liability issues.
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Dr Muratore stated that improper fitting and teaching
increase liability.
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All these issues will be looked into more closely.
QPS was not able to go to Helen Marshall’s event, but would
still like to know of upcoming events to sponsor.
Dr. Muratore states that a continuing task force is in
place on domestic violence at Queens Borough Hall. All are invited.
Resident and Medical Student Committee Report
No report
School Health Committee Report
No report
Youth Advocacy Committee Report
Dr. Leiser was excused. She sent a report on the progress
of the pamphlet on helmets. They are going very well and at the next general
meeting she will bring us up to date.
Office Practice Committee Report
No report
Injury Prevention Committee
No report
Communications Committee
No report
Old Business
Dr Salemi states he has a list of books that will be given
through and reviewed through Reach out and Read.
Dr Kupferman spoke on her positive experience with the
Reach out and Read program. It is very rewarding but will be expensive to
maintain.
Dr. Salemi states to go for it now. The monies are
available, even if just for the initial phase. It would be very worthwhile.
Dr Salemi states that a committee will decide on books and
who will get them. AAP guidelines will be followed.
Dr Patel proposes to give money to the Reach out and Read
program this year. It is approved.
New Business
Dr Leone is ill. A book certificate will be sent to him
from the Society.
Looking for a variety in the menu is suggested. Better
service and food will also be addressed.
Dr DiJohn states that rotating the site of the conference
would be helpful in having members attend more of our meetings. And also in
recruiting new members.
There was no further business and meeting was adjourned at 9:20 PM.
Respectfully submitted by,
Gonzalo Sabogal, MD,
Secretary
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Queens Pediatric Society
