Show Me Alliance News The Newsletter of the Missouri State Medical Association Alliance

January 2016

EYE ON THE FUTURE 2016 ALLIANCE ANNUAL MEETING St. Louis Renaissance Airport Hotel March 18-19, 2016  Dutch Treat Dinner  Spirit of the Alliance Luncheon & Awards  Wild Wild West Fundraiser & Dinner  Free Missouri History Museum Tour  Alliance Installation Luncheon

Hotel Reservations by February 24

Advanced Meeting Reservations Required by March 8

Calling All Members: The Vision Continues

by Sue Ann Greco / President

I want to personally extend an invitation to the Ninety-first Missouri State Medical Association Alliance Annual meeting, which will take place in St. Louis on Friday, March 18 and Saturday, March 19, 2016 at the St. Louis Renaissance Airport Hotel. The meeting will continue my presidential theme, “Eye on the Future.” Guest speakers will include current AMA Alliance President, Julie Newman, who will reveal the new AMA Alliance strategic plan, and current SMA Alliance President, Barbara Blanton. MSMA Alliance member Dr. Carrie Hruza, a St. Louis optometrist, will address strategies for maintain healthy vision as we age. Carol Weisman, a nationally known speaker on board development, will tailor her favorite topic, “Recruiting, Rewarding, and Retaining a Board with a Passion for the Mission” to the MSMA Alliance. Carol is the wife of a retired physician, and grew up as the daughter of a physician.

Annual Meeting co-chairs, Allene Wright, Anne Turnbaugh, and Carol Jean Defeo will provide all the details you need for registering and attending the 91st Annual Meeting and Foundation Dinner. Along with presentations by our guest speakers, the two-day meeting will include the Alliance business meeting, a celebration of the past year’s accomplishments, and the installation of our new officers for 2015-2016. The theme for this year’s Foundation Dinner will be “Wild, Wild West.” Stacy Peters, VP Foundation, is busy putting together a fun evening with Western tunes, Jail & Bail, and Cowboy Chow. Attendees are encouraged to dress in Western attire, including cowboy boots and jeans. Forms for registration can be found in the Show Me Alliance News and at www.msma.org/alliance-annual-meeting. Members need not be appointed officers or board members to attend any of the events. Prospective members are also welcome.

MSMA Alliance

Wild Wild West

Miss Sue’s Saloon with Cowboy Chow Foundation Fundraiser & Dinner Featuring Western Tunes & Trivia Jail & Bail Silent Auction

Friday, March 18, 2016, 7:00 p.m. Tickets - $120 per ticket

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Annual Meeting PRESIDENT’S CALL TO THE 91st ANNUAL MEETING OF THE MISSOURI STATE MEDICAL ASSOCIATION ALLIANCE March 18-19, 2016 / St. Louis Renaissance Airport Hotel

This is a special invitation inviting all members of the Missouri State Medical Association Alliance to attend the 91st Annual Meeting in St. Louis, Missouri, Friday, March 18 and Saturday, March 19, 2016. ANNUAL MEETING INFORMATION The following information regarding the meeting can be found at www.msma.org/alliance-annual-meeting. • Call to Meeting • Meeting Registration Forms • Online Hotel Registration and Hotel Phone Number • Schedule of Activities • Award Nomination Forms • Reimbursement Forms and Vouchers for Board Members HOTEL RESERVATION INFORMATION • Online: www.msma.org/convention-registration-lodging • Call St. Louis Renaissance 1-800-468-3571 • Group rates available until February 24, 2016. • Double or King at $98 per night plus charges and taxes. • If calling, mention “MSMA Attendee.” The MSMA strongly encourages you to book overnight accommodations at their Convention headquarters, the Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel. This helps the MSMA meet its contractual obligations with the hotel and maintain current Convention benefits, as well as keep future hotel guest rates and fees reasonable. MEETING REGISTRATIONS To make reservations for any and all Alliance meeting events, go to www.msma.org/alliance-annual-meeting. There is a late registration fee after the deadline March 8. Checks should be made out to MSMA Alliance. Mail the registration form before March 8 with your check to: Carol Jean DeFeo / Annual Meeting Co-Chair 10808 Wornall Road / Kansas City, MO 64114 816-942-0675 / [email protected] Fax: 816-816-941-3549 REFUND/ATTENDANCE POLICY Refunds will be made if notification of cancellation is received SEVEN days prior to the opening event. Alliance members attending any or all events on the agenda pay the registration fee. The registration fee is necessary to cover overhead and incidental expenses.

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FOOD FUNCTIONS If you have specific dietary restrictions, please list on registration form, or contact Carol Jean DeFeo when making reservations ([email protected]). You will be given special cards in the registration packet to so designate these restrictions during food events. WILD WILD WEST FUNDRAISER & DINNER Join the MSMA Alliance at the Wild, Wild West Foundation Dinner, featuring Western tunes, trivia, Jail & Bail, and a silent auction. Casual or western wear is encouraged! Dinner tickets are $120 per person, with $40 donated directly to the MSMA Alliance Scholarship Fund or the Missouri Medical Association Foundation. Attendees will have opportunities to both win prizes and bid on auction items. The silent auction will offer a way to contribute, along with your enthusiastic bidding to bring something unique back to your home. Each County Alliance is asked to make a contribution to the silent auction and/or prizes. Download the Auction/Donation form at www.msma.org/alliance-annual-meeting and send in by March 8. Call or email Stacy Peters at 573-808-0243 or [email protected] ALLIANCE DUTCH TREAT DINNER Please join Alliance members for a Dutch Treat Dinner for Paul Mineo’s Trattoria Italian Restaurant, Westport Plaza, on Thursday, March 17. Please meet in the lobby of hotel by 6:30 p.m. ATTENDEES All Alliance Members whose state dues are paid by March 1, 2016, are eligible to attend the Annual Meeting. Please check with your county treasurer to make sure that your dues are paid for 2015-16. MEMBERSHIP DUES Please verify with your County Treasurer that state dues have been submitted to the State Membership Chair and the State Treasurer (and national dues to the AMA Alliance Office in Chicago) no later than March 1. The MSMA Alliance State Treasurer is: Debora Snyder / 622 S. Eagle Terrace Jefferson City, MO 65109 / 573-761-4006 [email protected]

Annual Meeting CELEBRATION OF LIFE SERVICE We honor our members who have passed during the 20152016 Alliance year, individuals with new babies, our members’ family members who have passed, and those serving in the military overseas at a special service at our meeting. County presidents are asked to please send a list of these individuals with important data such as name, date of birth or death, military title with name of Service and where serving, and for Alliance members, information such as significant offices they have held at the local or state level. Send information to Millie Bever by March 13. Email to [email protected]. EXHIBITS County Alliances and State Chairs are encouraged to bring a display of county activities, programs and projects. These displays provide a visual exchange of ideas and are of great value to all. WRITTEN REPORTS All County Presidents, State Officers, and State Committee Chairs should e-mail your written reports by February 24 to the MSMA Alliance Secretary: Gill Waltman at [email protected] Reports should be: • No longer than 300 words, typed, double-spaced and should record the events, activities, accomplishments, and programs of the county Alliance or Committee or Office that you represent. • Be an MS Word document. Please start each report with the following information (each on a separate line): • Name of County Alliance, Committee or Office Name. • Name and title of individual completing the report. • Date of the report. ORAL REPORTS AT MEETING • COUNTY PRESIDENTS: On Friday, March 18 you will have the opportunity to vocally share your county’s accomplishments with the general assembly. Since your written report will be printed or provided on a disk for the Annual Report, please feel free to pick one or two items to “show and tell” special projects or programs with the assembly. Try to keep your presentation under three minutes. • STATE VICE PRESIDENTS: Vice Presidents will give reports and present awards at the “Spirit of the Alliance” Awards Luncheon on Friday, March 18. • COMMITTEE CHAIRS: Reports will be presented on Saturday, March 19, during the general assembly.

COUNTY PRESIDENT PINS The Alliance will have a supply of county president pins for purchase. You may want to purchase them for the installation of your new county president while at the Annual Meeting. Deb Snyder, MSMAA Treasurer, will collect the money for the pins. AWARDS Alliance Awards and Criteria are on the Alliance website. The following awards are presented at the “Spirit of the Alliance” Awards Luncheon on Friday, March 18. • Sandra Mitchell Member of the Year Award • Jean Wankum “Spirit of the Alliance” Award • Jean E. Duensing Literary Award Nominations for each award should be submitted by March 1. See information and criteria on the next page. REIMBURSEMENT BILLS & VOUCHERS State Officers and Committee Chairs can use the “Reimbursement/Expense Voucher Form” found online at www. msma.org/alliance. Please submit all bills so that the Budget and Finance Committee can review the past history to determine the needs for the upcoming financial year. Send vouchers and reimbursement forms to Budget and Finance Chair: Allene Wright / 518 Pinewood Drive / St. Joseph, MO 64506 / 816-364-5132/816261-8784 / [email protected] APPROPRIATE ATTIRE Appropriate attire for the Annual Meeting is business casual for all sessions and events, except the Foundation Fundraiser on Friday evening, which is Western wear or casual dress. The MSMA Presidential Inauguration and Reception on Saturday evening calls for black tie/cocktail or business evening. ANNUAL MEETING QUESTIONS • Allene Wright at 816-364-5132 / 816-261-8784 / allene@ stjoelive.com • Carol Jean DeFeo at 816-942-0675 / 816-506-9664 / [email protected] / Fax: 816-941-3549 • Anne Turnbaugh at 573-635-1925 / [email protected]

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Fundraiser DONATION Form Check if Auction Item or Monetary Donation ______AUCTION ITEM

Value of Donation: $__________

Donation Description: __________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ______MONETARY DONATION

If you are unable to attend or want to donate additionally, you will be listed as a "Rhinestone Cowboy/Cowgirl" in the event program. Please make check to the fund of your choice and circle amount to be donated: $50

$100

$250

$500

Other $_________

Check Fund Choice below for Foundation Fundraiser / The Alliance is a 501 (c) 3 organization. ______Missouri State Medical Association Alliance Scholarship Fund ______Missouri State Medical Foundation

NAME OF DONOR OR ORGANIZATION TO APPEAR IN PROGRAM Name ____________________________________________________________________________________ Address__________________________________________________________________________________ City/State/Zip _____________________________________________________________________________ Contact Person ____________________________________________________________________________ Tel ____________________________________________Email_____________________________________ FOR OFFICE INFORMATION ONLY

Checked in by ___________ Auction Item #___________ Amount received_________ Check #_________________ Credit VISA / MC / Discover / AmEx

Mail form to address below. Bring auction item to Alliance Registration area on the

12th Floor of the St. Louis Renaissance Airport Hotel after 8:00 a.m. on Friday, March 18.

Stacy Peters / 1900 McKinney Avenue Apt# 2710 / Dallas, TX 75201 573-808-0243/[email protected]

Find Annual Meeting details, schedule, fundraiser, awards, and forms at www.msma.org/alliance-annual-meeting.

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Find Annual Meeting details, schedule, fundraiser, awards, and forms at www.msma.org/alliance-annual-meeting. Name (for badge) ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Address ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ City/State/Zip____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Email _________________________________________ Mobile _________________________ Home Phone ______________________ County Alliance/Medical Society ______________________________________________________ Please check all that apply: National Officer Past State President

National Committee County President-Elect

State Officer Guest

State Committee Chair Member-At-Large

EVENTS

FEES # ATTENDING $55 x # _____ attending Includes Friday & Saturday Beverage Break Service, Materials & Audio/Visual Set-Up  LATE Registration Fee* $70 x # _____ attending   *Received after March 8

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Meeting Registration Fee

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Breakfast/Breaks in Exhibit Hall

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Alliance Dinner-Offsite [Dutch Treat]

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Sponsored by MSMA

FREE

x # _____ attending Thursday, March 17 - Meet in lobby at 6:30 p.m. for Paul Mineo's Trattoria Italian Restaurant Spirit of the Alliance $45 x # _____ attending

Awards Luncheon

County President

TOTAL $ _____ $ _____ $ FREE $ DUTCH TREAT $ _____

Friday, March 18 - Noon

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Missouri History Museum Tour

FREE x # _____ attending Friday, March 18 – Meet in lobby for 2:30 p.m. departure on shuttle to Museum Wild, Wild West Fundraiser & Dinner $120 x # _____ attending Friday, March 18 - 7:00 p.m. Casual or Western attire encouraged.

$ FREE $ _____

IMPORTANT: Paid reservation required by March 8. No tickets will be sold at the Annual Meeting. $40 of ticket goes to your choice of fund / check fund choice below / The Alliance is a 501 (c) 3 organization.

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Missouri State Medical Association Alliance Scholarship Fund Missouri State Medical Foundation I am unable to attend the Foundation Fundraiser, but wish to donate to one of the funds listed above. Check donation preference and mail as directed below. Donation $ _____ Past State Presidents' Reception $15 x # _____ attending $ _____ Friday, March 18 - 2:45 p.m. Installation Luncheon $45 x # _____ attending $ _____ Saturday, March 19 - Noon TOTAL AMOUNT PAID $ _____

Send Reservation / Payment by March 8 / Make one check payable to MSMA Alliance - Include amount for Foundation Fundraiser / Mail to: Carol Jean DeFeo, Convention Co-Chair / 10808 Wornall Road / Kansas City, MO 64114 /816-942-0675. Refund / Attendance Policy Full refunds will be made if notification of cancellation is received SEVEN days prior to the opening event. FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Dietary Restrictions Dietary restrictions will be made if notified with this registration form/list: ___________________________ Hotel Reservations Check Rec ______________ Make hotel reservations by February 24 at the St. Louis Renaissance Airport Hotel. Call 1-800-468-3571 or visit www.msma.org/annual-convention. Group rates available until February 24, 2016. Double or King at $98 Amount ________________ per night plus charges/taxes. If calling, mention “MSMA Attendee.” Contact / Meeting Questions Check # ________________ Carol Jean DeFeo at 816-942-0675 / 816-506-9664 / [email protected] / Fax: 816-941-3549 Anne Turnbaugh at 573-635-1925 / [email protected] Deposited ______________ Allene Wright at 816-364-5132 / 816-261-8784 / [email protected]

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Annual Meeting

New MSMA Alliance Website www.msma.org/alliance

All convention/meeting forms online 91st Alliance Meeting Preliminary Schedule

All Alliance meetings are on the 12th Floor of the St. Louis Renaissance Airport Hotel unless otherwise indicated. Schedule subject to change. Please check official program for exact times and locations.

Thursday, March 17 7:00 pm Alliance Dutch Treat Dinner Paul Mineo’s Trattoria Italian Restaurant Directions will be given when we meet in the lobby by 6:30 pm. Friday, March 18 8:30 am Alliance Board Meeting 10:00 am Alliance General Assembly - Session I Noon “Spirit of the Alliance” Awards Luncheon 2:45 pm Alliance Past Presidents’ Reception 2:30pm Missouri History Museum Tour Free Admission/Free Shuttle Meet in Lobby/Departure at 2:30 p.m.

4:30 pm Set-Up for Alliance Foundation Fundraiser 7:00 pm Wild, Wild West Alliance Foundation Fundraiser & Dinner



Saturday, March 19 8:30 am Alliance General Assembly - Session II Noon Alliance Installation Luncheon 2:30 pm Alliance Board Meeting 5:30 pm Reception: 50-Year Pin Recipients & MSMA & Alliance Past Presidents 6:30 pm MSMA Presidential Inauguration 7:30 pm MSMA Presidental Reception

Honor Your County Members Through Awards Program by Joan H’Doubler / Awards Chair “No person was ever honored for what he received. Honor has been the reward for what he gave.” - Calvin Coolidge

which must have taken place in the Alliance year immediately preceding the Annual Meeting. Only one candidate per county is eligible. The Jean Wankum “Spirit of the Alliance” Award honors an In these busy times, we are so engrossed in what WE must do, Alliance member who has shown significant contributions to her/ we may neglect to notice what OTHERS are doing to “make things his community through programs or responsibilities OUTSIDE happen.” the Alliance. Also, a candidate may be nominated for being a loyal Dedication by MSMA Alliance members to their communities and faithful member and for continuing to support and take part in and/or county Alliances is rampant. Have you noticed? Alliance activities and responsibilities over a number of years at the Throughout the year, you will be encouraged to observe and state or local level. Candidates may be nominated by any Alliance recognize your outstanding individual members, as well as members- member or a county Alliance. at-large, for nomination for one of two annual MSMAA awards. Deadline is March 1, 2016. Nomination forms at www.msma.org/ The Sandra Mitchell Alliance Member of the Year Award honors alliance-annual-meeting. Contact Eileen Chalk at 314-922-4324 or an Alliance member who has shown a significant contribution to her/ email [email protected] or Joan H’Doubler at 417-887his community through an Alliance project, program, or responsibility 7474. 6 | Show Me Alliance News | January 2016

Missouri State Medical Association Alliance

Holiday Sharing Card

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From the following who most generously gave to the Missouri State Medical Association Foundation & Alliance Scholarship Funds.

We wish you good cheer & a happy, healthy & peaceful New Year. Dr. & Mrs. Thomas & Claire Applewhite Dr. & Mrs. Erol & Sally Amon Dr. & Mrs. Grant & Millie Bever Dr. & Mrs. George & Chris Bohigian Jim & Dr. Diane Braibish Dr. & Mrs. David & Debbie Barbe Dr. & Mrs. Edmond & Rima Cabbabe Dr. & Mrs. James & Marsha Conant Dr. & Mrs. Joseph A. Corrado Dr. & Mrs. Frank & Judy Corry Dr. & Mrs. Jon & Pat Dehner Betty M. Drees, MD Dr. & Mrs. Thomas & Sue Ann Greco Dr. & Mrs. John & Becky Hagan Sophia Chung, MD & John Holds, MD Mrs. Susan E. Hollinger Drs. George & Carrie Hruza Dr. & Mrs. Gale & Elizabeth Jones Dr. Sandra Ahlum & Dr. Lent Johnson Dr. & Mrs. Jerry & Michele Kennett Gregg J. Berdy, MD & Ranjan P. Malhotra, MD (Ophthalmology Associates)

Dr. & Mrs. John P. & Nancy Marino Dr. & Mrs. Nathaniel & Sandra Murdock Jerry Murrell, MD In honor of Beverly Murrell, MD David & Jill Nowak Dr. & Mrs. Timothy & Kelly O’Leary Dr. & Mrs. George & Jackie Paletta Dr. David E. Perkins Dr. & Mrs. Walter & Stacy Peters Dr. & Mrs. William E. & Mary Kay Pfeiffer, Sr. Mrs. Jean Raybuck JoEllyn Ryall, MD Rob Schaaf, MD Dr. & Mrs. Ravindra & Leena Shitut Dr. & Mrs. Jeff & Gail Thomasson Dr. & Mrs. Stephen & Gill Waltman Dr. & Mrs. Tom & Kathy Weigand Dr. & Mrs. James & Jana Wolfe Dr. & Mrs. Michael D. & Allene Wright In honor of Buchanan County Medical Society & Alliance Mrs. Angela Zylka Show Me Alliance News | January 2016 | 7

Join the MSMA Alliance at its annual Alliance Advocates for Health Care Day at the Capitol and Winter Board Meeting, February 23-24. Tuesday, Feb. 23 We will host our Winter Board Meeting at the Baymont Inn in Jefferson City on Tuesday, February 23 beginning at 11 a.m. for lunch. The 11:00 A.M. Registration/Baymont Inn will Meeting catered by Roly PolyatWraps board meeting will begin at 12:30 p.m. MSMA lobbyists be onRoom hand-atLunch the dutch treat dinner Madison’s Cafe downtown on Tuesday 12:30-4:30 P.M. Winter Board Meeting Coffee and dessert during meeting evening beginning at 5:30 p.m. On Wednesday, February 24, Alliance leadership and members will meet in Senator Rob Schaaf ’s office 3:00 P.M. Check-In at Baymont Inn at the Capitol at 8:45 a.m. to visit with their legislators. So mark your calendars now and send in your registration form by February 12. 6:00 P.M. Dinner/Dutch Treat at Madison’s Café in downtown Jefferson City Please wear a patriotic scarf to wear as we make our Capitol Registration areonavailable at www.msma.org/alliance. See you in Briefing by MSMA lobbyists atrounds! dinner before going toforms Capitol Wednesday February. MSMA Wednesday, Feb. 24Alliance is keeping an “Eye on the Future” for you. 6:30-8:00 A.M. Complimentary Continental Breakfast at Hotel 8:45 A.M. Meet in Sen. Rob Schaff’s office the Capitol-visit with Legislators - Walking around the Capitol counts for MAM Tuesday, Feb. 23 Noon Check out of hotel 11:00 A.M. Registration/Baymont Inn Meeting Room - Lunch catered by Roly Poly Wraps Luncheon Dutch Treat Luncheon downtown TBAdessert during meeting 12:30-4:30 P.M. Winter Board Meeting - Coffee- and 3:00 P.M.

Check-In at Baymont Inn

6:00 P.M. Dinner/Dutch Treat at Madison’s Café in downtown Jefferson City Name_____________________________________________________________________________________________ Wednesday, Feb. 24

Briefing by MSMA lobbyists at dinner before going to Capitol on Wednesday

Address ___________________________________________________________________________________________ 6:30-8:00 A.M. Complimentary Continental Breakfast at Hotel 8:45 A.M.

Meet in Sen. Rob Schaff’s office the Capitol-visit with Legislators - Walking around the Capitol counts for MAM

Luncheon

Dutch Treat Luncheon downtown - TBA

City/State/Zip_____________________________________________County/Alliance____________________________ Noon Check out of hotel Email__________________________________________Tel_________________________________________________ Name_____________________________________________________________________________________________

Attendance &Address Fees - ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Check all you will be attending ___Advocates Day Registration (required for all participants) $30* X # attending____ = $_____ ___AdvocatesCity/State/Zip_____________________________________________County/Alliance____________________________ Day Late Registration (rec'd after Feb. 12) $45* X # attending____ = $_____ ___Tuesday Catered Lunch $12* X # attending____ = $_____ Email__________________________________________Tel_________________________________________________ ___Tuesday Dinner @ Madison's Cafe Dutch Treat X # attending____ = $ _____ Attendance & Fees Check all you will be attending ___Wednesday Continental Breakfast @ Baymont Inn Complimentary of Baymont Inn ___Advocates Day Registration (required for all participants) $30* X # attending____ = $_____ ___Wednesday Dutch Treat Lunch ___Advocates Day Late Registration (rec'd after Feb. 12) $45* X # attending____ = $_____ TOTAL = =$_____ ___Tuesday Catered Lunch $12* X # attending____ $_____ Fee Payment ___Tuesday & Registration Dinner @ Madison's Cafe Dutch Treat X # attending____ = $ _____ Make check payable to MSMAA and send by Feb. 12 to: Gail 1840 E Vincent Springfield, ___Wednesday Continental Breakfast @ Baymont Inn HolandComplimentary of Baymont Inn MO 65804 Call/text with___Wednesday questions 417-860-6101 or email [email protected]. Dutch Treat Lunch TOTAL

=$_____

Hotel Information Fee Payment & Registration payable to MSMAA and send Feb. 12cost to: Gail Holand 1840 E Vincent Springfield, MO 65804 Baymont Inn Make - 319check W. Miller Street, Jefferson City.byRoom is $79.00/night. Call/text questions 417-860-6101 [email protected]. Call the Baymont Inn with at 573-636-5231 and ask or foremail the MSMAA Room Block. Deadline for hotel reservations is Feb. 12, after which availability and rate cannot be guaranteed. Hotel Information Baymont Inn - 319 W. Miller Street, Jefferson City. Room cost is $79.00/night. Dietary or Faith CallRestrictions the Baymont Inn at 573-636-5231 and ask for the MSMAA Room Block. No arrangements willfor behotel made unless notified. Please contact Gail Holand. Deadline reservations is Feb. 12, after which availability and rate cannot be guaranteed.

Dietary or Faith Restrictions Refund/Attendance Policy No arrangements will be made unless notified. Please contact Gail Holand. Full refunds will be made if notification of cancellation is received by the event chair SEVEN DAYS prior to the opening event. Refund/Attendance Policy

*The meeting/event registration feeif will be paidofby any Alliance member attending any or allDAYS events Full refunds will be made notification cancellation is received by the event chair SEVEN priorontothe the agenda. opening event. Your registration fee covers paper materials, speakers’ fees, meeting room rental, and audio/visual equipment. *The meeting/event registration fee will be paid by any Alliance member attending any or all events on the agenda. Your registration fee covers paper materials, speakers’ fees, meeting room rental, and audio/visual equipment.

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Show Me Alliances Fall Conference Celebrates Twentieth Anniversary of SAVE by Jana Wolfe / President-Elect

The MSMA Alliance honored the 20th Anniversary of the AMA Alliance SAVE project at our Fall Conference, October 20-21, in Columbia, Missouri. SAVE, “Stop America’s Violence Everywhere,” came out of the 1995 AMA Alliance Strategic Plan, and gave Alliance members across the nation a common framework to work from in developing projects that focused on eliminating domestic abuse and working with children to stop the spread of violence. We were welcomed to the Old Hawthorne Country Club with Southern grace and charm. It’s always so heartwarming to gather with our friends; reviewing the past several months and planning for the upcoming events. The chatter was all about each other and what had been happening in our counties. We enjoyed a beautifully presented buffet lunch. Ms. Beth Dessem, Executive Director of the Missouri Court Appointed Special Advocates Association, CASA, presented an educational program about the program and volunteers who advocate for abused and neglected children. These volunteers advocate in the best interests of the children in court. The numbers she presented were overwhelming. The Missouri CASA in 2014 served 3,233 children with the assistance of 1,421 dedicated volunteers; these volunteers served over 99,318 hours. There are 21 CASA programs in the state of Missouri, with 22 Judicial Circuits being served. Visit www. mocasa.org for more information. Our next guest speaker was Douglas Schwandt, Chief of Police, University of Missouri, presenting an informative talk on “Curbing Campus Sexual Assault.” He presented a plan of action for parents sending their children away for college. He encouraged parents to find out the school’s reporting policies and to get the numbers for the local police department, school health center, and local community health center, in addition to campus security, local rape crisis center or domestic violence programs. Secondly, he encouraged to “start and keep a conversation going about studying, partying, money matters, and all the things our children need to know as they venture off to college; however, we avoid sex and sexual assault. Start a conversation to help them stay safe and learn about healthy and consensual relationships. Thirdly, he encouraged parents to ask questions. Ask about the schools’ sexual assault policies and prevention programming before you need it, and if they have had lawsuits filed. Lastly, use your sphere of influence. He encouraged those who may have been members of a fraternity or sorority to recruit others to address this concerning and growing issue; if you are a doctor or nurse in a city that is occupied by a college(s) talk to your colleagues and see what they are noticing and what help is needed. He included several website addresses which are listed at the end of this report. We finished our afternoon with an enjoyable activity of making fleece blankets to be distributed at the Rainbow House, an emergency shelter for children in Columbia, Mo. Their mission

Alliance members make fleece blankets for Rainbow House, Columbia, Mo., an emergency shelter for children.

is to keep children safe and to support families in crisis through prevention, assessment and intervention in child abuse and neglect. We finished the evening with a unique and delectable Dutch treat dinner at downtown Bleu Restaurant, known for its signature cuisine. Meredith Corrado, daughter of Donna and Joe Corrado, MD, presented a special preview of her production, “The Rural Surgeon.” Our Board Meeting continued on Wednesday as we gathered again at the Old Hawthorne Country Club. Sue Ann Greco called our meeting to order; pledges were led by immediate past president, Kathy Weigand; the minutes were provided by Gillian Waltman; Deb Snyder reported the treasurer’s account; and the budget and finance report was discussed by. Allene Wright. All were reviewed and approved as corrected by those present. Jana Wolfe, President Elect, presented highlights of the North Central Regional Meeting. Stacy Peters discussed plans for the Holiday Sharing Card and the upcoming MSMA Foundation Dinner, Wild, Wild West, featuring the Miss Sue’s Saloon. Marsha Conant and Diana Corzine updated us on Health; Shirley Collison on Membership; Donna Corrado on Direct Membership; and Gail Holand on Legislation.

Dates to mark on your calendars are:

• Tuesday, February 23 and Wednesday, February 24 •

Day at the Legislature/Advocates for Health Care Baymont Inn in Jefferson City. Friday, March 18 and Saturday, March 19 MSMA Alliance Annual Meeting St. Louis Renaissance Airport Hotel

We finished our meetings energized with new ideas and information to bring to our counties with enthusiastic visions for our future. *Suggested reading by Chief of Police, R. Douglas Schwandt: Title lX, The Clery Act, The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), www.notalone.gov, www.data.gov, www. KnowYourlX.org, www.circleof6app.com, www.futureswithoutviolence.org Show Me Alliance News | January 2016 | 9

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Energizing Alliances with Ideas from the North Central Conference by Jana Wolfe / President-Elect

Alliance members from 11 states joined together for one energizing North Central States Alliance Regional Leadership Development Conference, co-hosted by the MSMA Alliance and programming by the Kansas Medical Society Alliance in October. We were greeted with St. Louis warmth and hospitality at the Sheraton Clayton Plaza Hotel, and enjoyed socializing in the hotel’s Alexander Lounge, with hors d’oeuvres provided by the St. Louis Metropolitan Medical Association Alliance. St. Louis Art Museum in Forest Park was the venue for dinner and it was marvelous! See photo of group. Guest speaker Julie Newman, AMA Alliance President spoke on a “Prescription for a Healthy Alliance,” and stressed the three C’s: COMMUNICATE, COMMUNICATE, COMMUNICATE! She asked Alliance members to examine their organization and ask the questions: Are you unique? What do you deliver? Are you known as an expert in the field? Are you a hub of information and solutions for your members and community? Do you have a compelling reason to join or participate? What are you missing? People who join are looking for value. Are your meetings productive, do you communicate? Volunteers must feel they are making a difference. She also impressed the importance of improving and making changes in Alliances: have a plan, mentor new members, communicate, new governance models, retire old programs (NOT members!). Jennifer Giancola, PhD, Saint Louis University Associate Professor, spoke on “Mentoring-A Powerful Way to Develop and Retain Leaders.” She encouraged“leaders guiding leaders.” She suggested getting others involved in creating a program, (a team); decide why in the heck you’re doing this (define the program’s purpose); get the right people paired in the program; don’t forget about the mentoring pairs (ongoing training and social events); celebrate and let them go (recognize pairs and celebrate success); make sure that it’s working (evaluate the program, NOT the individuals). Karen Begrow, Michigan Alliance, presented “Fundraising and Project Ideas,” and summarized a successful children’s charity function. She also suggested reading the book by Carolyn Farb, “The Fine Art of Fundraising.” She also presented on “Deciphering Facts and Myths about Childhood Immunization,” and showed a movie video about a family who had been affected by pertussis. We entered the afternoon with a “Health Literacy” discussion by Pat Graham and Lin Vautrain from Springfield, Illinois. The afternoon ended with a picturesque trolley ride to Saint Louis 10 | Show Me Alliance News | January 2016

University Free Medical Clinic, and a trip downtown to visit the Arch, an old court house, and city garden. We finished the evening with an outstanding performance by student from Loyola Academy, the Voices of Excellence Program and dinner at the hotel’s Alexander’s Restaurant. The three young men, grades 6, 7, and 8, had been tasked to write a speech on “How Can I Work to Prevent Violence in My Community, City, State as a Citizen, the Mayor, the Governor?” Their insight and communication skills were inspiring. Sunday, Grace Wellman presented the North Central Budget Report and opened the discussion for “Hot Topics.” An interactive Q & A produced these: what is your state struggling with and ideas to help; strengthening and maintaining Alliances; the art of delegation; and working across generational lines. She emphasized mission, vision, and goals. She encouraged delegation, to decrease intimidation for leaders; manage your committees (re-evaluate are they necessary?); modernize to new goals; use “task forces” vs committees; look at the mission statement-is it still appropriate/does it still apply? Use “Direct Member” instead of Members At Large. She suggested surveying membership. Some suggestions on “finding new physicians” included establishing a relationship with real-estate agents, the assessor’s office, medical board, student affairs office… just for example. She also suggested using the word “retreat” instead of “conference,” and including “spa-like” (manicures/massages) activities. Missouri’s Mary Shuman presented an enlightening talk on the Alliance Health Education Initiative (AHEI). Michelle Voth from Kansas shared an insightful program and video on marijuanamarketing to youth-a new challenge for Alliances. Claire Applewhite, the author Voices of Excellence Program, wrapped up our meeting. The Voices of Excellence Program empowers students with the basic knowledge of communication tools, such as proper grammar, spelling and format, as well as effective public speaking skills. It is designed to improve written and oral literacy. They confer a voice of excellence that make the good message a great one.

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by Marsha Conant and Diana Corzine / CO VP Health

We wish all of you a healthy new year! Our goal is to improve the health of our communities and state. Every county health project is a step toward this goal. The “Smoking is NOT for Me” program for 6th, 7th, and 8th grades is continuing this year. Deadline for essays to each county alliance is extended to February 15, 2016. Then each county’s first, second, and third place winners should be postmarked by March 1. Download forms can be found at www.msma.org/alliance. We are again promoting exercise in our MAM (Move across Missouri) project. Please keep track of time or steps. All exercise counts, even housework. Our MAM project was recognized in Florida in October 2015 at the Southern Medical Association Alliance Annual meeting. So send your steps/miles, to us by March 1. State and county Alliance members paused to remember the victims of violence by observing a moment of silence at 11:00 am on October 14, 2015, SAVE Day. The United Health Foundation ranked Missouri 36th overall in 2014 and 34th in obesity and 41st in smokers. So we have a lot of work to do. And don’t forget “Wear Red for Women” on February 6 to raise awareness about women and heart disease. Thank you for all your efforts to improve the health of our state, and we challenge you to go even further!

Boone County Medical Society Alliance Holiday Gathering.

Membership Goals for the Future by Shirley Collison / VP Membership

Our Alliance year under the leadership of President Sue Ann Greco is moving right along. Keeping our “Eye on the Future” is our number one task. We must have members to do this. How do we do this? The future is in the young medical spouses coming into our communities. Each of us needs to keep them in the front of our minds. Seek new members. Listen for them. Look for them. When you find them, support them, invite them, and include them. Let them know what we do. Across the state we need to communicate, tell our stories, and share our ideas and successes. While we advocate for healthy communities, let us network, educate each other, support each other, and grow. A recent program at the AMA Alliance Annual Meeting featured ways to nurture medical marriages and gave five good reasons to join the Alliance. This is her list: Being an Alliance member..... 1. Demonstrates your allegiance to physician families. Our associations communicate what we value. 2. Gives you access to additional resources to keep your family strong. 3. Gives support for physician couples such as in the “Physician Family Magazine.” 4. Provides you voice toward change. 5. Connects you with a community of remarkable people with diversity, ability and resilience. 6. Provides opportunities to give back. Local alliances work on their own initiatives to improve the health of their individual communities.

St. Louis Alliance members at the SLMMS Installation Dinner. Metro Mewd KC Alliance Holiday Party.

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EYE ON THE FUTURE 2016 ALLIANCE ANNUAL MEETING St. Louis Renaissance Airport Hotel March 18-19, 2016  Dutch Treat Dinner  Spirit of the Alliance Luncheon & Awards  Wild Wild West Fundraiser & Dinner  Free Missouri History Museum Tour  Alliance Installation Luncheon

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