President’s Message
January 26, 2012
A Message From the ACFP President to Alberta Family Doctors
We are almost a month in 2012 and already the College anticipates a very active and exciting year.
Changes for the College
• It is with mixed emotions that I announce the retirement of two key individuals at the ACFP office: Yvonne Huff and Peggy Maher. Over the last 12 years, Yvonne Huff has greatly assisted in the operations of our office providing financial and HR management expertise. As ACFP’s Executive Director for the last 12 years, Peggy Maher has dedicated her time and passion to the betterment of our College—her commitment to the ACFP has been outstanding. We wish nothing but wonderful things to these special ladies in their future endeavours. Good luck, Yvonne and Peggy—we will miss you.
Less than a month until the ACFP’s 57th Annual Scientific Assembly (ASA) – Register now!
• The 57th ASA is less than a month away and sessions are filling up!
Register online to secure your spot and don’t miss out your opportunity to network with colleagues to discuss best practices.
Notice of Annual General Meeting
• The ACFP will hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Friday, February 24, 2012 from 8:45-9:45 a.m. The meeting will be held at the Rimrock Resort Hotel, Salon A/B, in Banff, Alberta. AGM Business includes: the approval of the
2012 Committee Slate; election of Officers and Directors, including
the nomination of President; presentation of the 2011 audited financial report and 2012 Budget and Operating Plan; notice of the appointment of auditor for 2012; and an overview of ACFP activities during the past year.
Note: In 2011, the position of President-Elect became vacant when the incumbent accepted by the membership at the AGM held on February 25, 2011 resigned. In keeping with the ACFP Bylaws, the ACFP Executive, by majority vote, filled the position by appointing Member-at-Large, Dr. Cathy Scrimshaw to fill the position for the remainder of the term. Dr. Cathy Scrimshaw has been nominated to serve as President of the ACFP for the remainder of the term (2012-2015). We are pleased that Dr. Scrimshaw has accepted this nomination.
Minister’s Meeting
• Dr. Scrimshaw and I met with the Honourable Fred Horne, Minister of Alberta Health and Wellness, and discussions were very encouraging. Our introductory meeting is a positive first step in being considered an active participant for primary care discussions in Alberta. An invitation has been extended by Minister Horne for upcoming consultations with senior health leaders.
ACFP’s CPD Roadshows
• The Evidence Based Medicine and CPD Initiative continues to be very successful completing six CPD Roadshows across Alberta. Call 780-248-2057 to book a Roadshow today or for more information.
Questions? Concerns? Email me at
acfppres@acfp.ca.
Paul Humphries MD, CCFP, FCFP
President
Alberta College of Family Physicians
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