September 15, 2020
The meeting was called to order by President, Nzinga Graham, MD. Sixteen members joined by ZOOM. All attendee names are on record. Executive Director, Roxanne Kuns was also present.
Seira Kurian MD, MPH, Director of the Division of Medical and Dental Affairs, joined the meeting to deliver a very informative presentation entitled “COVID-19 Pandemic: An Overview of LA County’s Response.” Following the presentation there was a time for Q & A.
Dr. Graham asked for a motion to approve the April 14, 2020, member meeting minutes as printed in the August Newsletter and in the Agenda. It was so moved and seconded. The minutes were unanimously approved.
Dr. Samuel Huang, Alternate Director, District III, reported on the very productive three-hour virtual CAFP Board of Director’s meeting. Topics of interest included governance, resolutions, strategic planning, the AAFP virtual Congress of Delegates, the 2020 CAFP Family Medicine Virtual Clinical Forum, finances, chapter engagement, and advocacy. Also, there was a plea to pass on to members a reminder to contribute funds to the FP-PAC, especially since the AMAM didn’t happen this year and the Clinical Forum will be entirely virtual.
Dr. Gregory Lewis presented the Treasurer’s Report for January 1 – August 31, 2020, as printed in the Agenda. The report showed the budget to be in good standing. Dr. Lewis asked for a motion to accept the report as printed in the Agenda. It was so moved and seconded. The minutes were unanimously accepted.
Dr. Graham presented the Nominating Committee Report as printed in the Agenda. She opened the floor for nominations. An email from the CAFP revealed that the LA Chapter delegation could be increased to 14 members for the year 2021, so Dr. Evan Bass and Dr. Divya Shenoy were nominated. Both doctors were present to accept their nomination.
For new business, an announcement was made to remind our members to register for the 2020 CAFP Family Medicine Clinical Forum: https://www.familydocs.org/cme/fmforum
The meeting was adjourned.
