2021 BOARD REPORTS
Arkansas Medical Society Board of Trustees : 2021 Meeting Minutes
BY DANNY WILKERSON , MD CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
FEBRUARY 3 , 2021 The Arkansas Medical Society Board of Trustees met at 5:30 pm . on Wednesday , February 3rd , 2021 via Zoom . Members attending the meeting were Drs . Bala Simon , Seth Barnes , Brad Bibb , Dale Blasier , Samuel Bledsoe , Willard Burks , Kay Chandler , George Conner , William Dedman , James DeRossitt , Gina Drobena , Jennifer Doyle , Matt Haustein , Michael Hickman , James Hunt , Tony Johnson , Joe Miller , Amanda Novack , Darrell Over , Naveen Patil , Carolyn Reeves , Chad Rodgers , Jeremy Saul , Alan Schumacher , Garry Stewart , Shannon Swift , Toby Vancil , Nannette Vowell , Gary Wheeler , Danny Wilkerson , Mark Wren , and Stacy Zimmerman . AMS Past Presidents present were Drs . Omar Atiq , Scott Cooper , Scott Ferguson , David Jacks , Larry Lawson , Stephen Magie , Gene Shelby , Steven Strode and Dennis Yelvington . AMS staff present were David Wroten , Mary Ann Mansfield , Scott Smith , Billie Jean Davenport , Alanna Scheffer , Laura Hawkins , and Laura Haywood , Penny Henderson . AMS Legal Counsel present was Mike Mitchell . Guests present was Dr . Chris Westfall , MD .
Chairman , Dr . Danny Wilkerson called the meeting to order , reminded members of the AMS conflict of interest policy and the following business was received and transacted :
1 . The board approved the minutes of the following meetings :
• November 5 , 2020 Board of Trustees Meeting
2 . David Wroten presented the Executive Vice-President ’ s report and included information on Membership ( attachment # 2 ), Budget ( attachment # 3 ), and a reminder about the election of officers and district trustees . Additionally , Mr . Wroten thanked Billie Jean Davenport for 13 years of service after announcing her retirement on April 2 , 2021 .
3 . Scott Smith discussed the 2021 legislative issues . He focused on specific scope of practice issues and AMS priorities .
4 . Chairman Dr . Wilkerson announced that the Annual Membership Meeting will be a virtual gathering on Friday , May 14 , 2021 from 1:00pm-5:30pm .
5 . Chairman Dr . Wilkerson announced future board meetings : Friday , May 14 , 2021 , August 25 , 2021 , and November 4 , 2021 .
There being no further business the meeting adjourned .
FEBRUARY 25 , 2021 The Arkansas Medical Society Board of Trustees met at 6:00 pm , on Thursday , February 25 , 2021 via Zoom . Members attending the meeting were Drs . Brad Bibb , Dale Blasier , George Conner , Scott Cooper , William Dedman , Joshua Hagood , James Hunt , Tony Johnson , Joe Miller , Amanda Novack , Darrell Over , Tim Paden , Naveen Patil , Carolyn Reeves , Chad Rodgers , Jeremy Saul , Alan Schumacher , Bala Simon , Shane Smith , Garry Stewart , Randy Walker , Gary Wheeler , Danny Wilkerson . AMS Past Presidents present were Drs . Lee Archer , Omar Atiq , Scott Ferguson , David Jacks , Larry Lawson , Stephen Magie , Gene Shelby , and Dennis Yelvington . AMS staff present were David Wroten , Mary Ann Mansfield , Scott Smith , Billie Jean Davenport , Alanna Scheffer , Laura Hawkins , and Laura Haywood . AMS Legal Counsel present was
Mike Mitchell . Guests present Linda Bell . Chairman , Dr . Danny Wilkerson called the meeting to order .
Without a written agenda to follow , Dr . Wilkerson called upon Mr . Wroten , Executive Vice-President and Mr . Smith , Director of Governmental Affairs to open the discussion and share information regarding HB1246 and HB1258 .
6 . Following discussion on HB 1246 , the members present voted to support HB 1246 , a compromise bill on pharmacy .
7 . Following discussion on HB 1258 the members present voted to remain neutral on HB 1258 , a compromise bill introduced by Rep . Johnson dealing with APRNs .
There being no further business the meeting adjourned .
NOVEMBER 4 , 2021 The Arkansas Medical Society Board of Trustees met at 4:00 pm . on Thursday , November 4 , 2021 , via Zoom . Members attending the meeting were Drs . Seth Barnes , Dale Blasier , Willard Burks , Anthony Davis , Jacob Dickinson , Jennifer Doyle , Gina Drobena , Michael Hickman , James Hunt , Jim Ingram , Tony Johnson , Stephen Magie , Nirvana Manning , Simon Mears , Amanda Novack , Darrell Over , Naveen Patil , Carolyn Reeves , Chad Rodgers , Jeremiah Rutherford , Gene Shelby , Garry Stewart , Shannon Swift , Randy Walker , Danny Wilkerson , Mark Wren , Stacy Zimmerman . AMS Past Presidents present were Drs . Omar Atiq , Scott Ferguson , Larry Lawson , Steven Strode . AMS staff present were David Wroten , Mary Ann Mansfield , Scott Smith , Laura Hawkins , Laura Haywood , and Tereasa Holmes . AMS Legal Counsel present was Mike Mitchell .
Chairman , Dr . Danny Wilkerson called the meeting to order and the following business was received and transacted :
8 . The chair called for an Executive Session to discuss the 2022 budget . Staff were excused for the remainder of the Executive Session . Dr . Jacob Dickinson presented the 2022 Budget Recommendations as prepared by the Finance and Audit Committee . The 2022 Budget was accepted and approved .
9 . The chair reconvened the meeting and reminded everyone in attendance to make any necessary disclosures .
10 . The board approved the minutes of the August 25 , 2021 meeting .
11 . David Wroten presented membership and budget reports which were accepted .
12 . The chair called on Dr . Chad Rodgers to give a presentation about an AMFC opportunity .
13 . The chair called on Laura Haywood , Membership and Communications Specialist , to make a presentation on the new Membership Software program , GrowthZone .
14 . Mary Ann Mansfield , Director of Administrative Services , made a presentation on the COVID-19 grant received from the Arkansas
Department of Health .
15 . The chair noted a need to appoint Dr . Steve Magie as an Alternate Delegate to AMA for the period of 11 / 21 – 12 / 22 . This was moved , seconded , and approved .
16 . The chair referred members to the items for information listed on the agenda and announced tentative dates for 2022 : February 2 ; May 5-6 ( Annual Session ); August 24 ; November 3-4 ( Fall / Legislative Meeting ).
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 4:50 p . m .
MAY 14 , 2021 The Arkansas Medical Society Board of Trustees met at 4:45 pm . on Friday , May 14th , 2021 via Zoom . Members attending the meeting were Drs . Seth Barnes , Brad Bibb , Dale Blasier , Samuel Bledsoe , Willard Burks , Josh Chance , George Conner , Anthony Davis , William Dedman , Jacob Dickenson , Jennifer Doyle , Gina Drobena , Michael Hickman , James Hunt , Tony Johnson , Mimo Lemdja , Gail McCracken , Simon Mears , Amanda Novack , Darrell Over , Tim Paden , Naveen Patil , Mark Ramiro , Carolyn Reeves , Chad Rodgers , Jeremy Rutherford , Appathurai Simon , Shannon Swift , Toby Vancil , Nannette Vowell , Randy Walker , Gary Wheeler , Danny Wilkerson , Mark Wren , Stacy Zimmerman and student Ms . Sarish Lone . AMS Past Presidents present were Drs . Lee Archer , Omar Atiq , Scott Cooper , Scott Ferguson , David Jacks , Stephen Magie , Gene Shelby , and Steven Strode . AMS staff present were David Wroten , Mary Ann Mansfield , Scott Smith , Alanna Scheffer , Laura Hawkins , Laura Haywood , Tereasa Holmes , and Teresa Newcomb . AMS Legal Counsel present was Mike Mitchell . Guest present was Jennifer Lee .
Chairman , Dr . Danny Wilkerson called the meeting to order , reminded members of the AMS conflict of interest policy , guests and new trustees were introduced and the following business was received and transacted :
17 . Mike Mitchell also discussed the AMS conflict of interest and the fiduciary responsibility of each trustee .
18 . As a part of the swearing in of new officers and trustees , Dr . Danny Wilkerson called upon the outgoing President , Dr . Chad Rodgers , to say a few words . Dr . Rodgers then administered the oath of office to the newly elected members of the Executive Committee and the Board of Trustees which was followed by remarks from the new president , Dr . Danny Wilkerson .
19 . Dr . Wilkerson thanked those members who have gone off the board . They will receive plaques as a way to show our appreciation for their service .
20 . The board approved the minutes of the following meetings :
• February 3 , 2021 Board of Trustees meeting ( attachment # 1 )
• February 25 , 2021 Board of Trustees meeting ( attachment # 2 )
21 . The Life / Emeritus / Affiliate Dues Exemption report was amended and approved to include Dr . Eugene Shelby as a life member .
22 . The following reports were placed on the Consent Calendar and accepted for information :
• AMS Benefits , Inc . - Stephen Magie , MD , Chairman
• Arkansas Medical Foundation – Bradley Diner , MD , Medical Director
• Arkansas Medical Society
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