MEMBER NEWS
2023 Membership Dues Statements Have Been Mailed
Your 2023 AMS membership dues statements were mailed in November to the default or preferred address in your membership record . Your prompt payment is greatly appreciated , as this helps save staff time and administrative costs associated with follow-up mailings over the next couple of months . Per the AMS bylaws , members who have not paid by March 1 are considered delinquent for the current calendar year . ( Medical Students , Residents , Life , and Emeritus memberships automatically renew without dues ).
For over 30 years , AMS ’ s low annual membership dues have not been raised - $ 400 for active members , and $ 100 for first-year physicians starting practice in Arkansas . For your added convenience , you may pay your AMS and County Society membership dues online by credit card using our secure payment portal . A link can be found on your email invoice or PDF invoice . You may also log into your AMS Info Hub account and pay online – visit
https :// www . arkmed . org / payyourdues / for instructions .
it ’ s your involvement and advocacy that strengthen physician voices
Renew Today !
If you did not receive your AMS dues statement by mail or need another copy , or wish to pay by phone , contact AMS at 501-224-8967 or email
ams @ arkmed . org .
We look forward to providing you with another year of valuable benefits as the Society works on behalf of Arkansas physicians , but ultimately it ’ s your involvement and advocacy that strengthen physician voices and provide a strong avenue for physicians to be advocates for patients . Renew Today ! ■
Nominations / Applications Open for AMS Board of Trustees
The Arkansas Medical Society is now accepting nominations / applications for District Trustees . The deadline is February 1 , 2023 . District Trustees are elected by AMS members in each of the 10 districts . Voting will take place from February 15 – March 1 , 2023 .
Any member interested in serving on the AMS Board of Trustees , or wishing to nominate someone , please visit
https :// www . arkmed . org / about / physicianleaders / nominate / to fill out the online form . You can also call the AMS office at 501-224-8967 , or email Mary Ann Mansfield at mamansfield @ arkmed . org with your nominations .
The Board of Trustees consists of the primary officers of the AMS and district trustees representing 10 geographic areas of the state . There are currently 36 district trustees , which can fluctuate based upon the number of AMS members in each district .
The Board of Trustees sets policy and is responsible for the business and financial affairs of the AMS . The Board meets quarterly with meetings generally lasting about two hours .
Terms are for two years , beginning Spring 2023 , with a limit of four consecutive terms . Those elected will be notified after March 1 and will be installed at the Annual Membership meeting on May 11-12 , 2023 , at the Embassy Suites in Rogers . ■
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