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CONTRIBUTE TO THE GLMS FOUNDATION TODAY It’s not too late to donate to the GLMS Foundation. It is of vital importance for GLMS members to send in their tax-deductible donation for the Foundation to continue its great work in the community and beyond. All contributions of $100 or more result in a Foundation Membership banner in the GLMS Annual Pictorial Roster (mug book). The GLMS Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization which currently supports the following worthwhile initiatives: yy Medical Student Scholarships yy Medical Missions (local, state and international) yy Preservation of the Old Medical School Building yy GLMS enhancement projects that improve the health and wellbeing of the community board and committee positions available. Please let us know if you are interested. In addition, the GLMS Foundation is currently in the midst of a comprehensive campaign offering varying levels of giving. To make your donation, visit www.glmsfoundation.org and click on Comprehensive Campaign. You may also mail your check payable to the GLMS Foundation, 101 W. Chestnut St., Louisville, KY, 40202. We invite you to learn more by viewing a brief informational video located at www.glmsfoundation.org. Please contact Terry Todd, Foundation Director, at terry.todd@glms.org or call 502.736.6356 for more information. We look forward to hearing from you. We encourage you as a physician leader in this community to participate in these charitable endeavors by providing financial support and/or volunteering your time. The GLMS Foundation currently has THEMES: Practicing/retired physician category: “How Medicine Has Changed Me” $1,500 cash prize Physician-in-training/medical student category: “Social Media in Medicine” $750 cash prize LENGTH: 800 to 2,000 words FORMAT: Do not put your name on your essay! Judges are blinded to authors. Instead, include a separate cover letter with name, entry category, essay title and contact information. DEADLINE: You must be a GLMS physician member (practicing or retired), GLMS in-training (resident or Fellow) member, or current University of Louisville medical student to enter. 6 Monday, March 7, 2016 SUBMISSION: Send via email as an attachment to Aaron Burch at aaron. burch@glms.org. Email submissions are highly preferred, but if impossible, send entry by fax to 502-581-9022 or by mail to 101 W. Chestnut St., Louisville, KY 40202. GLMS NEWS JANUARY 2015