Louisville Medicine Volume 62, Issue 2 | Page 8

GLMS Invites Members to Celebrate Bruce Scott, MD, Presidency Aaron Burch T he Greater Louisville Medical Society kicked off the 20142015 presidency of Bruce Scott, MD, with a celebration at the Historic Louisville Water Tower on June 1. Catered by Louisville’s The Bristol and featuring bourbon tasting hosted by the Kentucky Distiller’s Association, the Presidents’ Celebration brought GLMS members and family together for an evening of looking forward and celebrating the past. Bruce Scott, MD, right, presents outgoing GLMS President James P. Murphy, MD, MMM, with a plaque. The recently renovated 153-year old water tower provided the perfect locale for the event. Guests toured the self-guided museum presenting water’s evolution in Louisville while others mingled outside for an up close and personal view of the Ohio River. In addition to Dr. Scott’s installation as president, outgoing President James Patrick Murphy, MD, MMM, celebrated the medical society’s accomplishments during his term and Louisville Medicine Editor Mary G. Barry announced the winners of the annual Richard Spear, MD, Memorial Essay Contest. LM Bruce Scott, MD, and many members of his family including wife Christy and mother, front row center. 6 GLMS Exec. Director Lelan Woodmansee, left, and GLMS Secretary Tracy Ragland, MD. LOUISVILLE MEDICINE James Patrick Murphy, MD, MMM, right, passing the gavel to 20142015 President Bruce Scott, MD. Robert (Bob) Couch, MD, was introduced as President-Elect. His term will begin in June 2015. Alvin Martin, MD, and Mary Helen Davis, MD Bruce Scott, MD, spoke about engaging physicians to get involved. Essay Contest Winner David Lipski, MD, with Michele Lipski. Martin Huecker, MD, and Braidi Huecker, MD