Louisville Medicine Volume 62, Issue 6 | Page 21

ALLIANCE NEWS “AND THEY’RE OFF” Rhonda Rhodes T he Alliance got off to a great start. We began our year with a luncheon at Michelle Feger’s house in September. We saw several familiar faces as well as some new ones. Everyone enjoyed catching up from our summer fun with food and friends. It’s always great to reconnect and plan the year. September 27, 2014, John and I hosted a KPPAC reception called “Pumpkins and Politics” for multiple legislators and physicians. It was a beautiful evening for all of us to talk about important legislation coming up this session. We noted that our medical community has been variously assaulted by mandates from government and insurance companies, and we must work hard to make our voices heard. On September 2nd, we joined the Extell Team to Walk for Alzheimer’s. My Mom lost her battle in June of 2012 and many of our members have a family member who is battling this disease. With the holiday season coming fast, we will gather at Audrey Carter’s house to enjoy each other’s company – details to be emailed. Congratulations to Ilene Bosscher for becoming the KMAA Secretary for 2014-2015. She was installed at the annual meeting September 15, 2014. The installation was held at Doc Crow’s during our luncheon. Sarah Sanders, AMAA President introduced the new officers (by the way using Cheerios to illustrate duties and relationships). Stay tuned as we ring in 2015 for more Alliance fun to continue and more opportunities for philanthropy as well. Note: Rhonda Rhodes is the co-president of the GLMS Alliance with Michelle Feger. NOVEMBER 2014 19