ALLIANCE NEWS
Millicent Evans
GLMS ALLIANCE ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017
This year has been both wonderful and inspiring , and I am proud of the Alliance ’ s accomplishments . Every year is a year of new beginnings as well as time to renew dormant friendships . Our Alliance programs this year were designed to be both fun and informative and to encourage support among doctors ’ families .
The Alliance ’ s first event was an evening meeting at Dr . Bob and Angie DeWeese ’ s home on September 21 . We met with old friends and introduced new members to our group .
On September 26 , we enjoyed the GLMS Foundation Scholarship Golf Outing at the Hurstbourne Country Club . The GLMSA donated a $ 300 basket for the auction , sponsored a hole and helped give a GLMS Foundation scholarship of $ 5,000 to a U of L medical student , Katelynn C . Bachman .
On October 25 , a fashion show was held at The University Club on U of L campus . There was a short general meeting , lunch and a fashion show showing fall clothes from Koi Gallery and Rodes For Him & Her .
In October and November , the GLMS Alliance collected for the Holiday Sharing Card , an annual endeavor . Donations may be directed to any of Kentucky ’ s medical schools or to the University
of Pikeville Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine . A Holiday Card was sent to GLMS Alliance members with the names of those that donated to the KMA Alliance Foundation . The grand total given out to the medical schools this past year was $ 6,625 . The University of Kentucky Medical School received $ 3,275 , the University of Louisville Medical School received $ 2,385 , and the University of Pikeville Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine received $ 1,325 .
On November 15 th , we met at Gilda ’ s Club , the community organization for people living with cancer . Their motto is “ Living with cancer is not a choice . How you live with it is .” We were told at our meeting that Gilda ’ s Club ensures that no one ever walks a cancer journey alone . The GLMSA gave a donation to the Club .
Our December holiday meeting was quite delicious . At Cooking at the Cottage , Chef Lelia Gentile , of Farmers ’ Market fame , provided an outstanding cooking demonstration . We went home with great recipes to try .
In February , our meeting was at Pinot ’ s Palette , where everyone had great fun , with painting tips from an instructor . Everyone was pleased and happy with the outcome .
On March 30 , for Doctors ’ Day , we donated to SOS in honor of our retired physicians . The Alliance sent a token of appreciation to the GLMS Board for all their kind support this year .
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