Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists

SCA Business Meeting Minutes

Monday, May 8, 2000
Orlando, Florida
(9/1/00)

Daniel M. Thys, SCA President, called the meeting to order at 12:10pm. He asked for a motion to dispense with the reading of the previous business meeting minutes. MOTION APPROVED

Dr. Glenn P. Gravlee delivered the financial report, highlighting the Annual Meeting revenue and expenses for the last 10 years. He noted that in 1998, the society began incurring deficits from its Annual Meeting. Dr. Gravlee reviewed the history of meeting registration fees for the same period, and he noted that exhibit revenue has been flat. The major expenses such as food and beverage, printing, and audio-visual were mentioned and that efforts were being made to try to control these expenses. For 1997, 1998 and 1999, total revenues have increased significantly due to the Echo course and investments. Dr. Gravlee concluded his report by saying that the society was very stable financially.

Dr. Thys recognized Dr. Peter Duke as the outgoing Canadian representative on the Board, Chair of the International Committee, and the driving force behind the 7th ICCVA meeting in Quebec City. Dr. Thys thanked Dr. James Ramsay for his service on the Board and introduced him as the incoming International Committee Chair. Finally, Dr. Thys recognized Dr. Gary Roach, who has served as the Annual Meeting Program Chair for two years, and Vice-Chair for two years.

Dr. Thys delivered his President's report. He reviewed the strategic plan that was developed during the February 2000 board meeting in Miami. The plan consist of four major items: vision, mission, values, and goals. Dr. Thys reviewed the goals of the strategic plan. He noted that the strategic plan will require the support and participation of members.

Dr. Richard Davis delivered the Nominating Committee report. He noted that there were a number of fine candidates for the Board of Directors. After a thorough review, the committee recommended the nomination of Drs. Nancy Nussmeier and Isobel Russell to the Board. Dr. Thys asked for nominations from the floor. There being none, a motion was made, seconded and approved to close the nominations. MOTION APPROVED. Drs. Nussmeier and Russell were congratulated.

There being no further old or new business, a motion was made to adjourn, seconded and approved. MOTION APPROVED

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