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The New,
Revitalized LAGPA
These are exciting times for LAGPA. Emerging from
the brink of extinction, the Board successfully mounted
last year’s June Conference and the Community Service
Awards, held two social events in collaboration with the
Southern California Lambda Medical Association (SCLMA)
and presented two Educational Forums that included free
meals for almost 40 people. Membership is up to almost
150 paid members, which is greater than when I began as
the Administrative Assistant six years ago, and much
more. All our taxes, business license, and website are
up-to-date, and there is money in the bank. What more
can I say about the achievements of the new Board
Members? 2007 begins a new year and many more
challenges and opportunities. In this issue
of the Progress Notes, you will see
the official announcement for the Annual
Conference scheduled to be held June 17.
It is being co-sponsored and held at
Phillips Graduate Institute in the Valley.
We expect this year’s Conference to the
biggest and most successful ever.
Already, we have John Duran committed to
give the Keynote speech. John is
always a great speaker and will fill us in
on many of the legal issues affecting our
profession. Please take the time to
look over the application for presenting at
the Conference. Many of our members are
qualified to present topics of interest to
the entire membership. If you are interested
in presenting, complete the form and send it
in immediately. We welcome your support.
LAGPA is only as good as the support of its
members. We are always in need of new Board
Members to help guide LAGPA. Please consider
joining the Board and bring your expertise
to all.
One of the major changes that is
occurring within LAGPA is the creation of an
Executive Director. It has become obvious
with the departure of Stuart Altschuler,
that there needs to be someone in the
organization who knows how to perform every
task required to keep it running. Chuck
Stewart, Administrative Assistant, is just
such a person since he has worked for LAGPA
for over six years and knows the ropes. The
Bylaws are being modified to appoint him to
the new position to assure the smooth continuance
of LAGPA.
Written by: Chuck Stewart, Ph.D., Admin.
Assistant. •
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