2019 Annual Business Meeting Minutes
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2019 Annual Business Meeting Saturday, November 16, 2019 11:30am – 12:30pm San Antonio, Texas Hand-outs distributed to attendees: • 2019 Business Meeting Agenda • 2018 Business Meeting Minutes • Membership Roster Report • Proposed Bylaws Amendment • Nominating Committee Report Call to Order – Peter Esselman, MD President Esselman called to order the 2019 Annual Business Meeting of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Dr. Esselman introduced Scott Fintzen, Parliamentarian for the Business Meeting. Deborah A Venesy, MD, AAPM&R Secretary, established and announced that a quorum was present for the 2019 Annual Business Meeting. Dr. Esselman asked if there were any changes to the proposed 2019 Business Meeting Agenda. With no changes suggested, a motion was made and seconded to adopt the Agenda as presented. The motion passed. Dr. Esselman accepted a motion to adopt the Minutes from the Annual Assembly’s October 27, 2018 Business Meeting held in Orlando, Florida. The motion was seconded. Dr. Esselman called for discussion. There was none. The Minutes were approved as presented. Membership Committee – Carol Vandenakker, MD Dr. Carol Vandenakker, Chair of the AAPM&R Membership Committee, gave an overview of the status of AAPM&R membership. She reported that the total membership as of September 30, 2019 was 10,221 and provided a breakdown by member categories. The distributed Membership Report listed the names by category of the proposed members who have applied for membership in the Academy since the previous Annual Business Meeting. Dr. Vandenakker reported that the Membership Committee gave careful consideration to the credentials and found that all qualify for election and meet the requirements of their respective membership categories. She reported that the Board of Governors approved the Membership Committee recommendations. Dr. Esselman called for a motion to elect all the individuals set forth on the Membership report. The motion was made, seconded, and passed. Dr. Vandenakker called for recognition of the Academy’s 25-year members, then concluded her remarks by asking for a moment of silence for those members who have passed away this year: Michael N. Brown, MD Fellow Meredith S. Hale, MD Senior Fellow C. R. Lamb, Jr., MD Senior Fellow Carlos A. Montorfano, MD Senior Fellow Willibald Nagler, MD Senior Fellow Rodney J. Simonsen, MD Senior Fellow Surinderjit Singh, MD Senior Fellow Bylaws Report – Deborah A. Venesy, MD Dr. Venesy introduced a proposed amendment to the Academy’s Bylaws: • In 2018, a Bylaws recommendation to add an Advanced Practice Providers Membership Category was approved by vote at the Annual Business Meeting. • A revision to the Bylaws regarding APP membership is recommended. The Board of Governors feels this clarification to the bylaws will demonstrate that physiatrists are supporting APPs as part of the rehabilitation team and encourage APP engagement under the leadership of the physiatrist. • This proposed amendment has complied with all bylaws-defined procedures and requirements. Dr. Venesy noted that if the proposed bylaws amendment were not approved by membership, APPs would still be members of the Academy but without the need for a physiatrist sponsor, per the 2018 AAPM&R Business Meeting decision. The current bylaws would not change or be impacted. Dr. Esselman called for and accepted a motion to approve the proposed AAPM&R Bylaws Amendments as reviewed by the Board and presented at the Business Meeting. The motion was seconded. Dr. Esselman called for discussion. Academy members in attendance expressed support and concern and sought clarification. Dr. Esselman called for a vote and the motion passed. Nominating Committee – Darryl L. Kaelin, MD Dr. Kaelin, Chair of the 2019 Nominating Committee, presented the following slate of candidates: Vice President Deborah A. Venesy, MD Secretary Treasurer Steven R. Flanagan, MD Scott R. Laker, MD (Term 2020-2021, 1st term) (Term 2020-2021, 1st term) Members-at-Large Amy J. Houtrow, MD PhD MPH Atul T. Patel, MD MHSA (Term 2020-2021, 2nd term) (Term 2020-2021, 1st term) 2019 President-Elect Michelle Gittler, MD, ascends automatically to the position of 2020 President. Vice President Stuart M. Weinstein, MD, ascends automatically to the position of 2019 President-Elect. Dr. Esselman called for and accepted a motion to approve the Nominating Committee Slate as presented. The motion was seconded. The motion passed. Report of the President – Peter Esselman, MD Dr. Esselman recapped the Academy’s PM&R BOLD journey, the vision, and the reasons to transform the specialty. Dr. Esselman expressed deep appreciation for the 2019 Board of Governors, recognized Academy volunteer leaders, and thanked all Academy volunteers. Report of the Treasurer – Jonathan Finnoff, DO Dr. Finnoff presented an overview of the Academy’s 2018 audited financial statements and announced that net operating income for 2018 was $457,246 and the total net income for 2018 with investment returns was $1,084,286. Projections for 2019 showed operating net income (before investments) of ($211,067). The 2020 budget has been approved with an operating net income of ($430,440). Dr. Finnoff concluded his report with a “months in reserve” investment summary. Report of the Editor-in-Chief – Janna Friedly, MD PM&R Editor-in-Chief Janna Friedly, MD, expressed appreciation for the Journal’s senior editors, feature editors, and associate editors. Dr. Friedly then provided a summary of the Journal’s 2019 highlights including the Journal’s impact factor of 1.902, continued increases in submissions, focus on diversity/inclusion-open access initiative, and the Journal’s supplement: Idiopathic Pelvic Girdle Pain as it Relates to SIJ Pain. Dr. Friedly provided data regarding manuscript submissions and the most downloaded articles in 2019. She highlighted the Editor’s Choice Awards: Foundation for PM&R/ PM&R Best Original Research Award Evaluation of the Combined Application of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation and Volitional Contractions on Thigh Muscle Strength, Knee Pain, and Physical Performance in Women at Risk for Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Kaitlin G. Rabe BS, Hiroo Matsuse MD, Anthony Jackson BS, Neil A. Segal MD, MS. PM R 2018; 10:1301-1310 PM&R Best Paper Original Research-International Cardiovascular Risk Factors Among Older Adults with Long-Term Spinal Cord Injury Sophie Jorgensen, MD, PhD, Mattias Hill, MD, Jan Lexell, MD, PhD PM R 2019; 11: 8–16 PM&R Best Young Investigator Original Research Quantifying and Reducing Retained Botulinum Toxin Postinjection Ryan Solinsky, MD, Steven C. Kirshblum, MD PM R 2019; 11:33-37 Dr. Friedly concluded her report with a preview of 2020. Report of the Executive Director & CEO – Thomas E. Stautzenbach, CAE, MBA, MA Mr. Stautzenbach reported on the Academy’s 2019 accomplishments and 2020 commitments in the areas of member services, education, and research and advocacy. Mr. Stautzenbach concluded his report by expressing his deep appreciation to the Board of Governors and the Academy national office team. Old Business Dr. Esselman called for old business. There were no additional questions or comments from the floor. New Business Outgoing President Dr. Esselman presented Incoming President Dr. Gittler with the President’s Medal, congratulated her, and briefly introduced her. Report of Incoming President – Michelle Gittler, MD Dr. Gittler introduced herself, emphasized the importance of communication, unity, and diversity. She thanked staff, fellow volunteers, and Academy members for their extraordinary commitment to the specialty, to patients, and to the Academy. Other Business With no other business, the 2019 Annual Business Meeting was adjourned. The following documents are the Handouts that were distributed at the 2019 Business Meeting to Business Meeting attendees AAPM&R Annual Business Meeting San Antonio, Texas Saturday November 16, 2019 Location: Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, 217C – Meeting Level Time: 11:30 am – 12:30 pm AGENDA 1. Call to Order: Peter C. Esselman, MD Introduction of Parliamentarian 2. Establishment of Quorum: Deborah A. Venesy, MD 3. Adoption of Agenda: Peter C. Esselman, MD 4. Approval of 2018 Annual Assembly Business Meeting Minutes: Peter C. Esselman, MD October 27, 2018; Orlando, Florida 5. Membership Committee Report: Carol Vandenakker-Albanese, MD 6. AAPM&R Bylaws Amendment Proposals: Deborah A. Venesy, MD 7. Nominating Committee Report: Darryl L. Kaelin, MD 8. Report of the President: Peter C. Esselman, MD a. Recognition of Academy Volunteers 9. Report of the Treasurer: Jonathan Finnoff, DO 10. PM&R Journal Update: Janna L. Friedly, MD 11. Report of the Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer: Thomas E. Stautzenbach, CAE 12. Old Business 13. New Business a. Ceremonial Transfer of Presidency b. Report of the Incoming President – Michelle S. Gittler, MD 14. Questions/Answers 15. Adjournment 2018 Annual Business Meeting Saturday, October 27, 2018 11:30am – 12:30pm Orlando, Florida Hand-outs distributed to attendees: • 2018 Business Meeting Agenda • 2017 Business Meeting Minutes • Membership Roster Report • Proposed Bylaws Amendments • Nominating Committee Report Call to Order – Darryl Kaelin, MD President Kaelin called to order the 2018 Annual Business Meeting of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Deborah A Venesy, MD, AAPM&R Secretary, established and announced that a quorum was present for the 2018 Annual Business Meeting. Dr. Kaelin asked if there were any changes to the proposed 2018 Business Meeting Agenda. With no changes suggested, a motion was made and seconded to adopt the Agenda as presented. The motion passed. Dr. Kaelin accepted a motion to adopt the Minutes from the Annual Assembly’s October 17, 2017 Business Meeting held in Denver, Colorado. The motion was seconded. Dr. Kaelin called for discussion. There was none. The Minutes were approved as presented. Membership Committee – Michael Saffir, MD Dr. Michael Saffir, Chair of the AAPM&R Membership Committee, gave an overview of the status of AAPM&R membership. He reported that the total membership as of October 1, 2018 was 10,100 and provided a breakdown by member categories.