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New Mexico Society of Medical Assistants
March 2007 Volume 12
The 50th Annual National Convention was held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin this past year. It was with great pleasure that I was able to serve the NMSMA as a delegate to the 50th Annual National Convention. The NMSMA was represented at National Convention by myself, Belinda Beeman, CMA and Melanie Anaya, CMA. We attended all reference committees as well as House of Delegates on Sunday. We all stayed very busy attending educational sessions and activities. Each year at Convention, I meet new and exciting people and look forward to bringing back new ideas to help our state.
I look forward to seeing all of you at State Convention this year. It takes everyone to make this society a success. I encourage all of you to become active in this society and help keep it active for future generations of medical assistants.
Sincerely,
Shelly Ervin, CMA, LRT
Sara Alvarado
Natalie Rodriguez
Are you certified in CPR? If not, do you need to be? We will be offering a CPR class for individuals who have not had CPR. This class will be offered through ENMU-Roswell during the month of May. We will also be offering a renewal CPR course during the summer. This will also be offered through AHA instructors for a fee.
Please contact Nancy Moorhead at 624-7357 or Belinda Beeman at 624-7476 for the dates and times.NOMINEES FOR STATE OFFICERS
President Belinda Beeman, CMA
President-Elect Brenda Callaway, CMA
Secretary Paula Coleman, CMA
Treasure Cheryl Vineyard, CMA, CPC (appointed)
Election will be held at the State Conference in April.
I would like to thank NMSMA for allowing me to represent them at the AAMA National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It was the 50 year celebration for the AAMA. We had a smashing good time. It was interesting to learn how the AAMA works on the national level. I also enjoyed meeting other AAMA members. I would love to see more of our New Mexico members attend the AAMA National Conventions. It is a wonderful learning opportunity and a great way to meet other CMA’s from all over the country. Thank you once again for allowing me to represent you last year. It was an honor.
Belinda Beeman, CMA
PROPOSED BYLAWS CHANGESARTICLE VIII Section 5
Original Wording:
A quorum of the annual meeting of NMSMA shall be one-third (1/6) of the total eligible voting membership.
Proposed Wording:
A quorum of the annual meeting of NMSMA shall be eligible members present.
Rationale: Members who are interested in the business of the association will attend the meetings and vote. Those that are not interested will not attend or vote on any decisions. In the past it has been difficult to get a quorum (percentage of membership) together to handle the decisions of the state society. This is the third time we have had to reduce the quorum. (1/3, 1/5, 1/6)
ARTICLE XI Section 3 - Eligibility
Original Wording:
B. To be a candidate for a state office, the candidate must have served as an elected county officer and be an active, associate, student, or life member in good standing of a component chapter.
Proposed Wording:
To be a candidate for a stateoffice, the candidate must haves erved as an active state committeechair and be an active, associate,student, or life member in good standing.
Rationale: Since there are no component chapters at this time, serving as an active member of the Executive Board as a committee chair will need to be the qualification to serve as an officer.
ARTICLE XI Section 4 - Terms of office
Original Wording:
The elected and appointed officers shall hold office for one (1) year or until their successors are elected.
Rationale: This will provide more continuity in the organization, yet will allow a way out for an officer who can not fulfill their entire term.
Proposed Wording:
The elected and appointed officersshall hold office for two (2) years orshall hold office for two (2) years orthey are unable to complete their term.
Rationale: Rationale: This will provide more continuity in the organization, yet will allow a way out for an officer who can not fulfill their entire term.
NEW MEXICO SOCIETY OF MEDICAL ASSISTANTS
STATE CONVENTION
APRIL 20-21, 2007
BEST WESTERN - RUIDOSO, NMFriday, April 20 - (Sport’s Day-Who is your favorite team?) (11.5 CEUs pending)
1:30 - 2:00 PM Registration
2:00 - 4:00 PM Education- Coding Updates for 2007 - Nancy Moorhead, CMA, CPC, CPC-H (A)
4:00 - 4:15 PM Break
4:15 - 5:45 PM Education - The Role of Hospice - John Trujillo (G)Saturday, April 21 - (Wear your clothes inside out day!)
7:30 - 8:00 AM Breakfast for hotel registrants
8:00 - 10:00 AM Education - Taking Care of Your Feet - Randle Brower, DPM (C)
10:15 -12:00 Annual Meeting
12:00 - 1:30 PM Lunch and Installation of Officers
1:30 - 3:00 PM Education - Bladder Control / Incontinence (C)
3:00 - 3:15 PM Break
3:15 - 5:45 PM Education - Signs and Symptoms of the Meth Addict (C/G)Sunday, April 22 (Pajama Day - stay out late & show up in your PJs!)
7:30 - 8:00 AM Breakfast for hotel registrants
7:30 -9:00 AM NMSMA Executive Board Meeting (all new officers & committee chairs) Everyone welcome
9:00 -11:30 AM Education - Interviewing Techniques - Cheryl Vineyard/Nancy Moorhead (A)
DON’T FORGET TO BRING A NEW ITEM FOR THE SILENT AUCTION! (All money from silent auction benefits the scholarship fund and a worthy medical assisting student.)
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Name_______________________________________ Registration Fees:
AAMA Members: $80.00 ______
Address_____________________________________ Non-members: 105.00 ______
Students: $30.00 ______
__________________________________________ Late Registration $105.00_____Individual Sessions ___ x $20.00 _____
Denim Shirts will be for sale for $20 each
Total enclosed $___________
Additional meal tickets for guests (1 lunch is included with registration):
Lunch $15 ______ To attend separate sessions only, cost is $20 per session. Please designate which sessions you want to attend. Lunch is not included for separate sessions.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE April 7, 2007Mail Registration to: NMSMA PO Box 6177 Roswell, NM 88202-6177
Hotel Information: Best Western (formerly called Ramada Limited) W. Highway 70 Ruidoso Downs
(505) 378-8100 $51 + tax - Reserve your room early!
