From the chairman, AMSUS chapters section

Military Medicine, Jul 2003 by Digilio, John T Jr

As the time for the annual meeting approaches, we are finalizing the agenda for the Chapters Section Meeting. Our membership coordinator, Heather McKenzie has been in contact with some of you. If you have an item or topic that you would like addressed, please forward it to either Heather or me at your earliest convenience.

The venue for the annual meeting, San Antonio, Texas, is one of the best locations to hold our meeting. The support systems are excellent, and if you do happen to have some spare time after a long day of information and education, San Antonio offers quality diversions. We look forward to seeing all of you there the week of 16-20 November 2003.

Based on some of the outcomes of last year's Chapters Section Meeting, chapters are receiving on a periodic basis, a listing of all new AMSUS members in their respective geographic regions. This would be in addition to any inquiries we receive from current members who have an interest in chapters.

We feel that participation at the chapters level helps to maintain and build the support for AMSUS at the national level. Additionally, the potential for regional educational programs, seminars, and networking opportunities are excellent. To this end, as always, AMSUS stands ready to assist chapters in whatever areas assistance is sought. A number of chapters have already benefited from AMSUS' aid. Be it mail labels, mailings, guest speakers, ideas, or other types of support, AMSUS is ready to help you.

If you we like us to help with the advertising of any of your chapter events, or have any questions about the Mentoring or the Chapters Program, contact us at AMSUS Headquarters by phone (301.897.8800 or 800.761.9320) or e-mail (our addresses are: BG(ret) John Digilio - JohnTD@aol.com. Heather McKenzie - heather.mckenzie@amsus.org. or Col(ret) Steve Mirick - stevem@amsus.org).

As always, we want to thank all who serve as mentors. The HPSP students appreciate your efforts and we applaud you for volunteering your free time. For those who would like to serve as mentors, please sign up by contacting us at AMSUS. The HPSP students are the future of military/federal health care. If you are seeking students to mentor, lists of the HPSP students by service are available through AMSUS headquarters.

As a reminder, don't forget the annual meeting. It's a great opportunity to gain knowledge and information; and to renew old acquaintances and to make new ones.

We look forward to seeing you in San Antonio.

John T. Digilio, Jr.

BG, NYRSL

Chairman, Chapters Section