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Save the Date.....................................................................3Health...................................................................................4Nominated Slate...............................................................6Legislation...........................................................................7Annual Meeting 2011.....................................................8Marriage & Money.........................................................10Relaxation.........................................................................12Donation...........................................................................13Bylaws Update................................................................14


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Save the DateJuly 28-31, 2011

FMA & FMAA Annual Meeting

Disney’s Contemporary ResortOrlando, FL

January 13-15, 2012AMAA Southern

Regional MeetingHyatt Regency

Greenville, South Carolina

September 30- October 2, 2011AMA Alliance

Leadership Development Conference

Mariott Hotel Downtown, Chicago, Illinois

Find Out More at:www.MyFMAA.org


Shar C. Donovan, R.N.FMA Alliance President

2010-2011

Vitamin D The current recommendation for Vitamin D was issued ten years ago: 200 -600 International Units (IU) each day. Research suggests much more is needed to maintain suffi cient blood levels for optimum health. People who live in the Northern part of America, especially with darker pigment are prone to Vitamin D defi ciency.1

CalCium 1300 mg. in children 9- 18 years1200 mg. in adultsMuch of our necessary calcium can come in the form of milk, and diary products. We can only absorb 500 mg. of calcium at a time, so take that amount, twice a day as a supplement.2

During a recent meeting at the University of North

Florida, Women and Girls Health, Dr. Mary O’Connor presented a

program on bone health.

WHAT IS YOUR T SCORE? This important number is for us to gauge our bone health. Our physician can measure the T score using a bone density test. One of the dangers of bone

density defi ciency is that you rarely see it coming.

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Normal limits are -1 to +1. Women have a greater risk of a bone fracture than having a heart attack, breast cancer and a stroke. In men, there is much more risk of death (1 in 3 will not survive one year after a hip fracture). The bad news is that osteoporosis and low bone density is a pervasive problem; the good news is that it is never too late to do something about it.

Like muscle, bone is a living tissue that responds to exercise by becoming stronger. The best exercises for your bones are weight-bearing exercises that force you to work against gravity. These include: weight training, walking, hiking jogging, climbing stairs, tennis and dancing.3

Your routine should include strength-training which are exercises that build muscle by harnessing resistance i.e. free weights, elasticized bands or special machines. Exercises are especially beneficial when they target the bones of the hips, spine and wrists, which are the most vulnerable to fracture. Strength training can have benefits beyond those offered by aerobic exercise. These workouts enhance stability, which may help you avoid falls.

Dr. Mary O’Connor gave an example of a simple exercise that will benefit your balance training:Stand, facing a counter, with both hands holding on lightly, Bend one knee and

hold for five seconds; repeat other side. Now repeat without holding onto counter, each side. Now repeat with eyes closed.New guidelines suggest that we each perform weight bearing exercise for one hour a day.4

Enjoy the sunshine. Fifteen minutes of sun exposure daily without sunscreen to 50% of skin can boost Vitamin D levels without increasing skin cancer risk.3

Find out what your T score is and improve it today!

Know the FactsFractures Occur in:

• All ethnic groups.• One in two women over fifty years old.• One in four men over fifty years old.

Vitamin D The current recommendation for Vitamin D was issued ten years ago: 200 -600 International Units (IU) each day. Research suggests much more is needed to maintain sufficient blood levels for optimum health. People who live in the Northern part of America, especially with darker pigment are prone to Vitamin D deficiency.1

CalCium 1300 mg. in children 9- 18 years1200 mg. in adultsMuch of our necessary calcium can come in the form of milk, and diary products. We can only absorb 500 mg. of calcium at a time, so take that amount, twice a day as a supplement.2

During a recent meeting at the University of North

Florida, Women and Girls Health, Dr. Mary O’Connor presented a

program on bone health.

R e s o u r c e s & R e f e r e n c e s 1. Detecting Osteoporosis- Harvard Special Health Report- 2011 Annual p. 442. Calcium – The Cancer, Sunshine and Vitamin D Connection – Senior Health Advisor 2009.3 (Drug Overview). .3. The National Institute of Health Website, 2011 4. Mary O’Connor, MD, Mayo Clinic in Florida in a lecture, Lifelong Bone Health, March 1, 2011.5. Harvard Health Commentaries, October 9, 2007

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Joan Harmon (Duval)President-Elect

Betsy Ponte (Clay) First Vice President

Liza Battaglia (Sarasota)Secretary

Janice Justiz (Collier)Treasurer

Ann Anderson (Collier)

Carol Winchester (Capital)

Ellie Paladine (At Large, Pasco)

Kathy Molinet (Broward)

Liza Battaglia (Sarasota)

Pamela Arain (Hillsborough)

Renuka Sivanesan (Orange)

Stella Brown (St. Johns)

Susan Flaten (Broward)

Sandi Chamyan (Dade)Blanca Crespo (Hillsborough)

Karen Chouinard (Polk)

Val Draper (Capital)DVP North West

Jeani Taliaferro (St. Johns)DVP North East

Blanca Crespo (Hillsborough)DVP Central

Mary Macchiaroli (Lee) & Sandi Chamyan (Dade)Co-DVP South

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Liza Battaglia (Sarasota)

Pamela Arain (Hillsborough)

Renuka Sivanesan (Orange)

Stella Brown (St. Johns)

Susan Flaten (Broward)

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EVENTS

For more information about this year’s Annual Meeting visit the web site at www.myfmaa.org

On Thursday evening, July 28, the 2010-2011 FMA Alliance Board of Directors will conduct the last board meeting of the year at Disney’s Contemporary Resort from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

On Friday morning, the Disney Contemporary restaurants open at 7 am, breakfast will be on your own. The House of Delegates (HOD) will convene on Friday, July 29th, at 8:30 am. Your voice and vote generate success for the Alliance. Make sure both are heard from 8:30 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. There will be a silent auction held during this House and the winners will be announced at the close of the first HOD.

Join us in the celebration of our County Alliances in the installation of the incoming FMA Alliance officers during the Installation and Award Ceremony Luncheon from 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. You may join the FMA members in their President’s reception from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Saturday, July 30th, proves to be just as exciting, starting with the Gavel Club breakfast (for Alliance Past Presidents) from 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. All Alliance members are invited to the Alliance President’s Reception in Shar Donovan’s suite from 10:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m, “Mimosas and Muffins.” Twelve noon to 1:30 p.m is the FMA PAC Good Government Luncheon, members must register. Guest Speaker TBA.

Join FMA Alliance President, Shar C. Donovan, R.N. and FMA President, Madelyn E. Butler, M.D. as they install the 84th President of the Alliance, Joni Routman, R.N. Immediately following the ceremony will be the FMA Foundation Dinner and Silent Auction (black tie optional.)

As one year closes, the next begins. The Post-Convention Board Meeting will be held on Sunday, July 31st, from 8:30 a.m - 10:30 a.m. We hope that you and your family will enjoy all of the fun and excitement planned for this year’s meeting.

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HOTEL

Disney’s Contemporary Resort • 4600 N World Dr • Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 • Reservations: 407.939.7429

The 2011 FMAA & FMA Annual Meeting will be held at Disney’s Contemporary Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Make your hotel reservations by calling 407.939.7429 and ask for the Florida Medical Association or FMA room rates.

Together with independent childcare provider Kids Nite Out, Disney’s Contemporary Resort offers you the convenience of one-to-one in-room babysitting for an additional cost. You can even reserve a childcare specialist to accompany you and your family during your visit to the Parks, providing a helping hand where needed. For more information on the call 407.939.6244

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Marriage & Money

The first step to financial security involves putting together a budget, and sticking to it. It isn’t a glamorous task, but it is necessary, and one that you should not bypass. It will also involve the cooperation of both sides of the marital equation, too, because sticking to a budget is a lot like rowing a boat—if you’re both not paddling in the same direction, you’re not going to get anywhere.

Assuming you’ve successfully put together a budget that works for your new household, and sticking to it, the next step is to establish goals for saving money. Now that it’s clear how your money is being spent, it should also become clear how much you can actually set aside from your paychecks each month. When setting these goals, look at it from two levels:

First, you’ll want to identify short term goals, for expenses such as home improvement or a vacation. You’ll also want to

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establish longer-term goals, for things like a home you can call your own or fulfilling college education plans. Ideally, you’ll want to save at least 10 percent of your earnings, although no amount is too small. Keep in mind, even a dollar a day adds up to $365 a year. Also, try to make the saving process as easy—and automatic—as possible, using such options as direct deposit from your bank account or direct payroll deductions.

Now that you’ve set up a savings list, you need to compare that list with what you’ve established as a budget. This is an important step, because it may become

apparent that your expenses are keeping you from achieving your savings goals as quickly as you’d like, and need to be reexamined. Ask yourself and your spouse where the both of you can spend less

without drastically cutting your standard of living. Start a “pay yourself first”

program, by automatically setting aside an amount

For newlyweds looking to start off on solid financial footing, these days, the path to success may seem filled with potential pitfalls. However, finding your way doesn’t have to be as difficult as it seems. The

key lies in learning how to manage the money that you take in, and using this to build up a nest egg that

will allow you to get through the shaky days.

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each month. This amount can then be increased if you get a raise or pay off an installment loan.

After you’ve trimmed and cut, you may still find that you’re unable to meet your savings goals. If this is the case, it’s time to reevaluate those goals. You may need to change the time frame you’ve set to meet them. For example, perhaps that romantic vacation to Rome isn’t in the cards two years from now—maybe five years is a more realistic goal.

Sometimes, though, you’ll need to adjust the goal itself. Once all the hard work of budgeting and saving is accomplished, the next step is to put your hard work into place, and stick to it. The good thing is, once saving becomes part of your routine, money will begin to accumulate, and in less time than you’d think, too, through the power of compound interest. Even at just $1 a day, saving that money with a mere 4 percent interest rate will yield $1,929 after just five years. In thirty years, that amount grows to $21,169. If you

continue to set savings goals, these amounts will grow fueling more and more of the dreams you have for the future. And, in turn, it will also allow you to start making financial savings plans that can significantly improve your chances of living a comfortable lifestyle, all the way to retirement. Who would have thought a simple thing like actually saving could have so many benefits?

As prepared by MetLife

Here are some other suggestions to cut back on your spending:•Look at the big expense in your budget and think about how you might cut them•Trytokeeponlysmallamountsonanycreditcardsyouhave,andpayoff most of the balance each month, whenever possible. Charge items only when absolutely necessary•Don’tmakeanimpulsebuy,whetheritbeanewpieceofelectronicsoranew item of clothing•Takeyourlunchandsnackstowork.Avoidvendingmachines•Buyinbulk&usecoupons•Entertainathomeinsteadofgoingtoarestaurant.RentaDVDinsteadoftaking a trip to the theater


Office YogaFeeling anchored to your desk day-in and day-out? Simple yoga exercises can be done at your desk to relieve stressor from the mind and body, even in your work attire! Cyndi Lee, founder of the OM Yoga center in New York and author of several books on yoga, speaks on how you can practice it just about anywhere. We at the FMA Alliance raise the question, can you really practice yoga during your work day? “Yes! In fact, depending on your desk setup, clothing, and the level of comfort with your co-workers, you can practically do an entire yoga practice at your desk,” Cyndi answers.

Why Yoga? Research at Yale University School of Medicine states that yoga can

reduce blood pressure, pulse & risk of heart disease. Yoga can also improve posture and

an all-around positive attitude.

The enTrusTed Fund

visit: http://www.myfmaa.org for more information

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Cyndi Lee is the founder of OM yoga center in New York City. She is a longtime practitioner of Tibetan Buddhism and has been teaching yoga for over 20 years. Cyndi is the author of OM Yoga: A Guide to Daily Practice(Chronicle Books) and the upcoming Yoga Body, Buddha Mind. Cyndi’s words were taken from Yoga Journal Online, http://www.yogajournal.com/basics/751 For more information and offi ce excises, visit www.omyoga.com.

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The enTrusTed FundThe Florida Medical Association Alliance’s hard work is supported by The Entrusted Fund. Donating to this cause has benefitted and enhanced many Florida communities. Your support of this cause will award you the satisfaction of knowing you have done your part.

visit: http://www.myfmaa.org for more information

2010 2011...and counting

$5,238.57 $1,971.65

The Entrusted Fund has provided:

• Medical supplies to low socioeconomic school clinics

• Women’s health education and support to teenage moms and pregnant teens

• Safety standard cribs to low-income families and families with high risk infants to reduce infant mortality rates

• Literature to reduce STD rates among 15-24 year olds

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Recommendations from the Bylaws Committee:

According to the FMAA Financial Policies and Procedures guidelines, the FMAA Finance Committee proposes revisions of policy to the Bylaws Committee. The committee will then need to review and, if approved, off er a recommendation to the Board of Directors at the October

28 Board meeting. Here is the proposed revision:

FMAA Financial Policies and Procedures to refl ect the 2010 House of Delegates action; to increase member dues from $40 to $50 annually: Revenues and Cash Receipts - Membership Dues -

1. Regular, Associate, and Physician members shall remit dues in the amount of $40.00 to $50.00.

2. A suggestion to revise the Standing Rules of Procedure of the Nominating Committee has been provided by Ann Anderson, R.N., Nominating Committee Chair. According to the Standing Rules, the procedures can only be amended or revised by the House of Delegates. However, our duty is to off er the proposed change to the Board as an informational item, one that if passed in our Committee will be brought before the House during the 2011 Annual Meeting. Page 15 describes the suggested changes.

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SeCtion 2: DutieS of the nominating Committee Chair

Section 2.1. Not less than forty days prior to the first meeting of the committee, write to county

and branch presidents, all state officers, and council/committee Chairs to request names of

qualified, interested members, as well as the offices and chairmanships currently or previously held

and any special abilities and interests. Included in the request shall be a listing of the offices for

which candidates will be slated, and the eligibility requirements for each. In addition, the letter

to component Alliances shall include a request that all names submitted by the recommendation

of the membership of the component Alliance, or at least of its Board of Directors, and not the

personal recommendation of its president.

SeCtion 7: offiCerS While the Nominating Committee was deliberating we noted that Section 7:2 dealt with affiliate membership to the AMAA as a prerequisite to leadership nomination. It was felt that this was not a requirement that we can validate due to the new membership structure of the AMAA nor should the FMAA

make AMAA membership as a requirement to hold office.

SeCtion 7.2: Eligibility for Election to Office:To be eligible for nomination for an elected office, she/he must be a regular memberof the FMA Alliance.

artiCle XVii DiSpoSition of aSSetS

SECTION 17. NO PERSON SHALL POSSESS ANY PROPERTY RIGHT IN OR TO THE PROPERTY OR ASSETS OF THE

CORPORATION. UPON DISSOLUTION OF THE CORPORATION, AND AFTER ALL OBLIGATIONS ARE SATISFIED,

ALL ASSETS SHALL BE SPENT ONLY FOR THOSE GENERAL OBJECTS AND PURPOSES SET FORTH IN ARTICLE

II OF THE FLORIDA MEDICAL ASSOCIATION ALLIANCE, INC. ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AS APPROVED BY

THE FLORIDA MEDICAL ASSOCIATION ALLIANCE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.

Narrative:

The Bylaws Committee proposes the above revision to the Bylaws in order to make the Bylaws of the

Florida Medical Association Alliance, Inc. consistent with the Articles of Incorporation of the Florida Medical

Association Alliance, Inc.


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