Dallas County Medical Society Alliance
January2015
Open Board Meeting
Wednesday, January 28
9am coffee 9:30am meeting
Aldredge House
All members are welcome!
Aldredge House Holiday Luncheon
The Aldredge House was all dressed up for the holidays! Wendy Hansen and the AH committee worked their magic on the House and Food Glorious Foodmade a spectacular lunch. It was fun to see some old friends and talk with new ones.
Lindalyn Adams & Caryl Keys
Debbie Fosdick, Jennifer Russell,Renee Valek, Debbie Hayhurst, Margaret Jimenez
Debbie Hayhurst, Christine Goff, Wendy Hansen, Lori Routh, Barenda Hino
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First Tuesdays
With legislators returning to work on Jan. 13, it's time to register for TMA's First Tuesdays at the Capital.On the first Tuesday of February, March, April, and May, physicians from across the state will meet with lawmakers to discuss issues important to medicine. Contact TracyCastro at 214-413-1427 or more information and to sign up. Tracy will also be attending the Open Board meeting on January 28th to explain more about First Tuesdays.
We have numerous ways for you to keep up with our legislators, including videos, tweets, texts, and emails. To learn more go to
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On October 25th the Aldredge House was the sight of pirates, princesses, Rapunzels, vampires who like pink, Scooby Doo, mermaids who like unicorns, witches, a child “walking her poodle”, and spiders.We had face painters, balloon artists and lots of treats. The kids, big and little, young and old, had a wonderful time.
Angelique Reagor, Olivia Reagor & friend
Jackson & Sophie Ritsema, Rick & RuLan Hebeler's grandchildren
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Member Notes
Congratulations to Dr. Les Secrest on his Distinguished Service Award from the Texas Society of Psychiatric Physicians. It was given to him at the annual convention in Austin on November 15th.
Condolences to Robin Brown on the passing of her husband, Dr. Byron Brown.
Condolences to Drs. Dan DeMarco and Cara East on the death of his mother, Jane DeMarco.
Condolences to the family of Gin Ann Gunn on her passing.
A speedy recovery to the father of Angelique Reagor.
Our thoughts and prayers to Tucean Webb on her illness.
Condolences to Pam Brannon on the death of her mother.
Wishing a speedy recovery to Dr. Gerry Geisler.
Condolences to Dr. Dan and Carol Stevenson on the passing ofDan's sister.
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Upcoming Events
January 28 -Open Board Meeting9:00am coffee 9:30am meeting
March 4 - General Meeting/Frances Baxter - How I Fell Into Climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro Eight Times10:00am coffee 10:30am program
March 25 - Board Meeting9:00am coffee 9:30am meeting
April 1 - General Meeting/Rosie Jonson - Master Gardener10:00am coffee10:30am program
May 6 - Installation
Community Partners
NAMI Dallas is thrilled to announce that the NAMIWalks Dallas website is now open (click below). For those of you new to NAMI Dallas, we hope that you will consider joining us on May 9, 2015, 8:00 a.m. for our annual 5k mental health awareness walk. For our seasoned walkers we are looking forward to seeing you again! Please meet us at Fair Park Bandshell along with our honorary chair, Brian Cuban who holds many roles: author, director of the Mark Cuban Foundation, mental health advocate and the brother of Dallas Mavericks Owner Mark Cuban!