AMA Alliance at the Utah Medical Association Alliance Annual Meeting 9-16-11Debbi Ricks
AMA Alliance Director, Debbi Ricks, presents to the members of the Utah Medical Association Alliance at their Annual House of Delegates Meeting September 16, 2011.
The 3rd part of the presentations from the ground-breaking Reducing Suicide Summit 2011, hosted by CALM and focusing on the Cheshire & Merseyside regions of the UK. More info at http://www.thecalmzone.net
Did you know associations represent most industries, from potatoes to homebuilders to physicians? Take a second to think of an industry and I bet there’s an association for that! There’s even an association for associations — MSAE is proud to be Michigan’s. Flip through the slide to learn more MSAE's members, the Michigan
AMA Alliance at the Utah Medical Association Alliance Annual Meeting 9-16-11Debbi Ricks
AMA Alliance Director, Debbi Ricks, presents to the members of the Utah Medical Association Alliance at their Annual House of Delegates Meeting September 16, 2011.
The 3rd part of the presentations from the ground-breaking Reducing Suicide Summit 2011, hosted by CALM and focusing on the Cheshire & Merseyside regions of the UK. More info at http://www.thecalmzone.net
Did you know associations represent most industries, from potatoes to homebuilders to physicians? Take a second to think of an industry and I bet there’s an association for that! There’s even an association for associations — MSAE is proud to be Michigan’s. Flip through the slide to learn more MSAE's members, the Michigan
Social Networking for Alliance Leaders was presented to at the Annual Meeting of the American Medical Association Alliance on Sunday, June 16, 2013 by AMA Alliance Social Media Manager, Debbi Ricks
Easy Dressing…Good To Go: Annual Meeting of the North Carolina Medical Socie...Debbi Ricks
Easy Dressing...Good To Go was presented at the Annual Meeting of the North Carolina Medical Society Alliance by AMA Alliance Director, Debbi Ricks in conjunction with a fashion show featuring Alliance members. May 3, 2010
American Medical Association Alliance's 90th Celebration 6-18-12Debbi Ricks
This presentation in three parts was prepared for the 90th Celebration of the American Medical Association Alliance (AMA Alliance) that was held in Chicago, Illinois June 18, 2012. Special thanks to President, Pat Hyer for asking me to create this presentation. Photos and items of interest from each decade from the 1920 thru the 2000 is included as well as photos and items from each of the active state Alliances.
American Medical Association Alliance's 90th Celebration 6-18-12 Part 3Debbi Ricks
This presentation in three parts was prepared for the 90th Celebration of the American Medical Association Alliance (AMA Alliance) that was held in Chicago, Illinois June 18, 2012. Special thanks to President, Pat Hyer for asking me to create the presentation. Photos and items of interest from each decade from the 1920 thru the 2000 is included as well as photos and items from each of the active state Alliances.
State leaders update Ohioans on the status of Medicaid expansion in the budget. They share talking points that are working, identify key lawmakers to contact, and discuss ongoing advocacy efforts and the next steps for action.
American Medical Association Alliance's 90th Celebration 6-18-12 Part 2Debbi Ricks
This presentation in three parts was prepared for the 90th Celebration of the American Medical Association Alliance (AMA Alliance) that was held in Chicago, Illinois June 18, 2012. Special thanks to President, Pat Hyer for asking me to create the presentation. Photos and items of interest from each decade from the 1920 thru the 2000 is included as well as photos and items from each of the active state Alliances.
Social Networking for Alliance Leaders was presented to at the Annual Meeting of the American Medical Association Alliance on Sunday, June 16, 2013 by AMA Alliance Social Media Manager, Debbi Ricks
Easy Dressing…Good To Go: Annual Meeting of the North Carolina Medical Socie...Debbi Ricks
Easy Dressing...Good To Go was presented at the Annual Meeting of the North Carolina Medical Society Alliance by AMA Alliance Director, Debbi Ricks in conjunction with a fashion show featuring Alliance members. May 3, 2010
American Medical Association Alliance's 90th Celebration 6-18-12Debbi Ricks
This presentation in three parts was prepared for the 90th Celebration of the American Medical Association Alliance (AMA Alliance) that was held in Chicago, Illinois June 18, 2012. Special thanks to President, Pat Hyer for asking me to create this presentation. Photos and items of interest from each decade from the 1920 thru the 2000 is included as well as photos and items from each of the active state Alliances.
American Medical Association Alliance's 90th Celebration 6-18-12 Part 3Debbi Ricks
This presentation in three parts was prepared for the 90th Celebration of the American Medical Association Alliance (AMA Alliance) that was held in Chicago, Illinois June 18, 2012. Special thanks to President, Pat Hyer for asking me to create the presentation. Photos and items of interest from each decade from the 1920 thru the 2000 is included as well as photos and items from each of the active state Alliances.
State leaders update Ohioans on the status of Medicaid expansion in the budget. They share talking points that are working, identify key lawmakers to contact, and discuss ongoing advocacy efforts and the next steps for action.
American Medical Association Alliance's 90th Celebration 6-18-12 Part 2Debbi Ricks
This presentation in three parts was prepared for the 90th Celebration of the American Medical Association Alliance (AMA Alliance) that was held in Chicago, Illinois June 18, 2012. Special thanks to President, Pat Hyer for asking me to create the presentation. Photos and items of interest from each decade from the 1920 thru the 2000 is included as well as photos and items from each of the active state Alliances.
Marketing Your Alliance Using Facebook Pages Debbi Ricks
Marketing Your Alliance Using Facebook Pages was presented to the AMA Alliance Western States Conference in Newport Beach, CA on February 1, 2013 by AMA Alliance Social Media Manager, Debbi Ricks.
Ready Kids: Building a Strong Network for Kentucky's System of #Oral Health CareKYOralHealthCoalition
Good #oral health is critical to good overall heath and while tooth decay and other dental diseases can have long lasting impacts on long-term health and employability, millions of Americans go without needed dental care because they can’t find a dentist, can’t afford care, lack dental insurance, or are unaware of the importance of dental care.
Training Objectives:
1. Motivate our staff to advocate for the YMCA of Central Florida
2. Share with our staff the future of the YMCA of Central Florida as outlined in our Vision Plan
All 2,000 YMCA of Central Florida staff participated in the training.
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AMA Alliance Social Media Committee Overview for 2014Debbi Ricks
This presentation was given at the AMA Alliance New Board Retreat in August, 2014 to give an overview of the goals and expectations for the upcoming year.
Senior Project and Engineering Leader Jim Smith.pdfJim Smith
I am a Project and Engineering Leader with extensive experience as a Business Operations Leader, Technical Project Manager, Engineering Manager and Operations Experience for Domestic and International companies such as Electrolux, Carrier, and Deutz. I have developed new products using Stage Gate development/MS Project/JIRA, for the pro-duction of Medical Equipment, Large Commercial Refrigeration Systems, Appliances, HVAC, and Diesel engines.
My experience includes:
Managed customized engineered refrigeration system projects with high voltage power panels from quote to ship, coordinating actions between electrical engineering, mechanical design and application engineering, purchasing, production, test, quality assurance and field installation. Managed projects $25k to $1M per project; 4-8 per month. (Hussmann refrigeration)
Successfully developed the $15-20M yearly corporate capital strategy for manufacturing, with the Executive Team and key stakeholders. Created project scope and specifications, business case, ROI, managed project plans with key personnel for nine consumer product manufacturing and distribution sites; to support the company’s strategic sales plan.
Over 15 years of experience managing and developing cost improvement projects with key Stakeholders, site Manufacturing Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Maintenance, and facility support personnel to optimize pro-duction operations, safety, EHS, and new product development. (BioLab, Deutz, Caire)
Experience working as a Technical Manager developing new products with chemical engineers and packaging engineers to enhance and reduce the cost of retail products. I have led the activities of multiple engineering groups with diverse backgrounds.
Great experience managing the product development of products which utilize complex electrical controls, high voltage power panels, product testing, and commissioning.
Created project scope, business case, ROI for multiple capital projects to support electrotechnical assembly and CPG goods. Identified project cost, risk, success criteria, and performed equipment qualifications. (Carrier, Electrolux, Biolab, Price, Hussmann)
Created detailed projects plans using MS Project, Gant charts in excel, and updated new product development in Jira for stakeholders and project team members including critical path.
Great knowledge of ISO9001, NFPA, OSHA regulations.
User level knowledge of MRP/SAP, MS Project, Powerpoint, Visio, Mastercontrol, JIRA, Power BI and Tableau.
I appreciate your consideration, and look forward to discussing this role with you, and how I can lead your company’s growth and profitability. I can be contacted via LinkedIn via phone or E Mail.
Jim Smith
678-993-7195
jimsmith30024@gmail.com
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The case study discusses the potential of drone delivery and the challenges that need to be addressed before it becomes widespread.
Key takeaways:
Drone delivery is in its early stages: Amazon's trial in the UK demonstrates the potential for faster deliveries, but it's still limited by regulations and technology.
Regulations are a major hurdle: Safety concerns around drone collisions with airplanes and people have led to restrictions on flight height and location.
Other challenges exist: Who will use drone delivery the most? Is it cost-effective compared to traditional delivery trucks?
Discussion questions:
Managerial challenges: Integrating drones requires planning for new infrastructure, training staff, and navigating regulations. There are also marketing and recruitment considerations specific to this technology.
External forces vary by country: Regulations, consumer acceptance, and infrastructure all differ between countries.
Demographics matter: Younger generations might be more receptive to drone delivery, while older populations might have concerns.
Stakeholders for Amazon: Customers, regulators, aviation authorities, and competitors are all stakeholders. Regulators likely hold the greatest influence as they determine the feasibility of drone delivery.
Artificial intelligence (AI) offers new opportunities to radically reinvent the way we do business. This study explores how CEOs and top decision makers around the world are responding to the transformative potential of AI.
AMA Alliance at the Arizona Medical Association Alliance Annual Meeting 2-5-12
1. The AMA Alliance supports medical families through advocacy and education and
serves as the volunteer voice of healthy families in our communities.
Arizona Medical Association
Alliance
Annual Meeting
February 5, 2012
Debbi Ricks, AMAA Director
2.
3. Alliance...Alliance...
Connecting the Family ofConnecting the Family of
MedicineMedicine
Alliance...a bond or connection between two or moreAlliance...a bond or connection between two or more
entities...a close association formed to advance commonentities...a close association formed to advance common
interests, causes or purposesinterests, causes or purposes
5. Alliance MembersAlliance Members
Who We Are TodayWho We Are Today
We are:
• physician and medical school couples.
• individual physicians.
• individual medical students.
• volunteers who are dedicated to promoting the good
health of America and to supporting the family of
medicine.
• affiliated with our local medical associations, our state
medical associations and the AMA ...working hand-in-
hand to ensure better health for every American.
6. AMA AllianceAMA Alliance
Who We Are in NumbersWho We Are in Numbers
• 8,000+ Individual Members Including
500+ Members-at-Large
• 300 County Alliances
• 35 State Alliances
• 160 Members attending Annual
Meeting in 2011
• 98 Members attending LDC in 2011
• 15 Board of Directors
9. Alliance
What We Do
Support Physicians-in-Training
through the new
AMA Alliance
Honor Fund
www.amafoundation.org
10. Alliance MembersAlliance Members
What We DoWhat We Do
• Make a Difference in our Communities
Faux Paw
the
Techno Cat
Stop America’s Violence
Everywhere
12. AllianceAlliance
Where We’re HeadedWhere We’re Headed
Connecting for a Strong FutureConnecting for a Strong Future
MembershipMembership
• Changing to meet the needs of our members
• Recognizing each member’s uniqueness
• Connecting with states and counties
13. AllianceAlliance
Why Should I Connect ?Why Should I Connect ?
• Support & Life-Long Friendships
• Community
• Contributing to the Greater Good
• Personal and Professional Development
19. Western States CoalitionWestern States Coalition
ConferenceConference
February, 2011February, 2011
San Diego, CaliforniaSan Diego, California
1st
Western States
Regional Conference
Arizona, California, Colorado
Nevada, Oregon
Texas, Utah
20. Western States CoalitionWestern States Coalition
ConferenceConference
February, 2011February, 2011
San Diego, CaliforniaSan Diego, California
21. No one else can contribute your
unique combination of talents,
energy, insights and ideas.
What you do does make a
difference
Chuck Durakis
Be the Difference
22. The AMA Alliance supports medical families through advocacy and education and
serves as the volunteer voice of healthy families in our communities.
Debbi Ricks, Director, AMAA
17480 High Street, Los Gatos, CA 95030
408-354-5613, 408-892-3789 (cell)
debbiricks@aol.com
AMA Alliance
AMA Alliance Staff
312.464.4470
amaa@ama-assn.org www.amaalliance.org
Editor's Notes
I am delighted to be here with you at this lovely location representing the American Medical Association as your Director. I see some familiar faces and look forward to getting to know the rest of you!
I was very pleased when Mindie invited me to be here and I’m glad to have this time to talk a bit about how the Alliance keeps our medical families connected.
An alliance is “a bond or connection between two or more entities... a close association formed to advance common interests, causes or purposes. So…those of us involved with the Medical Alliance…locally, at the state level and nationally, become involved with like-minded people with whom we can advance our common purposes.
It struck me while I was preparing this talk, how personally important and rewarding it has been for me to be connected with the Medical Alliance these past 30+ years…spending time working in my county, then at the state level and now on the national board. I have developed like-minded friends who support the same causes I’m passionate about all over the country. We understand each other’s stresses and share in the joys of being a part of the medical family.
Our three-tiered organization...local, state and national, provides us with opportunities to connect on many levels. County Alliances are our heartbeat. By addressing local public health concerns, you improve the lives of people within your own community. State Alliances coordinate activities and provide support for the county Alliances and the Members-at-Large. The National organization provides support for both the state and local Alliances through leadership training, speakers to visit states and counties, resources developed and available on the website and through personal connections.
Working together we are better able to amplify the power of each Alliance member. Whether your passion is to better influence legislation or to launch effective health awareness programs, your national leaders are always available to help you. We are there to help you work through your challenges and to help celebrate your successes. As your Director, I am your direct link to the AMAA so please don’t hesitate to contact me with your concerns, successes or thoughts.
As we connect with our medical family members throughout the nation, it is important to recognize that the composition of our Alliance membership has changed dramatically since we were established in 1922 as the Woman’s Auxiliary to the American Medical Association.
Currently, our AMAA membership includes, physician and medical school couples, individual physicians and individual medical students…we are a diverse group of volunteers coming from many unique backgrounds.
It is interesting to note that our Alliance membership categories at the state and local levels vary according to the desires of the respective Alliance. For instance, some local and state Alliances include the category of “Friend of Medicine.” In some Alliances the “Friends” have the same rights and privileges as regular members and in other cases they are associate members without the right to vote or hold office. Some Alliances are exclusively spouse organizations while others include physicians as regular members. As you are probably aware, the AMAA recently opened up regular membership to include domestic partners. This was a national membership issue that states and counties could either embrace or choose not to implement. That’s the beauty of the way our organization is structured. It is not a one-size fits all. Members in counties and states have the flexibility to make choices to meet the needs of their members.
Membership recruitment and retention are among the most challenging aspects of Alliance involvement at all three levels. Our numbers are down for many reasons and have been declining for a number of years. All membership organizations are being affected by the economy and by outside influences. AMAA is affected additionally by factors including dissatisfaction with AMA’s stand on health care reform and a perception of lack of value. Through all of this change 35 of our states have active Alliances, we have members-at-large and there are 300 active county Alliances in the nation. You are to be especially commended here in Arizona for reenergizing your Alliance! As you can see, there is strong participation at our AMAA national meetings…160 of us attended the Annual Meeting in June and almost 100 attended the Leadership Development Conference in October. We have a very active and dedicated base for moving the Alliance ahead…a positive position to be in.
The Alliance is the largest support system for the family of medicine. One of the strengths of the Alliance is the opportunity to develop friendships that will last a lifetime. We support each other in the good times and in the tough times…through malpractice suits, relocations and family celebrations. The Alliance offers a network of support where caring physician family members share information and experiences…and listen with compassion to the problems, stresses and crisis of others.
We support our future physicians by providing resident/resident spouse/partners and medical school/medical school spouse/partners with focused events, mentoring and collaborative opportunities. They are our future...Let’s remember to support and encourage them. The rewards are great. (Pause) We also support them financially throughout the country.
Most medical schools today have their own foundations established to help fund students during medical school and many of us support those programs. To further fund our future physicians, the AMA Alliance has established a new permanent endowment fund called the “AMA Alliance Honor Fund”. The earnings from money invested will be used to support student scholarships at $10,000 each. As the cost of medical education continues to increase, financial assistance for medical students is more important than ever. If you are interested, your contribution is welcome. Specific information is available on the AMA Foundation’s website.
Alliance members make a difference in our communities, our states and our nation through hundreds of projects including SAVE Projects (Stop America’s Violence Everywhere), Faux Paw, Health Literacy, anti-Bullying Campaigns, distribution of the AMA Alliance’s health promotion materials… just to name a few. We join forces with existing organizations to form coalitions of people working for the same cause.
Legislative Advocacy has always been a focus of the Alliance since the early days. As a physician, physician spouse/partner, your voice counts. Better than any professional lobbyist, Alliance members can give legislators the most accurate picture of how the issues really affect the practice of medicine. The Alliance can provide you with speaking points on current medical issues so that you can contact your legislators to encourage them to vote for meaningful healthcare reforms. If it’s not within your comfort zone to make the call, I encourage you to make the effort. You’ll see that it’s not as intimidating as you thought and your contact does really make a difference!
Membership:
Change has become the constant in the medical arena. Some of you have lived through these changes, and the younger ones are just beginning to understand the complex array of factors that impact the way you, your spouse or partner practices medicine. Keep in mind that in order to keep our organization relevant, we must tap into each member’s “what’s-in-for me spot.” These days, everyone is looking for something that they can get from the organization before they can begin to think about what they can do for the organization. It’s no longer like it was in the olden days when everyone joined just because. Keeping this in mind, despite the challenges, the Alliance has a strong place in today’s world. Our common concerns and shared challenges connect us in ways that will outlast this period of transition. This is reconfirmed every day through every person whose life is improved by our unique efforts.
At the AMA Alliance we are aware that you may need more assistance to be able to help make this “difference.” The AMAA leadership needs to better focus on developing stronger connections to the county and state Alliances. Because most members initially hear about the AMAA from their county Alliance and because their relationship with their state and county is more clearly defined, we at the AMAA level need to have more direct contact with our grassroots-members. Continue to ask, “How can you help us?” Continue to ask us to attend your meetings. Contact us directly if members have questions or concerns. We there for you!
You are already a member of the Alliance so you know the benefits of membership. Why should a friend or colleague who doesn’t belong connect with the Alliance? Again...what’s in it for Me for Them?
We all need a support system. Medical families face unique challenges both personally and professionally. As part of the Alliance, members gain a forum to discuss their relationships with people who have first-hand experience of the pressing issues while developing life-long friendships.
By being a part of the Alliance, you are immediately connected to a community of over 8,000 members of the family of medicine. While each member shares a common commitment to better health care, Alliance members come from diverse backgrounds and experiences thus enriching our experience.
Contributing to the Greater Good allows us to look outside of ourselves and do the small part we can to make our community a better place.
By far, one of the greatest benefits of belonging to the Alliance are the opportunities for personal growth.
Your local and state Alliances provide opportunities such as this meeting where you come together to learn and have fun together. The AMA Alliance provides two meetings per year focused on providing learning, training and networking opportunities and I strongly encourage you to consider participating whether you are a state or county officer or not.
Both meetings are held in Chicago.
The Annual Meeting is in June and though it is the business meeting for the year, there are trainings and inspiring speakers as well. Anyone who is an AMAA member may attend and has a vote. This is a photo from last year. I was delighted to meet Mindie at the meeting. There she is in the front row along with the rest of us from the Western States coalition.
This year’s meeting is scheduled for June 17-19 in Chicago. It’s the AMA Alliance’s 90 year and there will be a gala celebration. We encourage all of you to join us to celebrate and to be part of the picture at this memorable event. The meeting information will be on the website very soon.
The Fall Leadership Development Conference is a time for both new and seasoned leaders to come together and to get re-energized to go back and make a difference at home. LDC, as it’s called, is held in Chicago, usually in October. We were delighted to have Anita and Celeste join us last October. The others in this picture are representatives from four of the other states I am assigned to as Director, Kentucky, North Carolina, Utah, and Nebraska.
Your Arizona delegation enjoyed themselves and participated in all of the activities. There was loud applause when Anita announced that she was the oldest person in the room...80??? Years and running strong!
In addition to the local, state and national Alliances, Arizona is fortunate to be a part of the Western States Coalition. The Western States Coalition meets at each of the national meetings and once during the year: either for a retreat or conference in one of our states. This year there will be a retreat and next year there will be a conference.
The very first Western States Regional Conference was held last February in San Diego California. Our Western States consist of Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, Oregon, Texas and Utah.
The meeting last February coincided with “Wear Red” day...for women’s heart health. Here is a comment from one of our younger participants at the Western States Conference, Gabby Neubuerger and I know she speaks for all of us who attend Alliance meetings.
Wow! I am always amazed and inspired every time I attend an Alliance Conference. As I walked into a room filled with Alliance members, there was an instant camaraderie as we are all dedicated to the family of medicine and to improving the health and lives of our fellow citizens. Like you, I am busy. I often debate whether or not I have time to be involved with my state and local Alliance. I wonder whether it is worth the time away to attend a conference, yet I am ALWAYS glad that I made the time. Was the time well spent? ABSOLUTELY!
Each of you here today has made a special effort to attend...to connect with your other medical family members from around your state. You are all very busy people with much to offer. The Alliance is very fortunate to have you as an advocate and member! Each of your contributions to our organization is important.
In closing I would like to read one of my favorite quotes by Chuck Durakis from this little book entitled “Be the Difference.” “No one else can contribute your unique combination of talents, energy, insights and Ideas. What you do does make a difference.”
Thank you what you do help make a difference and to help keep us connected.