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171ST ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING
EXAUGURAL ADDRESS OF THE PRESIDENT
It has been a year like no other. When we were planning the first ever virtual Annual Business meeting of the Wayne County Medical Society of Southeast Michigan one year ago, we eagerly anticipated the delayed gratification that would come in May of 2021, when we could mingle, catch up with friends and colleagues face to face, and share a toast in warm company. Alas, it is not yet our time. But that’s the beauty of delayed gratification, the longer the wait, the sweeter the reward. Tonight, we have the pleasure of picturing how wonderful the meeting will be next year when we can make eye contact with human beings instead of our computer screens. It has been a year of incredible change for our Wayne County Medical Society and all of us. We all find ourselves contemplating the “new normal.” The work that we have done, and will continue to do, as the Wayne County Medical Society will ensure that the new normal is better than the past.
It’s been an honor to serve as your president through these challenging times. I’d like to begin by thanking Karen
and Rachael for all of their incredible hard work and support. I began my term in the midst of the pandemic lockdown. We’ve adapted and weathered the changes, and I truly could not have done it without their support and tireless efforts. We now know that our staff can successfully operate from their homes, and we no longer need our office space. By the way, we are looking to rent our space
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until the lease is up,
if you know anyone interested in moving into the New Center One building. We now know that we can conduct our meetings virtually. While
this has presented
challenges, it has
also enabled broader participation, especially among
our younger physicians, balancing obligations with their families and children. I thank everyone who participated in our virtual board and committee meetings for welcoming me into your homes. Or, if you’re like me, the small area
of your home that that appears on camera and looks tidy
in the middle of the surrounding mess just off camera. While virtual meetings can’t serve all the same functions
as in-person gatherings, I was delighted that we were able to capture the same feeling of camaraderie and fellowship. It was a joy to watch members help each other navigate
the functionality of microphones, audio/video settings,
and other functions on the virtual platform. While the meetings served the purpose of executing our business items, they also provided a means for us to share our struggles and strategies to overcome them and to come together as a community of physicians. I remember one
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