Alachua County Medical Alliance Membership Information
The Woman's Auxiliary to the Florida Medical Association was organized in
Alachua County on May 5, 1926 with Mrs. Wilburn Lassiter of Gainesville
serving as the first President. By the end of that year, the Auxiliary had
grown to include four counties: Alachua, Hillsborough, Palm Beach and
Dade. The original bylaws were adopted in 1928, with 199 members on
the rolls.
Alachua County was the founding county of the Florida Medical
Alliance and continues to be a volunteer organization committed to
health, education, wellness, and community service. We have been
serving Alachua County for 75 years.
Membership
To be eligible for membership in the Alachua County Medical
Alliance an individual must be the spouse of a physician eligible for
membership in the Alachua County Medical Society. You may also be the
widow or widower of a physician who was eligible for membership or a
spouse of a resident or medical Student or fellow.
There are 3 classifications of Membership Classification.
Life member is a member who has held a membership for 35 years. Life members pay no county dues only State($30) and National Dues ($25).
Active member is a member who spouse or widow/widower of a
physician is eligible for membership in the Alachua County Medical Society.
Active members pay county dues of $20., State Dues of $30
and National Dues of $25.
A Resident Physician Spouse member or Student member shall be the
spouse of a resident or medical student who is eligible for membership
in the Alachua County Medical Society. Resident or Student spouses
pay dues at a reduced rate.
Benefits of Membership
The alliance is a not only a great way to meet people in the medical
community but also a way to support the community. The Alliance works
to promote healthy lifestyles for all people in the community through
education and supporting health related charitable donations.
Monthly meetings
The monthly meetings provide an opportunity to visit with other members and conduct Alliance business. To accommodate members' busy schedules, the Alliance has provided a variety of day and evening meetings. Meets are typically held at members homes, restaurants, and places of interest. The alliance also conducts some joint meetings with the medical society, giving you a chance to enjoy an evening with your spouse.
Alliance members may now attend ACMS
dinner meetings at no cost.
Quarterly newsletter
As an alliance member you will receive a quarterly newsletter letting
you know of upcoming events, recipes, and other news items. The
newsletter also provides you with the details of Alliance activities.
Directory
Each fall, you will receive a directory of Alliance members.
This information is available only to Alliance and Medical Society members.
Directory Updates
If you need to update the Alliance Directory, Please fill out the following information. The information is submitted directly to the ACMSA office. gsbacms@aol.com or scacms@aol.com If you would like to make e-mail changes please submit them to Marybeth Syfert.