Mission
Goals of the Old Dominion Medical Society:
- Continue minority health advocacy.
- The Legislative committee will remain actively involved in local, state and national lobbying for laws and policies that will benefit the African-American Community.
- Leadership of ODMS will render opinions on legislative bills and policy prior to final votes and will be certain that the opinion of ODMS membership is heard.
- Members of ODMS will serve as local health care advocates in their communities.
- Improve communication among the membership of ODMS.
- Informational mailings will be sent out at least quarterly.
- Update mailing lists with current telephone, fax and e-mail, etc.
- Attend meetings of the local chapters.
- Increase the membership of ODMS.
- The membership committee and local constituent chapters will coordinate a
membership drive for new members. - Members will be encouraged to stay financial and active at the
local, statewide and national level. - Stabilize and secure a financial future for the ODMS.
- Develop and adhere to an annual budget.
- Plan for a quality educational and profitable annual meeting.
- Plan a major fund-raiser for the scholarship fund.
- Investigate and invest our savings into a high yield account.
- The membership committee and local constituent chapters will coordinate a