Mission

ODMS Goals

• 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.