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  Subject TIPS Monthly Executive Meeting - 12th April 2011
  Facilitator Dr. Ashok Kumar, President, TIPS SW
  Location Mela Indian Bar and Grill
  Attendees Dr. Ashok Kumar, Dr. Nandkishore Gurram, Dr. Vijay Gunuganti, Dr. Kishore Rasamallu, Dr. Anupama Gotimukula
  Date Tuesday, April 12, 2011
  Time 6:00 PM
  Scribe Dr. Anupama Gotimukula
   
No. Topic Highlights
1 Dr. Ashok Kumar opened the meeting Agenda for today's meeting was presented to all members
2 2014 AAPI Convention Dr. Ashok Kumar announced that San Antonio was awarded the 2014 AAPI convention. Everyone felt that more member volunteers are needed for this big event and at least two years of planning. EC team thanked Dr. Jayesh Shah and Neela Patel for their contributions in bringing the convention to San Antonio. During the mix and mingle, Dr. Koli opened up the discussion on the upcoming convention. He told the group that Dr. Jayesh is proposing him to be the convention chair. Dr. Koli also suggested it would be a good idea to be the convention chair for any young and enthusiastic physician who is pursuing AAPI leadership.
3 Movie night June 1st week Dr. Gotimukula will lead this event and coordinate with Ram Joolukuntla regarding the movie and location and date.
4 Mix & Mingle gatherings Next Mix& mingle will be planned in August. Dr. Shankar Sanka will be the lead of this event. Venue will be in San Marcos, we will coordinate with Austin, Temple, Victoria & Corpus Physicians. Dr. Gunuganti offered to get a sponsor for this event
5 Annual Charity gala in early December Dr. Gurram, Dr. Gunuganti and Dr. Rasamallu will be leading this event. Date and location will be announced by May 7th.Beneficiary: UT Medical Student scholarship foundation and support a poor school in India.
6 TIPS SW chapter Alliance Everyone felt the need for formation of Alliance with spouses, more details will be discussed in the next EC meeting.
7 Membership Drive Dual membership offer is still effective until June 30th. Every EC and TIPS members will work on personal basis to join more Life members to TIPS. Will need more members from Austin, Temple, Victoria/Mc Allen area physicians
8 Treasurer Report Five new members joined during the month of March 2011, and they are Dr. Vijay Gunuganti, Dr. Kishore Rasamallu, Dr. Rajsekhar Pathapati, Dr. Praveen Anumula, and Dr. Kiran Cheruku. Taxes this year will be submitted by Dr. Gotimukula.
9 Next EC meeting On May 7th @ Dr. Nanda Kishore Gurram's house
No.Action Item Action Plan
1 2010 Tax filingDr. Anupama Gotimukula and Venu Kota, CPA
2 Movie night for TIPS members & Families Ram Joolukuntla, Dr. Anupama Gotimukula
3 Mix & Mingle gatherings Dr. Shankar Sanka, Venue: San Marcos
Dr. Gunuganti will get a sponsor for this event.
4 Annual Gala Dr. Gurram will inquire about Gala entertainment from outside talent
Total amount raised from 2010 Memberships: $3000.00
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