Agenda for September 17, 2007 Meeting

SUBJECT:  AASAN Meeting during the CNS

DATE:  Monday, September 17, 2007

PLACE:  San Diego Marriott Hotel & Marina

TIME:  5:45 – 7:15 PM

ROOM:  Mission Hills

                   I.  Welcome and introduction of members/attendees

                  II.  Approval of Minutes

                 III.  Sub-committee reports

                           a. Treasurer report

                           b. Ambassador program

                           c. Fellowship Program

                           d. Membership Drive

                IV.  New Business

                           a. Educational opportunities

                           b. Future directions

                            We request that AASAN members please respond to this e-mail and make plans to

                            attend the meeting.  Kindly share or forward this information to others and respond

                            with suggestions.  We look forward to seeing you at the meeting and dinner Sept. 17^th.

 Sincerely,

 Jogi V. Pattisapu, Orlando, FL – President (Jpattisapu@PedNeurosurgery.net)

 Shripathi Holla, Scranton, PA – Secretary (DrHolla@EPIX.net)

 Chander Kohli, Youngstown, OH – Treasurer (CMKINC@Ameritech.net)

 Ashwini Sharan, Philadelphia, PA – Organizing Committee (Ashwini.Sharan@Jefferson.edu)

 Arnold Menezes, Iowa City, IA – Past President (Arnold-Menezes@Uiowa.edu)

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Minutes of AASAN Meeting at CNS (San Diego)                                               (Attendees :31)

Monday, September 17, 2007

Started at 5:05 PM

Marriot

 ANNOUNCEMENTS:

1. NSI Upcoming meeting - 2007 Annual Conference of Neurological Society of India Dec 14-17, 2007 Agra.
2. ISSICON 2008 – Spinal meeting in New Delhi

MINUTES

1. Opening remarks by Dr. Jogi Pattisapu.
2. Treasurers report was reviewed.
3. Introduction of Dr. David Adelson – President Elect CNS 2008
   1. Dr. David Adelson announced the CNS has chosen India as their International partner for the 2009 meeting in New Orleans, LA.  The CNS wants to identify the educational needs and initiatives which would be most pertinent for the neurosurgeons from this part of the world.
   2. Many suggestions were made from the membership and it appeared to be well received.  Recommendations were made to pursue the Indian Government Education Fund, Airfare Grants, etc
   3. Multiple opportunities exist with recent increased awareness of neurosurgical issues in India and the members are urged to pursue such leads and communicate with the members at large.
4. Dr. Ashwini Sharan gave an update on the AASAN ambassador program.  All U.S. neurosurgery program directors have received e-mail announcement of the program.  Additionally, Girish Hiremath will discuss his 4 month experience at NIMHANS at the upcoming April meeting.
5. The AASAN brochure was distributed and received positive comments.  Please expect to receive your copy in the near future.  (Kindly inform us of any address changes)
6. Dr. Raj Narayan discussed the Fellowship Program and at this time there are no applicants.
7. The meeting was adjourned for dinner at Masala Restaurant with support from Dr. Rajinder Singh Dhada of Elekta.
8. Thank you to all the members who have generously supported our programs financially and with in-kind donations. We kindly request you forward dues to any of the officers. 

 SPECIAL NOTE

We extend our respect and sincerest condolences to Dr. Chander Kohli and his family for the loss of their son Aneal Kohli.  Our hearts are with the family in their time of grief.