President's Annual Report
2000-2001

OBJECTIVES

Move the print directory to an electronic format available via the MDMLG web page.
Update the MDMLG Web Page.
Form Ad-Hoc Bylaws Committee to review current by-laws and make recommendations for updating bylaws.
Review investment options and the financial goals of the organization as recommended by the Ad-Hoc Organizational Fund Analysis & Review Committee.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Moved the print directory to an electronic format and made it available in 3 sizes/formats.
Updated and maintained the MDMLG web page and moved the listserve to a new host site.
Reviewed, updated and approved the MDMLG bylaws changes as recommended by the Ad-Hoc By-laws Committee.
Began designing a new MDMLG brochure.
Reviewed and approved the recommendations for investment options by the Ad-Hoc Organizational Fund Analysis & Review Committee.
Sponsored a team and participated in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure.
Collaborated with the Wayne State University Shiffman Medical Library to sponsor: CAM-ERA - Complimentary and Alternative Medicine and the Internet – State of the Art Views on Practice and Research. The conference will be held on Friday, October 26, 2001 at the Antheneum Suite Hotel. This collaboration resulted in obtaining a grant from NLM to sponsor the conference.

Barbara Platts
President, MDMLG