President’s Message

Wasn’t the Annual Meeting fun? I sensed great energy in the group, and the colorful leis were a fantastic addition. More than a few times, non- SOCCA attendees asked how they could get one – great for recruiting!

As part of our ongoing reorganization, we are now working on a policy document. Our bylaws are streamlined and consistent with those of a professional society like ours, leaving space to specify how we conduct our business. It may not sound like much, but it is a big step forward in terms of governance and will hopefully add continuity as our leaders rotate on and off the Board of Directors.

I’m fortunate to have an excellent team working on all these changes and couldn’t ask for a better Executive Committee. Drs. Liu, Flynn, and Jabaley have all contributed significantly to the reorganization, and SOCCA is in a much stronger position because of their efforts. Dr. Mike Wall has been a great voice of experience and vision. I’m especially grateful to our administrator, Jennifer Rzepka, for her ongoing dedication to detail and organizational savvy.

Our website has been successfully migrated and is fully operational, and our committees are up and running. It’s a good time for us!

If you haven’t seen the emails about Perioperative Resuscitation and Life Support (PeRLS), check them out. We’ve refreshed the course and are currently in the peer review process for the updated guidance manuscript. Our collaboration with ASA has been very productive, and these materials are a great example of the value SOCCA offers its members. If you haven’t taken the class, give it a try. Better yet, encourage your practice to use it for resuscitation certification. We designed it to be highly relevant to anesthesia and perioperative care providers.

Other offerings to keep in mind include a Women in Critical Care (WICC) webinar in July, a Journal Club in August, our Board Review Course on September 16–18, and the Job Fair in late September. After that, the ASA will be upon us. See you in San Antonio in October! Look out for the “SOCCA Social” logo and location – we’ll be organizing meetups at ASA and other meetings as a way to connect and network.

We are growing our capabilities and staying strong as an organization. My goal is for you, our valued members, to see real benefits from your membership. I always welcome your ideas and feedback – you are what makes us great!

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