Following our annual reception at the 2015 USCAP meeting in Boston, and withthe generous support of our prospective members, the decision was made to officially register our organization.
After a thorough search by the Executive Committee members for a suitable
management company, in May 2016 we signed a contract with Badger Bay. Over the course of summer and fall, we worked closely with the management team to accomplish our goals within our budget and in accordance with our mission.
Having an interactive website was our first priority. After much discussion and fine tuning, the website became operational in December 2016. This website allows members to safely and conveniently pay their dues and donations. A monthly newsletter and announcement of important news and activities, soon to include members’ publications, are also provided. Our Facebook page is also maintained.
After implementation, we learned that there are problems for our Canadian members in regards to electronic payment. The management team has been notified and we will provide updates soon.
At the same time and after detailed analysis of available options for registering our society, the Executive Board decided to register our association as a charitable non-profit organization. In this manner, the donations of our generous members will be tax-deductible. A portion of the dues may be tax-deductible as well. We are in the final stages of official registration.
Again, for our Canadian members, we have learned that IPANA has to register as a charity with the Canadian Revenue Agency in order to allow our Canadian members to benefit from the tax deductible status for their dues and donations. This is also being pursued by the management company and we will pride updates as soon as available.
Our trainee award program recognizes the scientific presentations of ourpathologists in-training at the USCAP Annual Meeting and is supported by the generous donation of one of our members. Please join as a “Resident/Trainee” member to participate in this wonderful program, in the spirit of friendly competition.
The Executive Board also wishes to recognize Dr. Nadji as our ultimate “Champion Level” member. He has been the biggest advocate for our success, by his generous financial and moral support.
In the end, we had a very positive year, and we couldn’t have done it without our prospective members’ support. Now that we clearly have organized our efforts, it is certainly up to all of us to make sure our organization thrives. Sustainable and enthusiastic member support is the key to the success of any organization. And as the Executive Board, we thank you and welcome your ideas and your active involvement in the society’s functions.
