Two Votes for the Future of ARCOS / Special Election & AOA/CORD Collab

[Laurel Lewis]

The recording of yesterday’s meeting addressing the proposed change to the ARCOS Bylaws is now available on the website.

• Select the Resources Tab
• On the drop-down menu select ARCOS Virtual Sessions
• Select ARCOS Update:  Bylaws Change Q&A

Thank you to those of you who were able to attend on such short notice to share your thoughts and ask questions.

~Laurel

[Gabrielle Erbacher]

Thank you for recording the meeting, I was able to watch it and understand more. My question is, do you know when the final decision will be made and announced? I am sorry if I missed that somewhere?

[Amy Kraus]

I apologize for not adding to the discussion sooner.

AAOS needs to recognize the mangers of education, as they have in the past. This shift seems to be a business move – a drive to collect higher dues and registrations.

Please note that I had a few words with AAOS registration / management the past two years – specifically in San Fran when they straight out told me that I could not register as an affiliate – no longer recognized as such. I was prepared to pay at the $350 – 400 registration yet did not understand why we were no longer accepted as an affiliate or, as in previous years, even as Allied Health attendees. It was quite disconcerting, as I recall seeing the student rate and I think it was actually under $100.00.   I am not sure about everyone else, but I have maintained an account and membership number for at least 15 (maybe 20) years to help with products and purchasing.

My fee would have been over $900 this year – I was having to register for the main conference and then layer on expenses (my plan was look at resident / faculty posters, attend OrthoDome and ICL presentations – one that I was going to participate in, and to walk the floor to talk with our vendors.

Needless to say, I did not pay the registration and immediately let my Program Director and Chair know that the registration money could be spent more wisely elsewhere.

To say the least, I was quite disappointed. I feel that someone made a money decision without realizing they were devaluing key players of the education. What a shame.

Just my two cents.

I applaud the board and their work to keep ARCOS strong. Great way to think outside the box.

THANK YOU!

Amy Kraus                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Univ. of Mississippi Medical Center                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Manager – Health Education                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Proud ARCOS Member since 2005

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