Quiet service to our community - this describes the Medical Society of Sedgwick County Alliance (MSSCA).  Some of us may be educating children about Internet safety (Faux Paux) or conducting a No Bullies-No Victims presentation in the classrooms of local schools.   Others may be leading a "Stream Clean" with youngsters to encourage taking responsibility for our natural resources (most recently this was done in conjunction with the "Love Wichita" community-wide event).  Some of our members have actively collected signatures on a "Smoke-Out" petition (an AMAA sponsored project), discouraging the entertainment industry from making movies, which encourage smoking.  All of these programs benefit health concerns of our children in general, and our community as a whole. The "glue" that holds our organization together are monthly membership meetings featuring a variety of programs - whether educational or entertaining, there is always something for everyone, in every season of life.  This is the Alliance hard at work!
 
     Our local Alliance is one part of a three-tier organization.  The state affiliate, Kansas Medical Society Alliance (KMSA), gives our members a multitude of benefits, including opportunities for building state-wide friendships, leadership training, and fundraising.  KMSA has four core programs upon which most of its efforts are focused:  AMA Foundation (scholarships), Health Promotion, Legislation, and Membership.
 
      At the helm is the American Medical Association Alliance (AMAA), which is the largest, most influential grassroots organization representing physicians' spouses nationwide.  The pro-active volunteer voice of the AMA, the Alliance is dedicated to promoting better health, ensuring sound health care legislation, and fundraising for medical education.  Our MSSCA officers have opportunities to attend leadership conferences and legislative update sessions hosted by the AMAA during their term of service to our local alliance.
 
      We welcome you to become a part of this tri-level organization, and to serve in whatever capacity your season of life will allow.  Your individual service will be an integral part of our community service to promote health education in Sedgwick County.  In this, the 82nd year of the MSSCA, we continue to be dedicated to serving our community through the continued dedication and generosity of our members.
 
      If you would like to know more about our Alliance, or if you have any questions, please contact me.

Rhonda Castrisos
316-200-1519 or e-mail rcastrisos@me.com