A lively business meeting concluded the 2013 Academic Meeting in Redwing. Discussion centered around planning for the coming year, the status of the organization and the location of the 2014 Academic Meeting.
Dr. Giuseppe Lanzino has concluded his term as president of the organization and his four year term of leadership in the Minnesota Neurosurgical Society. During this time, the Society has witnessed continuing growth and marked improvement in its academic program. The membership and Executive Committee extend our sincere appreciation for his efforts.
Dr. Matthew Hunt has assumed the responsibilities of President of the organization for the next two years. Dr. Hunt also serves as the Residency Program Director at the University of Minnesota.
The Secretary/Treasurer position is now vacant and interested members are encouraged to consider serving in this capacity The term is two years and usually leads to an additional two year term as the president of the organization.
Tentatively, the seventh annual academic meeting will occur in late September, 2014 in St. Paul, MN. The venue and meeting schedule remain undetermined. Members are invited to submit suggestions or to participate on the planning committee for this event.
The next meeting of the Society will occur in late March or early April, 2014. Agenda items for that meeting will include instillation of officers, communication with the JCNS at the 2014 AANS meeting and planning for the next academic meeting. Venue and speaker will be announced in early 2014.
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