Alumni News - October 2004

Message from the President

The SOG Annual General Meeting - October 6, 2004

This Annual General Meeting celebrated the class of '79's achievements. A banner year for the graduating class of 25 years ago: this class seems to comprise one of the highest number of hospital CEOs in recent years.

Sister Elizabeth Davis, Class of '85 talked about the Ethics of Leadership at this year's Annual Meeting. Please see Profile of the Month for further details on Sister Elizabeth's background.

Society of Graduates in HPME- 2003-04 Annual Report

We have had a banner year, exceeding many of our goals directed at keeping you connected to your past, present and future in health administration. Here are a few of the highlights;

Issued a grant to the Department of HPME - $5,000
Sponsored Pre-Convocation Brunch - Class of 2004
Improved investment strategies to maximize returns
Achieved a 20% profit margin
Improved content of Newsletter & increased frequency of distribution
Achieved attendance targets for Education Day
Partnership with CCHSE-Toronto Chapter to plan a second educational event– "Does Culture Eat Strategy for Breakfast?"
Increased literary award nominations by 40%
Improved attendance at Executive Committee Meetings by 16%
Increased paid membership by 18%
Actively locating "lost graduates"
Developed decision-making criteria for funding requests