For professionals – AGM June 2020 Minutes
Meeting Minutes
Minutes For Executive Board Meeting
Held On The 4th Of June 2020
Via Zoom
Attending:
- Dr D Brittain
- Dr D Reynders
- Dr M du Toit
- Dr E Verburgh
- Dr S Parasnath
- Dr J Thomson
- Dr D Moodley
- Adelle Coetzer
- Liezl Slump
1. Opening
- Dr Brittain welcomed everybody
- Dr Brittain mention that SASCeTS Conference will be postponed to 2021, still looking at dates.
He asked about continuity, due to postponement of Conference and therefore AGM, he will be
Chair for 4 years whereas the Chair only serves for 2 years at a time. Dr Parasnath suggest that a
poll be done to request all SASCeTS members input. Before the poll is on website, all Executive’s
will receive poll to get their input.
2. Webinar and training
- Dr Brittain was approached by Takeda Pharmaceuticals to do a talk on Non-Hodgkin’s. He
asked them if they can rather do a SASCeTS webinar on maintenance therapies and problems
with transplant during the COVID-19 pandemic. They agreed. Dr Brittain asked Boards
approval, all agreed on two webinars of one hour each. - Dr Thomson and Dr Parasnath feels a need for training sessions for fellows. Dr Brittain said this
is something SACHAS can do with support of SASCeTS. Dr Brittain will discuss this with Dr
Koornhof. - Dr Thomson feel there is a need for monthly training sessions. Dr Verburgh mentions this
should be done together with accreditation. Dr Brittain said this is something Dr Verburg, Dr
Thomson and Dr MCDonaId can undertake. - Dr Moodley mentioned a French Pediatric Oncologist, that will assist with training and talks, he
will contact the doctor and confirm his willingness.
- Dr Brittain was approached by Takeda Pharmaceuticals to do a talk on Non-Hodgkin’s. He
3. Finances
- Adelle explained Financials, income and expenditures. Currently a healthy balance in SASCeTS
account. Dr Brittain asks for approval of yearly payment of admin costs of R5000.OO to Adelle
and Liezl and everybody agreed. Adelle to send invoices for her and Liezl for 2018 and 2019 to
Dr Moodley for payment.
- Adelle explained Financials, income and expenditures. Currently a healthy balance in SASCeTS
4. General Points
- SASCeTS contract with E2 Solutions will expire in July, Dr Brittain asked approval of Executives to
renew, all agreed.
- SASCeTS contract with E2 Solutions will expire in July, Dr Brittain asked approval of Executives to
5. Closing
- Dr Brittain thank everybody for their input.