Dr Colin Abel, Vice President Canadian/Caribbean Region
Dr Mugambi Joy K., Vice President East, Central & South African Region
Dr Roland Aigbovo, Vice President West African Region
Dr Thirunavukarasu Rajoo, Vice President South East Asia/Australia Region
Dr Arulrhaj, Past President & Commonwealth Foundation Chairman
Apologies : Dr. Vajira Past President
President chaired the meeting and expressed his
gratitude to the members and Past Presidents of CMA, for their cooperation and support for the
effective conduct of the CMA annual conference and council meeting in Kualalumbur.
President expressed his appreciation and
gratitude of
CMA, for the works done by the previous team of office bearers during the testing period of
COVID pandemic.
He expressed his concerns on the non-payment of
membership fees by many countries and suggested uniform fee of 250 GBP for the NMA for enrolling
without
voting right. After deliberations it is decided to have the existing pattern of fees for
the NMA, if they are joining with voting rights.
It is resolved to seek audience with the
Commonwealth
Secretary and the King Charles at the earliest and President requested the executive committee
members to
find ways to raise funds from their respective NMA, for the visit to London for the proposed
meet, when scheduled. It is discussed to have the meetings preferably during the annual BMA
conference.
CMA Website and CMJ Journal: It is
proposed to
transfer
the website maintenance from the existing person Mr.Sound from Nigeria and IPP Dr.Osahon assured
his
guidance and help for the same. The details of the transfer modalities and cost involved shall
be discussed and finalised.
Vacancy of Vice President from Central Asia
region:
It is resolved to make Srilanka pay their annual due to the CMA and then with
the permission of the
council new VP shall be nominated.
Accounts Transfer: It is resolved to
expedite
the
transfer of accounts signatories and to continue the account in the same HSBC bank London. The
treasurer is authorised to take necessary steps in discussion with past secretary Dr.J.P.Tabone.
The secretary
informed the Directors details were submitted to the auditor and he will update the same.
Individual Membership: It is resolved to
increase
individual membership and fellowship of CMA to the members of NMA. Secretary is authorised to
present the
detailed report in the next executive.
Student Membership: It is resolved to
introduce
the
students membership in CMA, with the nominal fee of 10 GBP
CMA Foundation: Dr.S.Arul Rhaj explained
the
process of
converting the CMA trust as a not for profit foundation and bank accounts are yet to be started.
He explained
the opportunities for the Continuing Medical education programmes through the foundation.
Updating of data of Member countries: The
secretary
requested the Vice Presidents to interact and update the data of officers of the Member
countries in their respective region and establish communication with them.
CHPA: CMA is a part of CHPA and Dr.Vajira
is nominated for one more term to represent CMA in CHPA by the IPP, is ratified.
Vice Presidents Report: Dr.Colin Abel
informed about the Proposed Climate Change conference by Jamaica medical Association. Dr.Rolland
assured to contact member countries and motivate them to join CMA. Dr. Joy , thanked the
Malaysia Medical Association for their hospitality and fruitful CMA conference.
It is resolved to conduct periodic monthly
executive committee meeting by online and review the progress collectively.
The treasurer offered vote of thanks and meeting
adjourned by the president.