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ISBI General Assembly
burns 33 (2007) 280–281
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ISBI General Assembly Main Auditorium, Convention Center, Fortaleza, Wednesday, September 27, 10.30–12.30 Minutes 1. Opening Dr. Herndon opened the meeting by welcome greeting to those attending. He took the opportunity to pay Dr. Piccolo a warm tribute for organising such an excellent conference, to generous applause. 2. Approval of General Assembly minutes of 25 August 2004, Yokohama The minutes were approved unanimously, without comment.
noted a trend in recent years in which the proportion of members from low-income countries has grown in relation to those from high-income countries. He also referred to the invaluable work carried out by Ms. Greenfield in pursuing membership fees. d. Auditor, Dr. Gamelli Dr. Gamelli had scrutinised the financial dealings of the ISBI and had found all accounts to be in order. Looking to the future, he would examine the status of the current investments, with a view to improving the longer-term investment strategy. 4. Election of new officers
3. Reports from officers (For submitted reports please refer to the minutes of the General Council Meeting, dated 24 September 2006.) a. President-Elect, Dr. Haberal Dr. Haberal expressed thanks to the ISBI for the honour of serving as president-elect. He would always try to do his best for the Society. He had studied the scientific program for this congress and thought it looked extremely interesting. He ended by complimenting those present for attending. b. Secretary, Dr. Mackie Dr. Mackie reported that his 2 years in office had been spent establishing e-mail communications with active members of the Society. At present 99% of Society business communications took place via email. This was a great convenience. He referred to improvements in the organisation, updating of the membership list and the revitalisation of the website. He commended Ms. Greenfield for effecting these improvements. c. Treasurer, Dr. Tompkins Dr Tompkins reported that the society was financially healthy. In 2005, income substantially outweighed expenditure. Dr. Tompkins was moderately satisfied by the returns on the current investment portfolio but sought approval to study alternative portfolios for shortand long-term investment by the society. Dr. Tompkins 0305-4179/$30.00 doi:10.1016/j.burns.2007.01.003
Dr. Herndon presented the nominations of the Nominating Committee: President President Elect Treasurer Secretary Vice President Vice President Vice President Auditor Archivist Chair Prog. Committee
Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr.
Mehmet Haberal Ronald Tompkins Richard Gamelli David Mackie Folke Sjoberg Motohiro Nozaki Elbe van der Merwe Nelson Piccolo Paul Silverstein Edward Tredget
Regional representatives: Europe Eastern Med W. Pacific Dr SE Asia Region Americas Africa
Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr.
Pavel Brychta Amr Reda Mabrouk G. Song Rajeev Ahuja Alberto Bolgiani Salathielm Mzezewa
Dr. Herndon invited comment or questions on the nominations. The nominations were confirmed to unanimous applause. 5. Future ISBI Congress venues a. 14th Congress, 2008, Montreal Dr. Bouali had reported to the General Council that preparations were well in hand. He welcomed the
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appointment of Dr. Edward Tredget to Chair of the Program Committee. On behalf of the Local Organising Committee, he warmly welcomed all delegates to attend the Montreal Congress. b. 15th Congress, 2010 The recommendation of the Executive for the venue of Istanbul had been unanimously endorsed by the General council. The decision to accept Dr. Haberal’s bid to host the 2010 congress in Istanbul was greeted by unanimous applause. c. 16th Congress, 2012: expressions of interest The secretary reported that bids to hold the 2012 congress had been received from Dr. Bilwani, Ahemdabad (India); Dr. Huang, Chongqing (China); and from Dr. Judkins (London). From the floor, Dr. Judkins reminded delegates that the bid for London had been minuted at the previous General Assembly, and that this bid had the full backing of the British Burn Association. From the floor, Dr. Leo Klein announced his bid to host the 2012 meeting in Prague. Dr. Mackie admitted that the procedure for assessing bids was unclear and undertook to propose guidelines in the near future. 6. Honorary life member Dr. Herndon was privileged to announce that the Executive Committee and the General Council had endorsed his motion to award Dr. Aikawa honorary membership. Dr. Aikawa, who was retiring from the Executive this year, had served for 8 years as Secretary, 2 years as president-elect and 2 years as president. As Pastpresident, Dr. Aikawa was a frequent source of wisdom in his last office in the Executive. Dr. Herndon’s statement was endorsed by loud applause.
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7. Introduction to Dr. Haberal, incoming President Dr. Herndon introduced Dr. Haberal, next President of the ISBI. Dr. Haberal had already contributed much to the ISBI and had undertaken to host the 2010 congress. Dr. Haberal’s capabilities were indisputable, and Dr. Herndon referred to his remarkable achievements in the fields of medicine and education. He wished Dr. Haberal well. Dr. Haberal replied by relating his first introduction to clinical burn care. Fortunately, burn care was now improving in Turkey, and his own contribution would include a further 10 hospitals with burn care facilities. Baskent University sponsored regional and national meetings within Turkey and awarded fellowships to young professionals. He was pleased to extend this experience to the ISBI. He wished to stimulate regional and national meetings in mutual contact. He would like to stimulate the educational program of the Society. Finally, Dr. Haberal paid tribute to past-presidents of the Society, and to Dr. Herndon in particular. He expressed his sense of privilege at the opportunity to follow in their footsteps. 8. Any other business Dr. Piccolo replied to his warm reception by the delegates. He was pleased that the congress had proceeded well. He was now fully confident that the congress would carry on to a successful conclusion. He hoped that delegates had the chance to enjoy the social program, which gave delegates a taste of socializing, Brazilian style. There was warm applause. 9. Closing Dr. Herndon closed the meeting, thanking all present for their attendance and participation.
available at www.sciencedirect.com
journal homepage: www.elsevier.com/locate/burns
ISBI General Assembly Main Auditorium, Convention Center, Fortaleza, Wednesday, September 27, 10.30–12.30 Minutes 1. Opening Dr. Herndon opened the meeting by welcome greeting to those attending. He took the opportunity to pay Dr. Piccolo a warm tribute for organising such an excellent conference, to generous applause. 2. Approval of General Assembly minutes of 25 August 2004, Yokohama The minutes were approved unanimously, without comment.
noted a trend in recent years in which the proportion of members from low-income countries has grown in relation to those from high-income countries. He also referred to the invaluable work carried out by Ms. Greenfield in pursuing membership fees. d. Auditor, Dr. Gamelli Dr. Gamelli had scrutinised the financial dealings of the ISBI and had found all accounts to be in order. Looking to the future, he would examine the status of the current investments, with a view to improving the longer-term investment strategy. 4. Election of new officers
3. Reports from officers (For submitted reports please refer to the minutes of the General Council Meeting, dated 24 September 2006.) a. President-Elect, Dr. Haberal Dr. Haberal expressed thanks to the ISBI for the honour of serving as president-elect. He would always try to do his best for the Society. He had studied the scientific program for this congress and thought it looked extremely interesting. He ended by complimenting those present for attending. b. Secretary, Dr. Mackie Dr. Mackie reported that his 2 years in office had been spent establishing e-mail communications with active members of the Society. At present 99% of Society business communications took place via email. This was a great convenience. He referred to improvements in the organisation, updating of the membership list and the revitalisation of the website. He commended Ms. Greenfield for effecting these improvements. c. Treasurer, Dr. Tompkins Dr Tompkins reported that the society was financially healthy. In 2005, income substantially outweighed expenditure. Dr. Tompkins was moderately satisfied by the returns on the current investment portfolio but sought approval to study alternative portfolios for shortand long-term investment by the society. Dr. Tompkins 0305-4179/$30.00 doi:10.1016/j.burns.2007.01.003
Dr. Herndon presented the nominations of the Nominating Committee: President President Elect Treasurer Secretary Vice President Vice President Vice President Auditor Archivist Chair Prog. Committee
Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr.
Mehmet Haberal Ronald Tompkins Richard Gamelli David Mackie Folke Sjoberg Motohiro Nozaki Elbe van der Merwe Nelson Piccolo Paul Silverstein Edward Tredget
Regional representatives: Europe Eastern Med W. Pacific Dr SE Asia Region Americas Africa
Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr.
Pavel Brychta Amr Reda Mabrouk G. Song Rajeev Ahuja Alberto Bolgiani Salathielm Mzezewa
Dr. Herndon invited comment or questions on the nominations. The nominations were confirmed to unanimous applause. 5. Future ISBI Congress venues a. 14th Congress, 2008, Montreal Dr. Bouali had reported to the General Council that preparations were well in hand. He welcomed the
burns 33 (2007) 280–281
appointment of Dr. Edward Tredget to Chair of the Program Committee. On behalf of the Local Organising Committee, he warmly welcomed all delegates to attend the Montreal Congress. b. 15th Congress, 2010 The recommendation of the Executive for the venue of Istanbul had been unanimously endorsed by the General council. The decision to accept Dr. Haberal’s bid to host the 2010 congress in Istanbul was greeted by unanimous applause. c. 16th Congress, 2012: expressions of interest The secretary reported that bids to hold the 2012 congress had been received from Dr. Bilwani, Ahemdabad (India); Dr. Huang, Chongqing (China); and from Dr. Judkins (London). From the floor, Dr. Judkins reminded delegates that the bid for London had been minuted at the previous General Assembly, and that this bid had the full backing of the British Burn Association. From the floor, Dr. Leo Klein announced his bid to host the 2012 meeting in Prague. Dr. Mackie admitted that the procedure for assessing bids was unclear and undertook to propose guidelines in the near future. 6. Honorary life member Dr. Herndon was privileged to announce that the Executive Committee and the General Council had endorsed his motion to award Dr. Aikawa honorary membership. Dr. Aikawa, who was retiring from the Executive this year, had served for 8 years as Secretary, 2 years as president-elect and 2 years as president. As Pastpresident, Dr. Aikawa was a frequent source of wisdom in his last office in the Executive. Dr. Herndon’s statement was endorsed by loud applause.
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7. Introduction to Dr. Haberal, incoming President Dr. Herndon introduced Dr. Haberal, next President of the ISBI. Dr. Haberal had already contributed much to the ISBI and had undertaken to host the 2010 congress. Dr. Haberal’s capabilities were indisputable, and Dr. Herndon referred to his remarkable achievements in the fields of medicine and education. He wished Dr. Haberal well. Dr. Haberal replied by relating his first introduction to clinical burn care. Fortunately, burn care was now improving in Turkey, and his own contribution would include a further 10 hospitals with burn care facilities. Baskent University sponsored regional and national meetings within Turkey and awarded fellowships to young professionals. He was pleased to extend this experience to the ISBI. He wished to stimulate regional and national meetings in mutual contact. He would like to stimulate the educational program of the Society. Finally, Dr. Haberal paid tribute to past-presidents of the Society, and to Dr. Herndon in particular. He expressed his sense of privilege at the opportunity to follow in their footsteps. 8. Any other business Dr. Piccolo replied to his warm reception by the delegates. He was pleased that the congress had proceeded well. He was now fully confident that the congress would carry on to a successful conclusion. He hoped that delegates had the chance to enjoy the social program, which gave delegates a taste of socializing, Brazilian style. There was warm applause. 9. Closing Dr. Herndon closed the meeting, thanking all present for their attendance and participation.