About Us
Board of Directors and Committee Chairpersons
Leadership
The Alliance’s commitment to training provides its volunteers with invaluable learning opportunities, ranging from leadership and organization development training to community program instruction and nonprofit fundraising skills.
Alliance members use this training to go on to serve on the boards of nonprofit agencies, advocate on issues of public policy and organize model community programs that address need areas to build better communities.
History
The Sonoma County Medical Association Alliance, known originally as the Women's Auxiliary to the Sonoma County Medical Association, was established in 1927 by Mrs. Henry Rogers (Jean Rogers) of Petaluma. Seeing a larger need for coordinating support for the medical family, Mrs. Rogers went on to become the first president of the Women's Auxiliary to the California Medical Association. For 80 years, our members have been working as volunteers to build better communities in Sonoma County.
The SCMAA today is part of the American Medical Association Alliance, a nationwide network of grassroots volunteers who work diligently to improve the health of Americans and further the aims of the American Medical Association through community programs, projects and services. Today’s Alliance includes men as well as women, physicians as well as physician spouses and committed friends of medicine.
PRESIDENT'S
MESSAGE
Welcome and thank you,
What a great year to be part of this remarkable organization as we celebrate our 80th anniversary! In the 80 year process, we have built community. Please take advantage of this opportunity to join this award-winning organization in 2009-2010. Our award-winning honors include: the Best Volunteer Group by the Volunteer Center, the 2006 Public Health Champion by the Sonoma County Department of Health Services, The City of Santa Rosa Merit Award, and the Bob Tunks Peace Award and the Health Awareness Promotion Award from the AMA Alliance speaks volumes about the effectiveness of this organization and its contributions to the community.
The Alliance serves to advocate for the sustainability and advancement of quality health care for all citizens in the community. The Alliance members are spouses/partners of physicians, physicians, and physicians in training.
- • Offers opportunity to connect with other medical families
- • Is the driving force behind the kinds of initiatives that make communities a healthier place to live
- • Engages members in helping shape the future of the Alliance & Foundation by taking on leadership roles or executive board positions
- • Shares a vision of a vibrant organization, lending talents, adding voices to health promotion, and health care advocacy
- • Join in the camaraderie, friendship and support of medicine
The Foundation is the fundraising arm of the Alliance. The Foundation contributors are individuals who care passionately about supporting healthy communities. It is inclusive to the extended family; friends and interested individuals who wish to participate in supporting medicine.
- • Participate in our fun and award winning Service Projects and Event Programs like Garden Tour, Give-a-Gift, Holiday Card, and Sharing Our Hearts
- • Contribute to building healthy communities by fundraising, monetary or grant contributions, and community service
- • Business networking
- • Help fund community health programs
- • Provide scholarships to students entering the medical field.
- • Work together to identify needs, forge effective coalitions and work for change
I encourage you to join the American Medical Association Alliance along with your county & state dues. The AMA is our legislative voice and it can only be strong if are in support of it. Through your membership, active involvement, or financial support, you can provide the crucial element to building a healthier community!
Best Regards, Victoria Ann Soto SCMA Alliance President
Links to our associated organizations
American Medical Association Alliance (AMAA)
American Medical Association (AMA)
California Medical Association Alliance (CMAA)
California Medical Association (CMA)
Sonoma County Medical Association (SCMA)
Publications
Grapevine newsletter (may take a moment to load)
2006-2007 Annual Report