Join us for the MGA 60th Annual Meeting! What is the Annual Meeting you might ask?
The Annual Meeting is an opportunity for the community to come together and review the work of the MGA from the previous year and to welcome new officers to the board. This meeting will consist of various guest speakers, educational resources, recognition of our volunteers, our year in numbers, and a celebration of everything the MGA has accomplished.
While it is unfortunate that we must conduct this virtually, we are incredibly grateful to be able to offer this milestone meeting to those near and far. Thank you to all of our sponsors for making this meeting possible.
Below are some frequently asked questions about our Annual Meeting. As always, if you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to reach out!
FAQ
When and where is the Annual Meeting?
The MGA 60th Annual Meeting will take place on Saturday, November 7th, 2020 from 8:30 AM-12:00 PM. The Annual Meeting will be held virtually via Zoom. Grab your coffee, get comfy, and join us from the comfort of your own home!
Who can attend?
All members of the MGA are invited to join our organization for this momentous occasion! The event is FREE to attend! Our meetings usually consist of patients, family and friends, sponsors, support group coordinators, keynote speakers, and the MGA staff, medical advisory committee, and board of directors. This is a great time to meet and converse with others who are interested in and impacted by MG!
How do I sign up/RSVP to participate in the Annual Meeting?
In order to attend the meeting, you must RSVP to Tanya Renner at tanyarenner@mgakc.org. Tanya will then provide you with the Zoom credentials and directions so that you can join the meeting with ease. *All RSVPs must be received by 10/29/2020.
Who will be speaking at the event?
There will be many individuals speaking at this event, however; our keynote speakers are Sally King, LCMSW, and Dr. Constantine Farmakidis, MD.
Sally is a licensed clinical social worker and will be offering a presentation on stress management, particularly as it relates to our current climate of COVID-19. Sally specializes in older adult mental health and will teach us how to bolster our emotional and physical health during this unprecedented time.
Dr. Farmakidis is a board-certified neurologist and joined the faculty of the University of Kansas Medical Center in September of 2017. Dr. Farmakidis specializes in neuromuscular diseases, including myasthenia gravis, and will conduct his presentation on the current state of COVID-19, the relationship it has with MG, and material that can help patients, families, and healthcare providers stay informed.
There will be an opportunity to ask our speakers questions. Please be aware that we may not get to all of your questions, but will do our very best to address each of them in a timely manner.
General Housekeeping
There will be a lot of attendees at this event. In efforts to make this meeting run smoothly, we ask that you mute your microphones to minimize feedback.
We recognize the needs and wellbeing of MG patients, therefore if you need to take breaks during the meeting, please do.
If you are able to, please minimize any distractions or background noise to ensure all attendees have the opportunity to learn and enjoy all the meeting has to offer!
Our 60th Annual Meeting will be memorable to say the least! We hope that you join us for a noteworthy morning.
We would like to thank all of our sponsors for the opportunity to offer this meeting at no cost to MGA members. Cheers to 60 years!
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