4.19.2023 Board Book

Adult and Pediatric Obesity Algorithm Releases for 2023 - The adult algorithm has been tirelessly worked on by Dr. Freshwater and Dr. Justin Tondt. Dr. Freshwater highlights the excellent efforts of Mrs. Joan Hablutzel and the OMA staff. She additionally shares that the adult algorithm will be shared with the board for a final look through to address any last major edits they may have, which will occur before the next BOT meeting. - The pediatric algorithm is making progress as well; Dr. Cuda shares that they have updated their slides and need assistance with connecting to the OMA staff as to how this publication will be translated into an eBook. Updates from ASAE’s Exceptional Board Training: Dr. Fitch and Ms. Fraker discussed the virtual board training that they attended in November 2022. As a result, Ms. Fraker hopes to develop an orientation handbook for new members of the OMA BOT. She also is considering the inclusion of a Basecamp site (or similar technology) to house board resources/policies. Dr. Fitch and Ms. Fraker also shared their interests in including professional development for board leadership and implementing board succession planning in accordance to what they learned at the training. Furthermore, they are considering the inclusion of monthly updates to OMA membership and the BOT as well as having a generative discussion regarding what’s happening in the world of obesity medicine. Dr. Censani mentioned the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) Conference that she has previously attended as a good resource and she hopes that the OMA reconsiders including it as a general part of orientation for new board members. - Ms. Fraker alerted the group she will be sending out a monthly sign up form for various authorships in the OMA 2023 newsletter. Dr. Bays offered to be the February 2023 author. - Dr. Auriemma suggests that OMA extend free conference attendance to Past OMA Presidents in order to maintain strong and positive relationships considering their extensive service to the organization. o Dr. Francavilla Brown recommended including a badge to highlight their previous role so it is visible to attendees. Dr. Lazarus shared that the OMA policy does offer free attendance to our main conference but that it is not explicitly advertised. Dr. Lazarus suggested improving outreach efforts to these individuals by formally inviting them. Dr. Alexander agreed and shared that this could be a process we establish for a set number of years post-OMA BOT service. Dr. Censani shared that we could do some form of acknowledgment during the conference to demonstrate how we truly appreciate their efforts in supporting the OMA as well. Old and New Business: New Business

Page | 5