- Updates provided by KDA President:
- We have received or have commitments for two large donations totaling $25,000 for conference support, as well as $105.000 in two grants for education and research.
- KDA member Dan Jacobs has made it to the finals of Top Chef. We are all rooting for you, Dan, and wish you all the best for next week!
- Update on KDA 2024 Conference:
- We have met our room-night obligation at the Rosen hotel and have a total of 67 people thus far registered to attend in person, which indicates attendance is going to be high this year.
- A draft agenda will be released later this month. Patient-focused talks are nearly in final form, while we’re still working on the research portion.
- Discussed the proof draft of the 2023 Annual report, which for the first time was professionally formatted, and will be making final edits within the next few days.
- Discussed patient support issues, including the establishment of the Caregiver Support Group run by Anita Kowalski.
- Voted to approve the two highest-ranking proposals for Banbury 2023 grants.
- Voted to approve the Treasurer’s motion for a financial review, which will enhance our compliance with financial best practices as we grow our fundraising to the next level.