SCMSA Officers 2020- 2021
Kathleen Prasnal - Co-President
Angela Blake- Co-President
Claire Stonestreet - Recording
Vikki Roholt- Treasurer
Stacy Dulik - Treasurer - Elect
Vikki Roholt - Charitable Fund
Carman D'Agastino - Past President
Angela Blake- Co-President
Claire Stonestreet - Recording
Vikki Roholt- Treasurer
Stacy Dulik - Treasurer - Elect
Vikki Roholt - Charitable Fund
Carman D'Agastino - Past President
SCMSA Committees
Programs - Lorraine Murphy
AMA and By-laws - Kathleen Prasnal
Fashion Show - Amy Smith & Diana McNulty
By- Laws - Carol Bonavita
Courtesy/ Outreach - Joanne Prodafikas
Doctors Day - IN NEED OF
Historian - Jacki Ronning
Legislation - Rita L. Schaner, PhD
Membership- Mimi Geihsler
Nominating Committee - Lorraine Murphy
News Capsule - Pat Fuller
Photography - Lisa Turgeon
Planning and Development - Carol Bonavita
Programs- Lorraine Murphy
Publicity - Holly Stefanko
Social Media - Angela Blake
Yearbook - Pat Fuller
Scholarship- Tonya Mader
Medical Advisors - Dr. Gregory Bonavita
About
Stark County Medical Society Auxiliary was founded in 1928. We promote fellowship among physicians families and doing outreach within our community, Stark County. Our purpose is to cooperate with the Stark County Medical Society, coordinate programs and activities designated by the Ohio State Medical Association Alliance and to uphold the purpose of the American Medical Association Alliance.
Our History
The year was 1928. Mickey Mouse made his debut in Steamboat Willie. George Gershwin composed "An American in Paris." Amelia Earhart became the first woman to cross the Atlantic in a plane. Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin. A new, three- bedroom Colonial home in Ridgewood, in Canton, Ohio sold for $7,150. And, 62 physician spouses organized the Women's Auxiliary to the Stark County Medical Society.
The first medical alliance in Ohio, the Auxiliary was established with the purpose of fostering and promoting fellowship among the physicians' families, preforming philanthropic activities and conducting educational programs that may benefit both the members for the Auxiliary and the community.
Mrs. Edwin J. Purdy of Canton served as the first president.Yearly dues were set at $3.00. Meetings were held monthly from October to June, with the June program being a family picnic. A Holiday Tear was held in December, and Christmas gifts were collected and distributed to needy families. Other meetings were held at the Canton Women's Club. Members of the Telephone Committee were responsible for phoning all members one week in advance to remind them of the meeting place and time.
The first medical alliance in Ohio, the Auxiliary was established with the purpose of fostering and promoting fellowship among the physicians' families, preforming philanthropic activities and conducting educational programs that may benefit both the members for the Auxiliary and the community.
Mrs. Edwin J. Purdy of Canton served as the first president.Yearly dues were set at $3.00. Meetings were held monthly from October to June, with the June program being a family picnic. A Holiday Tear was held in December, and Christmas gifts were collected and distributed to needy families. Other meetings were held at the Canton Women's Club. Members of the Telephone Committee were responsible for phoning all members one week in advance to remind them of the meeting place and time.