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BCMS
ALLIANCE
MEET THE 2015 ALLIANCE BOARD
By Rebecca Christopherson
2015 Bexar County Medical Society Alliance President
I am thrilled to be working with the 2015 Alliance board.
Together we are striving to become more visible in the commu-
nity through our exciting programs and civic and philanthropic
endeavors. We are continuously building our membership, as
more physicians’ spouses discover our organization and what
we are about.
Jennifer Lewis is our president-elect. I have thoroughly en-
joyed working with Jennifer, coordinating the Alliance’s various
programs and determining strategies to propel us into the future.
Jennifer serves on all of the Alliance’s various committees and is a
constant source of inspiration and energy.
Rena Baisden is our first vice president of membership. Rena
was off to a swift start at the onset of 2015, and the enthusiasm
she brings to her office is infectious. Rena has been busy recruiting Sips and Dips event.
new members and working with me on the production of the
2015 yearbook. Her support is invaluable, and I am pleased to be
working together.
Dave Tapia is our second vice president of communications.
The expertise he provides the Alliance is invaluable. Dave has been
very busy, updating our website and working with the other vice
presidents and myself to create our newsletter.
Christy Hinchey serves this year as the Alliance’s third vice
president of programs. She brings a wealth of expertise and
knowledge to her position. Christy’s responsibilities include co-
PHOTO ABOVE (from left): 2015 Alliance board members Rebecca Waller, Mertie Wood, Cindy Comfort, Oemil Rodriguez,
Jennifer Lewis, Rebecca Christopherson, Anne Foster, David Tapia, Hilda Castillo, Sandra Vela and Shirley Sanders at the
January installation.
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ordination of the Alliance’s four major programs for the year, and
she is doing a fabulous job! Our next program is the May 7 Past
Presidents’ Luncheon and Fashion Show at Julian Gold. We hope
you will make plans to attend.
Our fourth vice president of civic and philanthropic is the
very capable and energetic Mona Talukdar. Mona is in charge of
coordinating the Alliance’s various community service endeavors,
including “Hard Hats for Little Heads” and “Be Wise Immunize.”
In addition, Mona advises our Junior Volunteer Committee’s
chair, Abbey Pamar.
Oemil Rodriguez is the Alliance’s fifth vice president of social.
She has the fun position of planning our social calendar and is off
to an awesome start. Stay tuned for news regarding an upcoming
The board could not run smoothly without the expertise of the
following ladies: Anne Foster is our very capable treasurer, Hilda
Castillo has the important role of corresponding secretary, San-
dra Vela serves as the Alliance’s recording secretary, and Shirley
Sanders guides and instructs us as parliamentarian.
I would like to extend a special thank you to my 2015 advisors,
whose wisdom, support and guidance have proven invaluable to
me: Cindy Comfort, Rebecca Waller and Mertie Wood.
Thank you to you all for serving. It is a pleasure to be working
with you all!