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BCMS ALLIANCE

Bexar County
Medical Society
Alliance

The Bexar County Medical Society Alliance offers community those youth interested in serving the Bexar County community
outreach events, social functions and support events for physicians in a volunteer capacity.
and volunteer opportunities.
New and old members are encouraged to sign up and serve as
The BCMS Alliance was founded as the Auxiliary to the Bexar an Alliance committee chair or committee member. Committees
County Medical Society on Oct. 29, 1917, at the Menger Hotel include Doctor’s Day, Book Club, Yearbook, Hospitality and oth-
“to create fellowship among the families of physicians and to foster ers. In today’s world, time is precious. Any level of participation
activities in benevolent, philanthropic, charitable and patriotic en- is welcomed.
deavors.” As the Alliance enters its 98th year, a hearty welcome is
extended to new members and an invitation to physicians and their Alliance events each year typically include the BCMS/BCMS Al-
spouses who are not yet members to join the Alliance. liance Officer Installation, a New Member Welcome Luncheon, and
a Past President’s Luncheon.
In 2015, the Alliance continued its philanthropic endeavors,
which include “Be Wise…Immunize” program, “Hard Hats for When the Texas Legislature is in session, Alliance members also
Little Heads” outreach and the Junior Volunteer Council (JVC). participate in TMA’s First Tuesdays’ program.
The JVC, which was created in 2014, is composed of high
school-age students who are children of members of the BCMS
Alliance and/or BCMS. It is a student volunteer organization for

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