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CIRCLE OF FRIENDS

The Circle of Friends Program

The Circle of Friends Program • All Circle of Friends sponsors have been reviewed through the
was started to fulfill two needs: One Better Business Bureau (online business review and search).
helps physicians who are concerned Why put your trust in outside or off-the-web companies?
about the amount of dues they pay.
This program helps fund activities • All Circle of Friends sponsors pledge to provide BCMS mem-
and services of the Medical Society bers with the highest level of quality, personalized services and
through non-dues revenue. Another products focusing on you, the physician.
is the need of businesses to present
their services and products to physi- Helping Doctors Save Money
cians regarding both their medical The Bexar County Medical Society makes every effort to use
practices and private needs in a more
effective way, thus benefiting both the Circle of Friends sponsors at every opportunity. By using Cir-
parties. Circle of Friends members cle of Friends products and services we are able to save money
advertise in the society magazine, and encourage the business community to participate with and
newsletters, directories, website and support the Bexar County Medical Society.
mailings. They also attend BCMS
events, giving them an opportunity Look first to the Circle of Friends program for any service that
to interact with physicians in a more you and your practice may need. Support the Bexar County Med-
informal setting which does not in- ical Society by supporting sponsors that support us!
terrupt their practice operations.
For more information or to participate in the Circle of
Did you know? Friends program, please contact August Charles Trevino, devel-
• The Circle of Friends sponsor- opment director, at 210-301-4366 or email
august.trevino@bcms.org.
ship program is one of your ben-
efits as a member of the Bexar County Medical Society.
Consider the Circle of Friends program (COF) as a high-qual-
ity, concierge-level purchasing club for physicians.

• As a BCMS member you can find exclusive discounts on pre-
mium products and services that you and your practice use
every day.

• Our Circle of Friends are conveniently listed on the BCMS
website under Member Services / Purchasing and Service Di-
rectory and as a monthly listing in San Antonio Medicine
magazine under BCMS Circle of Friends Services Directory.

• Did you know using the Circle of Friends program benefits
you directly? Circle of Friends supporting donations help to
keep the cost of your dues down. These donations also help
BCMS to provide you with quality member benefits.

• Circle of Friends members generously sponsor our events by
providing and underwriting event locations and amenities,
such as catering, music and door prizes.

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