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Save the dates and join us!
A key role of our medical society is to bring people together,
I remember clearly my first DCMS
event on a Sunday evening in late
August 1977; we were starting
medical school the next day. DCMS
had invited freshmen medical
students to dinner to meet with
physician members. Our table in the
medical school cafeteria was hosted
by Dr. Marks, a balding pediatrician
with a large salt-and-pepper
beard. But what stuck with me was
meeting an experienced doctor who cared about the next
generation of physicians and was willing to share his
time.
Like many, school and residency consumed my time,
and I did not go to another DCMS social event for 20
years. But, like a friend of mine says, “Life is a series of
stages and phases,” and now I try to go to all the DCMS
social events. They truly have enriched my life, so I want
to tell you about them. I hope you’ll consider going and
will enjoy them as much as I do.
In February we had a networking social at Cantina
Laredo. If you missed it, join us next time and be sure
to ask a colleague to come along. Members can touch
base with friends and meet new colleagues in a relaxed
setting. We meet at various venues to accommodate
physicians throughout our membership area; let us
know if you have a recommendation.
On Tuesday, March 19, join us for
Speed Networking at the Park City
Club. We start the evening by enjoying
appetizers and adult beverages, and
then ask everyone to pair off standing
at small tables. During these face-toface
round-robin interactions, DCMS
members try to learn all they can
about each other in three minutes. Take your business
cards because you’ll invariably make new contacts and
friends.
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Saturday, April 6, is our annual
Member Roundup at the Dallas Zoo. This
wonderful family event is one of the best
ways to experience our zoo, where entire
exhibits are reserved for us! We used to
have this get-together in October but
have switched dates with our annual
picnic (the Spring Picnic now is the Fall
Picnic). All DCMS members and their
families are invited for a fun evening with exclusive
wildlife exhibitions and entertainment. In addition to
an excellent barbecue dinner, artful face-painters will
transform young and old alike into cheetahs, snakes
or princesses. And for the physicians, DCMS Circle of
Friends will provide door prizes that have ranged from
gift cards to drones. Even my teenage daughter has
enjoyed the evening, and I was glad she met some of my
colleagues and their families.
Baseball season is around the
corner, and on Friday, May 3, DCMS
members and guests will meet at
Globe Life Park to see the Texas
Rangers face the Toronto Blue Jays.
We’ll reserve a party suite for dinner,
and game tickets are included. This
is the last year to see a game at this ballpark; the new
park with its retractable roof will be ready for the 2020
season. Join your friends for a fun night.
Beat the summer heat in a
wonderfully air-conditioned movie
theater on Saturday, June 22.
Catch up with Buzz and Woody when
“ReelDocs” shows “Toy Story 4” for
DCMS members and families. For
a nominal charge, you’ll enjoy a
matinée at Studio Movie Grill, plus
lunch, drinks and popcorn. What a great way to cool off
on a hot afternoon and enjoy an outing with your family.
Kevin W. Klein, MD
and DCMS hosts events almost every month.
The get-togethers are lots of fun and always a bargain.
I encourage you to see how many you can attend.