📝 Meeting Description
Organization: Pakistan Pediatric Association (PPA)
Meeting Title: Executive Cabinet Meeting – Strategic Planning & Membership Update
Date: 20 May 2025
Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Venue: Conference Hall, PPA Regional Office / Zoom (Hybrid)
Chairperson: Dr. Syed Bawar Shah (President)
Agenda:
- Welcome and Opening Remarks
- Introduction of Cabinet Members
- Review of Ongoing Projects
- Membership Drive and Renewals
- Financial Overview
- Upcoming Events and Conferences
- Any Other Business (AOB)
📄 Meeting Minutes
Date: 20 May 2025
Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: PPA Regional Office / Zoom
Chair: Dr. Syed Bawar Shah (President)
Attendees:
- Dr. Syed Bawar Shah – President
- Dr. Gohar Amin – President Elect
- Dr. Muhammad Athar Khalily – General Secretary
- Prof. Dr. Rifayat Ullah Afridi – Vice President
- Dr. Wajeha Taj – Vice President
- Dr. Jawad Ullah Khan – Finance Secretary
- Dr. Abdul Khaliq – Member
Minutes:
Opening Remarks: Dr. Syed Bawar Shah welcomed all attendees and emphasized the importance of strategic planning for the year 2025–2026. He appreciated the efforts of all cabinet members in streamlining pediatric health initiatives.
Cabinet Introductions: Each cabinet member briefly introduced their role and current responsibilities.
Review of Ongoing Projects:
– Progress on community pediatric outreach was discussed.
– Updates on pediatric training workshops and immunization awareness campaigns were shared by Dr. Wajeha Taj and Dr. Rifayat Afridi.
Membership Update:
– Dr. Muhammad Athar Khalily presented a status report on membership renewals.
– Early bird deadlines and penalties were discussed.
– Suggestion made to increase social media outreach to attract young pediatricians.
Finance Report:
– Presented by Dr. Jawad Ullah Khan.
– Membership income, expenditures, and upcoming budget allocations were reviewed.
– Proposal approved for allocating funds to host the Annual Pediatric Conference.
Upcoming Events:
– Discussion on PPA Annual Conference dates and venue (tentative: August 2025).
– Plans for World Children’s Day event in November.
Other Business:
– Dr. Abdul Khaliq proposed creating a digital membership portal for easier renewals and event registration.
– Motion approved to form a 3-member IT subcommittee to explore this idea.
Action Items:
| Task | Assigned To | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Membership portal proposal | Dr. Abdul Khaliq | 15 June 2025 |
| Budget proposal for Annual Conference | Dr. Jawad Ullah Khan | 1 July 2025 |
| Outreach campaign for membership drive | Dr. Athar Khalily & Media Secretary | Ongoing |
Meeting Adjourned at: 5:00 PM
Minutes Prepared By:
Dr. Muhammad Athar Khalily
General Secretary, PPA
