1970-1979

1970

1971

On-site service established to send national representatives to states for help in particular areas of concern.

1972

50th Anniversary; Right Side of Caduceus records activities; auxiliary sponsors national Health Education Conference; Big Cities Clinic held.

1973

Bylaws revision includes provision for male spouses to be members; Margaret Wolfe, first executive secretary, retires after 31 years; Hazel J. Lewis becomes executive director; two special mailings sent to every member.

1974

Project Bank instituted; auxiliary takes on administration of AMA-ERF fundraising; Direct Line Newsletter sent to county chairmen.

1975

Name change from Woman's Auxiliary of AMA to AMA Auxiliary; dues increased from $4 to $7; first Leadership Confluence held; first Regional Meetings held; National News developed for national and state leaders; auxiliary to Student American Medical Association dissolves, and AMA Auxiliary opens membership to resident physician/medical student spouses.

1976

New seal adopted by House of Delegates; Project Bank and Long Range Planning become standing committees; life membership given to national past presidents, AMA-ERF merchandising terminated at national level.

1977

55th Anniversary celebrated at Convention; MD's Wife becomes FACETS; Project Bank trademarked.

1978

Task force on Young Physician's Spouses formed; Horizons newsletter begins. FACETS takes on new format; Immunization Awareness Campaign continues; discount on Hertz rental cars offered as membership benefit; auxiliary sponsors seminar at AMA Rural Health Conference.

1979

Seminar offering continuing education credits to nurses/physicians; dues increase approved: $11 as of July 1, 1980, $15 as of July 1, 1982; Convention workshops offered: Shape Up for Life becomes nationwide campaign.