About the Foundation
The Foundation was created in 1995 by the Bexar County Medical Society (membership of physicians) and the Bexar County Medical Society Alliance (membership of physician spouses) as the philanthropic arm of the Society. Its mission is to support healthcare issues in the San Antonio community and increase educational opportunities in a healthcare careers. Since its inception, the Foundation has awarded hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarships to area students pursuing careers in the medical, nursing and other health-related careers and grants to community organizations.
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BCMS Foundation
6243 West IH-10, Suite 600
San Antonio, Texas 78201
Phone: (210)301-4398;
Fax: (210)301-2162
E-Mail: amber.shelton@bcms.org
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BCMS Foundation Board of Directors
Dale Wood, MD, President - Southwest Asthma and Allergy Clinic
Stephen Fitzer, Executive Director - BCMS & BCMS Foundation
Jeanne Bennett, Vice-President - Compass Bank
Patricia Baldeschwiler, Treasurer - BCMS
Del Chumley, MD, Gastroenterology Consultants of San Antonio
Louise Chumley, Secretary - BCMS Alliance
Steven Bishop - Humana
Dianna Burns-Banks, MD - South Texas Center for Pediatric Care
Mary Cruz - West San Antonio Chamber of Commerce
Bobbie De Los Santos -Advanced Medical Imaging Centers
Marcy Doderer - CHRISTUS Santa Rosa
Anne Foster - Frost Bank
Connie Gutierrez - PlainsCapital Bank
Michael Kreager - The Kreager Law Firm
Mark Weinstein, MD - SAn Antonio Skin and Cancer Clinic
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2008 Golf Tournament
14th Annual “Making The Rounds” Golf Tournament
Thursday, May 1, 2008
at the “Must Play” Quarry Golf Club
Morning and Afternoon tee times, all meals provided,
helicopter ball drop and other door prizes!
Your participation or donation in the competitive scramble will help many young adults create a better tomorrow by aiding them with their endeavors to pursue a career in the medical field. Because of your consideration, the BCMS Foundation was able to give away $76, 000 in scholarships this past June. Your consideration will not only make an extraordinary difference in the lives of these young adults, but also for the wellbeing of our future.
To sponsor an event, purchase tickets, make a donation or buy raffle tickets, click here for the form.
Thank you to our "Making the Rounds" Golf Tournament Sponsors!
Title Sponsor
Humana
Platinum Sponsor
Texas MedClinic
Helicopter Ball Drop Sponsor
Texas Medical Association Insurance Trust
Goodie Bag Sponsor
Frost Bank
Corporate Sponsor
First National Bank
Corporate Sponsor
Hanger Prosthetic & Orthotics
Tee Box Sponsor
San Antonio Federal Credit Union
Prize Sponsor
PRMA (Plastic, Reconstructive & Microsurgical Associates of South Texas, P.A.)
Teams supporters of the Foundation
Hanger Prosthetic & Orthotics
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2007 Gala
Thank you to our
Holiday Around the World
Sponsors and Donors!
Title Sponsor
Platinum Sponsor
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Gold Sponsors
Baptist Healthcare System
Cavender Auto Family
Frost Bank
Texas MedClinic
Texas Medical Liability Trust
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Silver Sponsors
Gastroenterology Consultants of
San Antonio
Methodist Healthcare System |
Bronze Sponsors
Compass Bank
Humana
Pediatrix Medical Group
PlainsCapital Bank
SNB Bank of San Antonio
Superior HealthPlans
Texas Medical Association
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Valet Sponsor
BMW Center of San Antonio
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Table Sponsors |
- Aesthetic Enhancement -
Robert Young, MD
- AMERIGROUP Community Care
- Ameripath
- CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Health Care
- Dr. Dale and Mertie Wood
- Dr. David Shulman and
Dr. Fernando Trujillo
- Dr. Frank and Melissa Garcia
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- Dr. Gilbert and Linda Ruiz
- Dr. Richard and Bunny Becker
- Restorative Health Care
- San Antonio College
- Texsan Heart Hospital
- University of Texas Health Science Center
San Antonio
- Promise Hospital of San Antonio
- Texas Indio-American Physician Society (TIPS)
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2007 Gala Donations
Community First HealthPlans
Dr. Richard and Bunny Becker
Stephen Fanning
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2007 Auction Donations |
Andie and Barbara
Bourdro's on the Riverwalk
Cheesy Jane's
Children's Fine Art Series
Cody-Harris Photography
Creative Chocolates
Dr. Frank and Melissa Garcia
Drs. Somiyaji and Rajam Ramamurthy
Dry Comal Creek Vineyards
Crumpets Restaurant
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Fair Oaks Ranch Golf and Country Club
Joshua Creek Ranch
Langmore Photography
Natural Bridge Caverns
Omni Corpus Christie Hotel
Peneloza Jewelers
Pilates To Go
Ritz Camera Centers and Boaters World
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2007 Scholarship Ceremony
June 12, 2007
The Bexar County Medical Society Foundation awarded a record $76,000 in scholarships during the scholarship ceremony held at the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio. Students from 24 high schools in San Antonio and surrounding communities, 2006 scholarship recipients receiving a renewable scholarship, the Project Quest Program and the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio were honored. Students receiving the scholarships were nominated by school and program counselors and plan to pursue careers in the medical, nursing or allied health fields. Scholarship money was also awarded to the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Scholarship Endowment Fund.
Special scholarships awarded:
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Dr. Dale and Mertie Wood Scholarships honoring David Shulman, MD, Sheldon Gross, MD
and in memory of Forest "Frosty" Smith
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Dr. Albert and Shirley Sanders Scholarship
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Compass Bank Scholarship honoring BCMS President, Del Chumley, MD
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The Kreager Law Firm honoring Dianna Burns, MD
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Advanced Medical Imaging Scholarship in memory of Irving Ratner, MD
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The Galan Family Scholarship
The BCMS Alliance also awarded scholarships to 4 students.
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2007 Golf Tournament
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS AND VOLUNTEERS OF THE
13TH ANNUAL "MAKING THE ROUNDS" GOLF TOURNAMENT
AND HELICOPTER BALL DROP HELD ON MAY 3rd
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Title Sponsor

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Presenting Sponsor

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Helicopter Ball Drop Sponsor
Texas Medical Association Insurance Trust
Goodie Bag Sponsor
Frost Bank
Golf Ball Sponsor
PlainsCapital Bank
Lunch Sponsor
Plastic Reconstructive and Microsurgical Assoc. of South Texas
Peter R. Ledoux, MD; Steven M. Pisano, MD; Chet L. Nastala, MD; and Minas T. Chrysopoulo, MD
Beverage Cart Sponsor
Ameripath |
Beverage Refill Station Sponsor
South Texas Radiology Imaging Center
Breakfast Sponsor
Methodist Healthcare System
Dinner Sponsor
BCMS Staffing Services
Putting Contest Sponsor
HCR-ManorCare
Driving Range Sponsor SWBC Wealth Management
Hole In One Sponsors
BMW Center of San Antonio
Benson Honda
North Park Lincoln Mercury
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Corporate Sponsors
Advanced Medical Imaging BMW Center of San Antonio
Baptist Healthcare System
Bethany Hospice
CPL
Cardinal Health
Compass Bank
First National Bank
Gentiva Health Services
Hanger Prosthetics & Orthotics, Inc.
Maxim Healthcare Services
Superior HealthPlan
Vitas Hospice
Tee Box Sponsors
Catto and Catto
Cavender Auto Family
David G. Shulman, MD and Fernando Trujillo, MD
Independence Hill Retirement Resort Community
Padgett, Stratemann & Co. SACU
SNB Bank of San Antonio
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Donations
Alamo Golf Club
CPI Office Products
Cavender Audi
Costco (at 281 & 1604)
Fair Oaks Ranch Golf & Country Club Hanger Prosthetics and Orthotics
Rite Clicks
Ruth's Chris Steak House
Tapatio Sprints Golf Resort
The Dominion Country Club
The Quarry Golf Club
The Westin La Cantera Resort - Palmer Course
Teams
Advanced Medical Imaging
Ameripath
Hanger Prosthetics & Orthotics, Inc.
Texas Medical Association |
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