The 79th annual General Assembly convened on July 24th in Destin, FLA at the Hotel Effie. This years meeting was offered to members in an in-person and virtual format.  Speaker Derek Anderson, MD and Vice-Speaker Lindsay Liles presided as LAFP members and guests discussed issues and elected officers for the upcoming year.

The meeting provided members with addresses from Kathy Prejean, Account Executive for FMOL Health and Sterling Ranson, MD, FAAFP, AAFP Board Representative. Dr. Ransone brought us greetings and information from the national Academy and also shared the work of the AAFP over the past year.

During the meeting, after the annual reading of the necrology report honoring our members who have left us in the past year, recognized the past presidents in attendance, recognized members receiving anniversary awards and approved bylaws changes that were submitted. There was one resolutions filed and presented during the meeting.

The 2026-2027 LAFP Board of Directors, LAFP Foundation Board and LaFamPac Board were elected.  Reports were given by each of the committee chairs on the work that had been done over the past year.  After completing our business by early afternoon, Dr. Anderson called for an adjournment. We hope everyone enjoyed their time in Destin. We look forward to seeing you all next year in New Orleans.

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