NYSSMOH RECIEVES ASCO'S STATE AFFILIATE GRANT

Dr. Mittelman and Ms. Madonia-

Congratulations! The New York State Society of Medical Oncologists & Hematologists’ application has been accepted for funding through ASCO’s State Affiliate Grant Program. I am very interested in the progress of your society’s needs assessment and hope that your findings can be shared with other Affiliates. Please carefully review and return the attached acceptance letter so funds may be released to your organization.

Once again, congratulations on your projects approval for funding. If you should have any questions or concerns throughout the grant cycle, do not hesitate to contact me.

Best,
TerryTerry A. Hamlin Senior Manager
State Affiliate ProgramCancer Policy & Clinical Affairs Department
American Society of Clinical Oncology
www.asco.org/stateaffiliates


February 2, 2009

Abraham Mittelman, MD
New York State Society ofMedical Oncologists & Hematologists
311 North Street, Suite 304
White Plains, NY 10605

Dear Dr. Mittelman:
On behalf of ASCO’s Clinical Practice Committee, it is with great pleasure that we informyou of your society’s selection to receive a State Affiliate grant in the amount of $10,000 for your project, “Outreach Program – Meeting the Needs of the Practicing Oncologist in 2009.”
The grant period commences on April 1, 2009, with disbursement of funds, and concludesApril 1, 2010. A six-month progress report is due October 1, 2009, and a final report is dueMay 3, 2010. You will receive a reminder along with a form to complete approximately 60days prior to each deadline.

In an effort to increase the visibility of your state society and bring attention to the work that your organization conducts on a local level, your society will be asked to create a poster for display at the State Societies Booth during ASCO’s 2010 Annual Meeting. Your society may also be asked to participate in a grant focused breakout session at the State Affiliate Leadership Conference. Additionally, your project may be highlighted in an article in the Journal of Oncology Practice or fax to Terry Hamlin’s attention at 571-366-9568 by Monday, February 23, 2009. If you have any questions, please contact Terry at 571-483-1638 or terry.hamlin@asco.org.
Congratulations – we look forward to seeing you in Orlando!

Sincerely,
W. Charles Penley, MD
Michael Neuss, MD
Chair Clinical Practice Committee
Chair-Elect Clinical Practice Committee

cc: Florence Madonia