Members and guests of the Los Angeles County Medical Association gathered at the Petersen Automotive Museum on July 14 to celebrate Dr. Omer Deen as its 151st president
On July 14, members and guests of the Los Angeles County Medical Association gathered at the Petersen Automotive Museum to install new officers for the 2022-2023 year and welcome Dr. Omer Deen as its 151st president. Upon arrival, guests were able to tour “Bond in Motion: Official Collection of Original James Bond Vehicles ” before heading up to the mesmerizing outdoor space atop the museum for the welcome reception. After the tours and toasts, dinner service was opened, with guests enjoying more of the spectacular view. Dr. Jeffery Lee opened the ceremony, warmly welcoming attendees, thanking LACMA Board members, special guests, and other legislators and leaders in attendance and recognizing the valued event sponsors. “It has been three years since we convened in person to honor the incoming President and Officers. So we are grateful for your presence and excited to see our members here. And to have it here at such a sophisticated location is an added bonus. This museum displays the innovation and history of automobiles, so it is fitting that LACMA showcase the innovation and history of organized medicine in LA County in this venue. Plus, one thing you should know about Dr. Omer Deen who we are here to honor this evening, he loves cars!” After sharing thoughts on his term as president and announcing the extension of his Practice Makeover Initiative for 2023, Dr. Lee thanked his Executive Committee and LACMA staff before concluding his remarks: “...[A] new year is beginning. I am confident that LACMA will be in good hands under the leadership of Dr. Omer Deen. Again, thank you for allowing me to serve the physicians of Los Angeles.” The inspiring invocation was then led by Imam Jihad Turk before
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