General practitioners residing on the North Coast are invited to attend the Northern Rivers General Practice Network (NRGPN) Annual General Meeting on Thursday, 14 December 2017 at 6.30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the St Vincent's Education Centre, Dalley Street, Lismore. Those unable to attend may vote by completing the Proxy Form and returning it to the NRGPN prior to 8 December.

There are three Director positions to be filled on the Board for the 2018-2019 period and members are invited to nominate for these positions. The Nomination Form should reach the NRGPN via email or fax before close of business on 7 December 2017. A NRGPN Board position currently carries a stipend set at $2,000. 

The AGM Agenda includes acceptance of the Minutes of the 2016 AGM and Financial Statements and presentation of the Chairman's Report.

The meeting will conclude at 7.00 p.m. and be followed by a one hour discussion on the future direction for the NRGPN.

Speakers John Langill of North Coast General Practice Training, Dr Louise Imlay-Gillespie, haematologist Northern NSW Local Health District, and local GP, Dr Arthur Proudfoot, will present their ideas for improving medical communication and education on the North Coast.

The Future Directions discussion is open to both members and non-members.