Scandinavian Society for the Surgery of the Hand (SSSH) Board meeting

Date: Nov 27th 2020

Present: Dr. M. Boeckstys, Dr. M. Clementson (chairman), Dr. O. Reigstad, Dr. K. Kask, Dr. M.Pääkkönen (secretary)

  1. SSSH Meeting 2020 Malmö update
  • Preliminary program and webpage was reviewed. Board members will promote the meeting and distribute the link to webpage
  • Some worries regarding the Covid-19 epidemy
  • Still hopefully that a live meeting can be arranged
  • A webinar is the preferred option instead of postponement

2. General assembly

  • society does not currently have a budget
  • fee of national societies to SSSH is discussed. It is suggested that Scandinavian societies should pay fee membership fee 5 e / member for the SSSH
  • possibility to sponsor residents
  • best attending resident (1/country) may be granded free attendance for the conference
  • national societies may consider sponsoring travel fees for residents

3. Banking update

  • rules regarding financing were discussed
  • transfer of bank account to Denmark or Estonia was discussed
  • notarized passport copy from Kristo to Ole

4. The bylaws

  • to be discussed in the Malmö meeting
  • Michel, Kristo, Markus will work on the bylaws, separate Zoom meeting will be arranged

5. Other

  • Göran Lundborg was suggested for honorary membership

6. Next board meeting

  • preliminary date in April 16th in Malmö