1949

PresidentW.A. Sams, MD

Vice PresidentHenderson Irwin, MD

Secretary-TreasurerRoscoe McMilan, MD

• Education, Membership, Hospitals, Public and Professional Relations, Medical Coordination, Scientific, Nominating, Constitution and Bylaws committees were appointed
• Membership grew to 179.
• The first Rowan-Davie County AAGP Symposium was held.
• Board of Directors: Dr. Thomas P. Brinn of Hertford, District 1; Dr. G. G. Dixon of Ayden, District 2; Dr. Amos Johnson of Garland, District 3; Dr. Milton S. Clark of Goldsboro, District 4; Dr. L. R. Doffermyre of Dunn, District 5; Dr. C. A. Bland of Louisburg, District 6; Dr. Willliam E. Selby of Charlotte, District 7; Dr. Wayne Benton of Greensboro, District 8; Dr. I.E.Shaffer of Salisbury, District 9; Dr. C.H. Duckett of Canton, District 10.

1948 - 1949

PresidentJohn R. Bender, MD

Vice PresidentW.A. Sams, MD

Secretary-TreasurerRoscoe McMilan, MD

• An organizational meeting was held February 22, 1948 in Greensboro, NC. With 42 members present, a resolution was passed approving formation of a state chapter of the American Academy of General Practice.
• Dr. John Bender was elected President, Dr. W.A.Sams, Vice President and Dr. Roscoe McMilan, Secretary/Treasurer.
• Board of Directors: Dr. John Payne of Sunbury; Dr. Grady Dixon of Ayden; Dr. Amos Johnson of Garland; Dr. Henderson Irwin of Eureka; Dr. L. R. Doffermyre of Dunn; Dr. C.A. Bland of Louisburg; Dr. W.E. Selby of Charlotte; Dr. A.O. Owenby of Greensboro; Dr. I.E. Shaffer of Salisbury; Dr. C.H.Duckett of Canton
• In compliance with the Charter of Incorporation of the American Academy of General Practice (AAGP), a letter of request that the North Carolina Chapter be chartered was sent to the AAGP President.
  
• A charter was granted to the North Carolina chapter on April 25, 1948 and is Charter number 21.
• At the May business meeting in Pinehurst, the constitution and bylaws were ratified and committees appointed. There were 62 charter members at that time.