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Delegates Voted for In-Person House of Delegates and Resolution Submission Deadline is March 1
The House of Delegates (HOD) is the official legislative and policy-making body of the Michigan State Medical Society (MSMS). This year’s meeting is scheduled for April 30-May 1, at the Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center.
House of Delegates Survey Results - We are in person! In a vote of 57 percent to 40 percent, delegates have chosen to meet in-person, at the Kalamazoo Radisson, on April 30 – May 1, 2022. Additionally, MSMS will implement requirements regarding health screenings, masks, vaccines, and social distancing as requested by delegates. More information will be shared closer to the meeting.
Knowing many delegates may not be comfortable attending the House this year, your speakers will provide additional opportunities for participation before and during the meeting such as the online testimony forum and a live feed from the Sunday session. Here are the survey results>>
Delegate Slots for Non-Staffed Counties or Specialties ASAP: If you are planning to be a delegate, or you are interested in filling the delegate slot from a non-staffed county or specialty, please submit your name as soon as possible to Carrie Wheeler. Here is a list of open seats>>
2022 Resolutions by March 1: Resolutions are due by March 1, 2022, this includes any 2020 or 2021 resolutions to be resubmitted. Resolutions received after March 1 will be considered late resolutions and will be referred to Committee C- Internal Affairs, Bylaws, and Rules. Reference Committee C will meet on Saturday morning at 9:00 am. Here is this year’s resolution flow chart>>
2020 and 2021 Resolutions by March 1: Any resolutions from 2020 and 2021 that were not acted upon by the House are eligible for resubmission. An affirmative is required to be included and revisions are allowed. Authors have been contacted several times. To date, 16 resolutions have been resubmitted, 11 have been withdrawn and 25 have not responded yet. Please contact Carrie Wheeler regarding these resolutions.
Reference Committee Member Recommendations by March 1, 2022: If you are interested in serving on a Reference Committee, please contact Carrie Wheeler by March 1, 2022.
Hotel Reservations by April 7: Please visit msms.org/hod or call 269-343-3333 (mention MSMS for group rate) as soon as possible to ensure you are provided with accommodations. If you belong to a staffed county, please check with your executive first. Several counties make reservations for their delegation. Reservations are due no later than April 7.
Meeting RSVP by April 7: It will be even more important to indicate your attendance this year to allow for appropriate planning for social distancing and to assure a quorum. Please click here or visit msms.org/hod and complete the form to RSVP.
Handbook Material: The official handbook will be available on the MSMS website and will be emailed to you on Monday, April 4. The House of Delegates app will be ready mid-April. View the preliminary Order of Business>>
Please continue to check your email for additional updates regarding the House. Please feel free to contact Rebecca Blake at (517) 336-5729 with any questions.