Delegate and Alternate candidates will be presented to CMA at the end of July 2021 and ratified. Your first District X Caucus meeting would be a virtual meeting on September 1st followed by the in person meeting at LA Live in October 2021.

All delegates and alternates are invited to attend the in person House of Delegates meet at L.A. Live October 23-24, 2021*

exec@scma.org to nominate a colleague or yourself.

The 150th Annual Session of the California Medical Association (CMA) House of Delegates (HOD) will tackle two major issues when it convenes October 23-24, 2021, in Los Angeles.

Physician delegates meet annually to establish broad policy on current major issues that have been determined to be the most important issues affecting members, the association and the practice of medicine.

(707) 484-0686 b9drexler@gmail.com

(707) 479-0519 bonnie.hamilton@sbcglobal.net

(707) 620-0808 exec@scma.org

(707) 620-0808 rachel@scma.org

Do you enjoy policy and advocacy discussions? Do you enjoy a good healthy debate with colleagues? Are you passionate about the practice of medicine? Perhaps you would considered becoming an delegate or alternate on the District X House of Delegates (HOD)? District X is comprised of representative physicians from Sonoma, Mendocino, Humboldt-Del Norte, Napa and Solano counties.

As a District X HOD delegate or alternate, you have the opportunity to positively influence the practice of medicine. Ignite your passion and discover your purpose as a HOD Delegate or alternate as you connect with and learn from colleagues with mutual interests. This is an opportunity for engagement with your community as well as personal and professional development. Participation will inspire you - engage you - and help you make a difference locally, regionally, nationally, and beyond.

We are seeking representative voices from from every corner of our region including medical groups and solo/small practice at every advocacy skill level. New to advocacy, don't worry, this is a great training ground!

If you are an active practicing physician in Sonoma, Mendocino or Lake County, please contact us at (707) 525-4375 or via email Wendy Young, Executive Director at exec@scma.org to learn more about this amazing advocacy opportunity.

Attend Quarterly virtual meetings

Attend Annual CMA Leg Day event

(April) in Sacramento

Attend Annual CMA House of Delegates held

in Los Angeles in October.

Connect with regional Assembly or Congressional representatives from time to time to discuss pending legislation.

WHAT IS HOUSE OF DELEGATES  (HOD)

Membership: CMA’s House of Delegates convenes annually to debate on the most important issues affecting members, the Association, and the practice of medicine.

The 500+ elected by members of component medical societies, specialty societies, and CMA sections and forums, represent virtually every mode of practice and region of the state.

Component societies are grouped into geographic districts [SCMA & MLCMS are in District X.] The size of the 'House' decreases and increases in relation to our membership numbers.

Purpose: The purpose of the HOD is to discuss major issues as determined by the Committee of Delegation Chairs which are confirmed by the Board of Trustees. The major issues reflect what is important to members and pertinent for the year (legislatively or socially relevant.)

Major issues are assigned to Councils / Subcommittees, the expert body. Prior to the Council’s report, the major issue topics are posted in an online forum on the HOD portal. Members offer feedback to the Councils on the direction of the report and focus of study. They have multiple digital opportunities to discuss the topics, the reports and offer amendments.

Amendments are changes to the recommendations put forth by the Council (it can be changes to part of the language, a total substitution, rejection or addition to the Council proposal). Members have the chance to offer early amendments prior to the House and in person, during the House.

The House (which includes all Districts and their representatives) will debate and vote on amendments.

Another component of the House and the major issues are the educational speakers. These speakers are experts in their field and on the topic. As of recently, House has been a CME activity due to the inclusion of educational sessions.

Additionally, the House is the body that also elects our president-elect and our Speaker and Vice Speaker of the House. They are the body that is able to approve Bylaws changes and issues charters (for example when component societies wish to merge).

Major issue topics are now available for comment. If you have any input on the direction of the topic, now is the time to offer your testimony. The testimony provided during at this time will help guide the CMA councils in the development of their reports.