2017 Annual Convention Speaker's Letter to MSMA Membership
On-Site Registration
Registration for the House of Delegates will be located in the Ballroom Level Foyer, and is open from 6:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Friday, March 31, and from 6:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 1. Online registration is available until 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 28.
House of Delegates
The 159th Session of the House of Delegates will convene with the Opening Session at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, March 31, and conclude around 10:00 a.m. It will consist of reports, awards, speeches, and consideration of acceptance of late resolutions. On Sunday, April 2, the House will convene at 8:15 a.m. to consider reports from the Reference Committees and install officers.
Delegates MUST register at the Registration Booth to obtain Delegate credentials. Each Delegate elected to the House of Delegates by his/her component medical society or section will be included on a Delegate’s list at the MSMA Registration Desk. If the elected Delegate is unable to be present at the Annual Convention, his or her duly elected Alternate Delegate will then be entitled to register as a Delegate.
Reference Committees
Starting times for Reference Committees A and B are staggered. Reference Committee A will begin at 10:00 a.m. Reference Committee B will begin at 10:30 a.m.
Resolutions
Resolutions submitted after the February 13 deadline are considered late resolutions. The individual or society introducing a late resolution must supply sufficient copies, printed in standardized format, for the entire House of Delegates at its opening session (plus 10 copies delivered to the MSMA Secretary at the time of its introduction). Late resolutions will be accepted as business of the House at the opening session, but will be referred to a Reference Committee only if approved by two-thirds of the Delegates voting. All members of the MSMA are privileged and urged to attend the sessions of the House of Delegates and meetings of the Reference Committees. While discussion in the House is limited to Delegates, any Association member may present his or her viewpoint during meetings of Reference Committees when recognized by the Chair.
Proceedings
Proceedings of the House of Delegates are conducted in accordance with Sturgis Standard Code of Parliamentary Procedure.
Presidential Inauguration
The Inaugural Ceremony and Reception for incoming Association President Warren C. Lovinger, MD, MACP, is Saturday, April 1. Seating will begin at 6:00 p.m., with the ceremony beginning at 6:00 p.m. and the reception following. Marsha Conant, 2017-18 MSMA Alliance President, and spouse James Connant, MD, St. Joseph, will also be honored. This special event does not require tickets or reservations.
MSMA Alliance
The 92nd Annual Meeting of the MSMA Alliance will meet in conjunction with MSMA, Friday, March 31, and Saturday, April 1. Along with guest speakers from the American Medical Association Alliance and the Southern Medical Association Alliance, the program features a General Session on opiate abuse, and for entertainment, the “Wings of Love” birdshow, open to all.
Join the Alliance’s “A Night with the Blues,” the Foundation Fundraiser and Dinner on Friday, March 31, beginning at 7:00 p.m. Enjoy an evening with Blues Highway, a five-person blues ensemble that includes MSMA’s own Joe Corrado, MD, on bass and Gene Thomas, DO, on lead guitar. Music from Blues greats BB King, Muddy Waters, and Stevie Ray Vaughn will provide a feast for your ears, with delicious food and fantastic drawings for great prizes, while raising funds for the Missouri State Medical Foundation.
Alliance Shopping Boutiques
The MSMA Alliance Shopping Boutiques will be open during the regular meeting hours of the MSMA Alliance program. A percentage of the proceeds will be directed to the MSMF.
Component/Specialty Society Leaders Meeting
All leaders (presidents, presidents-elect, etc.) and staff who represent local medical societies and medical specialty societies are encouraged to attend this interactive session on Saturday, April 1, to share experiences, successes, and challenges within organized medicine.
MSMA Boards and Local Component Societies
Caucuses, luncheons, and business meetings will be held throughout the Convention by the MSMA Insurance Agency, MMPAC, Missouri State Medical Foundation, Kansas City Medical Society, and the St. Louis Metropolitan Medical Society.
CME/MOC Procedures
Programming includes six general sessions available for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits and Maintenance of Certification points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s program. CME/MOC is free for MSMA members. Programming procedures, guidelines, evaluations, disclosures, and medical specialties will be listed in the official program and online.
Medical School Alumni Receptions
The schools of medicine from Saint Louis University, Washington University, University of Missouri-Columbia, and University of Missouri-Kansas City, will host receptions on Friday, March 31.
Section Meetings
The following MSMA Sections will hold business meetings and programming on Saturday, April 1: Organized Medical Staff, International Medical Graduate, Young Physician, Resident and Fellow, and Medical Student.
Medical Specialty Meetings and Events
The following medical specialties and organizations are meeting in conjunction with MSMA’s Annual Convention:
MSMA Membership Resources
MSMA’s Membership Division invites you to stop by the Association’s booth near the Registration Desk for information about membership services and the benefits of supporting organized medicine.
MSMA Insurance Agency Booth
Professionals from MSMA’s Insurance Agency will be on hand to discuss a multitude of coverage options that fit your specific needs.
Exhibit Hall Schedule
The Exhibit Hall will be open two days in Gillham Hall on Friday, March 31, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Saturday, April 1, 7:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Breakfast/Afternoon Refreshments
Join colleagues, spouses, guests, and exhibit partners for complimentary breaks in the Exhibit Hall, including a continental breakfast, mid-morning break, and afternoon refreshment on Friday, and a continental breakfast on Saturday.
Exhibit Drawing & Guidelines
To be entered into MSMA’s Exhibit Hall prize drawing, visit the requisite number of exhibitors and collect their initials on the Exhibit Cards located at the entrance of the Exhibit Hall. Winners will be announced at Sunday’s House of Delegates’ meeting. You need not be present to win.
Open Attendance Policy
The MSMA Annual Convention offers an “Open Attendance Policy” to all Convention attendees. Exceptions are food programs, which are members- or reservations-only, or closed board/business meetings.
Appropriate Attire
Appropriate attire for the Convention is business casual for all sessions and events, except the Presidential Inauguration and Reception on Saturday evening, which calls for Black Tie Optional, Festive, or Business Formal.
Meeting, Location, and Time Assignments
All room and time assignments will be listed in the Convention Official Program. Any changes to the schedule are available at the MSMA Registration Desk.
Registration for the House of Delegates will be located in the Ballroom Level Foyer, and is open from 6:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Friday, March 31, and from 6:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 1. Online registration is available until 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 28.
House of Delegates
The 159th Session of the House of Delegates will convene with the Opening Session at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, March 31, and conclude around 10:00 a.m. It will consist of reports, awards, speeches, and consideration of acceptance of late resolutions. On Sunday, April 2, the House will convene at 8:15 a.m. to consider reports from the Reference Committees and install officers.
Delegates MUST register at the Registration Booth to obtain Delegate credentials. Each Delegate elected to the House of Delegates by his/her component medical society or section will be included on a Delegate’s list at the MSMA Registration Desk. If the elected Delegate is unable to be present at the Annual Convention, his or her duly elected Alternate Delegate will then be entitled to register as a Delegate.
Reference Committees
Starting times for Reference Committees A and B are staggered. Reference Committee A will begin at 10:00 a.m. Reference Committee B will begin at 10:30 a.m.
Resolutions
Resolutions submitted after the February 13 deadline are considered late resolutions. The individual or society introducing a late resolution must supply sufficient copies, printed in standardized format, for the entire House of Delegates at its opening session (plus 10 copies delivered to the MSMA Secretary at the time of its introduction). Late resolutions will be accepted as business of the House at the opening session, but will be referred to a Reference Committee only if approved by two-thirds of the Delegates voting. All members of the MSMA are privileged and urged to attend the sessions of the House of Delegates and meetings of the Reference Committees. While discussion in the House is limited to Delegates, any Association member may present his or her viewpoint during meetings of Reference Committees when recognized by the Chair.
Proceedings
Proceedings of the House of Delegates are conducted in accordance with Sturgis Standard Code of Parliamentary Procedure.
Presidential Inauguration
The Inaugural Ceremony and Reception for incoming Association President Warren C. Lovinger, MD, MACP, is Saturday, April 1. Seating will begin at 6:00 p.m., with the ceremony beginning at 6:00 p.m. and the reception following. Marsha Conant, 2017-18 MSMA Alliance President, and spouse James Connant, MD, St. Joseph, will also be honored. This special event does not require tickets or reservations.
MSMA Alliance
The 92nd Annual Meeting of the MSMA Alliance will meet in conjunction with MSMA, Friday, March 31, and Saturday, April 1. Along with guest speakers from the American Medical Association Alliance and the Southern Medical Association Alliance, the program features a General Session on opiate abuse, and for entertainment, the “Wings of Love” birdshow, open to all.
Join the Alliance’s “A Night with the Blues,” the Foundation Fundraiser and Dinner on Friday, March 31, beginning at 7:00 p.m. Enjoy an evening with Blues Highway, a five-person blues ensemble that includes MSMA’s own Joe Corrado, MD, on bass and Gene Thomas, DO, on lead guitar. Music from Blues greats BB King, Muddy Waters, and Stevie Ray Vaughn will provide a feast for your ears, with delicious food and fantastic drawings for great prizes, while raising funds for the Missouri State Medical Foundation.
Alliance Shopping Boutiques
The MSMA Alliance Shopping Boutiques will be open during the regular meeting hours of the MSMA Alliance program. A percentage of the proceeds will be directed to the MSMF.
Component/Specialty Society Leaders Meeting
All leaders (presidents, presidents-elect, etc.) and staff who represent local medical societies and medical specialty societies are encouraged to attend this interactive session on Saturday, April 1, to share experiences, successes, and challenges within organized medicine.
MSMA Boards and Local Component Societies
Caucuses, luncheons, and business meetings will be held throughout the Convention by the MSMA Insurance Agency, MMPAC, Missouri State Medical Foundation, Kansas City Medical Society, and the St. Louis Metropolitan Medical Society.
CME/MOC Procedures
Programming includes six general sessions available for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits and Maintenance of Certification points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s program. CME/MOC is free for MSMA members. Programming procedures, guidelines, evaluations, disclosures, and medical specialties will be listed in the official program and online.
Medical School Alumni Receptions
The schools of medicine from Saint Louis University, Washington University, University of Missouri-Columbia, and University of Missouri-Kansas City, will host receptions on Friday, March 31.
Section Meetings
The following MSMA Sections will hold business meetings and programming on Saturday, April 1: Organized Medical Staff, International Medical Graduate, Young Physician, Resident and Fellow, and Medical Student.
Medical Specialty Meetings and Events
The following medical specialties and organizations are meeting in conjunction with MSMA’s Annual Convention:
- Anesthesiology
- Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- Psychiatry
- Radiological
- Young Physicians Section
- Organized Medical Staff Section
- Missouri Million Hearts
- Satellite Meeting: Christian Medical and Dental
MSMA Membership Resources
MSMA’s Membership Division invites you to stop by the Association’s booth near the Registration Desk for information about membership services and the benefits of supporting organized medicine.
MSMA Insurance Agency Booth
Professionals from MSMA’s Insurance Agency will be on hand to discuss a multitude of coverage options that fit your specific needs.
Exhibit Hall Schedule
The Exhibit Hall will be open two days in Gillham Hall on Friday, March 31, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Saturday, April 1, 7:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Breakfast/Afternoon Refreshments
Join colleagues, spouses, guests, and exhibit partners for complimentary breaks in the Exhibit Hall, including a continental breakfast, mid-morning break, and afternoon refreshment on Friday, and a continental breakfast on Saturday.
Exhibit Drawing & Guidelines
To be entered into MSMA’s Exhibit Hall prize drawing, visit the requisite number of exhibitors and collect their initials on the Exhibit Cards located at the entrance of the Exhibit Hall. Winners will be announced at Sunday’s House of Delegates’ meeting. You need not be present to win.
Open Attendance Policy
The MSMA Annual Convention offers an “Open Attendance Policy” to all Convention attendees. Exceptions are food programs, which are members- or reservations-only, or closed board/business meetings.
Appropriate Attire
Appropriate attire for the Convention is business casual for all sessions and events, except the Presidential Inauguration and Reception on Saturday evening, which calls for Black Tie Optional, Festive, or Business Formal.
Meeting, Location, and Time Assignments
All room and time assignments will be listed in the Convention Official Program. Any changes to the schedule are available at the MSMA Registration Desk.
