House of Delegates

The MOA House of Delegates is the legislative and policy-making body of the association. The House is responsible for election of officers and directors, election of AOA delegates and alternates, bylaws amendments, component societies and various policies and positions.

The body of delegates is comprised of physician leaders who are active in their district or county osteopathic component society and are elected by their peers for one-year terms. The number of delegates per society is determined by association membership in the respective area. The House of Delegates receives reports from the officers, committees, and additional matters brought to the body for consideration.

The 2026 MOA House of Delegates

The Michigan Osteopathic Association (MOA) Hybrid House of Delegates (HOD) will take place on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at the MOA Okemos office. There is also a Zoom option for participants. 

The deadline to submit resolutions is February 13, 2026.

Who Can Author and Introduce Resolutions?

Any MOA member in good standing may author a resolution; however, introduction of resolutions to the House of Delegates is limited to delegates, alternate-seated delegates, component associations, MOA Departments, Councils, or Board of Trustees. Non-delegate status members in good standing should contact their component association for assistance in identifying an appropriate channel for resolution introduction.

 Contact form for questions regarding
Resolutions or Bylaws
Sample Resolution
Submitting Resolutions Guidelines

 

Bylaws
Bylaws updated as of 2024 as a webpage and as a downloadable PDF file. 

MOA Bylaws
Bylaws (PDF)

Professional Affairs Reference Committee 
Harold Friedman, DO, Chair, Tri-County
Andrew Adair, DO, Tri-County
Paul Brown, DO, Genesee
Shane Patterson, DO, Tri-County
Lawrence Prokop, DO, Ingham
Jasper Yung, DO, Tri-County

Public Affairs Reference Committee 
Emily Hurst, DO, Chair, Tri-County
Ryan Christensen, DO, Tri-County
Khawaja H. Ikram, DO, Southeastern
Myral Robbins, DO, Southwestern
Jean Talsma, DO, Tri-County
Rachel Young, DO, Tri-County

Submitted Resolutions for 2025 House of Delegates

The 2025 Michigan Osteopathic Association House of Delegates (HOD) took place on April 26, 2025.    

2025 Resolutions and Actions

The table below is a list of the resolutions from the 2025 House of Delegates.
Click on the Resolution name to access a PDF file with the description, reference committee recommendations, and other details. 

Resolution Title Subject Submitted by Action at MOA HOD
Resolution 2025A Recognizing Comprehensive Sexual Health Education in Michigan Schools as a Policy Priority Student Liaison Committee Adopted as Amended
Resolution 2025B Advocating for standardized, effective, and comprehensive Relationship Violence and Sexual Misconduct (RVSM) trainings across Michigan medical schools and healthcare facilities Student Liaison Committee Withdrawn by Author
Resolution 2025C Advocating for a Standardized Bereavement Policy in the State of Michigan Student Liaison Committee Adopted as Amended
Resolution 2025D Advocating for Xylazine Tests Kits at Local Health Departments Council of Interns and Residents Withdrawn by Author
Resolution 2025E Establishment of a Mentorship Program to Enhance Access to Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) Opportunities for Medical Students and Residents Student Liaison Committee Adopted as Amended
Resolution 2025F Expanding Maternal Health Services in Rural Michigan to Include Osteopathic Physicians  Council of Interns and Residents  Adopted as Amended
Resolution 2025G Advocate to amend Michigan administrative code R. 400.7703    Council of Interns and Residents  Withdrawn by Author
Resolution 2025H Encourage Medical Student and Resident Dues Remain Free or at a Nominal Charge to Component Societies Council of Interns and Residents  Adopted as Amended

  

For more information please contact: 
Lisa M. Neufer
Senior Director of Administration
517-347-1555, ext. 110
Email Contact Form

2024/2025 Officers 
Speaker of the House: Craig H. Bethune, DO
Vice Speaker: Anthony Ognjan, DO
Parliamentarian: Mary Jo Voelpel, DO
Secretary: Adam Hunt, DO

Past Resolutions
 

For more information please contact: 
Lisa M. Neufer
517/347-1555 ext. 110
[email protected]