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You must be a registered user and HMA member to access this page. To register, click on “register” in the upper right-hand corner of the HMA home page at hmaonline.net, and complete the form. In 1-2 days your registration will be verified by HMA staff and your website privileges upgraded to include the members-only page. Please log in to the website upon each visit to be sure you can view the exclusive information. If you have trouble registering contact April Donahue, (808) 536-7702 ext. 101.
 

HMA Committees 

Past Physicians of the Year

The HMA House of Delegates Resolution Guidelines

2008 Proposed Bylaw Amendments

 

HMA Committees

Take the Opportunity - Join a Committee
 
Let us know how you would like to be involved in your organization. HMA is governed by its members. Priorities, policies, and activities are recommended by its committees and approved by the HMA Council and House of Delegates, policy-making bodies elected by members. To make the organization strong and viable all member input is important. Listed below are the various committees where HMA members are invited to serve. To join a committee or for further information please contact HMA:  (808) 536-7702 or toll-free (888) 536-2792
 
Bylaws Committee – Review and recommend changes to HMA's governing document.
 
CME Facilities Accreditation Committee – Implement quality CME standards.
 
Hawaii Consortium for CME – Support quality CME for Hawaii's physicians.
 
Hawaii Medical Journal Review Board – Review scientific works for publication.
 
Legislative Committee – Advocate for the provision of quality health care in Hawaii through legislation and government relations.
 
Media and Public Relations Committee – Help provide media contacts and further develop HMA's relationship with members of the media.
 
Medical Care Advisory Group for MIEC – Review medical liability cases.
 
Member Benefits Committee – Seek ways to add value to membership.
 
Membership Task Force – Strengthen strategic efforts to build membership.
 
Ola Pono Ike Commitee – Annual gala dinner and silent auction to support worthy organizations and create public awareness.
 
Senior Physicians – Senior physicians staying informed about community issues.
 
Worker’s Compensation/ No Fault Committee – Work with government, employers and insurers to improve patient care.
 

Past Physicians of the Year
 

1961

Joseph Nishimoto MD

 

1977

Harry L Arnold Jr  MD

 

1993

Norman Goldstein MD

1962

Pete Okumoto MD

 

1978

Morton E Berk MD

 

1994

Reginald C S Ho MD

1963

R Varian Sloan MD

 

1979

Calvin C J Sia MD

 

1995

Ernest L Bade MD

1964

William J Holmes MD

 

1980

Robert Millard MD

 

1996

Elizabeth Adams MD

1965

William Bergin MD

 

1981

Richard O Lundborg MD

 

 

Anna Maria & Roger Brault MD

1966

George Hiilani Mills MD

 

1982

Albert C K Chun-Hoon MD

 

1997

Frederick C Holschuh MD

1967

Theodore Tomita MD

 

1983

John N Wither MD

 

1998

Arlene Meyers MD

1968

Charles S Judd Jr  MD

 

1984

Ann B Catts MD

 

1999

John T McDonnell MD

1969

Milton M Howell MD

 

1985

Steven M Moser MD

 

2000

S Larry Schlesinger MD

1970

George Bracher MD

 

1986

A Leslie Vasconcellos MD

 

2001

Jorge Camara MD

1971

Neal E Winn MD

 

1987

Fred I Gilbert MD

 

2002

David Lee Pang MD

1972

John J Lowrey MD

 

1988

Julia Frohlich MD

 

2003

Herbert Y H Chinn MD

1973

George Goto MD

 

1989

Richard Kekuni Blaisdell MD

 

2004

F Don Parsa MD

1974

J I Frederick Reppun MD

 

1990

George W Starbuck MD

 

2005

Edwin C Cadman MD

1975

Ivar J Larsen MD

 

1991

Allan R Kunimoto MD

 

2006

Thomas S Kosasa MD

1976

Livingston M F Wong MD

 

1992

Ramon K Sy MD

 

2007

S. Kalani Brady MD
 
 
 

The HMA House of Delegates Resolution Guidelines

2008 House of Delegates Meeting Schedule:

Friday, October 31, 2008, 10:00 am, Queen's Conference Center
Sunday, November 2, 2008, 12:00 pm, Location TBA

HOW TO SUBMIT A RESOLUTION

What is a resolution?

A resolution is a means for members to have input on the priorities, activities, and policies of the HMA.

Who can submit a resolution?

Any individual member, committee, and/or component medical society of the Hawaii Medical Association.

What is the deadline?

The deadline is September 15, 2008.

Why is there a deadline?

Deadlines are established to allow timely distribution of handbooks to delegates in advance of the House of Delegates meeting.

Who will hear the resolution?

The HMA House of Delegates, an elected body of HMA members, will hear and consider all resolutions during its annual meeting.  The 2007 House of Delegates elected Dr. Patricia Blanchette to be the 2008 Speaker of the House.

Where do I submit my resolution(s)?

Email or disk versions of your submissions are preferred.

Send your resolution(s) to:

Nathalie George, CME Coordinator

Attn: House of Delegates

Hawaii Medical Association, 1360 S. Beretania St., Suite 200, Honolulu, HI 96814

or Fax (808) 528-2376; toll free Fax (866) 528-2376

What should a resolution consist of?

Guidelines for resolutions:

  • The title of the resolution should reflect the action the resolution calls for.
  • "Whereas" clauses should accurately support "resolve" clauses.
  • "Resolve" clauses should be written as stand alone statements. The House of Delegates will adopt the "resolve" clauses of resolutions only.
  • Resolutions that call for the expediture of funds, regardless of amount, must include a fiscal note.
  • To assure that the intent of the resolution is clearly understood, please pay attention to grammar, spelling, and sentence structure.
To view a sample resolution click here.
2008 Proposed Bylaw Amendments
 
The HMA House of Delegates will meet as follows:

Friday, October 31, 2008 at 10:00 am, Queen’s Conference Center
Sunday, November 2, 2008 at 12:00 pm, Location TBA

During this meeting, the House of Delegates will consider amendments proposed to HMA’s bylaws. 

Please send to the HMA Bylaws Committee any proposed bylaw amendments you would like to suggest.

HMA Bylaws Section 13.1 states that members may submit to the Bylaws Committee proposed amendments 60 days prior to the Annual Meeting of the House of Delegates.  Please submit proposed amendments by Friday, August 29, 2008.

All members are welcome to attend the House of Delegates meeting.  However, privilege of the floor is limited to the elected members of the House of Delegates.  Delegates from each County Society are elected to vote in the House of Delegates as representatives of the HMA’s membership.  We encourage you to provide your comments about the proposed bylaw amendments to your respective County Society leadership.

For a current copy of the HMA bylaws or should you have any questions, please contact:  Nathalie George, CME Coordinator at (808) 536-7702 x103; toll free phone 888-536-2792; fax (808) 528-2376, toll free fax 866-528-2376.