SPEAKERS LETTERS
2026 HOD
January, 2026
Friends and Colleagues:
Happy New Year! Your Speakers are looking forward to seeing all of you in a few months for the 2026 House of Delegates. We would like to thank the delegates who have volunteered to serve on committees and the staff who have submitted their county/district/section delegate credentials. We would like to remind you of the following upcoming deadlines and share with you a more detailed schedule. Feel free to contact us with any questions.
Best,
L. Carlos Zapata, MD, FACEP
Speaker
Jane M. Simpson, DO, FAAFP
Vice Speaker
Important Upcoming Deadlines:
January 12 – Deadline to Volunteer to Serve on Reference Committees/Convention Committees
(MSSNY HOD Convention Committee Volunteer Form)
January 23 – Deadline to Submit Banquet Event Orders
https://form.jotform.com/mreyesmssny/2026-mssny-hod-function-requirement
January 26 – Deadline for Receipt of Delegate Credentials from County/District/Section Staff
([email protected])
February 9 (5:00PM) – Deadline to Submit On-Time Resolutions ([email protected])
https://www.mssny.org/hod/resolution-guidelines/
February 26 – Deadline to make Hotel Reservations
https://www.mssny.org/hod/hotel-information/
March 23 (5:00PM) – Deadline to Submit Late Resolutions ([email protected])
House of Delegates Schedule Update:
| Monday, March 9 |
Virtual Opening Session |
7:00 PM |
Zoom |
| Sunday, March 15 |
Virtual Ref Com 1 |
12:00 PM |
Zoom |
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Virtual Ref Com 2 |
3:00 PM |
Zoom |
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Virtual Ref Com 3 |
6:00 PM |
Zoom |
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| Sunday, March 22 |
Virtual Ref Com 4 |
12:00 PM |
Zoom |
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Virtual Ref Com 5 |
3:00 PM |
Zoom |
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Virtual Ref Com 6 |
6:00 PM |
Zoom |
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| Monday, March 23 |
Committee on Rules, Credentials, and Order of Business* |
7:30PM |
Zoom |
| Friday, March 27 |
County/District Caucuses |
Early morning and lunch hours. |
Hyatt Regency Rochester. Meeting Rooms TBA |
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Second Opening Session |
8:00 AM |
Empire Hall – Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center |
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In Person Reference Committee Hearings |
9:00 AM |
Highland Ballrooms – Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center |
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Resident/Fellow and Medical Student Poster Symposium |
12:00 PM |
Grand Lilac Ballroom – Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center |
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Section Meetings |
Afternoon. Varies |
TBD |
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AMA Delegation Meeting |
Afternoon, TBA |
TBD |
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County/District Dinners |
Evening, Varies |
TBD by Each County/District |
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| Saturday, March 28 |
County/District Caucuses |
Early morning and lunch hours. |
Hyatt Regency Rochester. Meeting Rooms TBA |
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First Business Session |
8:00 AM |
Empire Hall – Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center |
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Ceremony of the Presidents |
6:30 PM |
Highland Ballroom – Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center |
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Presidential Gala |
7:30 PM |
Grand Lilac Ballroom – Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center |
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| Sunday, March 29 |
County/District Caucuses |
Early Morning, Varies |
Hyatt Regency Rochester. Meeting Rooms TBA |
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Election Session |
8:00 AM |
Empire Hall – Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center |
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Second Business Session |
9:00 AM |
Empire Hall – Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center |
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Council Meeting |
After HOD Adjourns |
Hyatt Regency Rochester. Meeting Room TBA |
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Board of Trustees Meeting |
After Council Adjourns |
Hyatt Regency Rochester. Meeting Room TBA |
*This meeting is closed, only members of the Committee and authors of late resolutions shall be invited
