Jane Seelig, CMA-A (AAMA)
2025-2026 AAMA Speaker of the House
Aimee Quinn, CMA (AAMA)
2025-2026 Vice Speaker of the House
Welcome to the AAMA House of Delegates (HOD) resource center—your one-stop hub for everything related to the upcoming HOD session.
Whether you're a first-time delegate or a returning leader, this page provides access to essential documents, deadlines, and preparation tools to help you actively participate in shaping the future of the AAMA.
HOD History
Expand these drop-downs to review past HOD decisions and discussions.
Conference Highlights
HOD Highlights
Minutes
Resolutions
Key HOD Documents
Delegates and alternates: review the following key materials to prepare for serving at the HOD.
Reference Manual for Delegates and Alternates
This reference manual provides AAMA delegates and alternate delegates with essential guidelines, procedures, and responsibilities for participating in the House of Delegates.
➤ Download the Reference Manual
HOD Packet (for Printing)
This packet includes the final agenda, reports, proposed bylaws amendments, and other official materials.
➤ Download the 2025 HOD Packet (last updated August 15, 2025; the 2026 packet will be available in summer 2026)
Delegate Orientation PowerPoint
A helpful guide covering roles, expectations, procedures, and how to navigate the HOD meeting.
➤ Currently unavailable; check back later.
AAMA Bylaws
Download the most current version of the national bylaws that govern the structure and operation of AAMA business.
➤ Download the AAMA Bylaws
2025 AAMA House of Delegates Minutes
Download the latest HOD Minutes to review before the next HOD.
➤ Download the 2025 AAMA House of Delegates Minutes
Guidelines for Submitting Resolutions during the HOD
This guide walks delegates through the process of drafting, submitting, and debating resolutions to ensure clarity and consistency during sessions.
➤ Download the Guidelines
Officer Elections
Position Requirements to Run for Office
Curious about running for national office? Review the qualifications and expectations based on the AAMA Bylaws.
➤ Download Position Requirements
Candidates for the AAMA BOT
The list of individuals officially running for national leadership positions for the 2026-2027 term will be available beginning July 1.
Understanding Parliamentary Procedure
New to the HOD or need a refresher on how meetings are conducted?
- Review the ABCs of Parliamentary Procedure
- Watch this short introduction to Robert’s Rules of Order, the framework used during the HOD.
House of Delegates Schedule
All times reflect the time zone of the meeting location.
Monday, Sept. 14, 2026
- 3:30–4:15 p.m. │ Credentials Desk Open, changes only
- 4:30 p.m. │ Page Orientation
Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026
- 7:15–8:15 a.m. │Credentials Desk Registration
- 8:30 a.m. │House of Delegates Opens
- 10:15 a.m. │Meet the Candidates
- 1:15 p.m. │Reference Committees: Reports, Bylaws, and Resolutions
- 5:30–6:15 p.m. │Credentials Desk
- 6:30–10 p.m. │House of Delegates Reconvenes
HOD Delegates and Alternates Orientation
Did you miss the virtual orientation or would you like to review what you saw?
- Download and read the 2025 HOD Orientation Presentation.
- Watch this recording of one of the 2025 virtual orientations.
Important Dates & Orientations
Stay on track with these key dates:
| Task | Deadline |
| Proposed Bylaws Review #1 | TBA |
| Proposed Bylaws Review #2 | TBA |
| Delegates/Alternates Orientation #1 | TBA |
| Delegates/Alternates Orientation #2 | TBA |
| Meet the Candidates #1 | TBA |
| Delegate/Alternate Orientation #3 | TBA |
| Meet the Candidates #2 | TBA |
Calendar invites with a Microsoft Teams Meeting link will be emailed to AAMA HOD Delegates and Alternates by Sharon Scarborough, AAMA board services manager, when appropriate.
Delegates and alternates need to attend only one virtual orientation.
The Proposed Bylaws Review virtual meetings are open to all AAMA members.
HOD Committees Orientations
HOD House Committees Orientation
For Sergeant of Arms, Pages, Tellers, Pages, and Credentials Committees
HOD Reference Committees Orientation
For Reference, Resolutions, and Bylaws Committees