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IHMA Address
400 E. 22nd Street Suite F Lombard, Illinois 60148
Phone
630.792.9311
BYLAWS OF THE ILLINOIS HOMEOPATHIC
MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
ARTICLE I —Name
The name of this organization shall be the Illinois Homeopathic
Medical Association. Throughout the bylaws it shall be referred to as the IHMA.
ARTICLE II —Object
To promote the science of Homeopathic Medicine.
To encourage Homeopathic medical research.
To establish standards of Homeopathic Medical education.
ARTICLE III —Members
Section 1. The membership of the IHMA shall consist of:
Active members–who are currently licensed in the U.S. as
doctors of medicine, osteopathy, chiropractic, dentistry,
naturopathy, veterinary medicine or currently licensed in
the U.S. as a physician assistant or nurse practitioner;
Resident members– who are currently enrolled in an
accredited residency training program for medicine,
osteopathy, chiropractic, dentistry, naturopathy,
veterinary medicine, physician assistant or nurse
practitioner;
Associate members–who are any other health
practitioners who are currently licensed;
Student members–who are currently enrolled in a school
of medicine, osteopathy, chiropractic, dentistry,
naturopathy, veterinary medicine, physician assistant, or
nurse practitioner;
Honorary members–who are recognized for their superior
achievement in support of Homeopathy.
Affiliate members-non-licensed practitioners of homeopathy and members of the community who are supportive of homeopathy.
Section 2. Only active or resident members are eligible to vote
or hold office.
Section 3. Honorary members must be selected by a majority of
voting members.
Section 4. Annual dues for all members shall be in the amount
as determined by the majority vote of the members. The
membership fee schedule may be amended on an individual
basis by a majority vote of the Board of Directors. Membership
will routinely expire either June 30 or December 31 of the
calendar year that follows the date of joining/paying dues. The
renewal date of June 30 or December 31 is dependent on the
date of joining/paying dues. Officers will be exempt from dues
during their term in office. Once their term as officers has
ended, they will again owe dues beginning January 1. Resident
and student members shall pay less dues than active members.
Section 5. Members neglecting to pay their dues shall be
ineligible to participate.
Section 6. Honorary members shall not be responsible for
paying dues.
Section 7. Any person shall become a member upon completion
of the IHMA application form, submission of proof of licensure
status, approval by the membership committee, and payment of
dues.
Section 8. If a member does not renew membership 30 days
after receiving the 2nd notice, the membership will be
suspended. Notification of said suspension will be sent to the
member. This member may be reinstated by the membership
committee if a letter requesting membership is received and a
$20 reinstatement fee is paid. A new application for
membership will be required after a lapse of membership of 2
years or more and reinstatement will be upon approval by the
membership committee.
ARTICLE IV–Officers
Section 1. The officers of the IHMA, who will also act as the
Executive Committee, shall be the President, Vice–President,
Treasurer, and Secretary. The Secretary may also hold the
office of Treasurer.
Section 2. The president shall preside at all meetings, shall
appoint chairpersons and committees when needed, and shall
execute the administrative duties of his/her office. The
president shall deliver an address at the opening session of the
annual meeting, presenting suggestions relative to the conduct
of the affairs of the IHMA to be acted upon during the meeting.
Section 3. The vice–president shall fill an unexpired term of the
president and shall perform the duties of the president in her/his
absence or disability.
Section 4. The secretary shall keep a record of all proceedings
of the business sessions of the IHMA conduct its
correspondence, and have charge of its archives.
Section 5. The treasurer shall have charge of all funds and
securities, to receive all monies, make all necessary
disbursements, and report the same at the annual meeting of the
IHMA. These funds shall be appropriated only with the
authority of another member of the Board of Directors.
Section 6. The officers shall also perform any other listed duties
in the parliamentary authority and these bylaws.
Section 7. The officers shall be elected at the annual meeting by
simple majority of those present to serve a term of one year
until their successors are elected. Their term of office shall
begin upon adjournment of the annual meeting.
Section 8. To hold office one must be an active member for
three consecutive years, except during the first three years of the
IHMA’s existence during which any active member may hold office.
Section 9. Between the meetings of the Board, the Executive
Committee which is composed of the officers shall have and
shall exercise the power and authority of the Board in the
management of the IHMA, except that the Executive
Committee may not expend or commit expenditure of money in
excess of $1,000 per expenditure for any purpose. The
Executive Committee’s actions shall be subject to review by the
Board of Directors.
Section 10. In the event of a vacancy in any office for any
reason, the Board of Directors shall then appoint an Officer to
fill the remaining vacancy until the next annual meeting of the
Members.
ARTICLE V – Board of Directors
Section 1. The business and affairs of the IHMA shall be
managed by the Board of Directors, which shall exercise the
power of the Corporation and do all lawful acts and things
which are not, by statute, by the Articles of Incorporation, or by
these By–Laws, directed or required to be exercised by the
Membership.
Section 2. The Board of Directors shall consist of the elected
officers (i.e. the executive committee), two permanent members
from the MD/DO and DC licensure category, and one
representative from each other licensure category within the
active membership (i.e. DDS, ND, DVM, PA, NP) which has
an active membership count which is greater than or equal to
ten percent (10%) of the total active membership. If at the
time of reelection, the specific licensure category has fallen
below the 10% amount, then that licensure category shall lose
its board seat until the 10% amount is again met. All board
members are voting members.
Section 3. Nonofficer members of the Board of Directors shall
be elected at the annual meeting by simple majority of the
active members present to serve a term of three (3) years until
their successors are elected. At the first election of board
members, straws will be drawn to determine who serves a 3, 2
or 1 year term, so that each year at least one board seat will
come up for reelection.
Section 4. A regular annual meeting of the Board of Directors
shall be held at the same place as the annual meeting members.
The Board of Directors may call, by resolution, additional
regular meetings of the Board.
Section 5. The president shall chair the annual Board of
Directors meeting and set the agenda for this meeting. The
Chair shall appoint a secretary to record the minutes of any
meetings of the Board and a copy of these minutes shall be
delivered to the secretary for the archives.
Section 6. The Chair or the President or any two other
members of the Board may call special meetings of the Board
of Directors.
Section 7. Vacancies on the Board of Directors shall be filled
by majority vote of the remaining members of the Board for the
unexpired term of any vacancy occurring.
Section 8. Members of the Board of Directors shall receive
adequate advance notice of annual and special meetings. The
business to be transacted at any special meeting of the Board
must be specified in the notice of such meeting.
Section 9. A majority of the Board of Directors shall constitute
a quorum for the transaction of business at any meeting of the
Board. If less than a majority of the Board of Directors are present
at said meeting, a majority of the Directors present may
recess the meeting from time to time without further notice.
Section 10. Board members shall not receive any compensation
for their services, but , by resolution of the Board, may be
reimbursed for expenses incurred in the execution of their
duties. Non-officer Board members shall be responsible to pay
yearly dues the same as all other active members.
ARTICLE VI–Meetings
Section 1. The IHMA shall hold an annual meeting at such a
time and place as designated by the board of directors. At least
two months notice of the time and place of such meeting shall
be given to the membership by written notification. The
president when requested by two other members of the Board
of Directors shall call a special meeting of the IHMA.
Section 2. Ten percent of the active membership of the IHMA
shall constitute a quorum. If a quorum is not present at any
meeting of Members, the meeting will be recessed to a date
selected by a majority of the voting Members present.
ARTICLE VII–Parliamentary Authority
The rules contained in Bylaws of Illinois corporations and in
the Modern Edition of Robert’s Rules of Order shall govern the
Society in all cases where they are not inconsistent with these
bylaws and any special rules of order the Society may adopt.
ARTICLE VIII–Committees
Section 1. The following committee chairpersons shall be
appointed by the president at the annual meeting of the IHMA:
education committee, membership committee, auditing
committee, and nomination committee. The chairpersons may
then choose other members to assist them in their committee
work.
Section 2. The education committee shall propose continuing
homeopathic medical education events and consider proposals
for homeopathic medical research.
Section 3. The membership committee shall review and
approve applications for membership.
Section 4. The auditing committee shall consist of one person
who will audit the Treasurer’s report prior to the annual meeting
so that approval of the Treasurer’s report can be made.
Section 5. The nomination committee shall consist of at least
three active members who will meet before the annual meeting,
and present a slate of nominations for officers and the vacancies
on the board of directors at the annual meeting. After the
nomination committee report is delivered at the annual meeting,
the floor will be opened for other nominations for the open
seats. Election is by either voice vote if unopposed or by ballot
if opposed, with the nominee receiving the majority of votes
being declared elected.
ARTICLE IX–Amendments
These bylaws may be amended at any annual or special meeting
by a vote of the majority of the members present, provided that
previous notice of the amendment was given to all members at
least 30 days in advance.
(revised 9/28/12)
(revised 9/16/2000)
(grammatical corrections 9/9/01)
(PDF created 12–29–2019)
The Illinois Homeopathic Medical Association is an association of licensed health care practitioners united in their purpose of using homeopathically prepared medicines in their practices.
A homeopathic medicine is any substance produced by serial dilution and succussion according to the standards of the Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia of the United States (HPUS).
Homeopathic medicines can be used as a sole therapy, wherever appropriate, or in conjunction with other therapeutic modaliaties as clinical necessity dictates.
The prescribing of homeopathic remedies is based on the judicious use of the principles of the Law of Similars, as outlined by Samuel Hahnemann (refer to The Principles of Classical Homeopathic Medicine listed below)
The organization will be open to other principles of homeotherapeutics as they become validated and have principles which can be incorporated into the Standards of Practice.
The homeopathic medical practitioners shall meet the standards of the various Medical Practice Acts for the State of their residence. They shall be currently licensed in their State. They will keep all medical records as required, employ all appropriate diagnostic and laboratory procedures, and make any necessary diagnoses.
All members practicing classical homeopathy shall be able to demonstrate a knowledge of the principles outlined in Samuel Hahnemann’s
Organon of Medicine and continue to pursue proficiency of prescribing by ongoing study of homeopathic concepts, philosophy, medica medica and repertories.