AMA Alliance 95th Celebration

The AMA Alliance celebrates 95 years of connecting physician families to create healthier communities with a presentation at its Annual Meeting.

1920’s

May 24, 1922: AMA House of Delegates approves resolution establishing the Woman’s Auxiliary to the American Medical Association
60 women from 17 states attend the first annual meeting
First organizational publication, The Bulletin, provided to members
The Right Side of Caduceus official presidential pin is designed to be worn by the president and passed on to each succeeding presiding officer
National dues set at $5 per state
First Auxiliary speech to the AMA House of Delegates

1930’s

The First Twelve Years Women’s Auxiliary to the American Medical Association historical reference book published
Annual Meeting registrants from all 48 states

1940’s

Membership with affiliate organizations in 37 states
United States Federal Government National awards presented for volunteer support of price control and rationing during WWII
Membership dues raised from 25 cents to $1

1950’s

Expansion of the Auxiliary to 48 states with over 3,108,341 volunteer hours
Auxiliary supports the American Medical Education Foundation, now known as the AMA Foundation

1960’s

Influential national grassroots action network expanded
“Operation Coffee Cup” Auxiliary recording by Ronald Reagan supporting the King Anderson bill on Federal Health Care of The Aged
The Block Mother Plan for Children’s Safety program
Knock Out (K.O.) Polio program promoting immunizations
New magazine publication, MD Wife

1970’s

Membership open to male spouses, resident physician spouses and medical student spouses
First Leadership Confluence held
Name changes to American Medical Association Auxiliary
Membership dues increase from $4 to $7

1980’s

First Lady Nancy Reagan invites the Auxiliary to White House for “Drug Use and the Family” briefing as part of the “Just Say No” campaign
Auxiliary presents $1,742,931.68 to AMA Foundation from membership fundraising
“Days at the Capitol” held in 39 states
President Ronald Reagan honors AMA Auxiliary for its drug prevention programs
Membership dues increase to $15

1990’s

AMA Auxiliary officially becomes AMA Alliance
October 11, 1995: S.A.V.E. (Stop America’s Violence Everywhere) program launches
“Hands are Not For Hitting” and “I Can” health promotion series published with over a million copies distributed nationally
Presidents George H. Bush and William Clinton recognize AMA Alliance S.A.V.E. efforts
Membership dues increase to $25

2000’s

Expansion of S.A.V.E. program with AMA Foundation grant for 50,000 conflict resolution puzzles
Health promotion series adds “I Can Handle Bullies” booklet and bookmark
Legislative Education and Awareness Promotion (LEAP) Awards launch
President George W. Bush recognizes S.A.V.E. program
AMA Alliance joins AMA National Advisory Council focusing on prevention of violence and abuse
Partnership with American Legacy Foundation and grant utilization for “Screen Out” advocacy campaign for movies which include actors smoking to have an R rating
Membership dues increase to $50

2010’s

Alliance Health Education Initiative (AHEI) established to promote community health education and charitable endeavors
AMA Alliance Grassroots Honor Fund established in conjunction with the AMA Physicians of Tomorrow Endowment. Initial $10,000 grants awarded in 2015; one in honor of John Lovin, past AMA Alliance treasurer
Organizational focus on the physician family
Launch of Alliance in Motion and Physician Family magazines
National advocacy partnership with AMA addressing opioid misuse epidemic and physician burnout
Centennial Club invites members to propel the AMA Alliance into the future