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> June 18, 2004 3:50:52 AM PDT

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> CSOMA: Michigan Acupuncturists Need Your Help

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> MICHIGAN ACUPUNCTURISTS NEED YOUR HELP!

>

> As the first of many unified efforts, AAOM and CSOMA are pleased to

> join the State of Michigan in seeking the submission of letters of

> support from California practitioners to the Governor of Michigan,

> encouraging the passage of HB 5205. This bill, if enacted, will result

> in first-time licensure for Acupuncturists in the State of Michigan.

> We must work collaboratively to support the advancement of the

> profession nationwide, and ask that you take a few moments from your

> busy schedules to send a letter of support. A draft letter is provided

> for your convenience in responding.

>

>

> June 16, 2004

>

> Greetings Friends and Colleagues:

>

>

> Support Passage of HB 5205 - Acupuncturist Licensure Act

> Introduced by:

>

> Steve Bieda, stevebieda

> Phone: 866-25-BIEDA

>

> Randy Richardville, rrichardville

> Phone: 800-655-7545

> Michigan is close to having HB 5205 for licensure of acupuncturists.

> HB 5205 is an all inclusive practice bill for acupuncturists, with the

> NCCAOM or equivalent examination as a requirement.

> • This bill will ensure high standards of practice and patient

> safety.

> • Michigan is asking for your support to write letters, call or

> email our Health Policy Committee Members in support of HB5205. A

> Sample Letter is provided below.

> • We have a 10-Day Deadline for action to occur - June 25, 2004

> • There is strong likelihood that the bill will not pass the Senate

> this session, but will be taken up again in the fall. At that time, we

> will commence another letter writing campaign, personal calls, etc.

> Please DO NOT let this deter you from taking action now!

> • Should any of you have patients, organizations, clients, medical

> colleagues, etc., willing to write, call, visit the Governor's office,

> please ask them to do so now.

> • Please notify Deborah Lincoln of any contact made on this matter.

> Contact information is provided.

> Please contact the following persons, via phone or mail:

>

> Bill Authors:

>

> Steve Bieda, stevebieda Phone: 866-25-BIEDA

> Randy Richardville, rrichardville Phone: 800-655-7545

>

> Health Policy Committee members are as follows:

>

> 1.

> Health Policy Chairman: Stephen Ehardt

> Email: sehardt

> Phone: 517-373-0835

>

> 2.

> Co-Chair: Barbara Vanderveen

> Email: repbarbvanderveen

> Phone: 888-238-1008

>

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> Committee Members:

>

> 3.

> Stephen Adamini

> Email: sadamini

> Phone: 888-429-1377

>

> 4.

> Brenda Clack

> Email: brendaclack

> Phone: 877-737-0034

>

> 5.

> Edward Gaffney

> Email: edwardgaffney

> Phone: 888-254-LAW1

>

> 6.

> Matthew Gillard

> Email: matthewgillard

> Phone: 866-MATT-106

>

> 7.

> Doug Hart

> Email: dist073

> Phone: 888-414-DOUG

>

> 8.

> Joe Hune

> Email: joehune

> Phone: 866-828-4863

>

> 9.

> Ruth Johnson

> Email: rujohnson

> Phone: 800-510-RUTH

>

> 10.

> William O'Neil

> Email: woneil

> Phone: 517-373-0140

>

> 11.

> David Robertson

> Email: davidrobertson

> Phone: 517-373-1780

>

> 12.

> Sal Rocca

> Email: srocca

> Phone: 517-373-7768

>

> 13.

> Artina Tinsley Hardman

> Email: ahardman

> Phone: 888-657-2757

>

> 14.

> William Van Regemmorter

> Email: wmvanreg

> Phone: 800-968-2320

>

> 15.

> Chris Ward

> Email: chrisward

> Phone: 800-295-0066

>

> 16.

> Lisa Wojno

> Email: lisawojno

> Phone: 888-44-WOJNO

>

> 17.

> Gary Woronchak

> Email: gworonchak

> Phone: 800-GARY-056

> If contacting by phone, your message should state:

> My name is:  (also give your phone number and city). I respectfully

> ask for Governor Granholm's support of HB 5205 regulating the practice

> of acupuncture in the State of Michigan, as regulated in 41 other

> states. This bill is now in the Public Health Policy Committee,

> Chaired by Representative Steven Ebhardt.

>

> Thank you in advance for helping our cause for higher standards and

> licensure in Michigan.

>

> Respecfully,

>

> Deborah Lincoln, RN, MSN

> NCCAOM Board Certified Acupuncturist

> President of the Michigan Association of Acupuncture and Oriental

> Medicine

> AAOM Board of Directors

>

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> Please Place the following Letter on your letterhead.

>

> Date:

> =Current Date=

>

> Address to:

> Governor Jennifer Granholm

> P.O. Box 30013

> State Capitol

> Lansing, Michigan  48909

>

>

> Support Position:  HB 5205

>

> Dear Governor Granholm:

>

> I am writing to respectfully request your support of HB 5205,

> regulating the practice of acupuncture in the State of Michigan, as

> regulated in 41 other states. This bill is now in the Public Health

> Policy Committee, Chaired by Representative Steven Ebhardt.

>

> Only eleven states have not adopted statutory licensing standards. As

> a licensed acupuncturist in the State of _________, it is imperative

> that all states do so. To that extent, I am writing to voice my strong

> support for Michigan's passage of HB 5205.

>

> I thank you for your consideration and support for this important

> piece of legislation.

>

> Sincerely,

>

>  

>

> Your Name (Title)

> State of Licensure

> Address

> Phone, Fax & Email

>

> cc:

> Deborah Lincoln

> 2501 Jolly Road, Suite 120

> Okemos, MI. 48864

> 517-381-0299, Email: staff.

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