The District Operating Manual is updated yearly and includes the information and guidelines necessary for district operations. If you have questions, email the MDS membership department.
See full District Manual 2025-2026
- Section 0—Action Items 2026
- Section 0—MDS Introduction 2026
- Section 0.1—Important Dates Calendar 2026
- Section 01—Governance Structure 2026
- Section 01.1—District Bylaws 2026
- Section 02—Membership Dues & Structure 2026
- Section 03—Leadership Overview 2026
- Section 04—District Accounting Policy 2026
- Section 05—District Offering CE June 2026
- Section 06—Email Newsletters 2026
- Section 06.1—Media Requests & Community Programs 2026
- Section 07—Annual Session Call for Reporting 2026
- Section 08—Recruiting New Members 2026
- Section 08.1—New Member Onboarding 2026
- Section 09—Member-Nonmember Lists 2026
- Section 10—Legislative Action 2026
- Section 11—Foundation 2026
- Section 12—Peer Review 2026
- Section 13—Meeting Management 2026
- Section 14—MDS Staff Contacts 2026
- Section 15 – Sample Course Evaluation Form
- Section 15 – Sample Conflict of Interest
- Section 15 – District Collaborated Event Agreement
- Section 15 – District Document Checklist
- Section 15 – Sample Sponsorship Application
- Section 15 – Sample Speaker Contract