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September 16 through September 21
Phoenix, AZ

Click Here for Convention Home Page and Registration.

Delegates are elected from each state to attend the House of Delegates (HOD) meeting at the National Convention. Virginia has 5 Delegates and 5 alternates to step in should a delegate be unable to attend.

2008 Delegates
Gwen Meyer
novapresident@cox.net
(703)461-8142

Franciska Pocanic
Fran_pocanic@ntelos.net
(434)242-4887

Dee Walsh
deewalsh@comcast.net
(434)466-3075

Rich Rieger
Zelig88@aol.com
(703)768-0970

Linda Rhett
lindarhett@nexet.net
(434)990-0272

2008 Alternates
Diana Simonton
dsimonton511@hotmail.com
(703)519-0760

Karen Rockwell
klrockwell@hotmail.com
(434)981-1115

The delegates work with the State members to create recommendations or positions statements to present to the HOD. Recommendations are proposed additions or changes to the AMTA policy or bi-laws. Position Statements are proposed additions or changes to AMTA’s opinion on a subject or issue within the massage therapy industry. Delegates then gather member opinions in their state concerning the recommendations or position statement and use the feedback to vote at the National Convention. So please use the links below to review each Recommendation and Position and send your comments to a Delegate listed above.

Click Here to review the 2008 Recommendations.

Click Here to review the 2008 Position Statements.

*You will  need your Member ID and Password to access the links above*

Dear Delegates and Alternates,

As mentioned in the email sent to you on June 6, 2010, all 2010 Position Statements proposals are now available on the AMTA website. You may comment on these proposals through your chapter website or at a chapter meeting, or you may go online and make comments should you wish to do so, just click the link at the bottom of the proposal. This feedback will be provided to delegates before the House of Delegates meets on Thursday, September 23, 2010 in Minneapolis, MN.

Should you have additional questions, you may contact the author of the positions statement proposals or your representative on the House of Delegates Operational Committee, me or Gail Friedman at the National Office.

http://www.amtamassage.org/member/chapters/HODOC-contacts.html

Peace and all good things!

Maureen Hoock

House of Delegates Operational Committee Chair

Sunday, October 26th
Charlottesville, VA

Join us for three outstanding courses and the Annual Chapter Meeting!

A Holistic Approach to Ethical Practice, 6 CEUs, presented by Suzanne Nixon, EdD, LPC, CMT

Reiki I , 7 CEUs, presented by Eka Kapiotis, CMT, NCTMB

The Science of Body Memory, 7 CEUs,  presented by Jonathan Tripodi, BA, BS, NCTM

Choose one class for an early registration fee of $145 until September 20, then $175 until October 6.

The Annual Chapter Meeting includes election of officers and complimentary lunch from 12:00pm -2:00pm.  If you wish to attend the Chapter Meeting and are not taking a class, please inform our Chapter Administrator, Judy Harris, at judyamta@verizon.net so that we may reserve a place for you. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend.

Get all the details by clicking here.

Register Online by clicking here.

Download Mail-In Registration Form by clicking here.

Sunday, October 26th
Charlottesville, VA

The Virginia AMTA Annual Chapter Meeting is held each year during the Healing Connections Conference. A complimentary lunch buffet will be served from 12:00pm to 2:00pm. It is not required to register for conference classes to attend the lunch meeting.  If you wish to attend the Chapter Meeting and are not taking a class, please inform our Chapter Administrator, Judy Harris, at judyamta@verizon.net so that we may reserve a place for you. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend.

Some items on the agenda include current Chapter projects, goals affecting our profession, Chapter awards, elections and budget review. Please take a look at the candidates for elections and our 2009 budget so you may be better prepared for the Chapter meeting.

Chapter and Unit Elections

This year the positions of Chapter President, Second Vice President, Treasurer and Delegate and Unit President and Treasurer are up for election. Click here to review the 2009 candidates. See a photo and review their biographies. Elections by ballot will be held during the Chapter meeting. If you would like to learn more about these positions, visit the Volunteer Center page and click on Chapter Board, Unit Officer or Delegate.

2009 Proposed Chapter Budget

Click Here to review the proposed budget. Please submit any questions or concerns to our Chapter Treasurer, Rich Rieger at 703-768-0970 or Zelig88@aol.com.

This is an opportunity to contribute to your profession in a meaningful way.  Be part of “the force” that helps to guide and promote massage therapy in our communities and throughout Virginia. We are looking for creative, fun loving and diligent massage therapists to join our chapter and unit boards. Chapter elections will be held on Sunday, October 26, 2008, at our Annual Chapter Meeting being held at the Holiday Inn, Charlottesville, from 12 to 2pm. The following positions are open for nominations, and carry a two year term beginning on January 1, 2009:

• Chapter President
• Chapter Second Vice President
• Chapter Treasurer
• Unit President
• Unit Treasurer
• Delegate

Find descriptions of the positions on the Volunteer page.

Download a CANDIDATE APPLICATION and return to Rose Winter.
OR
Download DELEGATE APPLICATION and return to Rose Winter.

All CANDIDATES and DELEGATES must complete the CODE OF CONDUCT form and submit to National.

Nominations Chair:
Rose Winter
349 Wythe Creek Rd.
Poquoson, VA.  23662
Questions? 
rwbudrose@aol.com

757.868.4609

The National Office of the AMTA has taken action to increase student membership by training volunteer Student Recruitment Designees (SRD’s) in many of the chapters. A volunteer SRD is someone who has an interest in visiting massage therapy schools to share their experiences as a professional and a member of the AMTA. I was chosen to attend a special training which helped to create a manual as a resource for future SRD’s. As a volunteer SRD in the VA Chapter it is my goal to build a team of volunteers including members from each unit.

Any AMTA member with a relationship to a massage therapy school or with great public speaking skills would be an asset to the team. By becoming an SRD you can use your experiences to help students get a solid start in their career. You will have the opportunity to build positive relationships with schools and students as well as offer support and information about our units and chapter events. By working together we can help strengthen our entire profession. Any members interested in becoming an SRD are encouraged to attend the seven oaks retreat where there will be time to discuss the manual and information about the schools requesting visits.

Please contact me with any questions regarding student recruitment in your area.

Aisha Durham
President, Richmond Unit
aishacmt@hotmail.com
(804) 986-1116

Dear Student Recruitment Designees,

I am happy to announce the Student Recruitment Center is now available. This section of the website will be very useful in helping you prepare to recruit new students to AMTA in your state.

The Student Recruitment Center has many great resources for you to use. Everything from sample phone scripts and presentation outlines to a benefits list and presenter evaluations are available. The Student Recruitment Center also includes video tips from the first ever Student Recruitment Designee Training held last year at the National Office during the week of CVOP.

You can also find on this page the all important SRD Manual in pdf format ready for download, as well as, a Discussion Forum where you can share ideas with other SRDs across the country. And, if there are any questions that you have that are not answered in the center, there is a link to email me directly.

The Student Recruitment Center can be found on the AMTA website through the Chapter Center. Look for the link labeled Student Recruitment Center. Here is a direct link to the page so that you may take a look at it right now: Student Recruitment Center

If you have any questions regarding the site or would like to offer any suggestions to make it more user friendly, please do not hesitate to contact me either via phone 877.905.2700 x131 or email: mmitchell@amtamassage.org. I look forward to hearing from you.

Thanks for all your help with student recruitment. AMTA appreciates your time and efforts.

Sincerely,
Michael Mitchell
AMTA
Recruitment Representative
847.905.1431
mmitchell@amtamassage.org
www.amtamassage.org
“Let’s Grow Together”

P.S. May you have continued success in recruiting new Members!

Join the excitement and support our troops as a massage therapist volunteer. Please visit the website: www.worldteamsports.org/ click “Click Here to Register”, click “Volunteer Registration” and complete the form.

On May 3rd & 4th, 2008 World T.E.A.M. Sports (The Exceptional Athlete Matters), working with the Walter Reed Army Medical Center, The National Navy Medical Center, The Soldiers Angel Foundation, The Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund, and others will be hosting our 2008 Face of America Bike Ride, a two-day inclusive bike ride from Bethesda, MD to historic Gettysburg, PA to honor and assist servicemen and women who have been severely injured in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and any and all other servicemen and women as well.

Ride by side with these heroes and personally encourage them and let them know that they can still be active athletes and still be a part of the TEAM. All riders are welcome!! There is no charge for any active duty servicemen or women, both able-bodied and disabled, to participate.