Awards at National Convention

This year we had several members of the Pennsylvania Chapter who recieved awards! We are so proud of the contributions that our state has made to the National organization and we look forward to next year!

Congratulations to Nancy Porambo and Margie Schaeffer!!!

Please visit the national website for more information: amtamassage.org

Chapter Volunteer Orientation Program

The program is held annually at the National Office, in the suburb of Chicago, which the chapter supports and sends volunteers every year with a purpose of educating them to better understand their roles and responsibilities. Some of the participants were new to the organization and learning about leadership and how to build a strong team for the current and future growth of the organization.

CVOP attendees learned about association basics, legal and financial obligations, insurance and AMTA’s Future Directions, discussed board development, chapter relation’s basics, financial responsibilities and volunteer development. Last year, there were opportunities for participants to explore programs and subjects in-depth, according to the needs of their chapters. There was a program fair, which gave attendees a chance to network with their colleagues. Consultants and AMTA staff were on hand to answer questions on topics such as legal obligations, insurance, the Council of Schools, the Government Relations Program, AMTA Position Statements and chapter programs.

Representatives of the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, the AMTA Foundation and the Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation were also present. A number of people also said that attending CVOP would help them go back to their chapters and enhance their ability to serve its members.

"Attending the CVOP has definitely changed my vision and I have received invaluable tools which are helping me currently in becoming an effective board member."

Policy and Procedures

One of the responsibilities of the Chapter Board is to establish policies and procedures for the chapter in order to conduct the ongoing day-to-day business of the Chapter.

Every year the board meets in person to discuss and update the chapter’s policies and procedures. The job entails reviewing, revising, rejecting, approving and adopting policies and procedures necessary for the business of the Chapter. The board takes the information and suggestions about situations or procedures that need to have a clear policy identified. It keeps the policy and procedure document updated which the board has approved.

Awards at National Convention

Please visit the national website for more information: amtamassage.org

Awards at the State Chapter Annual Meeting

It is that time of year again to look at our members and recognize those who have gone above and beyond the call of duty in our Massage Therapy profession. We are looking to you to nominate those members who you would like to recognize with an Award or a Certificate of Appreciation. Here is our AMTA PA selection list of our possible awards and certificate of appreciation choices and an attached form for your use. Please help us recognize our peers and express our appreciation!

Presented at State College, PA:

• Presidents Award
• Distinguished Service Award
• Humanitarian Award
• Retiring Officer/Board Member Recognition Award
• Outstanding Committee Certificate Of Appreciation
• Outstanding Committee Chair Award
• Government Relations Activists Award
• Outstanding Unit Performance Certificate of Appreciation
• Outstanding Sports Massage Achiever Award
• Website Certification of Appreciation
• Newsletter Certification of Appreciation
• Fundraising Project Certification of Appreciation

Send completed forms to:
Kelly Givens
136 Kissel Barrick Road
Bainbridge, PA 17502
717-575-0630
email

Our Awards Ceremony will be held during our Annual Chapter Meeting on July 26, 2009, in State College. Hope to see you there! See “forms” section of webpage for application. Submit as many nominations as you wish.

Let’s make this year an award-winning year! Please share this information with any member you know who may not have a computer!