President’s Message – Fall 2015

President’s Message                                                                                              October 12, 2015

 

Happy Fall Everyone!

 

We have had a busy summer and fall this year.  Here are just a few things that have taken place, and some we have to look forward to:

  • Free courses,Ethics & Business Building with Kathy Paholsky, or Fundamentals of Fascial Therapy with Pete Pfannerstill, and a keynote speaker and reception in June
  • Strategic Planning Meeting in June
  • Member Cookout in July
  • PMNT Education course with Doug Nelson in August
  • National Convention in August
  • Kinesio Taping courses with Clem Carder in September
  • Membership meeting October 17
  • Zero Balancing course with Jennifer Allen, November 7

 

We are also in the middle of planning the Spring Conference and Annual Meeting with Student Day event.  So, save the dates of Friday, April, 15, Saturday, April 16, and Sunday, April 17.  Massage therapists are invited for 3 days of continuing education, networking and fun! Be inspired and earn CE hours.

 

Each year we elect new board members and this year up for election are the positions of:

  • President
  • 2nd Vice President
  • Secretary
  • Member-At-Large

A candidate application will soon be on the chapter website to complete at:  il.amtamassage.org.

It’s time to begin thinking of worthy individuals to nominate for awards of recognition for the outstanding works happening for our massage profession.  Awards are:

Meritorious Award                                                              Distinguished Service Award

Humanitarian Award                                                         Outstanding Educator and Leadership Award

Outstanding Student Service Award                                Pioneer
Notification of awards submissions and dates for submission will be posted on the chapter website at:  il.amtamassage.org.

 

As you can see, we stay busy.  So if you have any amount of time to dedicate to your profession, other massage therapists and to the AMTA-IL Chapter, please don’t hesitate to contact the chapter and volunteer.  We welcome you to share your time and energy.  I am proud of the
volunteers we have and appreciate each of them for their dedication and hard work on behalf of our members.

 

Hope to meet you soon,

 

Becky Schwoebel

AMTA-IL Chapter President