What is a Position Statement of the House of Delegates?
The
House of Delegates is a representative body of the membership that
approves AMTA position statements. A position statement is AMTA's
position on professional or public policy issues that relate to the
mission and goals of the Association. An individual member or group of
members develops proposed Position Statements. However, they can only
be submitted by an AMTA Professional Active member and only a delegate
can submit a proposal for a Position Statement to the House of
Delegates Operations Committee.AMTA Position Statements
At the
2009 AMTA House of Delegates meeting to be held in September in
Orlando, Florida delegates will consider each of the following proposed
AMTA position statements. All members are encouraged to read and post
their comments on these proposals. Your comments will be provided to
the delegates before they meet to discuss the proposals. Position
statements approved by the House of Delegates immediately become
official views of the association.
Who are our 2009 Delegates?
Farris Ajalat
Kelly Ann Dalbec, LMT
Lisa C. Parenteau
Lisa A. Santoro
Brenda Thibault, LMT
Please contact them with your comments or questions. Be part of the process!
Proposed Position Statements:
It is the position of the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) that massage therapy can aid in pain relief.
It
is the position of the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) that
massage therapy may be effective in reducing lower back pain.
It
is the position of the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) that
massage therapy can be effective in reducing anxiety.
It
is the position of the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) that
massage therapy can improve the quality of life for those in hospice
and palliative care. (This one is sponsored by the MA Chapter!!)
AMTA Recommendations
Every
year an individual member or group of members can develop a
recommendation. Recommendations should be discussed at a Chapter
Meeting (if not possible at least a Chapter Board Meeting) and then
authorized to be submitted by a majority vote of the Chapter or the
Chapter Board of Directors.
Recommendation
Regarding full-time AMTA regional field representatives for students
and schools
Submitted by AMTA Indiana Chapter
Bylaw Amendment Recommendation Regarding the Purpose of the Presidents Council
Submitted by AMTA Indiana Chapter
You can help shape the future of our professional association by adding your comments!
