The Assembly of Delegates Advisory Committee is now accepting submissions for 2026 Discussion Topic proposals. This is an opportunity to bring forward an issue you are passionate about, engage the AMTA community, and help shape meaningful, profession-focused conversations.
Please submit your proposal by May 20 for consideration for the 2026 Assembly of Delegates meeting agenda. Please click here for the form for submission guidelines and details. We are also including last year’s selected discussion topic, Peer to Peer Mentoring, as an example. Click here to see this as a previous year example.
2026 Discussion Topic Submission Timeline
May 20
Discussion Topic Submission due to AODAC, submit to Coleen Leeders: ckleeders@amtamassage.org.
July 1
AODAC shares proposals with Delegates for review and discussion
August 26
Assembly of Delegates Meeting in Denver, CO
Discussion Topic Proposal Resources
Proposed Discussion Topics should invite broad discussion and gather input, not offer solutions to problems. Proposed Discussion Topics should adhere to the following:
- Must be related to AMTA’s mission and goals
- Must be in accordance with AMTA’s statement on discrimination
- Must ask a broad question
- Topics should be "Profession-Focused"
- Must not address AMTA internal policies
- Cannot be defamatory
- Cannot endorse a political candidate or party
- Cannot endorse a specific product or company
If you have questions, please reach out to your Chapter Delegates. We look forward to your ideas and contributions.
Warmly,
Keli Lemoi & Jennifer Savage
Massachusetts Chapter Delegates
American Massage Therapy Association
Contact info:
Keli Lemoi: kelilemoiamta@gmail.com
Jennifer Savage: jsavagelmt1@gmail.com