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AMTA NEVADA CHAPTER presents Annual Meeting & Continuing Education

SAVE THE DATE—JUNE 4, 2012 TUSCANY SUITES AND HOTEL 255 E Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89169 LAS VEGAS, NV

Online Registration—COMING SOON! check us out & keep up-to-date on Facebook and Twitter http://amta-nv.org/ Your Chapter volunteers: Billie Shea David Otto Michelle Viesselman Brad Enerson Pete Blandford Kris Kelley

2012 proposed calendar of events for AMTA NV CHAPTER

Proposed Member Meeting dates Meeting times and locations to be announced on the website and on the amta-nv website and on amta-nv’s Facebook Group. Please join those sites to get the most up-to-date information on our chapter and upcoming events. (timely discussions about Chapter/Assn events upcoming, state of the profession, free CEs by NV Providers, the list could go on with the types of content at these meetings) – all meeting proposed at 6pm – 8pm (?):

Wed, May 16 – focus on “upcoming state convention/Annual Meeting”, make sure candidates for elected offices are

present/prepared & 1 class, 1-hour Presenter Mon, June 4 – Annual Meeting and State Convention (1-day), to include 4-hr class for CEH $25 for members $50 for non members, Student Day, General Annual Meeting/Elections, Panel Discussion

(succeeding in business in these tough economic times) No host lunch with the chapter officers and guests Breakfast will be provided Buffet and snacks in the afternoon, door prizes, raffle prizes Sun, Aug 19 – focus on Sally’s appearance: Gov’t Relations issues & role in the chapter (she will be in Las Vegas for

the World Massage Festival already and has agreed to meet with us!) Sun, Sep 16 – focus on “upcoming NMTAW & National Convention” Sun, Dec 16 – focus on “holiday party, year in review, plans for 2013”

Join us on one or all of these dates for the very best opportunity to network and meet others within our chapter. Our pro-fession is changing and it is up to us to keep tabs on those changes.

All dates and locations will be posted on the website and put on our Facebook and other media pages. Please check back for locations. Topics may vary slightly due to interest of the participants.

AMTA NEVADA CHAPTER 2012 ANNUAL MEETING & Educational Event

Agenda

Monday, June 4, 2012

TUSCANY SUITES AND HOTEL 255 E Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89169

LAS VEGAS, NV 8:30—9:00 am Registration

9:00—12:00 pm chapter meeting

Continental Breakfast ∙ Government Relations report

Chapter meeting and elections ∙ Local news

School report ∙ NCBTMB report on changes in certification

12:00—1:00 pm LUNCH No host lunch (on your own—we’ll be organizing a group to visit the resort’s café!)

1:00—5:00 pm Continuing Education Class—4 CEHs

Tips & Techniques from the Pros— 2 seasoned massage professionals will discuss successful practice-building tech-niques AND demonstrate hands-on techniques & integration into your massage session

Discussion on developing a successful practice—topics to include:

A to Z of Business

Education

License requirements, local and state

Marketing

Expenses

Tax planning

Profits

Hands-on practice: techniques to add to your massage session

Head, neck, and shoulder release using Acupressure

Neck and shoulder massage using Myofascial Release & Craniosacral techniques

Shoulder Trigger Point, Medical Qigong, and Tui Na techniques

Earn 4 CEH’s—Nevada State Board of Massage Therapists and NCBTMB-approved

Chair massage provided by students

Goodie Bags

Coupons

Guest panelists

Let’s Play Monopoly! for door prizes

Network with your colleagues and Nevada chapter members!

Name: __________________________________________________________ AMTA Member ID #_______________

Street Address: _________________________________________________________________________________

City, State, Zip Code: ____________________________________________________________________________

Phone: ____________________________ E-Mail: ______________________________________________________

Annual General Meeting ONLY: FREE (skip down to Signature line)

General Meeting: Monday, June 4, 2012 9:00a – 12:00p

FULL DAY Registration:

General Meeting: Monday, June 4, 2012 9:00a – 12:00

Education: Monday, June 4, 2012 1:00p – 5:00p, Tips & Techniques from the Pros

(supplies: table, linens, 2 pillows) NCBTMB Approved Provider 407142-00

Table Yes _____ No ______

Registration Fees

** early registration (form and payment) must be submitted by May 1, 2012

AMTA-Nevada Chapter and the massage instructor have taken precautions to provide a safe environment; however, it is im-

possible to guarantee absolute safety. Successful completion of each AMTA-NV Course does not assume proficiency in a

modality or business practice. Massage therapists have the responsibility for ensuring client safety by conducting a thor-

ough intake, devising a safe treatment plan, working within their scope of practice & adhering to the AMTA Code of Ethics &

Standards of Practice. Massage therapists are advised to practice the techniques prior to utilizing them in a clinical setting.

I assume the responsibility for safety by complying with the instructors or staff’s directions and by disclosing any contrain-

dication to receiving a massage in class.

I agree to release AMTA-NV Chapter and my class instructor from all liability and responsibility for any injury, loss or dam-

age suffered by me, my property or my clients as a result of knowledge that I have received from this course.

By signing this form, I agree to give the AMTA-NV Chapter permission to use my photograph in future communications and

marketing materials, should my photograph be taken at the June 4, 2012 General Meeting, Lunch, or Educational session.

Amount submitted: $___________ Participant Signature _________________________________________________________

Please make check or money order PAYABLE TO: AMTA-NEVADA CHAPTER and mail to: Brad Enerson 3002

Lake Barkley Road, Henderson, NV 89052 8516

AMTA Member (incl member #) Non Member

Early Reg** $25 Late Reg $30 Early Reg** $50 Late Reg $65

Board Use Only Payment Information Amount Date Received

$_________ ______________

AMTA NEVADA CHAPTER 2012 ANNUAL MEETING & Educational Event

Let’s Play Monopoly! game

Object of the Game: Collect as many “properties” as you can by correctly answering weekly-posted questions. Bring your

“properties” to the Annual amta-Nevada General Meeting and place them on the board spaces. Each of up to 8 board spaces will have a drawing for massage therapy-related prizes, courtesy of our Sponsors. You may win some great prizes that will enhance your knowledge even more or your massage practice! All AMTA-NV Chapter members are welcome to participate. How to Play: Weekly, beginning April 1st, 2012, you will receive an email (as a Nevada chapter member) inviting you to partici-

pate in answering an ANATOMY essay question**. There is only one correct answer—judge’s(s’) decisions are final as to the an-swer and who wins the Weekly prize. The Weekly Prize Winner is drawn at random from all the correct answers received for that week’s Correct Answer to that week’s Weekly Question. Answers and Weekly Winner’s first name/last name initial will be published on the AMTA-NV website. The Property cards and Weekly Prize will be mailed USPS to your AMTA address on file.

**When you receive your weekly email invitation with the question, you must Reply to the email address from which you were sent the contest email. Each participant will be sent a Property card to HOLD ON TO.

Play Day: Bring Your Property cards collected to the 2012 AMTA-Nevada Annual General Meeting on June 4, 2012, at 9:00 am.

Property cards can only be redeemed as a Chance to win prize drawings (up to 8) for each Property on the Board (see this newslet-ter for more details as to how to Register for the Annual General Meeting) - Properties are transferrable. The chapter officers are still working on securing prizes that will be awarded and we will list our prizes on the chapter website prior to the start of this competition.

Watch your email inbox for invitations to answer Weekly Questions about Anatomy. The idea is to learn and enjoy competing with others in your field. Good luck to all of you!

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Monopoly Sponsors: Educated Touch, Nathan Nordstrom LMT Nathan is providing anatomy questions for Let’s Play Monopoly! He is the owner of Educated Touch in Gresham, Oregon, (an NCBTMB-approved Provider) and appeared as a Guest Presenter at the 2011 AMTA-NV State Convention facilitating his professional anatomy tour class at Bodies...the Exhibition. He teaches massage courses at Western States Chiropractic College in Portland, Oregon, and manages is massage therapy practice. Thousand Petaled Lotus, Michelle Viesselman LMT Michelle is providing anatomy questions for Let’s Play Monopoly! She is the owner of Thousand Petaled Lotus Continuing Education for Massage Therapists in Las Vegas, Nevada, (an NCBTMB-approved Provider) and has taught at AMTA-NV State Conventions over the years. She currently is 2nd Vice-President of the NV Chapter and instructs massage therapy students at Nevada Career Institute. She also manages her own massage therapy practice in Las Vegas, NV.

During the annual meeting of the Nevada Chapter of the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) this June, there will be an election for the following positions of the Nevada Chapter Board of Directors: President, 1st Vice President, 3rd Vice President, Secre-tary and Delegates (2) and up to 4 alternate delegates. There are also positions available on some of the committees: Education, Newsletter, Web Site, Legislative, Student Recruitment and Finance . If you are interested in donating your time and talents, we would love for you to volunteer. The time required is minimal and can easily fit most schedules. In addition, those volunteers who do contribute their time by serving at least six months, attending meetings, com-pleting assigned tasks and attending our State Chapter meeting may be eligible to attend the National AMTA Convention with an re-imbursement for registration, travel and lodging not to exceed $1,000.00 per qualifying volunteer or as determined by the Board of Directors based on chapter finances. Note: only one volunteer per year may be eligible and will be selected in a random drawing. Chapter President may attend AMTA National Convention and shall attend Presidents Council and all trainings offered for chapters schedule permitting reasonable and actual expenses covered by the chapter to a maximum of $2,000.00. Delegates (2) will be com-pensated for travel and meals in addition to registration to a maximum of $1,000 for each Delegate. Additionally, one chapter officer may attend CVOP (Chapter Volunteer Orientation Program) training that is paid for by AMTA Na-tional. Complete job descriptions for the offices of President, Vice-Presidents and Secretary and Delegate positions can be found on the AMTA Nevada Chapter webpage: http://amta-nv.org/volunteer/interested All positions on the Nevada Chapter Board of Directors and as a committee chair or committee member require that the applicant be a Professional Member of the AMTA in good standing and to have signed the AMTA Chapter Volunteer Code of Conduct. Nominations for the Board positions of President, 1st , 2nd and 3rd Vice Presidents, Secretary, and Treasurer (where applicable) will be reviewed by the Commission on Candidacy committee, and brought before the Chapter for voting at the annual meeting. The volunteers for the committee positions will be reviewed by the new board after they are elected in June, 2012, and notified regard-ing the first meeting. What do you have to do to be considered for a position on the Nevada Chapter Board or a committee? Complete the ‘AMTA – Nevada Chapter Volunteer Search Form’ included in this newsletter. You must submit a resume along with the ‘AMTA – Nevada Chapter Volunteer Search Form’. You may find further directions at http://amta-nv.org/volunteer/interested All nominees must be present at the State meeting in order for their individual Nominations to be recognized by the membership. In addition to the ‘AMTA-Nevada Chapter Volunteer Search Form’ you must complete the ‘AMTA Chapter Volunteer Code of Conduct Form’. This form is included in the newsletter also. If you are named to a position you will be asked to complete the form on the AMTA web site and also include the position and the start and end date of your term. We are asking you to complete it now so that you are familiar with the requirements the form references. The ‘AMTA - Nevada Chapter Volunteer Search Form’ and the ‘AMTA Chapter Volunteer Code of Conduct Form’ must be completed and sent to Billie Shea, along with a copy of your résumé, by May 30, 2012. If the two forms and your résumé are received after that date, you will not be considered for the position you indicated on the ‘AMTA – Nevada Chapter Volunteer Search Form’. These three items may be mailed or scanned & e-mailed To:

Billie Shea 7115 Souverain Lane Carson City, NV 89703 E-mail: billieshea@amta-nv.org You may also complete this information ONLINE at:

http://amta-nv.org/volunteer/interested

Volunteers for Chapter Officer, Delegate, and Volunteer Nominations

AMTA – Nevada Chapter Volunteer Search Form

Do you have talents and skills that you would like to contribute to the Association via the Chapter? Are you interested in getting involved in any particular area of AMTA-Nevada Chapter activities? If so, we would like to know more about you To take a more active role in your Chapter, please take a few minutes to fill out the information sec-tion below and send it in and your resume. Thank you in advance for taking the time, and the first step. Name: ____________________________________________ Member ID: ________________ Address: _____________________________________________________________________ City: ____________________________________ State: _____________ Zip: _____________ Phone: ________________________________ Phone: ________________________________ Fax: _____________________________________ E-mail: _____________________________ Please check the areas in which you are interested and qualified. Chapter Board Member (Elected Positions): ⃝ President

⃝ 1st Vice President

⃝ 3rd Vice President

⃝ Secretary

Delegate in the AMTA House of Delegates (Elected Positions): ⃝ Delegate (1-year term)

⃝ Delegate (2-year term)

Chapter Committees (Appointed Positions) ⃝ Education

⃝ Web Site

⃝ Newsletter

⃝ Legislative

⃝ Student Recruitment

⃝ Finance

What experience do you have in the areas you indicated? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The applications will be reviewed and candidates will be notified if there are multiple people interested in the same position. Candidates will be required to present a brief two-minute statement at the Nevada Chapter AMTA annual meeting prior to the elections. Attendees who are professional AMTA members in good standing will be allowed to vote. The ‘AMTA - Nevada Chapter Volunteer Search Form’ and the ‘AMTA Chapter Volunteer Code of Conduct Form’ must be com-pleted and sent to the chapter committee, along with a copy of your résumé, by May 30, 2012. If the two forms and your rés-umé are received after that date, you will not be considered for the position you indicated on the ‘AMTA – Nevada Chap-ter Volunteer Search Form’. These three items may be mailed or scanned & emailed by May 30, 2012: Billie Shea 7115 Souverain Lane Carson City, NV 89703

AMTA Chapter Volunteer Code of Conduct

Allegiance and Diligence: While volunteering for my AMTA Chapter, I will conduct myself in a professional manner

in all activities related to AMTA. Duty of Leadership: I will promote, support, and follow the AMTA Mission and strategic plan, as they pertain to my Chapter.* make myself aware of AMTA policies pertaining to Chapter financial reporting obligations.* become famil-iar with the bylaws, policies, Chapter standing rules, and other documents pertaining to the operations of the AMTA.* devote the time necessary to stay current and to participate in Chapter board meetings and conference calls. Duty of Obedience: I will ensure that my actions are within the scope of authority as it has been delegated to the Chapters. This requires:* Good faith, responsibility and diligence.* Notifying the National Chapter Relations Depart-ment, if I become aware of any activity that is outside the scope of authority that has been delegated to the chapter. Duty of Loyalty: I will act in the interest of the entire membership and not allow my personal interests to prevail over the interests of AMTA or my Chapter. Duty of Care: I will be diligent and prudent in managing the AMTA's affairs at the Chapter level.

Conflict of Interest: I will:* Act in the best interests of the AMTA Chapter in which I serve.* Be honest and fully dis-close actual or perceived conflicts of interest that I have regarding any matters that come before the Chapter Board.* Follow the AMTA's Conflict of Interest policy. To avoid conflict of interest with respect to my fiduciary responsibility, I will:* Not use my position(s) to obtain employment for myself, family members, and/or close associates.* Recuse myself from dialogue, deliberation, and vote, when the Chapter Board business deals with a conflict of interest that directly affects me. I will not exercise individual authority over National AMTA or my Chapter except as explicitly set forth in the bylaws, policy, and or approved Standing Rules, including during interactions with the public, media, or other entities. I recognize the limitations set forth in policy and/or bylaws and will not speak on behalf of or for the Chapter Board except to repeat explicitly stated Chapter Board decisions. Confidentiality: I will respect confidential information acquired in the course of my service as a Chapter volunteer

except when authorized by the AMTA National or Chapter President, or when legally required to disclose such infor-mation.* I will treat as AMTA's intellectual property, all work that is generated as part of any AMTA sponsored project including, but not limited to, National or Chapter Board and committee work and deliberation.* I will only publicly comment on matters of fact that have been approved to be released.* I will not use confidential information for my

personal and/or professional advantage. General Application of the Code: I understand the National Board of Directors will regularly review the scope and implementation of the code of conduct to ensure that the code remains appropriate for AMTA Chapter volunteers. Authority: I understand that any violation of this code of conduct may result in my removal from my volunteer posi-

tion. Return of AMTA Property: When requested, I will return National or Chapter AMTA property (information, tools or equipment) within 10business days. Statement of Commitment to the Code of Conduct As a volunteer for the American Massage Therapy Associa-

tion (AMTA), I have read and I understand the above stated code of conduct. I agree to abide by the AMTA Chapter Volunteer’s Code of Conduct, Code of Ethics, and Standards of Practice.

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