Society of Ortho-Bionomy International®2012 Annual General Meeting

Sunday, August 12, 2012

Indianapolis, Indiana

Our Volunteer Board of Directors

• Rhonda Gerych President, Website

• Ann Shinall Vice-President , IRC, Nominations

• Rosa Rodriguez Secretary, History/Policy, Planning/Goals

• Ellen Williams Treasurer

• Nancy Tolles PRC, Coordinator Liaison

• Karen Casino Trademark Officer, International Relations

• Dianne Swafford Membership, Marketing and Publicity,Conference Liaison, CRC liaison

• Part-time Staff: Danyell Wiley and Heather Spinner

• Board of Directors term is a three year term, with the ability to serve two terms or six years in succession.

Mission Statement of SOBIThe purpose of the Society of Ortho-Bionomy International is to promote the

practice of Ortho-Bionomy® and to support the evolvement of Ortho-Bionomy in accordance with its own philosophy and principles.

Specifically:

• To conduct all Society business with awareness of Ortho-Bionomy principles in a sustainable and inclusive fashion;

• To set standards for Professional Training Programs;

• To regulate the registration of Practitioners and Instructors;

• To promote public education and awareness of Ortho-Bionomy;

• To provide professional services and support for Society members;

• To maintain the integrity of Ortho-Bionomy by ensuring compliance with the Trademark Policy and Code of Ethics.

Welcome

SOBI is committed to providing:• Credibility• Education• Community

Enhancing the awareness of Ortho-Bionomy & developing a foundation for an abundance of:

ClientsClassesStudentsMembers

For our members and the organization

It is all about the Principles• Structure Governs Function• Self Recognition• Working “with” vs. Working “on”• Going with ease of movement• Non-Judgment• Exaggerating the pattern• Going with the flow• Meeting in right relationship & meeting people where they are• Less is more• Finding Comfort within Discomfort• Being present for others

Vision of the Society of Ortho-Bionomy Intl

That everyone, everywhere, experience the mood, the laws of life, that Arthur Lincoln Pauls called Ortho-Bionomy. Arthur’s vision: “An Ortho-Bionomist in every family.”

“Non-profit institutions exist for the sake of their mission. They exist to make a difference in society and in the life of the individual. They exist for the sake of their mission, and this must never be forgotten. The first task of the leader is to make sure that everybody sees the mission, hears it, lives it.” Peter F Drucker, Managing the Non-Profit Organization

Accomplishment Highlights 2011-2012

• Exemption/Licensing Support Documentation Created

• Web Site with Searchable Class listings and Member Database

• Members taking advantage of our low cost website hosting option

• Converted member directory to a member resource guide

• New look and editor for Newsletter

• First seminar in new Advanced Instructor Program completed

Website• Provides 24/7 access to:

• Class Listings• Searchable by State, Instructor, Class Title

• Full Searchable Member Directory in the Member Only Section• Videos• Resources including articles, forms and much more!• Renewals• Shopping

Membership Goals: Short & Long Term

Enhanced awareness of the value of Ortho-Bionomy•Provide members with greater visibility

• Ad templates developed• Class by popular demand• Wikipedia listing

•Offer diverse education options • Study Groups by conference call• Interactive webinars• Such as Practitioner Training, Ethics, Elements of a Successful Practice

•Provide enhanced licensing support• Support document for licensing/exemption requests• Request process developed

Administrative Goals:

• Continued enhancement of website and member only tools

• Develop and implement diverse income streams

• Implement marketing plan

• Develop online list of specific projects needing member support

Come play with us…..• At the International Ortho-Bionomy conference in Denver in

May 2013. We have over 20 presentation applicants for 11 slots. It’s gonna be good!

• Assisting with short or long term projects. Help us get the Ortho-Bionomy word out. It won’t hurt much……

• And join in the fun of being part of this eclectic community. Dance a jig, sing a song…..you won’t be alone...

See you at the International Ortho-Bionomy conference Denver, Colorado, May 30 – June 2, 2013!

(Instructor retreat June 2-3) Up to 19 units of continuing education credit available