AMTA
Florida Chapter Annual Meeting February 20-21, 2016
The Upledger Institute 11211 Prosperity Farms Rd.
Palm Beach
Gardens
, FL. 33410
What a success! The AMTA Upledger sponsored classes and Annual Meeting was phenomenal. Thank you for being a wonderful host! The Staff
JR Olson
, Michelle Metzger, and John Upledger were generous with their time and all they provided such as food/beverages, and store discounts.
The teachers/presenters were Grace Dedinsky-Rutherford (Visceral & Neural Manipulation), Carrie Fisher (CranioSacral Therapy) and Kerry D'Ambrogio (Total Body Balancing). A total of 12 live hours! These ceu's satisfy the live requirement for license renewal! Every attendee received a certificate from our host the Upledger Institute, to attend an entry level course in the future for a generous discount. For the Members of the Florida AMTA, these classes were complimentary. For non-members the classes were $20 a day.
Students and new graduates were able to take advantage of our Kick Start program on Saturday afternoon.
Kick Start is designed for students and new massage therapists to network with experienced professionals that will assist them in developing business skills to prepare them for the next stage of their career.
There were industry leaders were present to assist the students to begin a successful career. Thank you for joining us for this valuable complimentary program.
Everyone in attendance received an overflowing goody bag that included a variety of massage lotions, essential oils, water bottles, information on industry equipment and supplies and a journal from the Upledger Institute. Thank you all who donated:
The Upledger Institute 
Performance Health
Biofreeze
Bon Vital
Elsevier
Sacro Wedgy
Books of Discovery
Soothing Touch
Massage Warehouse
Oakworks
Sombra
Therapy Career Guard
The Annual Meeting was in attendance by the board members, Karen Roth, President, Lia Baker 1st VP, Jennifer Washington, 2nd VP, Kathy Reid, Secretary, Cheryl Steinke, COC, and Committee Member Rosemary Lowe. Absent was George Schwind, 3rd VP.
The Commissioner on Candidacy, Cheryl Steinke appointed the Tellers Committee, Stephanie Simpson, Loretta Stewart and Jamie Morgan-Hebb and presented the membership with the slate of officers and delegates.
Congratulations to our newly elected delegates Marcel Coffman/Lia Baker/Kathy Reid and Karen Roth/Jennifer Washington/Debbie Shultz (alternate) and our continuing board members, Karen Roth, Kathy Reid, Lia Baker, and Jennifer Washington.
A highlight of the meeting is when Karen Roth presented The Upledger Institute an award of appreciation for their support of the massage profession and the Florida Chapter AMTA.
JR Olson
graciously received the award for the Upledger Institute.
Also the raffle was fun! Everyone in attendance was a winner and received a unique gift!
How generous you all were with your time. Everyone went above and beyond. We are all so grateful for all that participated and made this a memorable event.
Rosemary Lowe, Florida AMTA Committee Member
