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DECEMBER 2022

BOARD


President

Brenda Padilla


Board Member

Michaelle Fisher


Board Member

Jackye McAnn


Financial Administrator

Brenda Padilla


Secretary

Veronica Ortega


Delegate

Carolyn Speer


CHAIRS


Education Chair

Michelle Burns


Event Chair

Monica Garza


Government Relations

Russell Rust


Social Media Chair

Michaelle Fisher


Technology Chair

Sherry Scott

Texas Chapter President - Brenda Padilla

Hello everyone!


I hope all is going well for each one of you as our calendar year draws to a close. We have had a busy year here at the Texas Chapter- rebuilding and reorganizing. I am proud to say that with your Board we have been able to develop 8 regions and plan a first time ever El Paso 2023 State Convention. Working behind the scenes to bring you the best is one of our goals that I feel great about the progress.


As the current FA (Financial Administrator) we have over $225,00 in total assets and are going strong. In 2023 we will have a new budget to cover all the new regions that we plan to develop. At each region we want to have monthly Meet and Greets and once a year CE Events. 2023 will be Legislative year- keeping Russell Rust (our GR chair) very busy with the Texas Legislators in support and promotion of the Texas Massage Laws and Therapists. 


Don’t forget to register for the 2023 State Convention in El Paso! I am excited and proud to bring you an awesome line up of presenters, vendor hall, culture and fun. Be sure to sign up for the Chihuahuas Baseball game on Friday night!


I want to wish all of you a very Merry Holiday Season and continued Massage success in 2023!

We are so excited to see our community and education opportunities growing in regions across the state.


There are currently 7 regions holding

local meetings and education events.

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Michelle Burns

LMT, MTI

Education Chair

El Paso (Edge of Texas Region) holds meet and greet meetings each month at different location around El Paso. 


A meet and greet was held in October and November with a great turnout each meeting.

For December, the region will be holding an all day event one Friday Dec 30 with free presentations on taxes, retirement planning, social media marketing and planning for the new year. For more information about these meetings, contact Matthew Manriquez, Veronica Ortega, or Monica Garza (edgeoftexas.amtatx@gmail.com) or check out the calendar on our website.

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North Houston Region has held several meeting in October and November. Unfortunately, due to the illness of the coordinator, one meeting had to be cancelled. We now have two co-coordinators in the region to prevent such a problem from occurring in the future. No meeting will be held in December to allow for holiday preparations and parties, but will begin again in January. For more information about these meetings, contact David Falknor or Victor Roberts (nwhoustonregion.amtatx@gmail.com) or check out the calendar on our website.

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The Brownwood region has held several meetings at two different locations. The community continues to grow, providing more support for the community. We also now have 3 co-coordinators in the region to help provide more opportunities for events. For more information about these meetings, contact Jackye McAnn, Kristina Johnson, or Julia Hanh (brownwoodregion.amtatx@gmail.com) or check out the calendar on our website.

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The North Austin region has had several meetings and had to cancel one meeting due to family emergency. We now have 3 co-coordinators helping to provide additional event opportunities. The December meeting focused on Therapist to Therapist sharing of techniques at the beautiful clinic of Katrina Augostini, Feel Damn Good Massage.


The meeting in January will include hosting a presentation by a CPA on record keeping for taxes. For more information about these meetings, contact Tamica Scott-Tipton, Katherine Brady, or Elicia Baker-Rogers(northaustinregion.amtatx@gmail.com) or check out the calendar on our website.

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The Heart of Texas region held their first meeting in November with an excellent turnout. The community is rapidly growing in the area. No meeting is being held in December to allow for holiday planning and parties but the next meeting on Jan 2 will focus on setting intention for the coming year and discussing the CE class to be offered in the area in March. For more information about these meetings, contact Kacie Owens or Susanne Luckey-Rimberg (heartoftexasregion.amtatx@gmail.com) or check out the calendar on our website.

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The Coastal Bend region has been very excited to bring together community for support and education. There are 3 co-coordinators working to create events for the area.


The first event—Jingle and Mingle— will be Dec 18. There are already 11 people registered and there is still time to sing up and enjoy helping to build the community in the area. For more information about these meetings and events, contact Amy Suriz, Jennifer Cardona, or Erick Reyes (coastalregion.amtatx@gmail.com) or check out the calendar on our website.

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The Southeast Houston region will be starting up in January to bring support and education to the area south and east of Houston. There are three co-coordinators working to bring this region together at events and meetings. For more information about these meetings and events, contact Aurie Williams, Vondalyn Hall, or Carolyn Speer (sehouston.amtatx@gmai.com)or check out the calendar on our website.


New Facebook Groups

for Regions

Please join the Facebook group for your region. Each region has their own Facebook group. You can keep up with events in your regions, as well as connect with the co-coordinators and the Chapter board and committee chairs, ask questions, and see posts from the chapter as well.


Choose the region or regions close to you to connect. You can join more than one. As new regions begin to form, they will also be added as a Facebook group.


GROUP LINKS

Volunteers Needed in Golden Triangle Region

We are currently looking for someone to help coordinate meetings and educational events in the Golden Triangle (Beaumont, Port Arthur, Orange). We will be happy to help you and would love to talk to anyone who has questions. please contact the education chair. There is no commitment required to just talk about the position.

PHOTOS FROM REGIONAL EVENTS

NW Houston Meeting

Heart of Texas Meeting

NW Houston Meeting

Some Heart of Texas members

News from Brownwood Region


Jackye McAnn, Board Member & Regional Coordinator


The Brownwood Region will resume the monthly meet and greets, lunch and learns, as well as having guest speakers and upcoming educators, that will offer CE hours.


Brownwood’s next meeting will be January 20th from 5:30 PM until 7:30 PM, we will have the meeting at 10 Mile tasting room. All food and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided by American Massage Therapy Association, Texas Chapter, any alcoholic beverages will be the responsibility of the individual.


We would also like to welcome two new Brown County co-regional education chairs. Kristina Johnson and Julia Hahn, welcome ladies. We are so grateful to have you as volunteers for our Texas chapter.


Our guest speaker for the month of January will be about media, marketing and how to effectively build a website for your business.

NW Houston Meeting

NW Houston Region Meeting

AMTA-Texas 2023 Convention in El Paso

April 27 - 29, 2023

Michaelle Fisher

2nd Board Member

Social Media Chair

"Come to El Paso for the camaraderie, education, fellowship and fun. Leave refreshed and renewed!"

Can't wait for AMTA TX Chapter

convention in El Paso.


A beautiful city full of warm, wonderful people.

For many of you, this may be your first chance to visit the Edge of Texas!

It's a business expense, and Southwest flies there cheap!


My first state convention was over 30 years ago. I went for the high quality, low cost education and left deciding to join AMTA.

I tested in (Back then we had a written and practical exam to join AMTA) and have been involved in one way or another ever since.


I love going to convention. Seeing friends who have encouraged and inspired me for years. Learning about new techniques. I was introduced to my favorite techniques at conventions and then went on to study some of them for hundreds of hours.


¡Viva Massage!

3 days of classes for the low cost of:*


MEMBERS - $200

NON-MEMBERS - $250

MASSAGE STUDENTS - $100


Early Registration

12/8/22 - 2/4/23

Prices go up 2/5/23


*All registrations are non-refundable.

The 2023 Texas Chapter annual convention, chapter meeting, and education conference will provide:

  • Meet and network with peers and new colleagues
  • Face to face classes with leaders in the profession.
  • Hands on practice in a variety of techniques.
  • Fun social events with friends.

REGISTRATION IS 

OPEN NOW

REGISTER NOW

Visit the Event Website to Learn About Classes and Events

There is a topic offered to fit any need.

We look forward to seeing you there.

AMTA Texas Chapter