It's Time for our Annual Membership Meeting
Join Us - BWI Area - August 21st
President's Message
It is hard to believe that my term as president is coming to an end. It was a busy year, perhaps that is why it has passed in the blink of an eye. We have hosted two successful continuing education events, and have two more coming up. We got HB1420 passed which granted Massage Therapists of Maryland their very own board. 

AMTA plays a vital role in our profession, and I hope that this year each member will find a way to serve the organization that serves you. We will continue to monitor legislation that affects your ability to practice massage therapy.  We will continue to provide affordable networking and continuing education opportunities. If you have stepped up in the past, we thank  you.  If you have been thinking about it, now is the time. 

I thank you all - the members of AMTA - MD for allowing me to serve you as president of the last year. It has been an honor, a joy, and an experience that I will cherish.  I have met many new, interesting colleagues, made many new friends, and enjoyed it to the fullest.  I hope that you will re-elect me as your president for the 2016-2018 term. 

Sabrina Lopez
President
In This Issue
Upcoming Events
Annapolis Continuing Education
July 31st
Join us in Annapolis to get your 7 MD required continuing education hours. 

Click here to register.
Annual Membership Meeting
August 21
Join us for the annual membership meeting an 2 continuing education hours in business.
click here to register.
CCBC Essex Continuing Education
September 17
Join us in at the CCBC campus to get your 7 MD required continuing education hours.
Registration coming soon. 
Annual Meeting - Please Join Us
Our annual membership meeting will take place on August 21, 2016 at the Holiday Inn Express - BWI West in Hanover, MD.  During this meeting we will be going over our current financial standing as well as voting on a budget for the upcoming 2017-2018 fiscal year.  In addition we will be looking at changing our election process to online elections.  This is the time to let your voice be heard. We want to know your opinions!

We will be holding chapter elections for the following positions:
President - 2 year term
2nd Vice President- 2 year term
Secretary - 2 year term
Treasurer- 1 year term
2 Delegates- 2 year term (2017 - 2019)
4 Alternate Delegates - 1 year term

You must be present at the meeting to run for a position.  Feel free to contact the current board members for more information about serving in a leadership capacity. We welcome your participation!
Earn CEUs - Build Your Practice, One Happy Client at a Time
After our business meeting, all those who are interested are invited to join us for a two hour CE class on building your practice with Amelia Mitchell, LMT.  The focus will be how everyone, regardless of where they work, can build connection with clients. This connection, this relationship, is what helps people receive better sessions, and us give better sessions. Amelia will bring effective techniques to build your client - therapist bond, and build your practice. There will be lecture, small group discussions, and time for your questions.
Amelia is the 1st VP of the MD Chapter, and she is volunteering her time to teach this class.
Standing Rules Change
We will be voting on changing our standing rules to allow us to conduct online elections for open board positions.  This will allow for members who are unable to attend the meeting to cast their vote for board positions.     Proposed standing rules change
Annual Meeting Registration is Open - Register Today!
Please be sure to register for the annual meeting and continuing education.  There is no fee to attend the annual meeting and lunch and the 2 hour Continuing Education class.  We do need a head count for lunch so please register as soon as possible.