AMTA Oregon Chapter Bulletin Board

MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
by Johannes Venghaus, LMT#11918
How many times in your career as a massage therapist have you said to yourself, “I wish I had somebody who could show me how to, or help me with…” Whatever the issue is in our sometimes challenging profession, we think it would be great if there was a way to interchange information. To make this happen we need your help: We are looking for people that would love to contribute to the Mentorship Committee to put this together. If you think this is a great idea and you can’t wait to share your thoughts and ideas about how to make this work call me at (503) 789-9547 or send an e-mail to me at jvenghaus@gmail.com.

Attention Sports Massage enthusiasts: Nike is sponsoring a sports massage therapy team for the Olympic Trials in Eugene June 27-July 6. If you are interested in volunteering your time and receiving continuing education credits, please contact Sylvia Green-Richards at (541) 344-9187 or srichards@integraonline.com

As many of you know, our Iraq war veterans are returning home to the United States with a variety of physical and mental problems. Haleta Holmes of the AMTA Ohio chapter has started a program including a list of volunteer massage therapists listed on the website http://www.operationhomefront..net/. These massage therapists have agreed to offer to Iraq war veterans a first free massage followed by deeply discounted massages after, for a limited time.
Currently, I am the only volunteer listed for the state of Oregon. For those of you interested in adding your name to the list, please contact me, 503-348-1574, or email at leahbowder@yahoo.com, and I will get your name to Haleta.

By Leah Bowder, LMT #12252
AMTA-OR 1st Vice President

LMT FAMILY PARTY TIME!
Date: August 30, 2008
Time: Noon to 6pm
Location: Laurelhurst Club
3721 SE Ankeny St, Portland, OR 97214    MAP

Other info: Free food, prizes, games and more. Bring your smile and a few business cards.  This is going to be a family event. There will be games for the kids, Massage related trivia games, activities, and a good old time had by all. This event is going to be catered and there will be raffle items and prizes to the winners of games and activities. By signing up as a member at http://groups.myspace.com/lmtparty you will be registering for a gift bag for you to collect at the event (limited to LMTs and current massage school students).

Where Do YOUR Talents Lie?
by Carol Ann Carnese, LMT #12504
AMTA-OR 3rd Vice President

Perhaps you have a way with writing. Maybe you have a penchant for politics. What about a mind-set for mentoring? Whatever your passion, adoration or fondness, the Oregon Chapter of the American Massage Therapy Association has a place for you!

AMTA’s Oregon Chapter is holding its 4th Annual Chapter Volunteer Orientation Program (CVOP) Saturday, April 19, at Cambridge College, 4145 SW Watson Avenue, Suite 300, in Beaverton and all members are officially invited! The event is scheduled from 12 to 3 p.m. Members of all aptitudes are invited to join us in a day of fun and learning about YOUR AMTA-Oregon Chapter and what it takes to make it work. The answer to that query is simple: YOU! Without you, the AMTA would not even exist so we invite you to come on out, see what we are about and get more involved.

Have you ever wondered what the process or qualifications are to get nominated to the board? Have you ever wondered how the classes for CE’s are determined? Do you want a voice in the process? Have you ever wondered what it takes to put on our Annual Meeting, or maybe you even have some great ideas to contribute? Are you a computer geek in your other life and have some ideas for our website or even our newsletter?

There are so many different aspects to the AMTA-OR Chapter and we would love to have your help and/or input. Contrary to popular belief, volunteering does not take a lot of time. It does not matter where you live or how much time you can volunteer. Conferences can be held by phone, matters can be taken care of by e-mail. It does not make a difference if you can only volunteer one hour a week or one hour a month. Any time volunteered at all is valued and deeply appreciated.

Please, mark your calendars for Saturday, April 19, 2008, and come on out for a free lunch, not to mention 3 FREE continuing education hours. See what piques your interest and join us for some fun!

For directions to Cambridge College, phone 800-819-6472. See you there!!