AMTA-OREGON House of Delegates

The House of Delegates (HOD) is a representative body of the membership that approves AMTA position statements, makes recommendations to the National Board of Directors and hears reports pertinent to the business of the HOD. The number of Delegates allotted each Chapter is determined each year according to National policy. A chapter may not have more than five (5) delegates. The delegates and alternates are elected annually at a Chapter meeting and the term of office is from January 1 - December 31 of the year of the HOD meeting in which s/he is a representative. The HOD convenes annually at the National Convention.

Every year anyone can propose an AMTA Position Statement through the HOD. However, proposals can only be submitted by delegates. Proposals must be submitted to delegates by February 1 of each year.

On Thursday, September 18, 2008, the House of Delegates will be convening at the AMTA National Convention in Phoenix, AZ. This year there are 5 recommendations and 4 Position Statements to be debated and voted on during the HOD Meeting. Four delegates from our OR Chapter will be there. We would like to encourage the feedback of our members via email about the recommendations and position statements, please follow links below
www.amtamassage.org/member/recommendations.html
www.amtamassage.org/member/comment_position_statement2008.html
 

2008 House of Delegates
Position Statement Proposals

1. It is the position of The American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) that massage therapy can be a valuable component of a wellness program.


2. It is the position of the American Massage Therapy Association that massage therapy can be an integral part of health care.

3. It is the position of the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) that newborns (especially pre-term infants) may benefit from massage therapy.

4. It is the position of the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) that massage has been shown to aid in postoperative pain relief.

2008 House of Delegates
Recommendation Proposals

1. Therefore, be it resolved, that the House of Delegates recommends to the National Board of Directors that the delegated Chapter representatives will be provided a summary of agenda items and be granted an opportunity to openly address concerns and issues, in the discussion process, in whatever way the National Board of Directors deem reasonable, at every open meeting of the National Board of Directors.
Submitted by AMTA Indiana Chapter


2. Therefore, be it resolved, that the House of Delegates recommends to the National Board of Directors, that the language “term of office shall not exceed two (2) consecutive elected years” be dropped and not limit the time a member can serve their Chapter as a Delegate in the House of Delegates.
Submitted by AMTA Indiana Chapter

3. Therefore, be it resolved that the House of Delegates recommends to the National Board of Directors to modify the present House of Delegates requirement to allow each chapter to determine whether or not to put a limitation on the number of years a delegate can serve in the House of Delegates, as stated in the suggested Bylaws change.
Submitted by the Connecticut Chapter


4. Therefore: Be it resolved that the House of Delegates recommends to the National Board of Directors that the AMTA bylaws be changed at Article III, Section 2(A)(1) pertaining to Professional Active membership, to add the following new requirement: For any jurisdiction in which the member practices massage, the member must hold a valid license, registration or certification issued by that state, territory, District of Columbia or municipal government, if such credential is required to practice massage in that jurisdiction.
Submitted by Illinois Chapter

5. Therefore: We, the members of the California Delegation, move that a revision of AMTA policy be adopted allowing management of PAC’s, subject to AMTA review, by professional management services and overseen by individual AMTA Chapters.
Submitted by the California Chapter