American Massage Therapy Association New Mexico Chapter
News
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June 2010 Newsletter
June 2010 Newsletter
Chapter Volunteer Orientation Program
July 2010
Bruce Crawford, treasurer, and Sharon White, 3rd VP attended the The Chapter Volunteer Orientation Program (CVOP) at the AMTA headquarters in Evanston, Illinois. To support AMTA Chapter officers in delivering a positive experience to members, AMTA will held the 9th CVOP from July 8-11, 2010. The event included an introduction to the world of non-profit boards and volunteer responsibilities, sessions about volunteer roles and responsibilities particular to AMTA, how to access the resources available from AMTA and some time for networking and FUN!
CVOP was created to
-Combine practical skills for use within the Chapters,
-Provide familiarity with Association basics and policies,
-Offer different techniques and suggestions for activities that Chapters can offer their members.
CVOP developed with certain beliefs.
-Volunteers are accountable
-We act locally & think globally
-We always remember the Member
Sharon and Bruce shared the great sense of community, team building and fun that they experienced at CVOP. They hope to carry over these themes to the chapter members this year.
July 2010
Bruce Crawford, treasurer, and Sharon White, 3rd VP attended the The Chapter Volunteer Orientation Program (CVOP) at the AMTA headquarters in Evanston, Illinois. To support AMTA Chapter officers in delivering a positive experience to members, AMTA will held the 9th CVOP from July 8-11, 2010. The event included an introduction to the world of non-profit boards and volunteer responsibilities, sessions about volunteer roles and responsibilities particular to AMTA, how to access the resources available from AMTA and some time for networking and FUN!
CVOP was created to
-Combine practical skills for use within the Chapters,
-Provide familiarity with Association basics and policies,
-Offer different techniques and suggestions for activities that Chapters can offer their members.
CVOP developed with certain beliefs.
-Volunteers are accountable
-We act locally & think globally
-We always remember the Member
Sharon and Bruce shared the great sense of community, team building and fun that they experienced at CVOP. They hope to carry over these themes to the chapter members this year.
New Mexico Association of Family Physicians Annual Conference
July 2010
We spent our 3rd year at the Family Physicians Conference, held at the Sagebrush Inn & Conference Center from July 27-August 1, 2010. The chapter board members hosted an exhibit to educated the physicians on the importance and benefits of massage therapy for their patients. The doctors enjoyed complimentary chair massage between the conference presentations on the latest in medicine. We presented them with AMTA brochures and the "Find a Massage Therapist" locator service website to provide to their patients.
Renaissance ArtsFaire - Las Crucas, NM
Our sixth annual participation with the Renaissance Faire was held on November 3rd and 4th, 2007. We had over 26 volunteers in attendance giving wonderful chair massage to Faire attendees. Everyone had a great time. This annual event has been an effective fundraising event for MERT and chapter community service events. We are already looking forward to next year's event!
Cami Anderson, event coordinator Look at this group effort!
showing how it's done.
EMS Region 3 Conference April 2008
Virginia Anthony Barrow participating with the goal of "helping those who help others", specifically, attendees at the EMT Region 3 Conference
CHAPTER VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION PROGRAM
July 2008
Rick Wiles, 2nd VP and Stacy Green, 3rd VP attending this years' CVOP Training in Chicago, Illinois.
July 2008
Rick Wiles, 2nd VP and Stacy Green, 3rd VP attending this years' CVOP Training in Chicago, Illinois.
Nurturing the Nurturer May 2008
Long time member Resa Sheffler assisting a fellow participant at the Nurturing the Nurturer retreat in the beautiful Sacramento Mountains.
Long time member Resa Sheffler assisting a fellow participant at the Nurturing the Nurturer retreat in the beautiful Sacramento Mountains.
