AMTA-WI Chapter Standing Rules


AMTA-WI Standing Rules (as of February 26, 2006)

Section 1:  Chapter Name

  1. The name of the chapter shall be The American Massage Therapy Association-Wisconsin Chapter.  The name may be abbreviated AMTA-WI.
  2. The AMTA-WI Chapter shall have the motto “Promoting Wellness Through Massage.”

 

Section 2:  Chapter Fee

The AMTA-WI Chapter Fee shall be $20 per member to be used for Law & Legislation efforts within the State.  This fee must be renewed and approved by the membership every two (2) years.  (September 18, 1998 Chapter Meeting) remove to be used for L&L

Section 3:  Chapter Officers

  1. Qualifications for elected office shall be as follows:
    1. A candidate for the office of Chapter President shall     
      1. Have held an elected office or appointed chair position on the AMTA-WI Chapter Board of Directors within the preceding four years and (February 26, 2006 Chapter Meeting)
      2. Hold active professional membership classification for one year prior to candidacy.
  2. Duties
    1. Chapter officers are required to attend a minimum of four (4) Board Meetings annually, which include “conference call” board meetings and minimum of two (2) Chapter Meetings, except for good cause shown.
    2. At both Chapter Meetings each officer will present a written report/s given orally of a summary of committee activities.
    3. Each officer is required to contribute 2 written submissions annually for publication in the Chapter’s newsletter.
    4. Each Vice-President is required to Chair or Co-Chair one committee.

  Benefits

1.      All Chapter Officers’ registration fee for educational functions hosted by the Wisconsin Chapter will be waived if the requirements are met by the officers while in term.  Non-compliance of required duties, as defined by section B 1, 2, 3 & 4 would result in benefits being revoked.