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Building a Stronger Foundation: Leadership, Inspiration,
Action
January 24-26, 2008
Thursday, January 24
- 8:00am-11:00am—Conference Registration Desk Open
- 9:00am-11:30am—Opening Session Increase your Revenue
by 20% without Spending a Dime
- 11:30am-1:30pm—Networking Lunch
- 1:30pm-3:30pm—Industry Research Report and Workshop
- 4:00pm-4:30pm—New Member Welcome Meet & Greet
- 6:30pm-8:00pm—COMTA Reception (All attendees are
welcome)
Friday, January 25
- 9:30am-12:00pm—Annual Business Meeting
- 12:00pm-1:30pm—Networking Lunch
- 1:30pm-3:30pm—Education Session Great Job! Teacher Support
and Appreciation without Breaking the Bottom-line
- 7:00pm-11:00pm—Dinner Dance
Saturday, January 26
- 10:00am-11:30am—Professional Organization Panel
- Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation (COMTA)
- Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB)
- Massage Therapy Foundation
- National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage
and Bodywork (NCBTMB)
- 11:30am-12:00pm—Closing Session
- 12:00pm-1:30pm—Lunch
- 1:30pm—Explore Savannah on your own!
Increase your Revenue by 20% without Spending
a Dime
Do you need marketing ideas and advice? How about ways to
increase your school’s revenue? Gregg Meiklejohn of Enrollment
Resources will give you proven strategies to make your marketing
and admissions program a success! You will leave this session
with easy-to-implement ideas you can take back and use
immediately in your school. Gregg will also be available
throughout the day on Friday to provide one-on-one
consultations. In addition, one lucky school could walk away
with a mystery shop and strategic review of their school!
(Compliments of Enrollment Resources)
CE Hours: 2.5
Gregg Meiklejohn is the President and cofounder
of Enrollment Resources Inc. Gregg specializes in strategic marketing
and developing referral channels that produce students at pennies
on the dollar. He has been involved in marketing for over 20 years
and has taught marketing at Royal Roads University. Find out more
about Gregg and Enrollment Resources at
www.enrollmentresources.com.
Great Job! Teacher Support and Appreciation
without Breaking the Bottom-line
Teachers are the backbone of any
educational institution. They are the ones that have day-to-day
contact with your customers – the students – and deliver your product
– education. Every teacher wants to feel supported and appreciated
in this endeavor, but often schools have difficulty providing faculty
support and expressing appreciation due to limitations in time and
money. In this seminar, creative and inexpensive or “no-cost” ways
to support and recognize teacher contribution are discussed and
shared. Be sure to bring your own best “great job” ideas.
CE Hours: 2.0
Christopher Alvarado, BA, LMT, NCTMB
Christopher has been a practicing massage therapist since 1992.
As an instructor at the Chicago School of Massage Therapy for 13
years, he taught a wide variety of courses. He also served as
school Education Director for five years. He is currently
President of the AMTA-IL Chapter.
Angela K. Palmier, LPN, LMT
Angie’s healthcare career began as a licensed practical nurse
and care-plan coordinator before becoming a massage therapist in
1995. She is the co-founder and owner of the Midwest Institute
of Massage Therapy. Angie is currently 1st Vice President of the
AMTA-IL Chapter.
Do you know the trends in the massage therapy industry that will
affect you most? How will you address these shifting trends? Get
the facts – be the first to hear the latest industry research. Then,
plan for possible scenarios and discuss specific strategies
for dealing with future trends with your best resources...your colleagues!
Be the first to get this research report and start planning for
your future.
If you are ready to start the accreditation process, this is
the workshop you need to attend. The Accreditation Training
Workshop is now a one-day workshop, with some pre-workshop
preparation required. In addition, On-site Evaluator
training now is an integral part of the workshop. This reflects
COMTA's belief that being an On-site Evaluator is of great value
to anyone in the accreditation process.
When:
January 23, 2008
Workshop 9:00 am to 5:00 pm; Check-in 8:30-9:00
am
Where: Hilton Savannah Desoto - Savannah, GA
Fees:
1. For a SCHOOL in the ACREDITATION PROCESS
a) First attendee from a school:
$500
b) Second attendee from the same
school: $400
c) Consultant: $1,000
2. For On-site Evaluator Training
a) No Charge
b) Please contact COMTA (after
workshop registration) to
complete the application
3. For attendee primarily interested in gaining
information about the COMTA
Accreditation Process (not entering the
accreditation process and
not applying to be an On-site Evaluator):
$100
For further information, contact COMTA at 847-869-5039
ext. 10, or
E-mail us at
info@comta.org
Free COMTA On-Site Evaluator Training
On-site Evaluator training now is embedded within the
Accreditation Training Workshop; you register for the
Accreditation Training Workshop in the On-site Evaluator
Training category. (See description above) This workshop
provides initial training for persons interested in serving as
members of the Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation (COMTA)
on-site review teams. On-site reviewers are the eyes and ears of
an accreditation commission, helping to confirm whether a
school's self-study report documents the way that school meets
the criteria related to compliance with each of the
accreditation Standards. On-site reviewers help to improve the
schools they visit, and, over time, the quality of professional
practice. Participants will review COMTA Standards and policies,
learn about the activities on-site teams perform and work with
examples of the issues reviewers face in seeking to verify that
Standards are met. Participation in On-site Evaluator Training
is free of charge. It is necessary to complete an application
(available through COMTA (847) 869-5039, ext. 13) prior to
attending the workshop. Some pre-workshop preparation will be
required.
All current on-site reviewers are welcome to refresh their
memories or to deepen their understanding of the standards.
Please check this web page for updated information or call COMTA
at 847-869-5039 ext. 10 or
E-mail us at
info@comt.org
Social Events
Networking Lunches
Do you want solutions for
those problems that keep you up at night? Take advantage of the
expertise around you! Discuss problems you need to solve, hear innovative
ideas and meet new colleagues who can help you throughout the year.
Networking lunches will happen each and every day. Make sure you
have a list of topics you want to discuss.
Dinner Dance
Want to dance the night away? Come to the dinner dance where
there is always a great party!
Panel of Professional Organizations
Have any burning questions for the profession’s stakeholders?
Don't miss this session to have full access to representatives
from all of the important organizations in massage therapy!
This panel will be moderated by COS Annual Meeting Committee
member, Bob Jantsch. Representatives will be on hand from the following
organizations:
- Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation (COMTA)
- Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB)
- Massage Therapy Foundation
- National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and
Bodywork (NCBTMB)
COS Annual Business Meeting
This is the place to be
to elect your new COS Board of Directors. This session also gets
you the information about what your association is doing with your
membership dollars.
Elections will be held for the COS Board positions of President,
2nd Vice President and Secretary. Candidates must meet the following
qualifications:
- A candidate for an elected office shall be a representative
of a School member in good standing.
- Elected and appointed officers in AMTA Council of Schools
must hold individual membership in the American Massage Therapy
Association.
To run for one of the open positions on the COS Board, complete
and submit a candidate application located in the “School member”
section of the AMTA website at www.amtamassage.org
or call 847-905-1650.
Continuing Education Credit and Contact Hours
AMTA National Events are approved by the National Certification
Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing
education Approved Provider. Additionally, education sessions are
eligible for AMTA continuing education credit. Class attendance
is monitored. You must be in your seat no later than 15 minutes
after the published start time and attend the entire session to
receive credit. Learning outcomes will be assessed. Attendees who
do not complete the course requirements may not be awarded contact
hours. Continuing education verification cards will be provided
for your records. Policies and guidelines related to the development
and delivery of educational offerings are available upon request.
2007-08 Annual Meeting Planning Committee
- Cathy Ayers, Chair, Potomac Massage Training
Institute (DC)
- Dawnette Cabaluna, Utah College of Massage
Therapy Family of Schools, Inc. (UT)
- Bob Jantsch, Pittsburgh School of Massage
Therapy (PA)
- Dale Wheeler, Johnson County Community College
(KS)
- Melony Phillips, COS Board Liaison, Atlanta
School of Massage Therapy (GA)
Contact Information
AMTA National Office—877-905-2700
Registration Information—847-905-1643
COMTA—847-869-5039
Hilton Savannah DeSoto
15 East Liberty Street
Savannah, Georgia 31401
Tel: 1-912-232-9000
Fax: 1-912-232-6018
Web Site
Rate: $129 (single/double)
Stay where all the cool people are staying!
The hotel reservation deadline is Friday, January 4,
2008.
Mention that you are attending the American
Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) conference to receive the discounted
group rate. Reservations must be accompanied by a deposit.
Reservations canceled within 24 hours of arrival will be charged
one night room and tax. Check-in time is 4:00 pm.
Checkout is 12:00 pm.
Weather
Savannah temperatures can reach highs of 60°F and lows of 38°F
in January.
Air Travel
For flight reservations, contact Association Travel Concepts
(ATC), AMTA’s official travel management service, to receive discounts
on airfare and car rental. As an added convenience, you can now
book your travel reservations online directly from the ATC Web site
at www.atcmeetings.com, or call
ATC at 800-458-9383. Restrictions and/or a service fee may apply.
The hotel is 14 miles from the Savannah International Airport.
Ground Transportation
If driving, contact the hotel for driving directions. Self-parking
on the property is available at a charge of $10/day. There are several
airport shuttle services to/from the hotel for the cost of $5 per
person. The cost for a taxi to and from the airport is approximately
$20 each way and drive time is approximately 20 minutes.
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