amta SD Winter 2018 Newsletter

amta South Dakota Chapter

GREAT TURN OUT AT FALL CONFERENCE!

Inside this issue: SCHOOL VISIT

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COMMUNITY CORNER

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NATIONALS

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BOARD & VOLUNTEER

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BOS

AWARDS & NOMINATIONS

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MEMBERSHIP

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amta South Dakota Fall 2018 Conference Attendees with Instructor Robert Bates (front center).

Fall Conference 2018 Lymphatic Drainage with Robert Bates

This fall we gathered in Rapid City for the 2018 amta South Dakota Fall Conference.

As you can see by the photo above we had a great turnout for this event.

Our attendees were made up of first time attendees, new members, and also some seasoned veterans in the field fine tuning their skills.

On behalf of the Board Members & Volunteers we say thank you to all the attendees and also a big thank you to the Board Members & Volunteers behind the scenes making these education events possible.

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SPRING SCHOOL VISIT A GREAT SUCCESS!

School visit participatns (L-R) Patricia Bleeker, Jennine Dolphus, Kristin Timmermans, Heather Vetter and Dawn Menning. Not pictured– James Johanneson, Arden Yee and Ryan Baird

Hello!

We are hoping to organize two visits in 2019 – spring and fall. If this is something you may be interested in or have more questions about, please feel free to reach out to me.

As some of you may know, this past spring, several of our members - Dawn Menning, Patricia Bleeker, Kristin Timmermans, Jennine Dolphus, James Johanneson, Arden Yee, Ryan Baird, and Heather Vet- Email:amtasd.mem@gmail.com ter - participated in a visit to the South Dakota Phone: (605)824-0696 School of Massage Therapy in Sioux Falls. During this time, we were able to trade massage sessions Everyone is welcome to join us in reaching out to with the students and give/gain insightful feedback the next generation of massage therapists! and build relationships. It was a huge success!

Have a wonderful fall/winter and I hope to see you Due to the visit being so successful and well rein the spring! ceived, we will be doing a minimum of 2 school visHeather its per year between the South Dakota School of Massage Therapy, Springs Bath House School of amta SD Membership Chair Massage Therapy, and Headlines Academy as schedules/timelines allow.

COMMUNITY NEWS September Our heart felt condolences Karen Peschong – Mother go out to our members who have lots their loved ones Evelyn Conn – Brother these past few months.

If you would like to submit anyJuly Jennifer Thomas – Father Dawn Menning – Brother Tara Larson – Father

thing to the community corner, please email amtasd.benv@gmail.com.

As always we hope to find all our members in good health and great spirits! Blessings to everyone!

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American Massage Therapy Assoication Turns 75!

NATIONAL ATTENDEES LEARN “LIFE IS GOOD” AT 75TH ANNIVERSARY CONVENTION

This August four amta South Dakota members ventured to the Nation’s Capital for the 2018 American Massage Therapy Association National Convention.

President Dawn Menning, Secretary Jennine Dolphus, Delegate Patricia Bleeker and Chapter Board Member Heather Vetter spent a week in Washington D.C. taking in education events and historical landmarks.

Jennine Dolphus, Patricia Bleeker, Dawn Menning, and Heather Vetter

“The National Convention/CVOP is such a high energy environment to immerse in our profession and common interest. It is a great opportunity to network with other Chapters and Therapists from around the world. Opening you to different perspectives you may not see otherwise and supporting each other and our contribution as volunteers being valuable at all levels. I am very grateful for the experience! “-Jennine Dolphus.

The attendees spent their time attending classes furthering their education and also classes to expand their knowledge in chapter leadership and procedures.

“I attended amta’s CVOP – Chapter Volunteer Orientation Program – and National Convention in Washington D.C. this August. As a newer amta SD member and SD chapter volunteer, it was an incredibly eye opening and inspiring experience! I was able to see the “big picture” that we as South Dakota members play in the National level. There were so many resources to connect with and learn from as a chapter position holder and a South Dakota massage therapist. I highly recommend this experience to anyone who is wanting to learn more about amta as a whole and continue the betterment of their career! “-Heather Vetter.

Thinking about attending Nationals in the future? Don’t be afraid to reach out to any of these members with questions about their National experience.

American Massage Therapy Association celebrates 75 years strong!

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Meet your Board Members & Volunetters

PRESIDENT-DAWN MENNING As Chapter President, I set the direction and pace of the chapters activities based on the vision that has been determined by the Chapter Membership, Chapter Board and other Chapter Officers.

I serve as a leader, a planner, a mentor, mediator and facilitator.

How long you have been a therapist? 12 years How long you have been an AMTA member? 7 years Where you are located? Aberdeen

IPP-CHRISTINE ELLWEIN I now serve as IPP for AMTA SD Chapter. I bring my past experience as a long-time Chapter volunteer and recent Past-President to the Board in an advisory role to assist the President, other Board members and Chair people with Chapter business. I have served as Committee Chair, Delegate, Secretary, Treasurer, Vice-President and President. IPP is non-voting Board position. I am here for support!

I have been a practicing massage therapist since 1996. It has been almost 23 years now!

I am an 18 year AMTA member.

I have my own massage therapy practice, Art of Massage Studio, in the Pierre community.

Financial Administrator– Amber Rasmussen As Financial Administrator I ensure the integrity of the fiscal affairs of the Chapter. I send and receive payments for Education or Travel.

I also partner with AMTA National to make sure we balance within our bank account.

How long you have been a therapist -I have been a therapist for 17 years How long you have been an AMTA member? I have been an AMTA member for 11 years Where you are located ? I currently reside in Rapid City

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Meet your Board members & Volunetters VOTING BOARD MEMBER Pam Harvey Voting board member -> partake in board meetings, vote as needed, keep track of and transport flags, plaques, etc How long you have been a therapist - 13 years How long you have been an AMTA member. - 13 years where you are located - Sioux Falls

VOTING BOARD MEMBER/WEBSITE CHAIR/MEMBERSHIPT CHAIR Heather Vetter As a Voting Board Member, I am a part of voting in/out changes that happen within our chapter. I also assist the chapter President and other positions with “odds and ends� to keep our chapter running smoothly.

As Website Chair, I am in charge of keeping our chapter website up to date with conference information and volunteer opportunities. I work closely with the Newsletter Editor/Facebook Chair to keep all of our social media cohesive and easy to use! I also set up online registration for conferences.

As Membership Chair, I have several responsibilities. Each month, I send a welcome letter and email to all new South Dakota members. I also set up school visits for amta members to visit the massage schools within the state to trade massages with students and share the benefits of being a professional amta member. I am also working on getting our chapter more involved within our communities to spread awareness of the benefits of massage therapy.

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Meet your Board members & Volunetters

Education Co-Chair-Russell Kimball My name is Russell Kimball, i have been an amta member for 1 year and I have had the great honor to work as an LMT since April.

I live and work in the paradise of Aberdeen, I have had the opportunity to volunteer in the capacity of education co chair along with Arden Yee, my role is to plan and coordinate upcoming conferences

Education Co-Chair– Arden Yee My name is Arden Yee and I’ve been an AMTA member for 4 years. I’m CoEducation Chair along with Russell Kimble, for the 2018/19 year. Together we work to setup for the upcoming conference(s), from the surveys handed in, by you, the members. We look to find the presenters that will teach/guide us, as well as look for the hotel accommodations and meeting rooms space to host the upcoming conference(s).

I’m originally from New York, and have lived in Sioux Falls for last 15 years. I’ve been practicing Massage Therapy going on my 4th year, but it had been something I wanted to do for about 20 years prior.

I attended the South Dakota School of Massage Therapy in Sioux Falls, team taught by Dan Jensen and Deb Tams. I am grateful for the awesome team and experience. I currently work at the Avera McKennan Fitness Center

Secretary– Jennine Dolphus My name is Jennine Dolphus I am from Aberdeen, SD and I have been a Licensed Massage Therapist and an AMTA member for 3 years. Currently, I serve as the SD Chapter Secretary. The Secretary is the official keeper of the Chapter records, and is responsible for recording, maintaining and updating Chapter records. The Secretary is a voting member of the Chapter Board, attends Chapter Board Meetings and ensure that attendance, votes and proceedings of the meeting are recorded, maintained and retained. Also, submits required reports and volunteer rosters to the National Office. Volunteering with the SD Chapter has been fulfilling on so many levels with the bonus of making lifelong connections all while contributing to our profession.

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Meet your Board members & Volunetters Newsletter Chair/Facebook Chair Jenna Williams As Newsletter Chair it is my job to obtain the articles for the newsletter and make/create the newsletter layout, and the distribution of the digital/ print editions. With my position of Facebook Chair I am in charge of content that is posted to our Facebook page.

I also work to sync our website, Facebook and newsletter to make sure we are providing our members the information they need in the fastest and most accurate way possible.

I have been a massage therapist for 5.5 years and have been an member for 6 years.

I live in Warner, SD and work in Aberdeen.

Delegate/Historian-Patricia Bleeker SD Delegate - I represent our SD AMTA and vote on issues at the National AMTA Convention

Historian - I record and store the events of our chapter.

How long you have been a therapist - 24 years how long you have been an AMTA member. 24 years where you are located - Mitchell

Nominations/Awards Chair –Norma Kocanda Norma is new to this position. Her duties will include assisting the chapter board in gathering information and nominations for chapter awards , promote chapter awards through social media, at chapter functions, etc.

As well as, network with members & chapter volunteers to recruit nominees and promote chapter elections. Articles for the newsletter are required to promote chapter awards and nominations activities and reports are submitted at the chapter and national levels.

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Nominations Needed for 2019

Your chapter is welcoming any nom- under “Board/Chair� Members. inations for the AMTA SD Annual Business Meeting & Elections to be Currently taking nominations for: held at the Arrowwood Resort & Conference Center at Cedar Shores * Meritorious Award in Oacoma, SD on Friday, April 26, 2019. * Distinguished Service Award Positions will be open for election are: (each are 2-year terms)

* Certificate of Appreciation

If you have any nominations for awards, elections or are interested * Secretary in becoming a chapter volunteer, please contact Norma Kocanda, * Voting Board Member Awards & Nominations Chair at amtasd.awards@gmail.com, * Delegate Heather Vetter, Membership Chair For more information on volunteer or any board member of your job descriptions, responsibilities, etc. choosing. You can find the chapter volunteer roster on our chapter or to find a volunteer application, website. Thank you! please visit the chapter website at sd.wp.amtamassage.org The information you seek is listed in the menu

Photobooks Check out our website for many more photos of past events! If you have any photos from the past events please submit them to amtasd.newsletter@gmail.com.

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Membership Report spring 2018 2018 Fall/Winter Membership Report: New Members/Transfers (July – September): Robin Armijo - Rapid City Rachel Begeman - Humboldt Mary Coffee - Rapid City Amy Foss - Sioux Falls Lindsay Heitmann - Britton

FUN WITH OUR AMTA FRIENDS !

Susan Hoffman - Leola Brianna Kroeger - Parkston Dawn Martin - Sioux Falls Amber Madayag - Box Elder Harley Miller - Rapid City Brynn Nugteren - Highmore Dawn Rockey - Rapid City Catharine VonDorn - Newell Marie-Claude Wacker Gallivan - Sioux Falls Theresa Woods - Rapid City Anniversaries (July – September): Laura Alyea 5 Years Melissa Dewey 5 Years Emily Fredrich 5 Years Morgan Kerrigan 5 Years Toni Moriston 5 Years Virginia Nagelhout 5 Years Vernon Paulson 5 Years Resa Porter 5 Years Betsy Whicker 5 Years Karen Peschong 10 Years Amber Rasmussen 10 Years Bridget Bury 15 Years Gail Dell 15 Years Sheila Grabow 15 Years Rebecca Voss 20 Years Brenda Lanz 25 Years Mark Thalacker 30 Years

amta South Dakota Chapter Events *These dates may be subject to change, will update if necessary. ●Jan 5, 2019 Deadline for Spring Newsletter ●April 25, 2019 Spring Board Meeting ●April 26-27, 2019 Spring Conference Arrowwood Resort

by Cedar Shores Oacoma, SD ●April 26, 2019 Annual Membership Meeting Oacoma, SD ●June 1, 2019 Newsletter Deadline for Summer Newsletter

●June 2019 National and Chapter Leadership Training & Planning-TBA ●September 19, 2019 amta SD Chapter Board Meets Sioux Falls, SD* ●September 20 & 21, 2019 amta SD Fall Conference Sioux Falls, SD* ●October 21-22, 2019 CVOP Indianapolis, IN ●October 23, 2019 Chapter Leadership Training and Assembly of Delegates

●October 24-27, 2019 amta National Convention Indianapolis, IN

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