EDITOR’S MESSAGE
Submitted by Karen E.H. Grossnickle, MS, PT – MPTA Shorelines Editor
As Michiganders we are familiar with seasonal weather changes. The landscape colors and views slowly move through a kaleidoscope and suddenly we are in a new season. As a student doing an internship in the state of Washington during the fall, I remember “smelling” the season change, but not being able to “see” the usual visual change as I had grown up with in Michigan. It took me a few weeks to realize what I was missing about the usual fall images – it was the changes in color! I was in the midst of evergreen trees and so naturally fall occurred, but without my usual visual “trigger” to go along with the smells and the calendar changes. Why do I mention this? As you will see in President Sue Talley’s article, and as you will see in the upcoming months, changes are occurring in the APTA which will impact all of us. A new vision statement has been unveiled...the revelation of a change in the former Annual APTA Conference for next summer...new initiatives...and many other exciting things. As members, you will have “visual” cues to these changes – you will receive communication about these changes via emails, journals, webpages, etc. You may have “auditory” triggers from speakers who present information about these changes. As active members you will have the opportunity to “hear” and “see” these changes and participate in the unfolding of the upcoming seasons of our profession and its national presence. Unfortunately those who are not
Submitted by Edward Mathis, PT, DPT – MPT PAC Chair and UP District Chair
2013 continues to be a busy year with $11,825 spent on fundraisers as we target past supporters of Consumer Direct Access in the House and leadership in both the House and Senate. The grassroots work continues as we educate our legislators on the importance of consumer direct access to physical therapy. As we continue to wait for the introduction of our legislation, we will need to increase our efforts in both the Senate and the House as we target members of the committees that our bill is assigned to. Your contribution to MPT-PAC is needed today to allow us to continue attending these important fundraisers.
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engaged in the APTA or the MPTA may not. I encourage each of you to intentionally identify one non-member Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant and, for the next year, develop a strategy to slowly show them what they are missing and how their membership can make a difference to their clients/patients, residents of their community, and to their own professional development. Launch that strategical plan and measure the outcomes by a successful addition to our membership! Use the next four seasons to help that non-member open their “eyes” and “ears” to the changes so that he or she can be ready to move forward with the next cycle of seasons.
SHORELINES CORRECTION Please note that in the “Kudos Korner” on page 27 of the Spring Issue of Shorelines an error was printed. The article should have stated: “The MPTA is proud to recognize member Karen Halley, PTA in honor of her receiving the APTA’s Physical Therapist Assistant Recognition of Advanced Proficiency in the Musculoskeletal Category.” This is an important distinction and was erroneously overlooked in the editing and proofing process. The Editorial Staff wishes to express sincere apologies for the misprint.
The average House event costs $150, while the Senate typically runs $250 an event. We currently sit at an approximate $11,827.85 of total assets and have received $6,678 in contributions. This puts us at a deficit of $5,149.85 for the year. I once again need to put the call out for your contribution. If consumer direct access is important to you, now is the time to make your contribution. We have three “Club” levels for contributors: Lake Superior Club ($500+), Lake Michigan Club ($250-$499), and Lake Huron Club ($100-$249). Club level contributors are recognized in Shorelines and the MPT-PAC page each year, and receive a pin. The MPT-PAC can accept credit card donation via a secure payment link on the MPTA webpage or fill out an envelope available from your District Chair where check or credit card is accepted. We also have a payment plan available to spread out your donation to any amount that fits into your budget. Join the club today