AMTA Utah Chapter

• Mapleton City Park
• 35 East Maple Street, Mapleton UT
• * Due to construction routes to the park are limited.  Directions will be posted on the website in August.
• 7:15 AM

Going Green

It’s not a sports team cry - it’s a call to be kind, to our environment.

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House of Delegate Proposals Vote
This meeting promises to help members understand the delegate process and allow members easier access to the process of “driving” the AMTA.

And, it should be fun too.

• Date:   Saturday, June 27, 2009
• Time:   6:30 - 8:30 PM
• Place:   Provo Library @ Academy Square, Provo
• Address: 550 North University Avenue, Provo, UT
• [directions - parking]
• Food, yes, food will be provided!

Below are links to the full text of the proposed position statements the House of Delegates will be voting upon. Please review them and let your opinion be known to the delegates representing the Utah Chapter.

1. It is the position of the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) that massage can aid in pain relief.
2. It is the position of the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) that massage therapy may be effective in reducing lower back pain.
3. It is the position of the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) that massage therapy can be effective in reducing anxiety.
4. It is the position of the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) that massage therapy can improve the quality of life for those in hospice and palliative care.

And, for members only, there are two items up for discussion in the House of Delegates. No doubt these will be discussed at the meeting and you can preview these issues with your AMTA member ID and login at the AMTA National website and then go to this page

August 2 - 8, 2009

The American Massage Therapy Association Utah Chapter has designated the first week of August as Member Appreciation Week. The Utah Chapter is hosting a party for members and their families. We look forward to seeing you there!

Membership Appreciation Party

• Place:   Central Terrace @ Sugar House Park, Salt Lake City, Utah
• Date:   Saturday August 8, 2009
• Time:   3:00 PM
• For:   AMTA Utah Chapter Members and their Families
• What:    Food, Entertainment, games and prizes!
• Cost:   $5/ person , $15/ family
• RSVP:  Please RSVP to the membership chair by August 1, 2009

BBQ is FOOD

This special Meet & Greet will be a BBQ Dinner - bring your spouse/partner and bring a salad or food to serve 8 - 10 people. Chicken, rolls, desert, paper plates, utensils and drinks will be provided.

• Provo Canyon, Nunn’s Park
• RSVP no later than Aug 12
• Call Anita Egbert 801-224-2102
• or email anita_egbert@yahoo.com

Go to http://www.egbertmassage.com/bbq/ for driving instructions and a map.

This event was held at:

• South County Pool
• 12765 S. 1125 West - Riverton, UT

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