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The Chapter Board governs the activities of the AMTA-Illinois
Chapter. Terms of office are for two years. President, 2nd Vice President,
one Member-at-Large and Treasurer are elected in even-numbered years. 1st and 3rd Vice
Presidents and the second Member-at-Large and Secretary are elected in odd-numbered years. If
mid-term vacancies occur, appointments are made by the Board until the next
scheduled election. Self-nominations are invited. Elections are by mail ballot
unless all positions are uncontested; in that case the members attending the
Chapter Annual Meeting are asked to affirm the slate of candidates in order to
the save costs of a mail ballot. Position descriptions for all of the
Board positions can be found on the
AMTA web site in the members-only
section.
The Chapter Board meets monthly, either in person or by conference call. Members
are welcome to attend in order to understand the operation of the Board. Call
the Chapter office for date and location information for upcoming Board
meetings, or check the calendar on the Home Page of this web site.
All Board members can be reached through the Chapter office at 847-865-0674 or
via email at info@amta-il.org.
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President
– Mike Hovi
As the leader, planner, mentor and mediator for the chapter, the President is
responsible for overseeing the overall administrative functions of the chapter,
guides the Chapter Board in new initiatives, encourages member participation in
chapter activities, and cultivates future leaders.
Mike graduated from the Chicago School of Massage Therapy in 1992. He is
the Director of Massage Therapy at the Hovi Clinic of Chiropractic, P.C. and Program
Director/Instructor at The Soma Institute-National School of Clinical Massage.
Mike was instrumental in the drafting of the Massage Licensing Act of Illinois
and has served as the Illinois Chapter Treasurer from 2007 – 2009 (February).
Mike is also currently serving as a member of the Illinois Massage Licensing
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1st
Vice President – Jennifer Butler
The Vice Presidents are administrative advisors to the Chapter President and
share the duties and responsibilities of chapter management. The 1st Vice
President acts in the absence or incapacity of the Chapter President.
Jennifer graduated from the Kishwaukee College Therapeutic Massage program in 2004. She currently
works full time as a physical therapy tech/massage therapist at Kishwaukee
Community Hospital, a massage therapist for Body Rejuvenation and a massage
therapy instructor at Kishwaukee College. Jennifer has served as Illinois
Chapter Delegate, Conference Committee member and Secretary for the Board of
Directors in 2007. |
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2nd
Vice President
– Beckie Schwoebel
The Vice Presidents are administrative advisors to the chapter president and
share the duties/responsibilities of chapter management.
Becky has been a practicing massage therapist and massage educator in Belleville
for 6 years and has served as Conference Coordinator with the chapter since
2007. |
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3rd
Vice President – Bobbe Bermann
The Vice Presidents are administrative advisors to the chapter president and
share the duties/responsibilities of chapter management. |
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Member-At-Large
– Tracy Smodilla
The Members At-Large bring the perspective of a wide range of member viewpoints
to Board deliberations. Tracy has been a practicing massage therapist in
Bartlett for X years. Tracy currently serves as the Chapter’s Government
Relations Coordinator, and was the Chapter’s 2009 recipient of the Distinguished
Service Award for her commitment and dedication to that role. |
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Member-At-Large
– Chuck Lafrano
The Members At-Large bring the perspective of a wide range of member viewpoints
to Board deliberations.
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Treasurer
– Vicki Gothard
The
Treasurer ensures that the Chapter uses financial resources responsibly and
oversees the financial management services provided to the Chapter by the
management consulting company, Solutions for Associations. Vicki has been a
practicing massage therapist in Belleville for 11 years, and served as the
Chapter’s Outreach Team Coordinator and conference volunteer since 2008. |
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Secretary
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Heather Rabbitt
The Secretary is the chapter historian; keeper of official records and generator
of correspondence for distribution. |
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