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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 and
one Member At-Large are elected in even-numbered years. 1st and 3rd Vice
Presidents and the second Member At-Large 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
save costs of a mail ballot. Treasurer and Secretary are non-voting Chapter
Board positions appointed by the President. Position descriptions for all of the
Board positions can be found on the AMTA national 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 630-980-4740 or
via email at info@amta-il.org.
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President
– Christopher Alvarado
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. Chris graduated from the
Chicago School of Massage Therapy in 1993, where he was on faculty for 13 years
and also served as Education Director for 5 years. He has a bachelor’s degree in
music from Lawrence University and maintains a private practice in Evanston,
specializing in massage therapy for athletes, injury, and chronic pain.. |
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1st
Vice President –
Angela Palmier
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. Angie is
co-owner and assistant director of the Midwest Institute of Massage Therapy in
Belleville, near St. Louis. She has been a massage therapist since 1995. |
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2nd
Vice President - Dylan Lott
The Vice Presidents are administrative advisors to the chapter president and
share the duties/responsibilities of chapter management. A graduate of Chicago
School of Massage Therapy, Dylan practices at the Center for Muscle Therapy in
Evanston and at Yoga Now studio in Chicago. |
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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
– Patricia Benjamin, Ph.D.
The Members At-Large bring the perspective of a wide range of member viewpoints
to Board deliberationsPat has been a practicing massage therapist since 1984,
and has held positions at the state and national association levels, including
serving as AMTA-IL President. In
addition, she has gained experience as a massage school administrator, author,
and lecturer. She lives and works in Chicago. |
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Member-At-Large
– Donna Schiller
The Members At-Large bring the perspective of a wide range of member viewpoints
to Board deliberations.
Donna graduated from the Chicago School of Massage Therapy in 1997. She
currently works with family practitioners in Park Ridge and Glenview. She has a
masters degree in public health from the University of Illinois. |
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Treasurer
– Mike Hovi
The Treasurer ensures the Chapter uses financial
resources responsibly and oversees the financial
management services provided to the Chapter by
the management consulting company, Solutions
for Associations. |
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Secretary
– Jennifer Butler Yocum
The Secretary is the chapter historian; keeper of official records and generator
of correspondence for distribution. |
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