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AMTA-SD Board of Directors and Chair's
Links Section
President:
Sheldon Haase
IPP:
Evelyn Conn
1st VP & GRC:
Gena Keller
Web Site Program:
Gena Keller
MERT:
Brenda Lanz
PR/Membership:
Grace Lonning
Secretary:
Amanda Rausch
Historian:
Brenda Lanz
Nominations/Awards Chair:
Kris Skorseth
Trade Show Chair:
Jeanne Thune
Newsletter Editor:
Pat Weller
Second VP:
Patricia Bleeker
Third VP:
Sandy Berg
Treasurer:
Christine Gors
Education Chair:
Bobbie Rosemore
AMTA-NATIONAL FIND A MASSAGE/LOCATOR KENT HEALTH SYSTEMS STATE BOARD OF MASSAGE THERAPY
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ATTENTION: SD CHAPTER MEMBERS: Important decisions have been made at the Annual Business Meeting, this past week, April 18th-20th, 2008 in Huron. Congratulations to the newly elected officers: 1. President: Sheldon Haase, Sioux Falls 2. 2nd Vice President: Patricia Bleeker, Sioux Falls, 3. Secretary: Amanda Rausch 4. Treasurer: Christine Gors Also, elected was the House Of Delegates to the National Convention, stay tuned for that information. We appreciate your feedback, and help.Continue to give us your opinions, your constructive suggestions and ideas. AMTA-SD is a MEMBER-Owned and MEMBER - Driven Oranization. Members own this 501- (C) 6 Organization. Get involved, stay involved, and invite other massage therapist to join AMTA-SD! The Mission Statement of AMTA: To serve AMTA members while advancing the art, science and practice of massage therapy. Core Values: We are a diverse and nurturing community working with integrity, honesty and dignity. We are a NONPROFIT member driven organization of ethical professionals. We embrace excellence in education, service and leadership. We endorse Professional standards and support fair regulation of Massage Therapy. We believe that massage benefits all.
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As required by the law, the SDBMT has to have a "recognized" program of training/study for the licensing after the grandfathering period expires on June 30th, 2008. The program meeets national standards and just about every current SD massage school or training facility. The Board is pleased to require these attainable standards for SD massage professional and to move the profession forward. To access the Notice of Public Hearing you can click on the SD Board of Massage Therapy link here on this site.
Many massage therapist have questioned if it is legal for them to perform sugar scrubs or body wraps. After consulting with the SD State Cosmetology Commission and the SD Board of Massage Therapy, massage therapists CANNOT perform these unless they carry a SD state license in cosmetology. Sugar scrubs are for skin exfoliation and skin care, and that would fall under cosmetology.
posted 4-24-08
The South Dakota chapter of AMTA is looking for volunteers to speak to the various massage therapy schools, and students. If you can volunteer in this area, your time is greatly appreciated by all those in the schools. Contact Grace Lonning, Public Relations,or Gena Keller for more information.
Check the Bulletins Page For Details. Also, if you are interested in ordering anything, between the spring and fall conventions, contact the TradeShow Chair, Jeanne Thune, she will be happy to answer any questions or take any orders.
IMPORTANT SD BOARD OF MASSAGE THERAPY NOTICE
South Dakota Board of Massage Therapy
Post Office Box 1062
Sioux Falls, SD 57101-1062
605/271-7103
www.massage.sd.gov
April 2008
MEMORANDUM
TO: All SD Association Members
FR: Joyce M. Vos, Executive Secretary
RE: Licensure Renewal Process
Other Important Details
LICENSURE RENEWAL PROCESS
What is unusual about our licensure is that our 677 (currently) licensees renew every day of the week over a year’s time! So we want to explain the process we will have for getting a renewal notice to each of you.
Since a license is mandatory for practicing massage therapy, the law requires you to be renewed at least 30 days prior to your expiration date.
SDCL 36-35-16. Renewal of license. Any person holding a valid license under this chapter may renew that license by paying the required renewal fee and providing proof of compliance with the continuing education requirements set by the board at least thirty days prior to the expiration of the current license. Any person who submits a license renewal late shall submit a seventy-five dollar late fee. Any person whose license has lapsed shall reapply for a license.
Therefore, our plan is to mail Annual Renewal Forms the first of every month for the licensees due in 30+ days. Some of you will get the Renewal Form 30 days prior to your Due Date, whereas the others may receive it 45 days prior to their Due Date.
For Example: License Issue Date 7/15/07
Renewal Due Date 6/15/08
Renewal Form Mailed 5/1/08
Nonetheless, you must take the responsibility to be aware of your Renewal as well. The Renewal Form will be posted on the website for easy accessibility. AND you do not want to be late. According to the law quoted above, there’s a $75 LATE FEE if you miss your DUE DATE (in addition to the $65 Renewal Fee)! And since the “grandfathering” opportunity will cease on July 1, 2008, anyone not renewed by their Expiration Date will have to reapply under the new training requirements and take a national examination.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Proof of eight hours of massage therapy-related Continuing Education (CE) is due biennially (every 2 years). Those issued one-year licenses will not need to comply yet. Those issued the two-year license will have to comply. Whenever you need to comply with the CE, your Renewal Form will indicate that requirement.
If you have any questions, you can access the SD Board of Massage Therapy through this web site, by clicking on there link to the left of the first page.
