The Board and Committee Chairs
We are a volunteer Association. Members of the Board of Directors, as well as the Committee Chairs, give of their free time to help run the Chapter for the National Association. The benefits are: having a say in the profession of Massage and Bodywork, professional and personal growth through working with like minded individuals to complete tasks to run the Chapter, attending educational events within the Chapter and the National Convention. Each Volunteer position requires a certain amount of time and commitment for the Chapter to work successfully. We are always looking for committed members to volunteer! Join the Board of Directors and Committee Chairs. If you have a little time, you can also help by being a member of a committee. Volunteer, get involved, and become a part of this wonderful "FAMILY"!
Meet the Board of Directors
and Committee Chairs:
Click on the Board Title for job description.
CHAPTER PRESIDENT Name: Dan Kitchen
Position: Board Liaison to Education Committee and Event Planner
Location: East Orange
Contact phone#: 973-428-2822
Email:dkitchen@amtanj.org
Past AMTA Positions Held: Chapter President (2 terms), 2nd Vice President (2 terms), Treasurer ( 2 terms)
Member of AMTA Since: 1986
Type of Therapy Practiced: Swedish/NMT/ Joint Flexiblity
Reason for Volunteering: coming soon
Organizations: AMTA 1986
FIRST VICE PRESIDENT Name: Lori Keith, CMT
Position: Board Liaison to Membership Committee and Website
Location: Toms River
Contact phone#: 732-232-2121
Email: lkeith@amtanj.org
Past AMTA Positions Held: 1st VP, Secretary, Membership Chair, Website Administrator, Education Committee.
Member of AMTA Since: 2005
Type of Therapy Practiced:Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue, Geriatrics Massage, Reiki II, and Certified Rossiter Systems Coach.
Reason for Volunteering: To give back to an exceptional organization that provides our profession with the tools for success.
Organizations: AMTA 2005, Holistic Healing Networking Alliance 2008.
Awards: Recipient of the 2007 AMTA NJ President's Award and 2007 AMTA NJ Meritorious Award.
SECOND VICE PRESIDENT Name: Bruce Spicer
Position: Board Liaison to Sports Team
Location: Brick
Contact phone#: 732-458-0213
Email: bspicer@amtanj.org
Past AMTA Positions Held: 1st VP, 2nd VP, Treasurer, Sports Team Chair, Sports Team Member, Chapter Photographer.
Member of AMTA Since: 2004
Type of Therapy Practiced: Sports Massage, Active Isolated Stretching, Myofascial Release, Muscle Rejuvenation, Deep Tissue, Swedish and Hot Stone.
Reason for Volunteering: Win-Win. By reaching out and giving back, a person grows. What better way to give back to our membership than to volunteer on our Board of Directors and work with our Committees.
Organizations: AMTA 2004
THIRD VICE PRESIDENT Name: Mike Slansky
Position:Board Liaison to Government Relations Committee
Location: Dayton
Contact phone#: 908-510-4361
Email: mslansky@amtanj.org
Past AMTA Positions Held: 2nd VP, Sports Team Chair
Member of AMTA Since: 2004
Type of Therapy Practiced: Swedish, Sports, NMT, Myofascial Release, Cancer.
Reason for Volunteering: I volunteered to be a Board Member to give back to the profession. Massage Therapy in NJ is at an exciting point.
Organizations: AMTA 2004
SECRETARY Name: Kelly Karol
Position:
Location: Manahawkin
Contact phone#:
Email: kkarol@amtanj.org
Past AMTA Positions Held:
Member of AMTA Since:2004
Type of Therapy Practiced: Swedish, Myofascial, Sports, Preganancy.
Reason for Volunteering:
Organizations:
TREASURERName: Aiken Edwards
Position: Board Liaison to Awards Committee
Location: Edison
Contact phone#: 973-376-5151
Email:aedwards@amtanj.org
Past AMTA Positions Held:Sports Team Member 2006, Delegate 2007, Member of Nominating Committee 2006, and general chapter volunteer.
Member of AMTA Since: 2000
Type of Therapy Practiced: Orthopedic Medical Massage
Reason for Volunteering: I answered the chapter's call for voulenteers and feel it is important to be active in a member driven professional organization.
Organizations: AMTA 2000
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENTName: Charlie Behm
Position: Board Liaison to Government Relations Committee
Location: Morristown
Contact phone#: 973-656-0210
Email:cbehm@amtanj.org
Past AMTA Positions Held: President, IPP, Vice President, Gov't Relations Chair. Presently serving as National Grievance Chair and have been a member of the Commission for the past 10 years.
Member of AMTA Since: 1988
Type of Therapy Practiced: Eclectic Massage Style with 33 years of experience, also Trager and Watsu practitioner.
Reason for Volunteering: My day job is as a Professional Social Worker, so I have always been committed to social support systems. I have a deep love for our Profession and feel this is my way of giving back to something that means so much to me.
Organizations: AMTA 1988
DELEGATES- 2008 Convention in Phoenix, AZ. 2008 Delegates are coming. Contact them with your questions about the House of Delegate 2008 Recommendations. You may read about the proposed AMTA Recommendationsthen contact your Delegates below to express your opinions about the Proposed recommendations before they vote at the National Convention in Sept 08. Please include your Name and membership # in your email.
Awards Chair Vacant
Email: Awards@amtanj.org
Send in your nominations for members who you feel earned:
* Meritorious Award
* Certificate of Appreciation Award
* Humanitarian Award
* Outstanding Volunteer Group Chair Award
We need your name, their name and a contact number for both.
Education/Event Planning Co-ChairsNora Montoya and Angie Wilkinson
Email: Education@amtanj.org
This Committee orchestrates the development and organization of all our educational events, including the location, presenter, registrations, fundraising, set-up and having FUN. If you would like to be a part of this dynamic committee, please contact Angie or Nora.
Government Relations ChairEmail: governmentrelations@amtanj.org
Vacant. Would you like to be part of a TEAM that keeps the membership up to date on all the latest information regarding legislation and licensing? Join this committee, learn first hand, and play a vital role in the future of our profession! If interested in joining this committee, contact us.
Sunshine/Hospitality Committee ChairJanelle Berger
Email:sunshine@amtanj.org
Janelle Berger has always been our Chapter's "Ray of Sunshine," so who better to chair this wonderful committee! The committee is responsible for sending cards and/or acknowledgements for:
-Weddings
-Birth or Adoption of a Child
-Community Recognition
-Personal Award
-Scholastic Accomplishment
-Illness/Hospitalization
-Sympathy/Condolences
-Other News/Events
We rely on YOU, the membership, to notify us of the members who need a few kind words of encouragement, or you feel should be mentioned for their contributions. To be a part of this committee, email Janelle Berger.
Membership Chair Lori Keith
Email: membership@amtanj.org
This committee focuses on reaching out to New Members, Transferred Members, and Non-renewed Members. A major emphasis is placed on student and new member recruitment throughout the state and member retention. We respond to members' questions about the benefits of the AMTA and the AMTA NJ Chapter. If you would like to become part of this committee, contact us.
Newsletter Editor VACANT
Email: newslettereditor@amtanj.org
Help in creating a Newsletter that is informative and educational for the membership. Computer knowledge and writing skills are a plus!
Chapter PhotographerKaren Foy
Email: photo@amtanj.org
Karen brings to this position her vast knowledge and experience in digital photography.
Sports Team ChairBruce Spicer
Email: sportsteam@amtanj.org
AMTA NJ Sports Team Captains:
Karen Foy
Mike Magera
Beth McCahill
Our Best-in-class Team works with athletes and sports teams across the state. We educate and promote sports massage to the public.
Website Editor Kathy Borsuk
Email: website@amtanj.org
Kathy is back as our Website Administrator! She brings to this position her vast knowledge of website design and computer skills.
