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 Newsletter
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
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
Awards: Recipient of the 2008 AMTA NJ Meritorious Award
THIRD VICE PRESIDENT Name: Mike Slansky
Position:Board Liaison to Website
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: Adrienne F. Asta, NCTMB
Position: Secretary
Location: Asbury Park
Contact phone#:732-896-7296
Email: aasta@amtanj.org
Past AMTA Positions Held: AMTA NJ Sports Team Member
Member of AMTA Since:2002
Type of Therapy Practiced: Myofascial and Neuromuscular Therapy, Swedish, Sports Massage and Advanced Prenatal
Reason for Volunteering: Why not?!
Organizations:Council of School Nominations and Awards Committee
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 volunteers 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- 2010 and 2011 Contact your AMTA NJ Chapter Delegates with your questions about the House of Delegates 2010 Recommendations. AMTA proposed recommendations coming soon. You will be able to contact your Delegates to express your opinions about the Proposed recommendations before they vote at the National Convention in Sept 2010.
Awards Chair
Kathy D Borsuk
Email: Awards@amtanj.org
Send in your nominations for members who you feel earned:
*Meritorious Award
*Distinguished Service Award
*Humanitarian Award
*Outstanding Government Relations Activist
*Outstanding Sports Massage Achiever
*Outstanding Volunteer Group
*Outstanding Volunteer Group Chair
We need your name, their name, a contact number for both, and why you are submitting their name for consideration. Awards are presented at the annual Holiday Membership Meeting in December. Nominations MUST BE RECEIVED PRIOR TO OCTOBER 1, 2010.
Education ChairAdrienne Asta
Email: Education@amtanj.org
This Committee is responsible for providing educational opportunities for chapter members at chapter meetings and/or as independent educational events. If you have a special interest in learning a certain modality, or are interested in presenting at an upcoming NJ Chapter event, this is the committee to contact! Adrienne is working very hard to bring us top-notch presenters who are the best in their field!
Event Planning Chair
Angie Wilkinson
Email: Eventplanning@amtanj.org
This
Committee orchestrates the development and organization of all our Chapter events, including the location, registrations,
fundraising, set-up and having FUN. If you would like to be a part of
this dynamic committee, please contact Angie.
Angie was the recipient of the 2009 AMTA NJ Meritorious Award.
Government Relations Chair
Charlie Behm
Email: governmentrelations@amtanj.org
This committee is responsible for monitoring legislation that might influence the scope and practice of massage therapy. Charlie brings his years of experience and knowledge with the legislative process to this position. Join this committee, learn first hand, and play a vital role
in the future of our profession! If interested in joining this
committee, contact Charlie Behm.
Hospitality/Sunshine Committee Chair Janelle Berger
Email: sunshine@amtanj.org
The Hospitality Committee helps during our Meetings and Events with greeting members, helping with sign-in and sign-out, and lending a hand where needed. If you are interested in being a part of this caring, friendly, and out-going group, contact Janelle.
Also known as our Ms. Sunshine, Janelle informs the AMTA NJ Membership of important notices in regards to Membership Anniversaries, Weddings, Births, Illness/Hospitalization, Sympathy/Condolences, Personal Awards/Achievements, Community/Volunteer Recognitions, Scholastic accomplishments, and other noteworthy news of our members. Notify Janelle of any recent news.
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/Committee Chair Kristina Hinckson
Email: newslettereditor@amtanj.org
This committee is responsible for the creation and publication of a timely and informative newsletter. Kristina has much to offer, with a degree in marketing and an extensive background in human resources and public relations. Help to contact advertisers, or bring in new and exciting articles! Computer knowledge and writing skills are a plus! If interested in joining this committee, please contact Kristina.
Chapter PhotographerNora Montoya
Email: photo@amtanj.org
Nora loves bringing her creative flair into all of our event images. All of the unique poses captured at each of our Events is her excellent work!
Sports Team Chair
Bruce Spicer
Email: sportsteam@amtanj.org
AMTA NJ Sports Team Captains:
Mike Magera - North Captain
Mary Lou Randolph - North Captain
Marty Fitzgerald - South Captain
Heather Dalton - Alternate Captain
Our Best-in-class Team works with athletes and sports teams across the state. We educate and promote sports massage to the public. If you are interested in joining the team, please submit a Sports Team application to Bruce Spicer.
Website Editor Kathy Borsuk
Email: website@amtanj.org
Kathy is back as your website designer! Kathy handled the website before, and she always brings her knowledge and creativity to the layout! Watch for good things to come!
