Monthly Meeting Info
July Meeting Minutes
July 6, 2026
CALL TO ORDER
The monthly board meeting of the AMTA Delaware Chapter was officially called to order on July 8, 2026, at 7:04 PM. The Chapter President opened the meeting by welcoming all board members and thanking them for their dedicated efforts throughout the busy summer outreach season.
ATTENDEES
- Board Members Present: Jo Franklin, Bernadette Brocco, Jessica Kranz, Neely Qualls
- Board Members Absent: Shirl Lord, Sharon Jarman
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The minutes for the June meeting were presented for review and approved
APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES
The minutes from the June meeting were reviewed and aproved.
OLD BUSINESS
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*We spoke about Delaware pins for convention. Nothing came of it.
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*We spoke about Jo’s flight RFP and that Neely would be getting her flight purchased for the Denver Convention,
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* We spoke of the website amtadelawarechapter.org. further discussion regarding the setup, information on the site, and the purpose. The purpose was agreed to be one spot for all Delaware AMTA members and all massage therapists to have a place with updates on CEU’s, legislation, meetings, and general information for the profession and what’s going on in the state. The board present furtherdiscussed what updates have been made and tabs for information and learn more links. Pages are Home, News & Events, Meeting minutes, Meet the Board, Government Relations. Learn more are DPR link, Grass roots our lobbyist and contact us, Professional standards – state requirements along with new bill links that have passed to keep professionals informed.
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Action or Motion:
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Motion: The members present motioned the breakdown of the website for Jessica to have more clarity for creation.
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Action – Jo will email members through Constant contact with the website and the benefits for information to all.
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Action – Jessica will continue to work on the website and bring progress and present at a future meeting to take suggestions for finalizing the website design.
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Action – Neely will text the DPR link for meetings to Jessica
NEW BUSINESS
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Discussion:
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*The board discussed other concerns to be brought to Kim Wilson, the lobbyist for Delaware
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Language under Massage Establishment portion of the Massage and Bodywork regulations. Such as massagist, masseuse, masseur
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Massage Establishment license in general and its fee
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*Jo reviewed communications from the amta delaware gmail account
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Core Stones Scott Hagan future class options
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Shelia Alexandar is a teacher from NC (Senior specialties)
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Robb Mapps Cross function Sports massage future class options
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James Waslaski called and left a message for future class options
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Jennifer from the Hyatt place in Dewey reached out to see if we needed the facilities.
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Elite Learning that takes place in PA (Shared by Bernadette) future class options. She also shared a way to connect with them at 866-344-0973 or email at https://www.elitelearning.com/massage-therapy/
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Shared about the WP website being available if information was needed from it.
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*Bernadette – shared that her complaint against a MT for improper behavior and draping was closed due to insufficient evidence by the DOJ, AG office, and the investigator in DPR. There was a lingering concern amongst the board regarding complaints made against state board members.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to discuss, the Chapter President adjourned the meeting at 8:48 PM.
NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING
The next chapter meeting is scheduled for August 3, 2026 at 7:00 PM via video conference.
June 2026 Minutes
June 1, 2026
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting of the AMTA Delaware State Chapter was called to order on June 1, 2026, at 7:02 PM. The Chapter President welcomed all board members to the session, noting that this meeting would focus primarily on fiscal year-end reports and final preparations for the summer membership appreciation events.
ATTENDEES
- Board Members Present: Jo Franklin, Bernadette Brocco, Shirl Lord, Jessica Kranz, Sharon Jarman, Neely Qualls
- Status: A full quorum was established with all executive and board members in attendance.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda for the June 2026 meeting was reviewed and approved.
APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES
The minutes from the May 4, 2026 meeting were presented and approved.
OLD BUSINESS
- Website Status: Jessica Kranz confirmed that amtadelawarechapter.org is now live. DNS propagation is complete. Board members were encouraged to review the content and report any minor display errors. The website was discussed further, Website: monthly $17.00 or it can be paid 3 years at once. Neely has been approved for the credit card, and it can be used for DE chapter events. We need Government relation information for the website before it is launched in July 2026.
- DPR Advocacy: Neely Qualls reported
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Spoke about the update on the LMT that had charges brought against him and it was determined Probation was approved for the LMT. The letter that DE chapter submitted with our concerns can be read but not discussed with any party. DE chapter credit card must have receipt provided ASAP no later than 30 days after the purchase.
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Jo- Mentioned Standing Rules- to discuss as board to put in place for when board members change. 2026-2027 review. Also spoke about Chapter awards
NEW BUSINESS
- - Budget Allocations: Jo Franklin reviewed the remaining 10K grant funds. A motion was made to allocate $1,500 for a community outreach picnic in August. Motion seconded by Shirl Lord and carried.
- - Member Communications: Shirl Lord highlighted the need for a unified email signature for all board members using the new @amtadelawarechapter.org domain. Jessica will provide a template by next week.
- - Educational Events: Discussion regarding a 'Heated Bamboo' certification course for the fall. Jo to contact local venues for availability and pricing.
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Discussion:
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Neely updated us on the LMT that had charges brought against him for 4th degree rape it was approved for him to receive probation. Neely advised the Hybrid House Bill was drafted and the board will review and choose what is listed online. FCC- advised no group texting communication must be done Via email about notification/communication of events and information. KI Training will be available to AMTA members, Chapter must provide the space, and nationals will cover the other cost. Neely advised CVOP went well. Better understanding of Government Practice relations. Possible new LOGO created for each state to wear at conventions and events, AMTA must review.
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Shirl – Shared that there was a new member on the state roster. She still has the emails on hold waiting for a website to share when welcoming members so that they have support and a place to go when looking for information. Website to be launched by July 2026. Notification to members of the website by email.
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Jessica – Shared updates on the website as listed above in the old business.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 8:40 PM.
NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING
The next meeting is scheduled for July 6, 2026 at 7:00 PM via video conference.
April Meeting Minutes
April 6, 2026
CALL TO ORDER
The virtual meeting of the AMTA Delaware State Chapter was called to order on April 6, 2026, at 7:05 PM. The Chapter President initiated the session, welcoming board members and establishing the primary focus on upcoming professional development initiatives and the spring membership drive.
ATTENDEES
- Board Members Present: Jo Franklin, Bernadette Brocco, Shirl Lord, Jessica Kranz, Sharon Jarman
- Board Members Absent: Neely Qualls
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda for the 4/06/2026 meeting was reviewed. A motion to approve the agenda was made by Jo Franklin and seconded by Shirl Lord. The motion carried unanimously without any modifications.
APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES
The minutes from the March 2, 2026 board meeting were presented and approved.
OLD BUSINESS
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Discussion:
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- Sworn in Sharon Jarman to board to allow to record the Minutes.
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- Mid-Atlantic Conference- Great conference, Jo meet with Chelse Maryland president meeting, good feedback, Maybe change venue for next year, Classes request for Heated Bamboo, Aromatherapy, Open to DE chapter Mid Atlantic again. Possible Convention center or Atlantic Sands for Mid Atlantic Conference
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- Budget Information- Chris Voltarel informed Jo that the DE chapter was granted 10K by the national board to subside education events and member activities. Parking for Bernadette from the conference from the DE chapter budget. Neely trip for CVOP was discussed for approval of flight and hotel cost.. Board approved for Neely for CVOP.
NEW BUSINESS
- Jessica- Website questions still talking ideas through. Setting a domain for the website for Delaware chapter. WP should possibly be changed. GO Daddy. Keep .ORG. AMTADelawarechapter.ORG. $9.99 First Year second year $22.99 with Auto Renew. Sign up WICS after logon information and site set up, purchase the website on Go Daddy. Chapter card to purchase Website, Board members have access to credit card to purchase programs or website.
-Website Ideas needs to be set up in the next few weeks, No current website. Possible amtadelawarechapter.org. $9.99 First Year.
- Chapter credit card for purchases and for reimbursements. Only certain members have access to make purchases. Change of board members and access.
-Neely- Christin from National listening in with Neely and she agreed DPR is untrained, and she was going to speak to Kim to train. Massage License approval is taken over an Hour. Waiting for improvements on how to make this better for Therapist.
Shirl- New members and email updates, Hold, Welcome new member emails until new Website is activated. 2 New/Renewal members. Current members 353 as of 4/06/2026.
Action or Motion:
-Website budget- $400.
- Email Chapter accounting and Chapter relations, Request from nationals a credit card to purchase the website.
Shirl- New Roaster
Jo- Gmail Accounts.
Sharon- Email Jessica Meeting minutes.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:35 PM.
NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING: 5/4/2026 - 7:00 PM via video conference.