Monthly Meeting Info
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. Sharon Jarman moved to approve the agenda, which was seconded by Jessica Kranz. The motion passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES
The minutes from the May 4, 2026 meeting were presented. Neely Qualls requested a minor clarification regarding the DPR update. With that correction noted, the minutes were approved and filed.
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.
- DPR Advocacy: Neely Qualls reported on the follow-up with National regarding the DPR training program. A formal letter has been drafted to the state licensing board to request a timeline for the proposed efficiency improvements.
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.
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, Neely Qualls
- Guests Present: Representative from National Chapter Liaison office.
- Status: Quorum established with 100% board participation.
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 for approval. Following a correction to the spelling of a guest speaker's name, the minutes were formally approved and filed.
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.
February Meeting Minutes
February 2, 2026
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting of the American Massage Therapy Association Delaware Chapter was officially called to order on February 2, 2026, at 7:10 PM. The session was conducted virtually via video conference to ensure maximum participation from board members across the state. The Chapter President presided over the meeting, outlining the objectives for the session.
ATTENDEES
- Board Members Present: Jo Franklin, Bernadette Brocco, Shirl Lord, Jessica Kranz, Sharon Jarman
- Board Members Absent: Neely Qualls
- Status: It was confirmed that a quorum was established, and the board was authorized to conduct official association business.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The proposed agenda for the 02/02/26 meeting was presented for review. Following a request for any additions or corrections, the agenda was unanimously approved as distributed.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes from the January board meeting were reviewed by the attendees. A motion was made to accept the minutes as an accurate historical record of the previous proceedings. The motion was seconded and carried without opposition.
OLD BUSINESS
- Swearing in of Secretary: Sharon Jarman was officially sworn in as the recording secretary for the Delaware Chapter, assuming responsibility for formal documentation.
- Mid-Atlantic Conference Review: The board discussed the outcomes of the recent conference. Feedback indicates a successful event, with recommendations to consider rotating future venues between the Atlantic Sands and larger Convention Centers.
- Grants and Reimbursements: A $10,000 grant was confirmed for the Delaware Chapter. Additionally, the board approved reimbursements for travel and parking expenses incurred during CVOP attendance.
NEW BUSINESS
- Website Development: The board approved a $400 budget for the design and launch of a refreshed chapter website at amtadelawarechapter.org to improve member accessibility.
- National Advocacy: Ongoing communication with National representatives regarding DPR training requirements and advocacy efforts to expedite the massage licensing approval process in Delaware.
- Membership Status: As of the current date, the Delaware Chapter recognizes 353 active members in good standing.
REPORTS
The Treasurer and Committee Chairs provided brief updates on current fiscal standings and subcommittee progress. All reports were filed for the chapter's archives.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to discuss, the Chapter President entertained a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:21 PM. The motion was passed unanimously.
NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING
The next chapter meeting is scheduled for 3/2/2026 at 7:00 PM via video conference.