October Meeting Minutes
October 12, 2026
CALL TO ORDER
The virtual meeting of the AMTA Delaware State Chapter was called to order on October 12, 2026, at 7:03 PM. .
ATTENDEES
- Board Members Present: Jo Franklin, Bernadette Brocco, Shirl Lord, Sharon Jarman
- Board Members Absent: Neely Qualls, Jessica Kranz
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The October 2026 meeting agenda was reviewed and approved as submitted.
APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES
The minutes from the September 14, 2026 meeting were approved without changes.
OLD BUSINESS
- Jo reported the following actions, per the original meeting scheduled for 10/5/26 but it had to be rescheduled to 10/12/16 to reach quorum.
- She sent an email to members about the Healwell Homecoming event.
- She updated the HUB and sent the September minutes to Sharon and Jessica.
- She texted Tina Casey regarding a professional development day in March 2027 and is awaiting a response.
- She has not looked into venues in Rehoboth for a potential 2028 Mid Atlantic Conference.
NEW BUSINESS
- Neely-DPR Meeting-No updates, as the meeting is this Thursday the 15th. Meetings from last month still need to be schedule with her, Jo, Kim, and Christine regarding the State Board of Massage and Bodywork.
- Jessica-was not present but sent info that the additions to the website were updated and Jessica will be stepping away from the board and is helping to train the next person taking on the task of social media, online elections, and Wix Website.
- Bernadette is looking into the VFW to hold the annual meeting.
- Sharon is looking into a new program to schedule chapter monthly meetings; she will have one tested for November 2nd, 2026 meeting.
- Jo-reach out to a contact living in Rehoboth to see if she would be willing to look into venues for a possible Mid-Atlantic Conference 2028.
- Future Agenda Items: Professional development day in 2027. Venue for 2028, updates on action steps.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:29 PM.
NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING
The next chapter meeting is scheduled for November 2, 2026 at 7:00 PM via video conference.
September Meeting Minutes
September 14, 2026
CALL TO ORDER
The virtual meeting of the AMTA Delaware State Chapter was called to order on September 14, 2026, at 7:03 PM. The Chapter President welcomed all members, noting the significant turnout for the first meeting of the fall session.
ATTENDEES
- Board Members Present: Jo Franklin, Bernadette Brocco, Shirl Lord, Neely Qualls
- Board Members Absent: Jessica Kranz, Sharon Jarman
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda for the September 2026 meeting was presented and approved without amendment.
APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES
Minutes from the July 8, 2026 meeting were reviewed and accepted as recorded.
OLD BUSINESS
- Shirl reported on 18 new members and a total of 344.
- Action: Neely will be taking over welcome emails and go back the last 3 months.
NEW BUSINESS
- Neely discussed convention. AOD and use of AI. It is beneficial for back office and marketing. Concerns are with HIPAA. A request was made to national for free training. More responsibilities given to the delegate position. In-person meetings. Postcards with QR codes for information. These suggestions were to bring community and involvement.
- Action: Neely is emailing Andrew about training and being involved with schools and engagement.
- Committee Reports
- Jo: Shared Shared ideas for a professional development day in 2027, bringing together an MT who works with VA clients, a VA representative, and another MT who handles super bills. (March annual meeting time frame)
- Shared ideas about another Mid Atlantic Conference in Rehoboth.
- Share about another event being put on by HealWell October 23-24th Arlington VA
- Neely: DPR board has repeatedly shown it is incapable of doing its job and is extremely unorganized.
- The meeting showed the way Jermaine's discipline was handled was questioned by a board memnberand the plaintiff's lawyer, Matt Frawley, pushed for greater punishment. The concern is it is setting a precedent of conviction before license suspension. The irony was another MT was there with their lawyer asking for license reinstatement after suspension. There had been good behavior and time since the offense. The board denied it.
- ACTIONS: Members to look at venues in Rehoboth for 2028.
- Jo- Email minutes to Sharon and add to the hub.
- Email Tina to see about a professional development day in March 2027 for VA.
- Email members to make them aware of HealWell event.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:47 PM.
NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING
The next chapter meeting is scheduled for October 5, 2026 at 7:00 PM via video conference.
August Meeting Minutes
August 3, 2026
CALL TO ORDER
The virtual meeting of the AMTA Delaware State Chapter was called to order on August 3, 2026, at 7:04 PM. The Chapter President welcomed all board members and members in attendance, setting the agenda for the mid-summer review and fall planning.
ATTENDEES
- Board Members Present: Jo Franklin, Shirl Lord, Bernadette Brocco, Jessica Kranz, Sharon Jarman, Neely Qualls
- Board Members Absent: None
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda for the August 2026 meeting was presented and approved without amendment.
APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES
The minutes from the July 6 meeting were reviewed and approved.
OLD BUSINESS
- 2026 Convention in Colorado
- Website: Monthly maintenance on amtadelawarechapter.org is on track. Website pending review of Board Members, and update Neely's last name- it was corrected by Jessica.
- Update on Lobbyist Info.
- Jo-No Hub update for Contacts as of 8/3/26
- Neely-No updated info
NEW BUSINESS
- Discussion: Pins for convention. Jo-ordered 100 pins
- Website will be live once meeting link is updated. Jessica updated the new logo.
- Shirl New Member emails pending website being live.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 PM.
NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING
The next chapter meeting is scheduled for September 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM via video conference.
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
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.
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.
Discussion:
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.
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.
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.