Each AFMTE committee has a statement of mission and goals, and operates according to a specific charge from the Board of Directors.
According to the Alliance Bylaws, members and chairs of committees shall be appointed annually by the President, with the approval of the Board.
Currently, all members are eligible to serve as chairs and committee members. Members of the Leadership Development Committee (LDC) are elected by the membership.
If you are looking for a place to serve we invite you to review the list below and complete an application to get involved.
Standing Committees
According to its bylaws, the Alliance may maintain the following standing committees:
A. Education Committee
Composed of two subcommittees and one task force (see Special Committees).
B. Governance Committee
Committee mandate: To maintain the bylaws document and the policies and procedure manual.
C. Finance Committee
Committee mandate: Responsible for the overall finances of the organization.
D. Membership Committee
Committee mandate:
- To grow the Alliance’s new membership in all categories.
- To help to ensure retention of existing membership through creating and publicizing member benefits.
E. Strategic Planning Committee
Committee mandate: To develop a strategic plan and update it annually.
F. Event Planning Committee
Committee mandate: To plan and execute an in-person conference every 2 years.
G. Leadership Development Committee
Committee mandate: To cultivate and recruit members for standing and ad hoc committees, advise the board, and also serve as the nomination committee by recruiting, interviewing, and recommending a slate of candidates to serve as Board Members and LDC Members.
H. Marketing Committee
Committee mandate:
- Clarify and support the AFMTE brand by helping staff generate frequent & consistent messaging in all communications.
- Work to grow the Alliance’s new membership in all categories.
- Help to ensure retention of existing membership through creating and publicizing member benefits.
I. Equity, Diversity, and Belonging Committee
Committee mandate: To lay the groundwork for the creation and execution of ongoing, meaningful, and sustainable programs, education, and advocacy of diversity, equity, and belonging in the massage therapy education sector.
Special Committees
The BOD may establish special (or ad hoc) committees as needed to accomplish the mission of the Alliance. Special committees may include subcommittees, task forces, advisory panels, focus groups, or other groups designated by the BOD.
Any special committee so appointed shall limit its activities to the accomplishment of those tasks for which it was appointed, and shall have no power to act except as to such powers which are specifically conferred upon such committee by action of the BOD. Upon completion of the tasks for which such committee was appointed, it shall stand discharged.
CMBE Task Force of the Education Committee
Task force mandate: Examine, monitor, and improve our Certificate for Massage & Bodywork Educator program.
Teacher Training Subcommittee of the Education Committee
Subcommittee mandate:
- Complement existing teacher training programs with a modular system that is universally accepted by other programs
- Fill in gaps in content for introductory content in teacher training
Teacher Resource Subcommittee of the Education Committee
Subcommittee mandate:
- Assemble and continually update a list of resources (articles, books, websites and training courses) for educators to learn more about how to improve their teaching skills
- Assist those who wish to design Massage Therapy and Bodywork Teacher Training Programs
Join a Committee
Currently, any member is welcome to serve as a committee member. Apply here to get involved today!