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Conference 2009
expanding our membership; show HTPA members how easy it
is to create their profile on the HTPA website-member directory
and describe the importance of doing so to enhance memberto-member
connection and networking.
The HTPA Leadership Team who were present were introduced
and a description given of the projects they are currently overseeing.
Members were encouraged to join one of the following
committees: Volunteer Mobilization chaired by Keela Marshall,
Seattle WA; Practitioner, Instructor and Volunteer Recognition
(awards to be given at next year’s Conference) chaired by Dave
Barnett; the development of HTPA local meetings chaired by
Jim Brauner; and National Media chaired by Krista Hall (who
was unable to attend). Many members have already volunteered
to participate on those committees. Additional volunteers
are needed and may contact Sharon via e-mail at
info@htprofessionalassociation.com
It was a pleasure to announce that HTPA will be sponsoring an
on-going monthly Business Support teleconferences beginning
Sept. 8th and continuing every second Tuesday of the month.
These teleconferences will be free for HTPA members. The cost
will be $15 for non-members and a recording will be available
for $5.00. The teleconferences will be conducted as a live interview
with knowledgeable business owners and entrepreneurs
with time allowed at the end for general business questions
and answers. A schedule of monthly topics will be announced
shortly. For more information click here. This resource is for
those who would like to “make a living” practicing, teaching and/
or promoting the growth of Healing Touch. We welcome all.
HTP-HTPA Elder Council
The HTP-HTPA Elder Council Continues to Grow and Share
Their Wisdom
This year we have expanded our Elder Council to 16 members
and expect to add more as we hear from those who were with
Janet during the first years of her Healing Touch program development
(1989 to 1991). We were honored to have all but one
with us at our recent 2009 Healing Touch Program Worldwide
Conference in Denver.
Of course there are hundreds who were supporters, students,
practitioners and even instructors during the early years of Janet’s
development of Healing Touch and we honor each and everyone
who has pioneered the way for all of us who have come
after. The Elder Council - as we, Healing Touch Program (HTP)
and Healing Touch Professional Association (HTPA), have established
it - is our way of acknowledging those who were with Janet
in the very beginning and who continue to support her wishes
to bring Healing Touch forward precisely as she requested her
legacy to continue - through Healing Touch Program.
We are grateful to the Elder Council for agreeing to share their
contact information with our entire Community so that if you
have questions about their early days of working with Janet you
may contact them directly (click here to download the Elder
Council Roster).
Before closing the meeting the floor was opened for member
input and questions. All members were also given an opportunity
to complete a questionnaire asking for comments regarding
what HTPA has already accomplished and suggestions for what
direction they envision HTPA should take for the future. HTPA is
committed to “serve” and support our members while we listen
to what they have to say. We are extremely appreciative for all
the positive acknowledgements and compliments we received
and we pledge to continually expand benefits while providing
more opportunities for active participation in the growth of Healing
Touch worldwide.
Above: Some of the members of the Elders Council: Jane Hightower,
Sue Hovland, Carol Komitor, Kathy Sinnett, Barb Hart, Rita Kluny,
Sharon Scandrett-Hibdon, and Barb Dahl.
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