Michigan Physical Therapy Association

“The organization has contracted with association management resources, inc. To perform the daily administrative functions of the organization.”

“All members shall have the right to attend all meetings (except section and assembly business meetings and to speak and debate. Active members have the right to hold office in the association. All members in the various categories shall possess the following qualifications and, in addition, shall possess the qualifications prescribed and published by the board of directors: a. Active - be a graduate physical therapist b. Life - (1)be a graduate physical therapist (2)be of retirement age or have been retired because of disability (3)earn no more than the social security administration's annual exempt amount c. Affiliate - be a graduate physical therapist assistant d. Life affiliate - (1) be a graduate physical therapist assistant (2) be of retirement age or have been retired because of disability (3) earn no more than the social security administration's annual exempt amount e. Student - be enrolled in a physical therapy curriculum f. Student affiliate -be enrolled in a physical therapist assistant curriculum. G. Honorary an individual other than a member of any other membership category of the association who has rendered outstanding service to the association or made notable contribution to the health of mankind and has been proposed by a chapter, nominated by the board of directors by a two-thirds vote, and elected by the house of delegates by a twothirds vote. H. Catherine worthingham fellow of the apta an active or life member of the association, whose contributions to the profession through leadership, influence, and achievements, demonstrate frequent and sustained efforts to advance the profession for a period of not less than 15 years preceding the nomination for election, has been nominated by a member or a component and elected by a ballot vote of the board of directors with at least two-thirds of the entire membership of the board of directors voting in the affirmative for election, and continues in active membership or in another membership category after election”

“The mpta executive director and treasurer review all the information for the form 990 and 990-t prior to signing and submitting the forms to the irs. The completed form 990 and 990-t are provided to the full board of directors at the annual training meeting.”

“The board of directors are required to sign the conflict of interest policy each year. The signed copies are kept at the mpta office and the board monitors any conflict of interest at each board meeting and each action of the board.”

“The governing documents are available to the public through the organizations website or are sent via e-mail or us mail upon request.”

“To assure high ethical professional standards are maintained and that quality health care in the areas of prevention, education and rehabilitation of movement dysfunction and wellness are received for all consumers in the state of michigan.”

“The organization uses volunteers to work on the board of directors, work at organization events and work on the newsletter that is sent to the membership. Volunteers were also used to send letters on a legislative issue that effected the organization's membership.”

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