This class will describe the importance of how our association is organized and why we operate the way that we do. If you have questions about Policies & Procedures or the Bylaws of our association, you can bring them to the meeting on Tuesday. He is the state Bylaws Committee Chairperson which is a Standing Committee on the State Executive Board. He drafts potential policies for approval by the state board and adjusts our operating procedures to ensure we follow the guidance of the association Bylaws. Come learn at our chapter meeting.

Ralph Russ-FSMTA Bylaws Chair

A native Floridian and many generations Polk Countian.
Needing a new profession inside from the sun.
1998 attended Massage school at Ridge Vocational Technical
School located in Winter Haven Florida. Became a Student
Member while attending the FSMTA Convention at Greenlefe.
1999 graduated and became licensed. Served as 1st VP for the
Heart of Florida Chapter from 2000-2001. Became President
of that Chapter from 2001-2004. Has served on The Bylaws Committee
for 9 years and as Chair for the last 8 years.

Previous to becoming a massage therapist Was a full time beekeeper
for 22 yrs. Past President of the Florida State Beekeepers Association.
Served 4yrs on FSBA Bylaws Committee as Chair for 3 of those years.

A student of Parliamentary Procedure from Jr. High School.