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2010 REPORT OF THE BOARD
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APTA Vision Sentence for Physical Therapy 2020
By 2020, physical therapy will be provided by physical therapists who are doctors of physical
therapy, recognized by consumers and other health care professionals as the practitioners of
choice to whom consumers have direct access for the diagnosis of, interventions for, and
prevention of impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities related to movement,
function, and health.
APTA Vision Statement for Physical Therapy 2020
Physical therapy, by 2020, will be provided by physical therapists who are doctors of physical
therapy and who may be board-certified specialists. Consumers will have direct access to
physical therapists in all environments for patient/client management, prevention, and
wellness services. Physical therapists will be practitioners of choice in clients’ health
networks and will hold all privileges of autonomous practice. Physical therapists may be
assisted by physical therapist assistants who are educated and licensed to provide physical
therapist-directed and -supervised components of interventions.
Guided by integrity, life-long learning, and a commitment to comprehensive and accessible
health programs for all people, physical therapists and physical therapist assistants will render
evidence-based service throughout the continuum of care and improve quality of life for
society. They will provide culturally sensitive care distinguished by trust, respect, and an
appreciation for individual differences.
While fully availing themselves of new technologies, as well as basic and clinical research,
physical therapists will continue to provide direct patient/client care. They will maintain
active responsibility for the growth of the Physical therapy profession and the health of the
people it serves.
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10-15 Year Planning Horizon
~ Core Ideology & Envisioned Future ~
Core ideology describes an association’s consistent identity that transcends all changes related to its relevant
environment. It consists of two elements - core purpose – the organization’s reason for being – and core values
– essential and enduring principles that guide the organization. Envisioned future conveys a concrete yet
unrealized vision. It consists of a Big Audacious Goal (BHAG) – a clear and compelling catalyst that serves as
a focal point for effort – and a vivid description – vibrant and engaging descriptions of what it will be like to
achieve the BHAG.
Core Ideology
Mission:
The FPTA advances excellence and quality in the physical therapy profession through advocacy, education
and services for its members and consumers.
Core Purpose:
The FPTA exists to improve the health and quality of life of individuals in Society by advancing physical
therapist practice.
Core Organizational Values:
Association staff and members working on behalf of the association:
 Respect the dignity and differences of all individuals and commit to being a culturally
competent and socially responsible association
 Act with professionalism, integrity, and honesty
 Make decisions for the benefit of our members that reflect visionary thinking, excellence,
innovation, collaboration, and accountability
 Are committed to excellence in education, practice, and research
 Are committed to advocating for our members and for the healthcare consumer in the state of
Florida
Envisioned Future
Big Audacious Goal (BHAG):
The FPTA will achieve the legislation and regulations needed for the physical therapist and the physical therapist
assistant, under the supervision and direction of the physical therapist, to be the exclusive providers of physical
therapy services and promote the physical therapist as the practitioner of choice related to movement and
function.
Vivid Description of a Desired Future:
The Florida Physical Therapy Association (FTPA) is the recognized and respected authority on physical therapy
practice by FL’s healthcare community. As a result of legislative and regulatory changes, physical therapy
professionals are the exclusive providers of physical therapy services and are recognized as autonomous
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practitioners enjoying collegial relationships with physicians. The consumer and the healthcare community
utilize physical therapy professionals as their practitioner of choice for movement and function. In addition,
physical therapy professionals are recognized as experts in wellness and prevention.
It is through the impact, commitment, and involvement of FTPA’s membership that the association’s vision is
achieved. Membership in FTPA is understood by new PT professionals and all licensees as indispensable to
their professional growth and future success. The association is recognized as the provider of up-to-date clinical
knowledge and is delivering that knowledge in easily accessible formats and a place for mentoring and
professional development. The consumer turns to the FPTA as a source for evidence-based physical therapy
information and to find physical therapy services within the state of FL.
3-5 Year Planning Horizon
~ Outcome-Oriented Goals, Objectives,
and Strategies ~
The following are FTPA’s focused goals for the next three to five years. The goals are outcome
statements defining “what will constitute future success.” The achievement of each goal will move the
association toward realization of its BHAG. The goals listed below are considered of equal importance and are
not necessarily in priority order.
Objectives and Strategies provide direction and actions on how the organization will accomplish its
articulated goals. Objectives are considered in the 3-5 year planning horizon while Strategies are considered
within the 1-3 year planning horizon. Success toward achieving the goals and accomplishing strategies are
reviewed annually by the association’s leadership.
Goals, Objectives, and Strategies
Goal Area: Membership –
Goal Statement: PT professionals will appreciate and understand the value FPTA membership, in comparison to
the cost, leading to an increase in members.
Objective (1): Enhance the association’s effectiveness in articulating the value of membership versus the cost of
dues.
Strategies:
 Develop a plan to identify and promote the most relevant association benefits for member
retention.
Priority: High
Who: Membership committee
Objective (2): Increase members to > 25% of eligible licensees in FL.
Strategies:
 Create a dedicated staff position to coordinate membership recruitment activities.
Priority: High
Who: staff and Membership Committee

Identify opportunities to utilize APTA “move forward” resources to enhance membership in
FL.
Priority: High
Who: Membership committee
Objective (3): Increase student members to > 50% from all PT/PTA programs in FL.
Strategies:
 Consider creating a student or new professional liaison to the Board.
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Priority: Medium to High
Who: Board of Directors (BOD) and Membership committee

Create and a collaborative plan with educational institutions (or CAPTE approved institutions)
to increase student and faculty membership.
Priority: High
Who: BOD

Begin implementation of the plan.
Priority: High
Who: BOD
Goal Area: Legislation and Regulation
Goal Statement: All legislators within the state of FL understand the practice and delivery of PT services and a
majority of legislators are supportive of FPTA’s legislative agenda.
Objective (1): Increase Political Action Committee (PAC) funds by 50% annually over the next five years.
Priority – High
Who PAC, PAC Chair & Trustees & District PAC chairs
Objective (2): Increase members’ contact with state legislators.
Priority – High
Who
Government Advocacy Committee (GAC) for plan/strategies and regional
director or their delegate for implementation
Objective (3): Increase association member involvement in direct legislative advocacy (consider 50%
involvement and coverage of each legislator) –
Priority – High
Who
GAC and district legislative liaison
Goal Area: Public Awareness
FPTA’s public awareness strategy and activities are targeted and more effective in affirming the physical
therapist as the practitioner of choice for movement.
Objective (1): Investigate current APTA resources involving public relations campaigns
Strategies
a. Assess APTA marketing analysis and current marketing tools
a. Who: Public Relations Committee (PRC)
b. Evaluate current campaigns such as branding and PT month
a. Who: PRC
c. Investigate Florida public record demographic information
a. Who: PRC
Objective (2): Increase focus of volunteer and financial resources to develop a coordinated public awareness
campaign within the FPTA.
Strategies
a. Survey current PT practices related to public relations within the state of Florida.
a. Who: PRC
b. District liaisons
c. special interest groups liaisons
b. Create an educational module related to public relations
a. Who: PRC
b. GAC – legislative screenings/assessments
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Objective (3): Increase the association’s capacity to measure the impact of its public awareness activities.
Strategies
a. Create and implement tools to routinely measure impact.
a. Who: PRC
b. District liaisons
c. Individual practices
Goal Area: Leadership Development
. The FPTA will support the leadership development of its members to understand, embrace and promote a
culture consistent with Vision 2020.
Objective (1): Enhance the quality of emerging association leaders and professional image of FPTA members
through leadership development.
Strategies:
 Create an ongoing mentoring program.
Priority: High
Who: BOD
Strategies: all strategies would move under the 1 objective

Establishing a Mentoring and Leadership Development Committee.
Priority: High
Who:

BOD
Create an annual leadership training program.
Priority: High
Who:
BOD
*A more detailed work plan has been developed by the Board of Directors for
this strategic plan and is located on the FPTA website at:
http://www.fpta.org//associations/7576/files/new plan worksheet.doc
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FLORIDA PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PRESIDENT
Sheila Nicholson
Work:
813.286.8818
[email protected]
SPEAKER OF ASSEMBLY
CHIEF DELEGATE
Ellen O’Bannon
Bruce Anderson
Work: 561.655.7266
Work: 954.583.8780
[email protected]
[email protected]
VICE PRESIDENT
Lee Roberts
Work: 813.794.2602
[email protected]
NW REG. DIRECTOR
Vicki Lee
Home: 850.916.0137
[email protected]
DIR. Of CULTURAL DIV.
Reuben Escorpizo
Work: 352.323.5636
[email protected]
SECRETARY
Ken Jacobs
Work:
850.325.5097
[email protected]
WC REG. DIRECTOR
Diana Ickes
Work: 813.407.5658
[email protected]
* FPT/PAC CHAIR
Diana Ickes
Work: 813.407.5658
[email protected]
TREASURER
Steve Musco
Work: 850.325-5097
[email protected]
EC REG. DIRECTOR
Jeff Berner
Work: 386.423.01000
[email protected]
DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE
Paul Hughes
Work: 561.655.7266
[email protected]
SE REG. DIRECTOR
Lisa Roberts
Work: 305.348-3933
[email protected]
FPTA – EXEC. VP
Craig Crosby
2104 Delta Way, #7
Tallahassee, FL 32303
Work: 850.222-1243 ext. 101
Fax:
850.224.5281
[email protected]
DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE
Blaire Burton
Home: 727.644.0409
[email protected]
SW REG. DIRECTOR
Kathy Swanick
Work: 239.590.7538
[email protected]
DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE
Margaret Nonnemacher
Work: 905.826.0089 (228)
[email protected]
NO. REG. DIRECTOR
Robert Rowe
Work: 904.858.7284
[email protected]
BYLAWS CHAIR
Bruce Anderson
Work: 954.583.8780
[email protected]
PT ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
Mary Connors
Work: 352/383-0051, ext. 302
[email protected]
ASSOCIATION HEADQUARTERS STAFF
Michelle Higdon, Assistant Ex. Director
Tracy Harris, Membership Svcs. Coordinator
Stephanie Timmons, Info. Svcs. Coordinator
Stacey Savary, Staff Assistant
*Ashley Sniffen, CE Consultant
Phone
Fax
850.222.1243
850.224.5281
ext 105
ext 106
ext 104
ext 100
(not in office)
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FLORIDA PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION
ASSEMBLY OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 25, 2010 8:30 a.m.
Caribe Royale Resort
ORLANDO, FL
AGENDA
I.
CALL TO ORDER
II. INTRODUCTIONS
III. VOTING STRENGTH OF THE ASSEMBLY
IV. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
V.
STANDING RULES (OVERVIEW)
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VI. MINUTES FROM 2009 Assembly of Representatives Meeting
VII. A. REPORTS FROM OFFICERS1. President; Sheila Nicholson, PT
2. Vice President; Lee Roberts, PT
3. Treasurer; Steve Musco, PT
4. Secretary; Ken Jacobs, PT
B. REPORT FROM THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
C. REPORT FROM THE CHIEF DELEGATE
Bruce Anderson, PT, Chief Delegate
D. REPORT FROM THE BYLAWS COMMITTEE
Bruce Anderson, PT, Chair
E. REPORT FROM THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE
Christina Pettie, PT, Chair
F. REPORT FROM THE PTA DIRECTOR
Mary Connors, PTA
G. REPORT FROM THE CULTURAL DIVERSITY DIRECTOR
H. REPORT FROM REGIONAL DIRECTORS
Southeast District – Lisa Roberts, PT
Southwest District – Kathy Swanick, PT
West Central District – Diana Ickes, PTA
I. MEMBERSHIP PANEL REPORT
Kathy Swanick PT, Ben Escorpizo, PT, Mary Connors, PTA Co-Panel Coordinators
J. LEGISLATIVE PANEL REPORT
Ellen O’Bannon, PT and Ken Jacobs, PT, Co-Panel Coordinators
K. PRACTICE PANEL REPORT
Bob Rowe, PT Panel Coordinator
L. FPT-PAC REPORT
Diana Ickes, PTA, Chair
M. FPT-PAC TRUSTEES REPORT
VIII.
IX.
X.
XI.
XII.
XIII.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
TELLERS REPORT OF ELECTION RESULTS
INSTALLATION of OFFICERS and DIRECTORS & RECOGNITIONS
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
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STANDING RULES AND PROCEDURES FOR REPRESENTATIVES
at the
FPTA ASSEMBLY OF REPRESENTATIVES
I. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
John Stackpole, Parliamentarian of the APTA House of Delegates, a registered parliamentarian, will serve as
parliamentarian for this session of the Assembly of Representatives. He will be available with the Reference
Committee on Friday, September 24, at 6 pm to 7 pm, to consult on specific items to come before the Assembly,
or on parliamentary procedures in general.
District Caucus Times: District Caucuses will be held on Friday, September 24, from 6:00 until 7:30 p.m. The
Chapter Caucus begins at 10:30 a.m., Friday, September 24. Candidate Interviews are by personal invitation of
the District Delegation to the candidate(s). District Representatives may invite Candidates for FPTA office, to
attend District Caucuses and address District Representatives during district caucus times. Candidates will be
introduced during the Chapter Caucus by the Nominating Committee.
Representatives Not Registering for the Conference: For Representatives who choose not to register for annual
conference, as a registered Representative to the 2010 Assembly, your badge and attached ribbon will entitle you
to only attend your district caucus, the chapter caucus and the assembly meeting.
INSTRUCTIONS TO CHIEF REPRESENTATIVES
1.
2.
Each District is responsible for selecting and instructing its Representatives. Only Representatives who can
attend the entire session of the Assembly should be chosen.
A delegate roster for the number and classes of Representatives that the District is appropriated is due to the
Speaker of the Assembly no later than 8:00 am, Saturday, September 25, prior to the opening of the
Assembly meeting. This will determine the voting strength of the district delegation.
INSTRUCTIONS TO DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVES
1.
Each District’s Representatives must sign in as a representative and approved by the District Chief
Representative. The sheet must contain the name of the Representative and the number of votes, which the
Representative carries.
2.
Each District Representative must register and the Chief Representative must present the signup sheet to the
Officers of the Assembly of Representatives. Registration is alphabetical by last name of each
Representative, therefore allowing Representatives to register in the order in which they fall in line.
Alternate active Representatives and alternate PTA Representatives, as determined by the formula (below)
should also register during these times.
If a District has:
1-37 active Representatives
38-67 active Representatives
68-87 active Representatives
88 and above
1-50 PTA Representatives =
= 1 alternate active Representative may register
= 2 alternate active Representatives may register
= 3 alternate active Representatives may register
= 4 alternate active Representatives may register
1 alternate PTA Representative may register
At the conference registration desk, Representatives will receive an Assembly of Representatives badge.
Representatives must wear the Representative badge to be allowed entry into the Assembly meetings and
pre-Assembly activities.
3.
The Representative registration times are for the registration of Representatives and alternate
Representatives. Representative/alternate Representative reassignment times are for the purpose of
reassigning votes from one registered Representative to another registered Representative of the same
membership class. Individuals who have not previously been registered as Representatives during
Representative Registration times will not be allowed to have a Representative vote(s) reassigned to them
during Representative/alternate Representative reassignment.
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4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
Registered alternate Representatives may be reassigned a vote previously held by a registered
Representative of the same class of membership. Please note, however, that the assignment of a vote to an
alternate Representative is permanent for the remainder of the Assembly session, and may not be reclaimed
by the previous Representative. The alternate Representative fully replaces the Representative who is not
present after the Assembly Officers have been notified during Representative/alternate Representative
reassignment.
In some instances, there may not be enough registered Representatives, including alternate
Representatives, on-site to represent the full number of Representatives allocated to the District.
Reassignment of a Representative’s vote may occur when a District Representative is unable to attend the
Assembly of Representatives and another Representative may claim that Representative’s vote by reporting
to the Assembly Officers during a Representative/alternate Representative reassignment time. The District
then can have the vote(s) of the “missing” Representative(s) carried. Individuals who have not been
previously registered as District Representatives during the scheduled Representative registration times
will not be allowed to have a Representative vote(s) reassigned to them during a Representative/alternate
Representative reassignment time. The credential card of the Representative claiming the vote(s) is then
marked to reflect the increase in the number of votes the Representative carries. As is the case of the
alternate Representative who has been reassigned a vote, the Representative who has been unable to attend
the Assembly session may not reclaim the vote from the alternate Representative to whom it has been
reassigned and now carries it.
The Secretary will record Representative/alternate Representative reassignment on the dais in the
Assembly proper on Saturday, prior to the Assembly convening. Representatives wishing to register
reassignment of votes should go to the dais at least 30 minutes before the meeting begins on Saturday.
The Chief Representative should check on the registration of District Representatives at the close of
District Caucuses on Friday. If all of the selected Representatives have not registered the chief
Representative may claim the vote(s) or assign them to another registered Representative in the District.
Subsequent to the Representative registration period, should it become necessary to alter the assignment of
votes, the chief Representative may make the necessary changes at the time scheduled for
Representative/alternate Representative reassignment on Saturday 30 minutes prior to convening.
If a District Representative is unable to attend the Assembly of Representatives, another member of the
delegation may claim the Representative’s vote by reporting to the Officers of the Assembly of
Representatives during Representative registration or Representative/alternate Representative reassignment.
The credential card of the Representative claiming the vote is then marked to reflect the increase in the
number of votes the Representative carries. (This person may be the chief or another Representative.) A
Representative may not reclaim a vote.
If a District Representative holding a vote does not appear for the meeting of the Assembly of
Representatives, the Representative’s vote is lost to the delegation during that meeting.
If a District is entitled to one or more PTA member Representatives but does not select a PTA member
Representative, the District will lose that vote or those votes. Neither the chief Representative nor any other
active member District Representative may carry the PTA member District Representative vote or votes to
which the District is entitled.
A PTA member District Representative may not carry the vote of an active member District
Representative to which the District is entitled.
District Representatives are expected to attend all meetings of the Assembly of Representatives, abide by
the rules adopted by the Assembly, and to comply with the instructions given by Assembly officers and
staff and when present, student ushers.
Each time that a Representative wishes to be admitted to the Assembly of Representatives the
Representative must be wearing a Representative name badge.
District Representatives presenting motions or bylaw amendments to the Assembly must meet with the
Reference Committee as early as possible. Appointments can be made with the Reference Committee at the
Assembly of Representatives Office in the Hotel during the designated time.
Each Representative should review and/or bring to the Assembly meeting the following:
·
Current APTA Membership Card;
·
Current Annual Report of the Board of Directors, and;
.
Each Representative should read carefully the Report of the Board, and should participate in
caucus discussions (formal and informal) on the issues and business to be acted upon by the
Representatives.
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IV.
REFERENCE COMMITTEE GUIDELINES
1. Definitions
A. Association Viewpoints
1.
2.
3.
Standard: A binding statement used to judge quality of action or activity. The
use of "ethical standard" refers to right and wrong conduct, as dictated by the
Code of Ethics.
Position: A firmly held Association stance or point of view. Positions of the
Association direct subsequent decisions on similar matters of both the
Association and its members.
Guideline: A statement of advice.
B. Association Administrative Directives
1.
2.
Policy: Association directives defining operational and administrative
activities.
Procedure: Steps required achieving a result.
2. Business of the Assembly of Representatives
The Assembly of Representatives is the policy-making body of the FPTA, and, as such, has the right to
charge any FPTA group to do almost anything. However, if the strategic and long-range planning processes
are to be successful, the time of the Assembly is most effectively spent debating and determining the policies,
positions and goals of the FPTA and/or the APTA along with the Bylaws of the FPTA and/or the APTA.
Thus, main motions, other than bylaw amendments, should direct a course of action (e.g., Policy Statement on
Affirmative Action), an FPTA attitude on the physical therapy needs of the public or the needs of members
(e.g., Position on Priorities in the Health Care System) or a goal the FPTA wishes to achieve. Process, or the
means of achieving a goal or carrying out a course of action, should then be the responsibility of the body
(e.g., the Board of Directors or the Assembly Officers) to whom the FPTA Representatives delegate such
duties through the Bylaws, which must be consistent with APTA Bylaws, Policies and Guidelines.
3.
Preparing Main Motions
a. A main motion, if adopted, becomes the official recorded statement of action taken by the Assembly of
Representatives. The main motion should:
1) state the policy, position or charge in a concise, dear, positive and complete form.
2) include, if applicable, the time schedules (ideally two to five years) for achievement of the charge.
3) include, if applicable, the time for reports to the Assembly of Representatives and/or to the
membership.
b. A support statement should accompany each main motion. The support statement should:
1) state the rationale or reason(s) for the policy, position or charge in the motion.
2) contain only accurate information that directly supports the main motion.
3) be concise.
Take special care to see that phrases of the main motion do not appear in the support statement. Support
statements are to advocate your motion. Support statements are not approved or adopted and do not
constitute action.
4.
Amending Main Motions
Main motions may be amended in any of the following ways:*
1. First process: to insert or to add.
a. To insert words or, if they are placed at the end of the sentence or passage being amended, to add
words.
b. To insert a paragraph. or, if it is placed at the end, to add a paragraph.
2. Second process: to strike out.
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a. To strike out words.
b. To strike out a paragraph.
3. Third process: an indivisible combination of process (1) and (2) having the following forms:
a. To strike out and insert (which applies to words).
b. To substitute: that is, in effect, to strike out a paragraph, or the entire text of a resolution or main
motion, and insert another. (Note that substitute is a technical parliamentary term which is not
applied to anything less than a complete paragraph of one or more sentences, so that this term is
not applicable to Form 3(a).)
Forms 1(a), 2(a), and 3(a), relating to words, can be applied to change the wording within a single
sentence, or occasionally within two or more consecutive sentences that make up a part of a single
paragraph. Forms 1(b), 2(b), and 3(b), relating to a paragraph, can also be applied to a section, article, or
larger unit.
*It should be noted that the application of the word delete to any form of amendment is not a preferred
parliamentary usage.
*Taken from Robert Ill, H. M. et al., Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly Revised Glenview, IL: Scott,
Foresman and Company; 1990; p. 131.
5.
Reference Committee Procedures Prior to and at Annual Conference
The Reference Committee was created to expedite business coming before the Assembly for action. All
motions and resolutions, except procedural motions and courtesy resolutions, are reviewed for proper form
in order to expedite their handling in the Assembly of Representatives.
a. Prior to Annual Session
1) All main motions to be considered by the Assembly of Representatives must be submitted in
writing to Association headquarters by a date approved by and at the discretion of the Speaker of
the Assembly of Representatives. Any main motion that has not been so submitted requires a
majority vote of the Assembly, without debate, to be considered by the Assembly of
Representatives. Exception: Bylaw amendments that must conform to Article XV. Amendments
of the Bylaws, and courtesy resolutions which may be presented without meeting the deadline for
main motions or going before the Reference Committee.
2) The name, telephone and fax numbers, and electronic communication address, if any, of the
contact person from the District submitting a motion must be included. A motion that is sponsored
by more than one component shall identify the primary contact person(s) name, telephone and fax
numbers, and electronic communication address, if any.
3) If the deadline date has passed, Representatives still should submit their main motions and
resolutions to the Reference Committee (c/o FPTA Headquarters) as early as possible in advance
of the Annual Session of the Assembly of Representatives.
4) Appointments to meet with the Reference Committee on-site also should be made in advance.
a. Appointments with Reference Committee
1) Representatives presenting motions must make an appointment and meet with the
Reference Committee, on-site, as early as possible. However, there is an exception for
those motions that were submitted prior to the deadline date: If the submitter of the
motion agrees with the changes that might have been made by the Reference Committee,
there is no need to meet with the Committee.
2) Appointments with the Reference Committee must be confirmed or made at the on-site
Assembly of Representatives Office. The Representative making the appointment should
register the Representative’s name, the subject of the motion, and the contact telephone
number and/or hotel room number.
3) THREE (3) COPIES of each motion or resolution, with a support statement, must be
submitted or presented to the Reference Committee at the time of the Representative’s
appointment with the Reference Committee. Each motion must be submitted to the
Committee on regular-size 8 ½” by 11" paper. These motions and resolutions will be
reviewed for proper form in order to expedite the business of the Assembly. The
originator(s) of the proposal will be given suggestions regarding potential rewording or
substitution should either seem necessary. Substituting motions can greatly facilitate the
process and business of the Assembly. When the Committee has reviewed the motion, it
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b.
V.
will be assigned an appropriate Reference Committee (FA) number with digits indicating
the year and the next consecutive number on the Assembly agenda.
Procedures for Motions
1) Motion or Resolution - Main motions are the accepted method for bringing business
before the Assembly. A main motion may be presented as a resolution. This form is
usually reserved for a motion of great importance or length or complexity. The reasons
for the resolution are usually stated in the preamble, each clause of which constitutes a
paragraph beginning with “Whereas.” Resolutions should be reserved for: special
citations, historical purpose, policy statements and courtesy statements.
Any amendment to a motion adopted in previous years is a main motion and falls under
the ruling of submission by the date set by the Speaker. In addition, the vote required for
such motions is a majority, if notice is given. If notice is not given, a two-thirds vote is
required.
2) Makers of Motions - A single motion may be proposed by one or more component
delegations or the Board of Directors. It is generally accepted that for motions proposed
by two or more delegations, that the delegations have collaborated in the development
and writing of the motion.
3) The second to a main motion must come from a Representative of a different component
or unit (District, Student Representative, or a member of the Board of Directors). The
Representative seconding the motion may accompany the maker of the motion to the
meeting with the Reference Committee. Notify the Speaker of the Assembly prior to the
Assembly meeting who will be making a second to the motion.
4) Co-Sponsoring of a Motion - A “co-sponsor” of a motion is defined as a component in
general agreement with a motion, but co-sponsorship does not guarantee that the final
vote of the Representatives of the co-sponsoring District will be in the affirmative.
5) Duplicate Motions - When two or more motions with similar content are presented to the
Reference Committee, the Committee will recommend methods of combining or
collaborating. Should the Committee recommend a single reworded or substitute motion,
the originators of the duplicate motions may accept or reject the recommendations?
6) Printing and Distribution of Materials to the Assembly - When the wording of the motion
or resolution is in proper form, the Chair of the Reference Committee will give written
authorization for the motion to be printed. The motion will be assigned a Reference
Committee (FA) number with digits indicating the year and a consecutive number on the
agenda, e.g., FA1-02. Only the Chair of the Reference Committee shall authorize all
agenda items to be presented to the Assembly via the packet format. An FPTA staff
member will prepare the motion and arrange for its printing in the Report of the Board.
Printed motions will be distributed to the Assembly of Representatives by FPTA staff.
Representatives may not copy or distribute motions to the Assembly of Representatives.
Any other “information” items for the Assembly must have approval of the Assembly
Officers prior to distribution.
CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS
The Officers of the Assembly of Representatives are responsible for the conduct of elections with the
assistance of the Tellers Committee appointed by the Assembly Officers.
1. Rules
a. There shall be no electioneering activities in the Chapter/Assembly Caucus or in the area of
Representative registration as designated by the Assembly Officers. There shall be no
electioneering activities after the Chapter Caucus on the day of the elections, and no
electioneering activities shall take place at the time of the elections in the area of the polls.
b. There shall be no electioneering paraphernalia or posters permitted, however, each candidate
is permitted to have printed biographical and opinion sheets (or brochures) for distribution.
However, these materials may not be distributed during the Chapter/Assembly Caucus, but
may be distributed at such functions as the Exhibit Luncheon.
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c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
2.
VI.
Candidates and campaign managers shall not attend representative caucuses for the purpose of
electioneering or to distribute campaign materials. Candidates may identify a member of a
caucus who may distribute such materials at that time.
Candidate Interviews, if scheduled, are designed to provide representatives access to
candidates, otherwise districts may at their discretion, invite candidates to their district caucus
to make statements and or answer questions.
There shall be no pre-election “meet the candidate” parties except for those activities arranged
by the Assembly Officers.
Planned Conference social functions may provide access to candidates for all members. There
shall be no campaigning except by the candidates at these activities. Attendance at social
functions requires tickets/and or conference registration as prescribed by the Association.
Complaints and violations of election rules:
(1) All complaints and questions/concerns shall be addressed to the FPTA Nominating
Committee.
(2) If a complaint is valid, the FPTA Nominating Committee will assist the complainant in
presenting a written complaint to the Assembly Officers.
(3) Each complaint should include all supporting documentation regarding the alleged
violation.
(4) Disciplinary action, if any, will be determined by the Assembly Officers and may include:
(a) verbal and/or written admonition
(b) written reprimand with immediate report to the Assembly of Representatives
(c) Removal from slate of candidates
Results of Elections
Results of elections may be posted outside of the Assembly of Representatives proper after the
elections have concluded and the results delivered to the Speaker of the Assembly.
RULES OF THE ASSEMBLY OF REPRESENTATIVES REQUIRED BY FPTA BYLAWS

(Article VI. Assembly of Representatives – Section 3. Representative, B. Number of Representatives)
1. Only Physical Therapist, Retired Physical Therapist, Life Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist
Assistant, Retired Physical Therapist Assistant or Life Physical Therapist Assistant members of the
District who have been Chapter members for at least six months immediately preceding may serve
as district representatives. Length of district membership prior to election shall be determined by
district bylaws.
2. Only Student Physical Therapist or Student Physical Therapist Assistant members of the Chapter
and District shall serve as student physical therapist or student physical therapist assistant
representatives.
3. Members of the Board of Directors may not serve as District Representatives

(Article VI. Assembly of Representatives – Section 3. Representatives, D. Credentials)
1. Physical Therapist Representatives: there shall be one representative for each twenty-five (25) or
majority thereof, of Physical Therapist, Retired Physical Therapist and Life Physical Therapist
members of the district including the Chief Representative of the District. If there are less than
thirteen (13) Physical Therapist, Retired Physical Therapist and Life Physical Therapist members of
the District, there shall be at least one physical therapist representative of the District.
2. Physical Therapist Assistant Representatives: there shall be one representative for each fifty (50) or
majority thereof, of Physical Therapist Assistant, Retired Physical Therapist Assistant and Life
Physical Therapist Assistant members of the district. If there are less than twenty-six (26) Physical
Therapist Assistant, Retired Physical Therapist Assistant and Life Physical Therapist Assistant
members there shall be a minimum of one physical therapist assistant representative of the District.
3. Student Representatives: there shall be one representative for each accredited physical therapy and
physical therapist assistant program.
Credentials shall be issued by the Chapter. Representatives shall register and file credentials before
the Annual Meeting and any Special Meetings.
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VII.

(Article VI. Assembly of Representatives – Section 3. Representative, E. Voting Body)
1.
Voting Representatives
Each District Representative shall have one vote, except that if any of the representatives to which a
district is entitled does not attend a meeting of the Assembly, the vote(s) may be transferred to the
remaining member(s) of the delegation who are present. Such transfers may be made only to
members of the same category and must be shown on the credentials of the representatives
attending.
2.
Nonvoting Representatives
Student physical therapist and student physical therapist assistant representatives and members of
the Board of Directors may speak and make motions but shall not have a vote.

(Article VI. Assembly of Representatives – Section 4. Conduct of Business, A. Quorum)
Representatives representing one half of the districts and numbering one half of the total number of
votes that could be cast if all representatives from all districts were present shall constitute a quorum.

(Article VI. Assembly of Representatives – Section 4. Conduct of Business, D. Guests)
Only members of the Association and guests as approved by the Assembly Officers are eligible
to attend an Assembly meeting.

(Article VI. Assembly of Representatives – Section 4. Conduct of Business, E. Parliamentarian)
A registered parliamentarian will be present at all Assembly meetings

(Article VI. Assembly of Representatives – Section 4. Conduct of Business, F. Minutes)
All meeting minutes shall be submitted to the Association within 45 days of the date of the meeting.
RULES OF THE ASSEMBLY OF REPRESENTATIVES BASED ON FPTA STANDING RULES –
may be suspended by majority vote of the Assembly
1.
2.
3.
4.
4.
All main motions to be considered by the Assembly of Representatives must be submitted in
writing to FPTA headquarters by a date set by the Speaker of the Assembly of Representatives, at
least two months and no more than four months prior to the Assembly of Representatives session.
Proposed bylaw amendments must be submitted in sufficient time to allow their review by the
APTA Parliamentarian for consistency with association bylaws prior to the deadline. Such motions
must be submitted either by the District Chief Representative or by the District Chair.
Any main motion that has not been so submitted requires a majority vote of the Representatives,
without debate, to be considered by the Assembly of Representatives.
All main motions and resolutions except for procedural motions shall be referred to the Reference
Committee prior to presentation to the Assembly. Exception: courtesy resolutions may be
presented without prior notice or review by the Reference Committee.
A consent calendar, consisting of those motions and resolutions expected to be adopted with little
dissent, may be created by the Assembly Officers to expedite the business of the Assembly. A
preliminary calendar may be published along with the notification to the membership of the
motions to be considered and the Reports of the Board. The official calendar will be distributed in
writing to all district chief representatives no later than the scheduled on-site district caucus period
prior to the Assembly meeting. Prior to the convening of the Assembly meeting, any motion may
be removed from the consent calendar on the written request of any one (1) District Chief
Representative or of any fine (5) individual Representatives presented to the Speaker of the
Assembly. During the meeting of the Assembly, when the consent calendar is on the floor for
adoption, any item may be removed from the consent calendar upon a non-debatable motion
adopted by a one-third (1/3) vote. The consent calendar shall be adopted without debate by twothirds (2/3) vote if it contains any bylaw amendments, or by a majority vote otherwise.
Only members of the Florida Physical Therapy Association, Association headquarters staff, nonFlorida APTA members and nonmember guests approved by an Officer of the Assembly of
Representatives may attend meetings of the Assembly of Representatives. If the Assembly of
Representatives votes to go into executive session, the Speaker of the Assembly may invite
members of the FPTA, FPTA headquarters staff, the parliamentarian, and others, after consultation
with the President and the Chief Executive Officer, to remain in the Assembly proper during the
session.
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5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
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VI.
An APTA membership card or an official Representative badge is required for admission of
members to the meetings of the Assembly of Representatives. Admission cards, signed by an
Officer of the Assembly are required for the admission of nonmember guests to the Assembly.
Representatives shall keep badges in evidence when attending the meetings of the Assembly of
Representatives.
All registered Representatives (District and Student Program Representatives and members of the
Board of Directors) shall be seated on the floor of the Assembly proper.
As consultants, members of the Reference Committee, a member of the Ethics Committee, and a
member of the Bylaws Committee shall be seated in a designated area during the Assembly session.
All members of the FPTA may have the floor to speak, but registered Representatives will be
recognized first.
No Representative or member shall be entitled to the floor until recognized by the Speaker of the
Assembly. Individuals recognized to speak shall give name, Representative affiliation if appropriate
(e.g., District), and speak with the aid of a microphone.
Members of the FPTA headquarters staff and members of SIGs or Committees may be recognized
for the purpose of giving information and/or participating in discussions.
The Vice-Speaker shall be the timekeeper at all meetings.
When speaking to a motion, each speaker shall be limited to three minutes.
A speaker may not speak twice to the same motion until everyone wishing to speak has done so.
A Representative may not rise to debate and close by moving the previous question.
A motion may not be seconded by a Representative from the same district as the Representative
making the motion.
Another member of the Board of Directors may not second a motion made by a member of the
Board of Directors.
The Representative who moves the motion may not speak in opposition to the motion.
Motions to amend must be in writing and three (3) copies handed to the Secretary prior to the
opening of the meeting, if possible, or immediately after the motion is made.
The motion to suspend the requirement that all main motions and resolutions be referred to the
Reference Committee for presentation of a particular motion must identify the subject of the motion
to be presented.
Any motion to amend something previously adopted is a main motion and falls under the standing
rule of submitting main motions by the deadline date set by the Speaker of the Assembly. In
addition, the vote required for such motions is a majority if notice is given. If notice is not given, a
two-thirds vote is required.
When a nomination comes from the floor of the Chapter Caucus, no support statement may be
made at that time. When the presiding officer closes nominations, members who wish to give
statements of support may do so within the parameters outlined by the Assembly Officers and
Nominating Committee.
There must be an affirmative vote of one-fifth (1/5) of the voting body of the Assembly of
Representatives to order a roll call vote, except when ordered by the Speaker of the Assembly.
The Secretary, in consultation with the Speaker, shall: 1) Edit all Assembly motions for grammar
and punctuation; 2) Edit related items (policies, positions, guidelines) when newly adopted motions
require editorial changes in previously adopted motions; 3) Edit bylaws for grammar and
punctuation; 4) Edit bylaws when the adoption of an amendment in one section of the bylaws
requires editorial changes in other sections of the bylaws; and 5) Provide documentation of editorial
changes to any Representative upon request.
No tape or other recordings may be made of the proceedings of the Assembly of Representatives
other than those made by the individuals approved by Assembly Officers.
Exhibitors are not to distribute promotional items in the Assembly of Representatives.
Smoking is not permitted in the Assembly of Representatives at any time.
MINUTES
The minutes of the 2009 Assembly of Representatives meeting were approved by a committee of the Assembly
Officers. Assembly minutes are located on the FPTA website at:
http://www.fpta.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=16
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VII. REPORTS
A. OFFICERS
President’s Annual Report
President’s Annual Report
Sheila K. Nicholson, PT, Esquire, MBA, MA
This report to the Florida Assembly and Florida Physical Therapy Association’s membership will summarize the
activities of the past year. Please review each District’s and Committee’s report for a comprehensive review of
your association’s activities from the last year and plans for the upcoming year. Some of the highlights of the
last year include:
The post Assembly meeting of the Board of Directors (BODs) in September 2009 emphasized welcoming new
Board members and assignments for the upcoming year. The November 2009 Board meeting had its emphasis
on determining goals and interventions for the revised and adopted Strategic Plan, as well as budgeting for it and
the upcoming 2010 year. Your Treasurer, Executive Vice President, Executive Committee and Board of
Directors worked exceptionally hard to fund all programs, fund new programs and enter 2010 with a zero
balance budget. The January 2010 Board meeting emphasized a co-meeting with the State Advocacy program in
Tallahassee, Florida to facilitate relationships with legislators and training in state advocacy. The March 2010
meeting emphasized strategic plan (SP) review and action plans to continue progress towards the BHAG (Big
Hairy Audacious Goal) of the SP. Lastly, leading into the Assembly meeting and initial Board meeting in
September 2010, your Board will have met in July 2010 to continue business and determine how
goals/intervention of the SP are working and brainstorm additional methods to obtain the BHAG.
Another Webinar was hosted statewide on November 7, 2010 on Pharmacology Updates. Costs for this program
were defrayed through a grant from the APTA. This program has been a success in providing members’ local
continuing education, as well as being a membership drive. Plans are in the works for another Webinar in 2011,
possibly 2 half day courses, to occur during spring or summer 2011. The membership committee would greatly
appreciate hearing any suggestions you may have for topics.
Additionally, the Board created a Task Force to review and prepare a SWOT (strength, weakness, opportunities
and threats) analysis on the infrastructure of the FPTA. Clearly some of the potential topics for
discussion/analysis are sensitive in nature; therefore, while the meetings of this task force at conferences were
posted for members’ knowledge, the Board of Directors voted that this task force would conduct its business
confidentiality. The Board is expecting this Task Force to complete its work and submit its report to the
Executive Committee during fall conference, which will then be shared with the Board during the fall. This task
force’s information/recommendation(s) to the BODs, along with the Strategic Plan and the BOD’s July 2010
generative thinking will be considered for possible action during fall, or incorporated as actions items into the
SP. It should be noted this review/analysis is a two-step process with the infrastructure being our office/office
support and our Board. The office/office support was reviewed first by this task force and then next year the
operations of the Board will be reviewed. Throughout the years there have been many discussions about the
Board’s size, roles and responsibilities; hence, this second phase analysis will occur during 2010-2011 with a
goal that all infrastructures has been reviewed/analyzed by the conclusion of 2011. Anyone interested in
participating on the next task force to review the function/operation of the Board of Directors, please contact me,
as this task force will likely be put together during the Board’s fall meeting.
Student Conclave 2010 was a huge success at Florida Gulf Coast University with a theme of “PT/PTA Better
Together”. Keynote speaker was APTA’s President Scott Ward and other speakers included APTA’s Treasurer
Connie Hauser and FPTA’s West Central District’s Regional Director, Diana Ickes.
I have had the honor of representing the Chapter at CSM in February 2010 at the APTA’s Board of Directors’
meeting in March 2010 and at the APTA’s annual conference 2010. Based on these interactions, as your
President, I will be attempting to attend all APTA Board of Directors’ meetings to represent Florida and ensure
our members’ voices are heard at the national level. I have requested that the Committee on Past Presidents take
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on the role of filling in for the President at these meetings in my absence and that the Vice President serve as
second back up. Thus, this should ensure Florida has representation at every APTA Board of Directors’ meeting.
I have also had the privilege of personally contacting all PT/PTA schools and continue to attempt to schedule
meetings at each school to discuss the FPTA with faculty. Additionally, each school has been requested to
elect/identify their school’s Student Representative to the Assembly meeting in Orlando. Pursuant to the bylaws,
Article VI, Section 3, paragraph B3, each school is allotted one representative to the Assembly. At the writing of
this report, it looks like there will be over 50% of the physical therapy and physical therapist assistant schools’
represented at this year’s Assembly meeting.
As of the writing of this report, I am scheduled to attend at least one of each District’s meetings during this past
year. Thank you to each District for your hospitality and continued support of the FPTA. I look forward to
continuing to work with each District to foster its goals and initiatives.
Motions of the Board this year included:
MOTION 09-12-09 #1: Moved to dissolve the Wellness and Fitness Task Force. Moved by Paul Hughes;
Second by Jeff Berner; Passed. As you may recall, a Wellness and Fitness SIG (Special Interest Group) was
formed.
MOTION 11-14-09 #1: Moved that our legal firm research Federal and State Laws regarding ownership of PT
Practices. Moved by Jeff Berner; Second by Paul Hughes; Passed. In response to continuing concerns over
practice ownership, the Board decided a complete review of laws was necessary to guide the Board with further
planning. A report of this legal review was presented to the Board at its January 2010 meeting.
MOTION 11-14-09 #2: Moved that the BOD approve the additions under Membership1 (6) (a) to the Strategic
Plan. Moved by Lee Roberts; Second by Vicki Lee; Passed.
MOTION 11-14-09 #3: Moved that BOD approve Membership 1 (7) (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) to the Strategic Plan.
Moved by Lee Roberts; Second by Ken Jacobs; Passed.
MOTION 11-14-09 #4: Moved that the BOD approve Membership 1 #8 (a) and (b) to the Strategic Plan.
Moved by Lee Roberts; Second Mary Connors; Passed.
MOTION 11-14-09 #4A: Moved to amend membership 1 #8 to read PTA CE Course(s) offered during 2010.
Moved by Mary Connors; Second Lee Roberts; Passed. A PTA specific course will be offered at the 2010
Annual Conference.
MOTION 11-14-09 #5: Moved that the BOD approve Membership 1 #9 addition to the Strategic Plan. Moved
by Lee Roberts; Second Vicki Lee; Passed.
MOTION 11-14-09 #6: Moved that the BOD approve Membership 1 #11 to the Strategic Plan. Moved by Lee
Roberts; Second Vicki Lee; Passed.
MOTION 11-14-09 #6A: Moved to refer Membership 1 #11 to the Conference committee and remove from the
Strategic Plan with a report due back at the January BOD meeting. Moved by Ken Jacobs; Second Lee Roberts;
Passed.
MOTION 11-14-09 #7: The Executive Committee moved proposed Membership Goal 4 from the Strategic Plan
and places it under BOD activities to be undertaken. Passed.
MOTION 11-14-09 #8: The Executive Committee moved the proposed Membership Goal 5 under Membership
Goal 1 with budget allocations already there to support this proposal. Passed.
MOTION 11-14-09 #10: The Executive Committee moved to keep exhibitor booth rates the same for the
coming year at $650. Passed.
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MOTION 11-14-09 #11: The Executive Committee moved to increase conference registration for all Full
PT/PTA and Pre Con PT/PTA by $25. Passed. This was to offset increasing costs associated with conference
hosting.
MOTION 11-14-09 #12: Moved that the Executive Committee earmark $8000 for the purpose of creating a
student services grant program. Moved by Steve Musco; Second Vicki Lee; Passed.
MOTION 11-14-09 #13: Moved as a member who voted in favor of the original motion, reconsider the original
motion 09-10-09 #4. Moved by Lee Roberts; Second by Blair Burton. Passed.
MOTION 11-14-09 #14: Moved to amend 09-10-09 #4 to limit HOD reimbursement up to $1400 per delegate.
Moved by Lisa Roberts; Second by Ken Jacobs. Passed. This was to offset continuing increasing costs of travel
and hotel accommodations at conference sites. It was noted most delegates share rooms to split costs; however,
the prior funding level still did not cover delegates’ costs. Hence, to encourage participation and defray costs to
members for participating in the HOD, the Board approved increased funding. This increases funding will be
reviewed during the next budget cycle.
MOTION 11-14-09 #14A: Moved to amend Motion 11-14-09 #14 to allow an “exception process” to the $1400
delegate limit. Moved by Bob Rowe; Second by Jeff Berner. Passed.
MOTION 11-14-09 #15: The Executive Committee moved to earmark $40,000 from excess funds at the end of
the fiscal year 2009 for legislative/reimbursement issues. Moved by Jeff Berner; Second by Bob Rowe; Passed.
MOTION 11-14-09 #16: Moved that the proposed 2010 budget, with amendments, be approved. Moved by
Steve Musco; Second Ellen O’Bannon; Passed.
MOTION 11-14-09 #17: Moved that the BOD approve opening the 486 practice act, securing Senate and House
Sponsors, and using all means to pass legislation. Moved by Ken Jacobs; Second Steve Musco; Passed.
MOTION 01-31-10 #1: Moved to make a donation of $500 in the name of Mark Stoff’s son to the charity of
Mark Stoff/Family’s choice. Moved by Ken Jacobs; Second Lisa Roberts. Passed unanimously.
MOTION 01-31-10 #2: Moved to form a task force to conduct a SWOT (strength, weakness, opportunities,
threats) analysis of FPTA’s infrastructure and make recommendations back to the BOD at Annual Conference
2010. This will include $3,000 over budget for 3 in person meetings, which will be conducted with
confidentiality. Moved by Sheila Nicholson; Second Ken Jacobs; Passed. The costs of task forces had already
been budgeted; hence, there were no over budget expenses related to same.
MOTION 01-31-10 #3: The Executive Committee moved to accept the F.A. Davis contract after incorporating
Gene Adams’ recommendation of allowing any contract disputes to be litigated in Florida. Moved Executive
Committee and Passed.
MOTION 01-31-10 #4: Moved that the BOD accept the current changes to Florida Statutes 486 as now revised
by the GAC. Moved Ken Jacobs; Second Bob Rowe; Passed.
MOTION 03-19-10-#1: The Executive Committee moved that the BOD approve the new tenets of the new
EDUCATA contract when and if approved by the Executive committee to be put in to affect. Passed.
MOTION 03-19-10 #2: The Executive Committee moved that BOD meeting originally scheduled for 11/13/10
be moved to 11/21/10 to coincide with the PAC Trustee inaugural function in Orlando. Amended by Bob Rowe;
Second by Kathy Swanick; Passed; Main Motion Passed.
MOTION 03-19-10 #3: The Executive Committee moved that the FPTA retain the services of Brent Hargrove at
the rate of $250 per hour to file on the structural deficits to suite #9. Passed.
MOTION 03-19-10 #4: The Executive Committee moved that the BOD approve the changes in the meal per
diem rate effective January 2011. Passed.
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MOTION 03-19-10 #5: Moved that the FPTA BOD approve the utilization of Elections USA to complete
electronic voting in 2010 at an estimated cost of $6,000. Moved by Ellen O’Bannon; Second by Jeff Berner.
Passed.
MOTION 03-19-10 #6: Moved that the Board of Directors adopt the changes for the roles and responsibilities
for the Cultural Diversity Director. Moved by Ben Escorpizo; Second by Blaire Burton; Passed.
MOTION 3-19-10 #7: Moved for the BOD to approve additional funding for Greg Robrahn to Federal
Advocacy through re-allocations of State Advocacy training funds that were budgeted but not used. Moved by
Kathy Swanick; Second by Lisa Roberts; Passed.
Lastly, your BOD has been busy working with several areas of initiatives from 2006; 2007; 2008 and 2009 FA’s
which include:
FA 08-06: Improved FPTA website. During February and March 2010 members were requested to complete a
survey to identify areas of suggestion for improvement to the website. This will continue to be an ongoing focus
of the Board.
FA 09-06: BOD to establish an Insurance Payer Forum. This has proven to be a challenge and the Board will
continue to address this action. The prior reimbursement contractor, Steffes & Associates, was unable to
facilitate the October 2009 Payers Forum mostly due to changes of other organizations meeting schedules due to
hurricane cancellations.
FA 9-08, FA 10-08: Elections. Outcome: Absentee ballot occurred in 2009 and electronic voting began 2010.
Thanks to the Nominating Committee for their extraordinary work in facilitating these changes.
FA 22-08: FPTA will fund the attendance of the Alternate Representative to the Physical Therapist Assistant
Caucus at the HOD at the same reimbursement rate that other delegates receive. Outcome: This occurred at the
2010 PTA Caucus.
FA 26-08: The Board of Directors plan and budget annually for a State Advocacy Day Training program in
Tallahassee. Outcome: The second GAC State Advocacy Day occurred in February 2010 in conjunction with the
Board’s meeting.
FA 29-08: The Board was directed to create and administer on-going communication with new PT/PTA new
licensees in Florida reinforcing the importance of membership, association activities, and professional meetings.
Outcome: all new licensees to Florida receive a new packet as well as Welcome Letter for the President of
FPTA.
FA 30-08: That the Board create a process in which each Regional Director or their Designee(s) visit all CAPTE
accredited PT, PTA program in their districts regarding APTA/FPTA benefits to promote ongoing membership
in the Association. A report should be made to the Assembly each year identifying all schools visited and the
results of the visits. Outcome: please see reports of each District. Also, I have made contact with all PT/PTA
schools and provide each periodic updates. Additionally, I am currently scheduling meetings with the faculty at
as many programs as scheduling will allow.
FA 01-09; FA 02-09; FA 03-09; FA 04-09; FA 05-09 and FA 06-09: Elections to occur via mail vote, electronic
or onsite prior to convening of the Assembly. All passed and are being implemented for elections 2010. The
Assembly Officers and Board of Directors anticipate there may be a few clichés and encourage anyone that has
any difficulty with the elections process to report it immediately to Craig Crosby, myself or any Board of
Director.
In summary, this has been a very busy year and next year clearly will be even busier. The 3 focuses for next year
include membership, reimbursement and legislation. These focuses combined with our guiding SP establish that
the next year, 2010 – 2011 will be exciting, productive and challenging. Thank you for your continued support
and contribution to the profession of physical therapy.
Respectfully submitted, Sheila K. Nicholson, PT, Esquire, MBA, MA
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Vice President’s Annual Report
Lee Roberts, PT, DPT, Vice President
This has been a great year of growth for our chapter as a whole. One of my first responsibilities as your
Vice President (VP) is to communicate Executive Committee (EC) decisions to your Board of Directors
(BOD) for consideration. Many of these decisions this year related to non-dues revenue programs that
were typically renegotiated and brought back several times on the whole for consideration. As a result of
these decisions, new member benefits have been implemented and are now available via the FPTA
website.
Additionally, a particular job assigned to the VP this year has been to assist the BOD with staying on task
with regards to the Strategic Plan (SP). This is a standing item under the VP report at each EC and BOD
meeting. Attempts have been made to make the SP easier to read and understand and this is still a work in
progress. Copies of the report are currently available on the FPTA website. The importance of this task
cannot be understated. The SP was developed with input from a cross-section of our membership about 2
years ago. It is the guiding instrument for your BOD as decisions are made.
Finally, the VP is responsible for coordinating and facilitating district teleconferences throughout the year.
Over the last year, these meetings have occurred on August 5, November 4, and April 28. The purpose of
these ongoing meetings is to provide Districts with communications about strategies and plans for their
District as well as to assist in the development of new leaders. We all must continue mentoring and
supporting those who will be the future of our association at the grass roots level in order to prepare
qualified and well-educated members for future leadership in the FPTA.
I thank you again for the privilege of serving in this capacity.
Respectfully submitted,
William Lee Roberts, PT, DPT
Treasurer’s Annual Report
Steve Musco, PT, Treasurer
The past two years have been a financial roller coaster, which has affected all of us. This year we’ve become
painfully aware of the how fragile the global economy is and how uncertain the financial recovery is.
Your association has taken multiple steps to protect your money. In the past year, your Board of Directors had
requested a review of our current broker and financial status. This was accomplished as well as a review of a
second broker interested in managing our accounts. We utilized the expertise of a financial consultant in both the
review of the two brokers as well as providing new areas for investment. The Board of directors approved his
report and recommendations. The decision was made to continue our relationship with our current brokerage.
The new recommended distribution of $300,000 in our money market was forwarded to our broker for review.
Our broker evaluating each of the recommendations as well as providing information of alternative investments
provided a very detailed report. There were many areas that were acceptable but there was also a clear difference
in the investment philosophy presented by our broker and our consultant. As Treasurer, my first concern was to
protect our investments especially in this current uncertain financial time.
With that in mind, I requested that our broker utilize the recommendations that both agreed upon. With that there
were purchases of mutual funds with solid track records. In addition, the decision was made to diversify our
investment purchasing high yield corporate and individual bonds. It is our hope that with our greater
diversification that we spread out our risk and reduce our portfolio volatility. The current investment portfolio
value held by Oppenheimer as of 7/01/2010 was $1,026,463.31, with cash on hand at SunTrust Bank of
approximate $400,000 combined, in the money market and checking with interest accounts.
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Balance Sheet 2008/2009 Comparison
Dec 31, 09
Dec 31, 08
$ Change
%
Change
ASSETS
Current Assets
Checking/Savings
1110 · Cash- Operating Account
72,375.11
77,155.93
-4,780.82
-6.2%
1113 · FCCE Cash Account
13,421.69
13,421.69
0.00
0.0%
126.57
126.57
0.00
0.0%
640,172.01
454,819.22
185,352.79
40.75%
726,095.38
545,523.41
180,571.97
33.1%
12,151.65
9,909.65
2,242.00
22.62%
12,151.65
9,909.65
2,242.00
22.62%
17,000.00
24,000.00
-7,000.00
-29.17%
17,000.00
24,000.00
-7,000.00
-29.17%
755,247.03
579,433.06
175,813.97
30.34%
1115 · Premium Business Interest Account
1116 · Business Money Market Account
Total Checking/Savings
Accounts Receivable
1410 · Accounts Receivable
Total Accounts Receivable
Other Current Assets
1310 · Prepaid Assets
Total Other Current Assets
Total Current Assets
Fixed Assets
1510 · Furniture and Fixtures
2,886.00
2,886.00
0.00
0.0%
24,271.26
24,271.26
0.00
0.0%
1512 · Computer Software
2,140.28
2,140.28
0.00
0.0%
1515 · Building- Delta Way
302,357.00
302,357.00
0.00
0.0%
1511 · Machinery and Equipment
1516 · Land
80,000.00
80,000.00
0.00
0.0%
1580 · Accumulated Depreciation- Equip
-25,326.64
-25,326.64
0.00
0.0%
1590 · Accumulated Depreciation- Build
-28,355.27
-28,355.27
0.00
0.0%
357,972.63
357,972.63
0.00
0.0%
1211 · Investments- General Reserve
664,692.69
558,696.22
105,996.47
18.97%
1212 · Investments- Legislative Res.
24,234.73
24,222.39
12.34
0.05%
688,927.42
582,918.61
106,008.81
18.19%
1,802,147.08
1,520,324.30
281,822.78
18.54%
Total Fixed Assets
Other Assets
Total Other Assets
TOTAL ASSETS
LIABILITIES & EQUITY
Liabilities
Current Liabilities
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Other Current Liabilities
2118 · Held on behalf of others
2120 · Accrued Wages and Salaries
13,421.69
13,421.69
0.00
0.0%
6,453.43
6,453.43
0.00
0.0%
2124 · Deferred Revenues- Conference
30.00
0.00
30.00
100.0%
2125 · Deferred Revenues- Advertising
500.00
0.00
500.00
100.0%
2126 · Deferred Revenues- Exhibits
750.00
0.00
750.00
100.0%
2127 · Deferred Revenues- CE Fees
86,605.00
73,970.00
12,635.00
17.08%
107,760.12
93,845.12
13,915.00
14.83%
107,760.12
93,845.12
13,915.00
14.83%
Total Other Current Liabilities
Total Current Liabilities
2010 Income Statement
Jan - Jun
2010
Ordinary Income/Expense
Income
140STS-140 Student Services
1407826 Conference Registration
2,831.08
1407828 Exhibit Registration
4,300.00
Total 140STS-140 Student Services
7,131.08
1016602 · PAC
0.00
1016604 · Chapter Dues
211,248.00
1016620 · Delta Rent
2,065.00
1016642 · Miscellaneous Income
2,000.00
1016671 · Sales Tax
178.64
103INVE · Investment Income
1036654 · Dividends/Interest-Finance Pane
Total 103INVE · Investment Income
3,384.79
3,384.79
1056614 · Advertising
13,079.88
1056616 · Document Sales
474.50
107AI · Annual Conference Revenue
6618A · Exhibits/ Job Fair
2,600.00
Total 107AI · Annual Conference Revenue
2,600.00
107SI · Spring Conference Revenue
6614S · Conference Advertising
250.00
6618S · Exhibits/ Job Fair
13,665.64
6620S · Conference Sponsors
3,270.00
6632S · Conference
20,555.00
Total 107SI · Spring Conference Revenue
37,740.64
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1086634 · CE Seminars
10,695.26
1096636 · CE Accreditation Fees
185,220.00
4999 · Uncategorized Income
0.00
Total Income
475,817.79
Expense
101ADMN · 101 Administration
1017801 · Supplies
896.58
1017803 · Telephone
2,717.90
1017805 · Postage
632.68
1017809 · Printing
284.36
1017811 · Insurance
2,341.94
1017812 · Storage unit rental
241.36
1017813 · Homeowner Dues
1,800.00
1017814 · Building Repairs
218.25
1017815 · Property/ Corporate Tax
4,021.38
1017816 · Building Maintenance
1,075.00
1017818 · Internet Services
2,225.43
1017819 · Building Utilities
1,395.85
1017820 · Staff Travel
1,519.90
1017821 · Equipment Maintenance
695.56
1017827 · Equipment Lease
1,957.87
1017837 · Staff Salary
121,457.97
1017839 · Staff Benefits
4,183.66
1017860 · Dues/ Subscription/Publications
1017861 · Payroll Taxes
119.70
9,318.51
1017871 · Contractors
855.00
1017873 · Visa/ MC Fees
4,180.21
1017999 · Uncategorized Expenses
2,500.00
Total 101ADMN · 101 Administration
164,639.11
102EXEC · 102 Executive
1027803 · Telephone - board
232.28
1027805 · Postage - board
423.55
1027809 · Printing - board
185.00
1027810 · Audio/ Visual - board
300.00
1027820 · Staff Travel - board
287.88
1027822 · Member Travel
7822B · BOD
8,383.23
7822H · HOD
13,243.32
1027822 · Member Travel - Other
2,082.35
Total 1027822 · Member Travel
23,708.90
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1027824 · Meeting Services
7824B · Board of Directors Meetings
7824H · House of Delegates
500.00
37.95
1027824 · Meeting Services - Other
1,712.41
Total 1027824 · Meeting Services
2,250.36
1027830 · Legal Services - board
3,187.50
1027835 · Professional Services - board
550.00
1027870 · Miscellaneous board
502.14
1027884 · President Honorarium - board
1,500.00
1027885 · Web Page/ Internet - board
306.00
Total 102EXEC · 102 Executive
33,433.61
103FIN · 103 Finance
1037805 · Postage - finance
28.03
1037850 · External Audit - finance
750.00
Total 103FIN · 103 Finance
778.03
105PUB · 105 Publications
1057805 · Postage - publications
3.96
1057809 · Printing - publications
752.50
1057835 · Professional Services - publications
Total 105PUB · 105 Publications
3,105.00
3,861.46
106MSHP · 106 Membership
1067805 · Postage - membership
2,642.56
1067822 · Member Travel - membership
767.45
1067824 · Meeting Services - membership
1067845 · District Allocations - membership
Total 106MSHP · 106 Membership
89.07
1,385.00
4,884.08
107CONF · 107 Conferences
107AE · Annual Conference Expenses
7805A · Postage - annual
1,022.95
7820A · Staff Travel - annual
100.00
7824A · Meeting Services - annual
2,740.00
7835A · Professional Services - annual
Total 107AE · Annual Conference Expenses
327.88
4,190.83
107SE · Spring Conference Expenses
7801S · Supplies - Spring
1,015.52
7805S · Postage - spring
2,469.50
7809S · Printing - spring
307.99
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7810S · Audio/ Visual - spring
4,920.58
7820S · Staff Travel - spring
655.58
7824S · Meeting Services - spring
21,528.09
7835S · Professional Services - spring
Total 107SE · Spring Conference Expenses
Total 107CONF · 107 Conferences
5,437.15
36,334.41
40,525.24
108WSHP · 108 Workshops
1087801 · Supplies - Seminars
738.30
1087805 · Postage - seminars
110.60
1087824 · Meeting Services - Seminars
805.00
1087835 · Professional Services - Seminar
200.00
Total 108WSHP · 108 Workshops
1,853.90
109CE · 109 CE Accreditation
1097805 · Postage - CE
66.53
1097835 · Professional Services - CE
5,000.00
Total 109CE · 109 CE Accreditation
5,066.53
120LEG · 120 Legislative
1207805 · Postage - legislation
1.76
1207809 · Printing - legislation
0.00
1207822 · Member Travel - legislation
7822FA · Federal Advocacy - APTA
3,705.89
7822SA · State Advocacy - APTA
1,099.49
7822SF · State Legislative Forum
4,342.54
1207822 · Member Travel - legislation - Other
218.71
Total 1207822 · Member Travel - legislation
9,366.63
1207824 · Meeting Services - legislation
1,360.23
1207830 · Legal Services - legislation
3,500.00
1207835 · Professional Services - legislation
1207870 · Miscellaneous - legislation
29,067.99
930.85
Total 120LEG · 120 Legislative
44,227.46
140STS · 140 Student Services
1407822 · Member Travel
841.17
1407824 · Meeting Services student conclave
2,762.89
1407870 · Misc. - Student Conclave
1,193.30
Total 140STS · 140 Student Services
4,797.36
150RSCH · 150 Research
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1507883 · Research - Foundation Donation
Total 150RSCH · 150 Research
5,500.00
5,500.00
Total Expense
309,566.78
Net Ordinary Income
166,251.01
Net Income
166,251.01
All of the budget and financial investment reports are posted on the FPTA Treasurer’s page
(http://www.fpta.org/login.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=130) for all members to review. This page can also be
accessed from a link from the front page of the FPTA web site.
Respectfully submitted, Steven Musco, PT, Treasurer
Secretary’s Annual Report
Ken Jacobs, PT, ATC, Secretary
The job of Secretary is to record the minutes for the regular Board meetings and the Executive Committee
meetings. These are reviewed by each Board member and then voted on before being published on the FPTA
website. For eight years I also did a Board of Directors Meeting summary of the minutes in an effort to try and
keep the members informed. As a member of the board I believe that publishing a summary of the minutes on
the FPTA website is a way to have openness.
The minutes of each board meeting and executive committee meeting is now readily accessible to all FPTA
members via the website. As we developed alternative meeting formats for the board, including conference calls
for board meetings, rules were developed so that members could also listen in on the calls while maintaining
certain protocols so that business can be accomplished in an orderly fashion. Board of Directors minutes are
posted on the FPTA website at: http://www.fpta.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=94. Those rules
and other policies are now kept within the Board’s Policy and Procedure document. The Secretary has been
assigned the responsibility for maintaining and updating the Policy and Procedure Manual for the FPTA Board of
Directors.
It has been my honor to serve the Florida chapter as Secretary for the last 4 years.
Respectfully submitted, Ken Jacobs, PT, ATC
B. Executive Committee Report
Lee Roberts, PT, DPT, Vice President
EC Meetings – 10/20 & 10/28 via Conference Call
 Held two meetings to make adjustments to the strategic plan to the 2010 annual budget prior to
presenting to the Board of Directors on November 9.
EC Meeting – 1/30, Orlando
 Reviewed Strategic Plan of Board.
 Recommended to Board to conduct District meetings with changes to FS 486 as the primary purpose of
the meetings.
 Accepted FA Davis Contract with approved changes with recommendation to board to adopt.
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Recommended to Board complete statutory review of 486 to determine if FS 486 contained any
language that would preclude employment of physical therapists by physicians or any other possible
language that would disallow physician ownership of physical therapy clinics.
Discussed investment properties in Orlando, for secondary use as meeting site.
Discussed investment advisers and retained consultant’s (Chuck Martin) opinion.
Approved web survey.
Approved recommendation for sites of 2011 and 2012 conference sites w/ recommendation to suspend
the 2012 Spring Conference due to the APTA 2012 Annual Conference being scheduled for Tampa.
EC Meeting – 3/18, St. Augustine
 Recommended moving the Board of Directors meeting to Nov. 20 from originally scheduled date of
Nov. 13 to be combined with FPT-PAC course being instructed by Stanley Paris.
 Noted Jeff Berner’s resignation as Reimbursement Panel Coordinator.
 Recommended donation of $500 to APTA Foundation on behalf of Mark Stoff’s son, Brian.
 Approved to amend fiscal policies with a meal per diem rate change.
 Recommended districts to update bylaws and charged Vice President to work with districts on updating
and revising bylaws.
 Approved a retainer for Brant Hargrove, Esq. to file possible law suit on structural defects related to a
leak in office suite # 9 at the chapter office.
 Approved partnership arrangement with Educata for online continuing education, pending certain
criteria is met.
Respectfully submitted, Lee Roberts, PT, DPT, Vice President
C. Chief Delegate
Bruce J. Anderson, PT, Chief Delegate
APTA House of Delegates Actions on Motions for 2010
The Florida Delegation arrived in Boston, Massachusetts for the 66 th convening of the American Physical
Therapy Association’s House of Delegates, the highest decision making body of the Association, Sunday, June
13, 2010. The Florida Delegation continues its active role of participation deliberating motions coming before
the HOD promoting its leadership role in year round governance for the Association.
This year, the Florida Delegation submitted a motion for presentation to the Reference Committee at the
Combined Sections Meeting of the APTA in February 2010 in San Diego, California. . The Florida delegation
presented, “A position on the use of Dry Needling as a modality for use of pain relief by the Physical Therapist”.
After careful consideration and communication with several members of APTA staff and clinicians from across
the country currently using the techniques in daily clinical practice, it was noted that 17 states allow for the
technique to be performed according to their state practice acts.
Concern was voiced by clinicians in states where the practice act was not specific noting that Acupuncturists
were expressing opposition to the Physical Therapist performing techniques that “penetrated the skin”, calling it
Acupuncture and not within the scope of practice for the physical therapist.
After further contact with the Reference Committee, clinicians and educators teaching the technique, it was
decided that publicity about the use of Dry Needling on the floor of the House, when not all of the members of
the HOD were familiar with the technique and the clinical evidence behind its use, would most likely draw
negative responses from those uninformed about the technique causing difficulty for those states currently
planning to achieve direct access and other legislative support for Physical Therapist practice in many states.
A discussion about the ramifications that could occur if this were brought forward at this time between the
Florida delegates reasoned that it might be better strategy to hold presentation of this motion concept until a
future date to allow for education of the membership about the technique and its benefits to patient pain relief
and the role of the Physical Therapist in performing the technique in daily practice.
Therefore, the Florida Delegation chose not to bring this motion concept forward to this HOD but to hold this
concept for a future, more appropriate release.
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The House of Delegates deliberated motions over a three-day period. The following is a summary of the 26
motions brought before the house:
RC 1-10
Amendment to change the bylaws to change the PTA’s vote in Association voting from ½ votes to a full vote.
This motion was defeated.
RC 2-10
Amendment to change the bylaws to change the requirements for election to the Executive Committee
(President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer) that they must have been a Board Member prior to their
election. This motion was withdrawn.
RC 3-10
Amendment to change the bylaw that the term of office for the APTA Board of Directors be 2 years instead of
the current 3 year term. This motion was withdrawn.
RC 4-10
Amendment to change the bylaw that the tenure of members of the Board of Directors be increased from 3 to 4
complete consecutive terms. This motion was withdrawn.
RC 5-10
Amendment to change the bylaw for the elected officers of the Board of Directors only permitted to serve one
term in the same office. This motion was withdrawn.
RC 6-10
Amendment to change the bylaw defining the length of time in office to constitute a full term. This motion was
withdrawn.
RC 7-10
Amendment to change the bylaw to redefine the Length of a term on the Board of Directors changing from 3
years to ½ the length of a term. This motion was withdrawn.
RC 8-10
Amendment to change the bylaw limiting the lifetime length of service on the Board of Directors to 12 years.
This motion was withdrawn.
RC 9-10
Amendment to change the bylaw limiting the number of terms to be served on the Board of Directors to 4 terms.
This motion was withdrawn.
The House of Delegates voted to suspend the rules of the house to discuss RC 2-9. There was a very robust
debate on all of these motions. Final outcome of the discussion was that the APTA is currently conducting a
Governance Review Process. Members of the task force were present for the debate and thanked the House for
all the input and information concerning these topics. The task force will be making recommendations to the
Board of Directors at their November 2010 meeting.
RC 10-10
Amending the existing policy “Exclusive use of Physical Agents/Modalities”, (HOD-P06-95-29-18) multiple use
of Physical Agents/Modalities not be considered Physical Therapy unless accompanied by documentation that
justifies their multiple use. This motion passed.
RC 11-10
Amendment to the “Standards of Practice for Physical Therapy” defining the Physical Therapist of Record as the
therapist who assumes responsibility for patient/client management. This motion was passed.
RC 12-10
Amendment to the “Standards of Practice for the Physical Therapist” defining the “hand off”
communication/coordination/documentation. This motion was passed.
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RC 13-10
Amendment to “Licensure: Qualified Exemptions” (HOD P06-02-29-51) supporting expedited issuing of
licenses for those holding an unrestricted license to be able to practice in another jurisdiction. (i.e.; students
going to another state to participate in fellowship and residency programs). This motion was passed.
RC 14-10
Motion to stop reports required by RC 36B-01 “Financing Clinical Education”, as this motion has been satisfied.
This motion was passed.
RC 15-10
“Review of Delegation and Supervision in the Provision of Care” focusing on the use of non licensed personnel
under the direction and supervision of the Physical Therapist providing interventions in physical therapy
treatment. This motion was withdrawn.
This RC generated considerable debate both in and out of the delegations caucuses. The makers of the motion
expressed their gratitude to the delegates for all of the discussion and stated that this type of debate must occur in
the future to explore all of the nuances of a Doctoring Profession.
RC 16-10
“Relationship with Primary Care Provider Organizations”, directing APTA to pursue relationships with primary
care providers to explore a more collaborative, multidisciplinary “team” model of care delivery. This motion
was passed.
RC 17-10
“Principles of Professionalism Guiding Physical Therapist Business Relationships” promoting the Physical
Therapist as provider and owner of a Physical Therapist practice requiring business relationships be proportional
to the investment and shared risk. This motion was passed.
RC 18-10
Promotion of the World Confederation for Physical Therapy’s Declaration of Principle against the Practice of
Torture. This motion was passed.
RC 19-10
“Support for Pro Bono Services”. The APTA to develop a resource guide for members on how to best provide
pro bono services. This motion was passed.
RC 20-10
“The Role of the Physical Therapist in Childhood Obesity. This motion was passed.
RC 21-10
“Action to protect the use of the Term, Title, and Designation of Physical Therapy, Physiotherapy, and similar
Terms”. This motion was passed.
RC 22-10
“Support for Candidates for National Election”, funding candidates to attend Board of Directors Meetings and
Combined Sections Meeting in the year of their candidacy. The House referred this motion to the Board of
Directors for inclusion in discussions.
RC 23-10
“Performance Evaluation for APTA Board of Directors “. This motion was withdrawn.
RC 24-10
“Enhancing Awareness of Special Interest Groups and Chapter Political Action Committees “. This motion was
passed.
RC 25-10
“Funding for Delegates”. This motion was withdrawn.
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RC 26-10
“Temporary or Expedited Licenses for Educational Opportunities for Physical Therapists”. This motion was not
presented in time to be included in Motion Packet 1. Therefore, this motion required a 2/3 majority to be heard
on the floor of the house.
A vote was taken, this motion did not receive the support necessary to be heard and it was dropped from the
agenda.
Elections to the Board of Directors this year included Secretary, Vice Speaker, 3 Directors, and 2 Nominating
Committee positions. The following people were elected:
Secretary
Vice Speaker
Director
Laurita Hack
William F. McGehee
Sharon L. Dunn
Roger A. Herr
Dianne V. Jewell
Nominating Committee
Joe Black
Jeanette Elliott
Your delegation worked hard to deliberate the issues and to reach decisions that will positively affect the
profession and the Association. I am proud to have served with them all. The Florida Physical Therapy
Association remains as a leader of distinction in deliberating the issues that will shape our future and the
Profession of Physical Therapy.
Chief Delegate
Bruce Anderson
President
Sheila Nicholson
Delegates
Steve Levine
Ellen O'Bannon
Arie Van Duijn
Ken Jacobs
Sandy Riegor
Sandy Davis
Eric Shamus
Catherine Patla
Blaire Burton
Bob Rowe
Mark Bishop
Scott Harp
Lisa Roberts
Lydia Gomez
Kathy Swanick
Kim McCloughan
Vicki Lee
Delegate Alternates
Jeff Berner (1st)
Gina Musolino (2nd)
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PTA Caucus Representative
Diana Kaneti Mladenova
PTA Caucus Alternate Representative
Mike Mellon
Respectfully Submitted, Bruce J. Anderson, PT Chief Delegate
D. Bylaws Committee
Bruce J. Anderson, PT, Bylaws Chair
The following bylaw motions are being brought before the 2010 Assembly of Representatives for consideration.
FA 01-10
Motion to Amend the Bylaws by the Bylaws Committee, Article V Districts and Special Interest Groups, Section
1 Districts, A Definition, by striking and replacing said lines:
Section 1. Districts
Definition
A district of the Chapter consists of a group of members of the Chapter that is approved by the
Assembly of Representatives (hereinafter referred to as the Assembly) Chapter’s Board of
Directors as having territorial jurisdiction over a geographical area.
1. The Chapter is comprised of six districts with geographical boundaries as approved by the
Chapter's Board of Directors.
FA 02-10
Motion to Amend the Bylaws by the Bylaws Committee, Article VI Assembly of Representatives, Section 1
General Powers, by striking and replacing said lines:
Section 1. General Powers
The Assembly of Representatives has all the legislative powers as set forth in these bylaws and
authority to determine policies of the Chapter, including the power to amend and repeal these Bylaws.
However, elections of FPTA Board members, nominating committee members and delegates to the
APTA House of Delegates shall be conducted by the general membership present and voting at the
annual conference in accordance with Article XI, Sec. 2, as contained within these bylaws.
FA 03-10
Motion to Amend the Bylaws by the Bylaws Committee, Article VI Assembly of Representatives, Section 4
Conduct of Business, C. 3. by striking said lines:
Meetings
1.
2.
3.
The Assembly shall hold an Annual Meeting during the Conference at a time and place that is
to be determined by the Chapter Board of Directors.
A Special Meeting shall be called by the Speaker of the Assembly in response to a request by
the Chapter Board of Directors, or a request from the Districts representing a majority of
representative votes in the previous Annual Meeting of the Assembly.
A Chapter Membership Meeting shall be called:
By a majority vote of the Board of Directors, or
By a majority vote of the Assembly, or
Upon petition of one hundred (100) members, at least seventy-five (75) of whom are
Physical Therapist, Retired Physical Therapist or Life Physical Therapist members,
to the Board of Directors.
FA 04-10
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Motion to Amend the Bylaws by the Bylaws Committee, Article VII Board of Directors/Executive
Committee/Officers, Section 3 Terms and Vacancies, D, by addition of:
In the event of a vacancy among the other Officers, Regional Directors, Physical Therapist Assistant Director,
the Chief Delegate, the Cultural Diversity Director and Directors-At-Large, the vacancy shall be filled by
appointment by the Board of Directors.
FA 05-10
Motion to Amend the Bylaws by the Bylaws Committee, Article VII Board of Directors/Executive
Committee/Officers, Section 4. Officers, G, 4, by striking and replacing said lines:
G.
The Cultural Diversity Director shall:
1. Serve on the Chapter Board and carry out the policies as determined by the membership.
2. Serve on the Board Panels, and as Coordinator of a panel if so appointed by the President.
3. Serve on the Executive Committee, if elected to it by the Board.
4. Act as resource person for the Board and the membership concerning matters of Cultural
Diversity. or issues related to cultural diversity and minorities. The Cultural Diversity
director will also bring heightened awareness and sensitivity around culture and
minorities to the Board of Directors in the area of membership and promotion and
recognition of leadership among minority members.
FA 06-10
The Bylaws Committee moves to amend Article VII Board of Directors/Executive Committee/Officers, Section
5. Duties, A, 10, by striking and inserting in said lines:
10. Meet with the outgoing (retiring) former Board members, following the annual meeting
at which new officers are installed elected, for the purpose of orientation in Chapter
policy and program, review and transfer of official files to the appropriate incoming Board
members.
FA 07-10
Motion to Amend the Bylaws by the Bylaws Committee, Article VII Board of Directors/Executive
Committee/Officers, Section 7. Meetings, A, by adding said words:
Section 7. Meetings
Meetings of the Board of Directors and Executive Committee shall be in accordance with
Roberts Rules of Order Newly Revised. In addition, Regular and Special Meetings of
the Board of Directors or of the Executive Committee may be held by electronic means
(such as e-mail or other Internet communication systems, telephone conferences, video
conferences, facsimile, etc.) subject to the following:
A. A majority of the members of the Board of Directors (for meetings of the Board) or
the Executive Committee (for meetings of the Executive Committee) shall have access to
the appropriate electronic meeting media, as
verified by their response to a call for any
particular meeting. This majority shall constitute the quorum for the meeting and, once
established, shall be assumed present until the meeting is adjourned; however, in
meetings where members are expected to be continuously present (e.g., telephone
conferences) a quorum must remain connected during the course of the business
portion of the meeting.
.
FA 08-10
The Bylaws Committee moves to amend Article VIII Committees and Panels, Section 2. The Nominating
Committee by striking and inserting in said lines:
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A. The Nominating Committee shall consist of three Physical Therapist, Retired Physical Therapist,
Life Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, Retired Physical Therapist Assistant and Life
Physical Therapist Assistant members of the Chapter, elected by the membership for three year
terms, with one member being elected at prior to the Annual conference each year. At least two of
the committee members shall be Physical Therapist, Retired Physical Therapist or Life Physical
Therapist members. The senior member of the committee shall serve as committee chair for the
last year of his/her term.
FA 09-10
Motion to Amend the Bylaws by the Bylaws Committee, Article VIII. Committees and Panels, Section 2.
Nominating Committee, C, by striking said words:
C. Vacancies on this committee shall be filled by appointment by the Board until the next Assembly
Meeting, when an election shall be held to fill the unexpired portion of the term.
FA 10-10
Motion to Amend the Bylaws by the Bylaws Committee, Article IX. Delegates to the House of Delegates,
Section 2. At-Large, a, by striking:
2. At-Large.
a. Any additional delegates to which the Chapter is entitled, with the exception of the Chief
Delegate, shall be elected by plurality vote annually by the Assembly at the annual
conference preceding each session of the House of Delegates of the Association by the
chapter membership prior to the Annual Conference each year.
FA 11-10
Motion to Amend the Bylaws by the Bylaws Committee, Article IX. Delegates to the House of Delegates,
Section 4. Rights and Duties, B, 4, by striking said words in said lines:
B All Delegates shall:
1. Attend all Florida Delegate Orientation Sessions. Alternate Delegates shall also attend Florida
Delegate Orientation Sessions.
2. Attend the annual and special sessions of the House of Delegates of the Association.
3. Present to the House of Delegates such matters as are ordered by the Assembly.
4. Vote at the sessions of the House of Delegates or on voting sheets in accordance with
instructions and/or policies of the Chapter.
FA 12-10
Motion to Amend the Bylaws by the Bylaws Committee, Article X, Representative to Physical Therapist Caucus,
Section 2. Election and term, a. and b. by striking in said lines:
Section 2.
Election and Term
A.
The Representative to the Physical Therapist Assistant Caucus shall be elected for a term of two
years
at the Annual Conference prior to the Annual Conference by the chapter membership in odd years.
B.
An Alternate Representative to the Physical Therapist Assistant Caucus shall be elected for a term
of two years at the Annual Conference prior to the Annual Conference by the chapter membership in
odd years.
FA 13-10
Motion to Amend the Bylaws by the Bylaws Committee, Article XI, Elections Section 1 by striking and
replacing the title:
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Section 1.
Offices Positions to be Elected
FA 14-11
Motion to Amend the Bylaws by the Bylaws Committee, Article XI, Elections Section 1 by adding and
renumbering said section:
A. Board of Directors
Motion to Amend the Bylaws by the Bylaws Committee, Article XI, Elections Section 1 by adding and
relettering:
A. 1.Elected Executive officers of the Chapter shall be the President, Vice-President, Secretary,
Treasurer and Speaker of the Assembly and shall be elected by the chapter membership at large.
B. 2. Regional Directors shall be those members who reside in their respective regions and are elected
by the chapter membership in those regions. Regional Directors shall be elected from Northwest,
East Central and Southwest Districts in the even numbered years and from Northern, West Central
and Southeast Districts in the odd numbered years. Regions are comprised of one or more Districts
whose boundaries shall be determined by the Board.
C. 3. Directors-at-Large shall be those members elected from the Chapter membership at large.
D. 4. The Physical Therapist Assistant Director shall be a Physical Therapist Assistant Member elected
by the Chapter Membership at large. The Physical Therapist Assistant Director to the Board of
Directors for the FPTA shall be elected in even years. Proviso; to facilitate this transition, the
election to be held in 2009 for the Physical Therapist Assistant Director to the Board of Directors of
the FPTA will be for a one-time term of 3 years so that the Physical Therapist Assistant Director to
the Board of Directors is elected in even years beginning in 2012 for a term thereafter of 2 years
E. 5. The Chief Delegate shall be a Physical Therapist member elected by the Chapter Membership at
large.
6. The Cultural Diversity director shall be elected by the Chapter membership at large.
FA 15-10
Motion to Amend the Bylaws by the Bylaws Committee, Article XI, Elections Section 1 by adding said lines:
B. The Nominating Committee shall be those members elected from the Chapter membership at
large.
C. Delegates to the House of Delegates shall be those members elected form the Chapter
membership at large.
FA 16-10
Motion to Amend the Bylaws by the Bylaws Committee, Article XII, Finance, Section 3 Dues, by striking said
lines:
Section 3. Dues
A.
The dues for each membership category shall be:
1. Physical Therapist member: $135 through 2006, $160 in 2007, $175 in 2008, $185 in 2009
and thereafter. Physical Therapist member – Post Professional Student: $75 through 2006,
$100 in 2007, $115 in 2008, $125 in 2009 and thereafter.
2. Life Physical Therapist and Life Physical Therapist Assistant members: no dues through
2006, $25 in 2007, $40 in 2008, $50 in 2009 and thereafter. Proviso: Life Physical Therapist
and Life Physical Therapist Assistant members who have opted to continue as non-dues paying
members of APTA with benefits as in place on June 4, 2002, will remain non-dues paying
members of FPTA.
3. Physical Therapist Assistant member: $85 through 2006, $110 in 2007, $125 in 2008, $135
in 2009 and thereafter.
4. Student Physical Therapist and Student Physical Therapist Assistant member: $ 10.
5. Student Physical Therapist and Student Physical Therapist Assistant member dues are for 12
months from the time of renewal or join date. As of the last day of the graduation month, the
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Student Physical Therapist or Student Physical Therapist Assistant member automatically
converts to the Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant category for the remainder of
the 12 months of membership. Once the membership remainder expires, these new Physical
Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant members are eligible for one year of membership at
50% of the Association and chapter dues rate for a Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist
Assistant member.
6. Retired Physical Therapist and Retired Physical Therapist Assistant member: $65 through
2006, $90 in 2007, $105 in 2008, $115 in 2009 and thereafter.
7. Corresponding member: $100 through 2006, $125 in 2007, $140 in 2008, $150 in 2009 and
thereafter.
FA 17-10
Motion to Amend the Bylaws by the Southeast District, Article IV Membership, Section 2. Rights and Privileges
of Members, by addition of new lines and relettering:
Section 2. Rights and Privileges of Members
A. The rights and privileges of the Chapter's members shall be identical to those established in the
Association's bylaws.
B. Chapter members shall have the right to attend, and be given advanced notice of meetings
and/or caucuses of the FPTA Executive Committee, Board of Directors, committee/panels and
Task Forces to include; date, time and location barring any emergent situations. Notice may
be in the form of electronic, electronic web posting, telephone or written media. Exceptions to
this provision would be meetings of the Chapter Ethics Committee and Chapter Nominating
Committee, as well as any executive sessions of the Board of Directors or Executive
Committee.
E. Nominating Committee
Nominating committee members:
Christina Pettie, PT, Chair
Arie Van Duijn, PT
Tom Zeller, PT
The nominating committee has been hard at work since the Annual meeting. As per the APTA, the table below
provides statistics for the 2010 nomination cycle as of 6/24/10. The final slate of candidates is listed below.
Position
Secretary
Treasurer
Speaker of the Assembly
Chief Delegate
Director-at-Large
Cultural Diversity
Director
Nominating Committee
Delegate
Total # Nominations
Received
1
2
2
1
2
2
Consent
Declined
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
32
1
22
Reason Given for declining nomination:
1. Too busy/Working on PhD
2. Contact for 2012
3. Time for some new blood
4. Wants to start at the District level first as an Assembly Rep
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0
1
1
0
1
1
Not
Eligible
0
0
0
0
0
0
No
Response
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
9
1
0
0
1
Nominations for OfficesSecretary:
Kathy Swanick
SW District
Treasurer:
Steve Musco
NO District
Speaker of the Assembly:
Robert “Bob” Rowe
NO District
Chief Delegate:
Bruce Anderson
SE District
Director-at-Large:
Daniel Curtis
EC District
Nominating Committee:
Lydia Gomez Bamford
WC District
Cultural Diversity Director:
Reuben Escorpizo
EC District
Delegate:
Arie Van Duijn, PT
Bob Rowe, PT
Catherine Patla, PT
Craig Moore, PT
Dan Curtis, PT
Denie Rice, PT
Elisa Gonzalez-Rothi, PT
Ellen O’Bannon, PT
Eric Chaconas, PT
Eric Shamus, PT
Gina Musolino, PT
Jeff Berner, PT
Karey Ledbetter, PT
Kathy Swanick, PT
Ken Jacobs, PT
Kim McCloughan, PT
Lisa Roberts, PT
Lydia Gomez-Bamford
Raine Osborne
Sandy Riegor, PT
Scott Harp, PT
Steve Levine, PT
Vanie Jones, PT
Vicki Lee
SW District
NO District
NO District
EC District
EC District
SE District
NO District
SE District
NO District
SE District
SW District
EC District
NO District
SW District
NO District
WC District
SE District
WC District
NO District
SE District
EC District
SE District
NO District
NW District
F. PTA Director Report
Mary Connors PTA, PTA Director
My first year on the BOD has flown by! It has been a busy year with the start of ideas and programs designed to
promote communication, education and involvement of Florida Physical Therapists Assistants.
A Facebook group has been started (Florida Physical Therapists Assistants) to encourage dialogue and
information sharing with all FL PTAs. The group has grown to 34 as of June 30 th.
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Postings have included conference information. Also, an Update article in the April 2010 edition outlined
important issues for PTAs to keep informed of.
I attended the APTA National Membership Conference in March. Great ideas were discussed about improving
involvement in the APTA. One of the biggest questions asked: “what do I receive for my dues”. Many
PTs/PTAs do not realize or know what our organization provides for them including the advocacy done in
Tallahassee and Washington DC to promote and protect our practice. One of my goals is to educate PTAs and
student PTAs on why it is vital to be a voice in our professional organization. This is more critical with the
failed motion this year in the House of Delegates to provide PTAS with a full vote for elections. The motion
carried a majority vote but not enough for the 2/3 vote needed for a bylaw change.
The 2010 Fall Conference has educational opportunities scheduled specifically for PTAs. This is the start in
increasing specific continuing education classes for PTAs as requested at the 2009 Fall SIG meeting. Another
goal for the next year is to have at least one district class set up.
I look forward to continuing to be a voice and advocate for PTAs. 2010 set the foundation for accomplishing
great programs for physical therapist assistants in the next year.
Respectfully submitted, Mary Connors PTA, PTA Director
G. Cultural Diversity Director Report
Ben Escorpizo, PT, Cultural Diversity Director
Highlights:

Initiated a clarification on the specific mandate / purpose of the Cultural Diversity program of FPTA.
Communication and consultation were made with Willie Haskins. This was brought forward for
discussion during a BOD meeting held last February 2010.

This has spurred that a motion be brought forward to revise the current description of Cultural Diversity
Director as reflected in the by-laws. Deliberation of this motion will occur in September 2010 during the
General Assembly meeting.
o
o

The motion is as follows:
 "[To] Act as a resource person for the Board and the membership concerning matters
of Cultural Diversity, to bring heightened awareness and sensitivity to the board on
minority issues. For example, facilitate to increase membership should include
specific strategies to target minorities, and it is the job of the cultural diversity director
to be informed as how to do this best and to advise those involved in recruitment on
these strategies. The cultural diversity director should be sensitive to and attempt to
correct the absence of minorities on elections' ballots, or promote attempts to mentor
minorities for future leadership positions, or ensure that deserving minority members
are recognized appropriately in awards program, etc. In other words, the CD director
will act as a resource.”
The rationale for bringing forward this motion:
 To broaden the scope and function of CD Director to address issues pertaining to
minority members
 To clarify terms of reference that may be relevant to CD directorship
 To address the vagueness of current “job” description of CD Director
The passage of the new motion will broaden activities relating to the recruitment and retention of
minority FPTA members during on- and off- FPTA conference. Activities may include but not limited
to formation of committee / sub-committee, forum / meeting, proposal, continuing education course on
cultural diversity / sensitivity, etc.
H. Regional Director/District Reports
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Report of the Southeast District
We would like to thank all of the council members for the excellent job that they have done during the past year.
Council Members for 2009 - 2010
District Chairperson - Nancy R. K. Goddard
District Vice-Chairperson - Bradley Robbins
Regional Director - Lisa Roberts
Treasurer - Melissa Brodsky
Secretary - Jennifer Beal
Council at Large - Denie Rice
Council at Large - Paul Venuto
Council at Large - Colette Amit
Council at Large - Alan Mulchahy
Nominating Committee Chair - Gina Cigala
Chief Representative - Paul Venuto
Physical Therapist Assistant Representative - Shari Kalkstein
Nancy Goddard, our district chairperson is also an APTA Brand Champion. Brand Champions all over the
country assisted the Association on educating members and other health care professionals about the branding
campaign, "Move Forward: Physical Therapy Brings Motion to Life.” Phases I and II of the branding initiative
were presented during 2009 June and August district meetings and during 2010 January and April district
meetings. In 2009, Phase I: The Branding Initiative, educated members about the brand and how to consistently
deliver on the brand promise, "Physical Therapists help you restore and improve motion to achieve long-term
quality of life." APTA's goal is to let health care providers know that physical therapists are experts on the way
the body moves. If a physician or nurse practitioner has a patient with mobility issues then the physical therapist
is the one to whom they can turn as a partner in the treatment plan. Phase II: Roll out to Other Health Care
Practitioners, provided district members with a free, members-only online "Marketing to Health Care
Professionals" tool kit. The kit features a tutorial that explains how to define your practice and target
audiences(s), conduct a competitive analysis, use key brand messages, and what to consider when developing
your marketing strategy. For planning purposes, a newly redesigned web site, www.MoveForwardPT.com is
available. Phase III: The First Step to an Educated Consumer will be launched early in 2011. Consumers will
then be directed to this site where they can access information across a user friendly menu bar. The headings
include: Why a PT, Ask a PT, Find Your Condition, Improve Mobility, Avoid Surgery, Eliminate Pain, Tips,
FAQs, Advocacy, Contact, For Health Care Professionals and a live Twitter feed prominently featured on the
home page.
DISTRICT BUSINESS MEETINGS
The Southeast District held 5 business meetings this year. All meetings were held on weekday evenings at
various locations throughout the district, from Fort Lauderdale to Palm Beach, in order to meet the needs of all
members. Our thanks go to the following facilities: Nova Southeastern University and JFK Hospital. We
continue to offer one to two continuing education hours following each district business meeting.
Meetings were $25 members/$50 non-members (pre-registered), $30/$55 (at the door), and $15 students.
Meetings since April 2010 have been changed to $25 members/$35 non-members and no charge for students.
Dinner is served on a first-come, first-serve basis for all meeting attendees. This included the August meeting
which was a free meeting for all participants including dinner and CEUs.
Meetings since last annual report: 6/30/09, 8/25/09, 10/20/09, 1/26/10, 4/27/10.
DISTRICT MEETING ATTENDANCE
June 09 – 43 (35 PT, 3 PTA, 4 SPT, 1 SPTA)
August 09 – 72 (42 PT, 3 PTA, 26 SPT, 1 SPTA)
October 09 – 67 (31 PT, 3 PTA, 5 SPT, 28 SPTA)
January 10 – 95 (21 PT, 3 PTA, 46 SPT, 25 SPTA)
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April 10 – 33 (22 PT, 4 PTA, 6 SPT, 1 SPTA)
SPECIAL EVENTS
The Southeast District held a special meeting on March 24, 2010 at Nova Southeastern University to discuss the
proposed changes to FS 486. Ellen O’Bannon was our guest speaker who clarified the legislative platform and
explained how members can become politically involved.
Surveys had been distributed to members at the district level to determine areas of interest. Members were
interested in community service projects, programs on pharmacology, congressional leaders speaking on
healthcare reform, and timely orthopedic topics. In response to the survey, the district partnered with Palm Beach
County Solid Waste Authority and Paint Your Heart Out. Paint Your Heart Out is a community organization
whose mission is to help low income homeowners, in particular the elderly, disabled and families with children.
On May 15, 2010 the full exterior of a house including trim and base coat was painted in less than four hours by
our 13 artful painters. Future service projects with Paint Your Heart Out are planned for fall 2010 and spring of
2011
MEMBERSHIP / MENTORSHIP
In order to improve communication within the district, invite members and non-members to participate at
meetings, and announce promotions, the mentorship and membership committee started a contact list of facilities
containing a contact person, fax number, and phone number. The list was created with the assistance of the
University of Miami, using their facilities and CCCEs on file. The list has more than 125 contacts with the plan
to continue to add to it. Additional email addresses and physical addresses for the Southeast District were
obtained from the state APTA office in Tallahassee. More than 1,000 emails and envelopes were sent out prior to
our last meeting. This type of mail out in addition to current Listserv addresses will continue to be utilized to
inform and generate more involvement.
The committee also recommended the "PT bring a PTA" or vice versa to attend the meeting and CEU activity for
free. The promotion has been successful. In addition, we initiated a “Member bring a Non-member” during one
of the district meetings. A happy hour was also initiated prior to the spring Palm Beach meeting. Members were
encouraged to meet and network socially at a local Mexican restaurant prior to the business meeting and CEU
presentation at JFK Hospital. Members who attended enjoyed the chance to get together and socialize prior to the
educational meeting. It was well received and future socials are planned prior to district meetings.
To enhance communication, we developed a Face book page.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
We have established several avenues to create non-dues revenue for the district:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Certificate of deposit: We established a CD in July 2005. The certificate of deposit was closed
and deposited into the checking account in July 2009 in the amount of $11,868.67.
Checking account: The total in the checking account as of 6/10/10 is $15,724.45. This amount
is lower than the previous year due to having more social events and member benefits
including free meetings.
We continue to raise money for PAC at each meeting (raffles, “pass the buckets,” etc.) We
have raised approximately $100 per meeting and will make a PAC donation at or prior to the
annual meeting.
Sponsorship: We were unable to get sponsors for all meetings which also affected our
district’s revenue. We are actively seeking sponsors so that we can achieve our goal of 100%
sponsorship for business meetings.
Updating Financial Processes: We are constantly trying to update our financial processes
including improving registration at district meetings.
STUDENT NEWS
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1.
2.
The student APTA/FPTA informational power point is currently being revised.
Attendance and participation of Student Physical Therapists and Student Physical Therapist
Assistants at our district meetings has been outstanding and we hope to continue to see you
after graduation!
STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
The Southeast District provided two $250 scholarships to Robert Bookbinder, SPT from UM, and Rebecca
Herbs, SPTA from South University. Congratulations to Robert and Rebecca.
The Southeast District will offer one PT and one PTA student a $250 scholarship. In order to be eligible,
students are required to be APTA members in good standing, must attend a minimum of two out of the four
business meetings during 2010, complete the online application and submit it prior to December 31, 2010. Once
eligibility is confirmed, names will be entered into a raffle in which the PTA and PT winners will be chosen.
The winners will be announced at our January 2011 meeting.
DISTRICT GOALS 2010-2011
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




Increase public awareness of the roles of the Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistant
consistent with APTA's Branding Initiative marketing tools.
Improve membership within the Southeast District with increased effort in recruitment, retention and
rekindled excitement among Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants as well as increase
participation of members from Dade County.
Promote mentorship at the local and state level by educating students, new graduates and experienced
Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants
Encourage and facilitate members to market themselves and their practices to key audiences with the
free, members-only online "Marketing to Health Care Professionals" tool kit.
Improve communication within the membership via the listserv, the district website, and on Face book.
Increase networking opportunities and volunteers within the district.
Respectfully Submitted,
Nancy R. K. Goddard, PT, MSPT, CCCE
Southeast District Chair
Lisa Roberts, PT, MS, DPT, GCS
Southeast District Regional Director
Report of the Southwest District
The South West District (SW) is grateful to all of the district council members for all of their hard work and
dedication to the profession and the association this past year. Through the commitment and dedication of many
volunteers, we have had a successful and busy year. At the time this report is due – elections for new officers
have not occurred but will take place in August 2010.
Elections will be held for district officers at the August meeting: Current officers:
District Chair: Brianne Campbell
Vice Chair: Ginny Reed
Secretary: Suzanne Lucy
Treasurer: Tom Bevins
District PAC chair: Jacqueline van Duijn
Elections will be held for Regional Director, District Chair and Treasurer: nominations are being accepted
This year was another busy year in the southwest district: To date we have held two meetings:
January 2010 meeting was held at Health Park Hospital: our speaker was Dr. Eric Eskilou on the topic of
endovascular coiling for cerebral aneurysms. We were fortunate to have him speak and show video of this
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amazing technique. He one of a handful of surgeons in the country trained in this technique. Approximately 50
members attended this meeting
In February 2010 the FPTA student conclave was held at FGCU (Florida Gulf Coast University) with
approximately 160 participants: APTA president Scott ward delivered the opening remarks. The theme of
PT/PTA Better together helped to draw approximately 50 PTA students.
The May meeting was held at Florida Fitness and Wellness in Estero: Owner Chris Mulvey organized a PAC
fund raiser with a Cinco de Mayo theme. The district officers worked hard along with the staff at Florida fitness
to obtain sponsors for food, drinks and giveaways. Throughout the evening we generated many new PAC
members and raised almost $4000 for the Florida PT PAC. Thanks to all involved for a successful evening.
We look forward to the upcoming year: Goals for the upcoming year include increased student participation for
both PT and PTA students at the district meetings, increasing membership, increasing member participation at
the district and state level and allowing the opportunity for professional networking and collaboration.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kathy Swanick PT DPT OCS, Regional Director
Report of the West Central District
The West Central District (WCD) would like to thank every District Council member and all volunteers that
have demonstrated outstanding dedication, commitment, service and leadership in keeping the WCD strong and
member service oriented. As always, it has been a busy year. At the time this report is written, elections for new
officers have not occurred but will take place on August 7, 2010.
The District Council for 2009 – 2010 included:
1.
District Chair – Blaire Burton (Term expires 2010)
2.
Vice Chairperson – Raine Osborne (Term expires 2011) (vacant as of June 2010 due to relocation
to Northern District)
3.
Secretary – Kim McCloughan (Term expires 2011)
4.
Treasurer – Art Killian (Term expires 2010)
5.
Physical Therapist Assistant Representative – Mike Mellon (Term expires 2010)
6.
Chief Assembly Representative – Kathy Morin (Term expires 2010)
7.
PAC Chairperson – Raine Osborne (vacant as of June 2010 due to relocation to Northern District)
8.
Membership Chairperson – Denise Overlock
9.
Regional Director – Diana Ickes (Term expires 2011)
10.
Past Regional Director – Sheila Nicholson
Officers that will be elected at the August 7, 2010 business meeting include:
1.
2.
3.
4.
District Chairperson
Treasurer
Physical Therapist Assistant Representative
Chief Assembly Representative
District Vice Chairperson and PAC Chairperson will be appointed by District Council due to early vacancy of
position secondary to Raine Osborne’s relocation to the Northern District.
District Meetings and Happenings:
The District participated in the FPTA Webinar that was held on November 7, 2010. The District Council divided
themselves between 3 locations within the District to meet the needs of members related to distance: Winter
Haven Hospital, University of South Florida and Nova Southeastern University’s Tampa location. During the
lunch break a brief district meeting was held. The District would like to thank and express its appreciation to
Nova Southeastern University for co-sponsoring the event and to Dr. Lynn Welker for an excellent course. The
District ended the 2010 year with a Holiday Social at the home of Art Killian. On March 27, 2010 the WCD
held a meeting at Ft. Desoto Park during which the proposed 486 revisions were presented by Sheila Nicholson.
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On August 7, 2010 the District held its business meeting with elections as well as provided a three hour
continuing education program titled Therapeutic Exercise Dosing: Introduction to Evidence-based Clinical
Decision Making and us of the ICF Model in Exercise Prescription presented by Raine Osborne PT, MSPT, OCS
and Brian Hagist PT, MSPT, OCS. The WCD Assembly Representative meeting was also held that day. The
fall 2010 business meeting for the District will be planned and scheduled after the election of new council
members has taken place.
Once again the benefits of APTA/FPTA membership were presented in the fall of 2009 to students at the State
College of Florida – Manatee by Diana Ickes, St. Petersburg College by Violet Parker, State College of Florida –
Polk by Mike Melon, University of South Florida by Sheila Nicholson and Blaire Burton and at South University
by Blaire Burton.
This year many WCD members assumed and also continued to serve in leadership roles within the organization.
At the 2009 Annual Assembly Sheila Nicholson was elected as FPTA President, Lee Roberts was elected as
FPTA Vice-president and Blaire Burton was elected to Director at Large. Serving as Delegates at 2010 APTA
House of Delegates from the WCD were Sheila Nicholson, Kim McCloughan and Blaire Burton. Gina Musolini
attended as first alternate and Mike Melon served as PTA Alternate Caucus Representative. Michele Guevin
served as Chair of the Ethics Committee, Raine Osborne and Adele Carr served on the Infrastructure task force
created by the FPTA Board of Directors and Lydia Gomez-Banford served on the Awards Committee. Diana
Ickes continued to serve as FPTA PAC Chair and was also appointed to serve as a PAC Trustee. At the national
level Sheila Nicholson continues to serve on the Risk Management – Member Services Committee and is a
proposal reviewer for PT 2011.
WCD members were quite active this year in governmental affairs at both the state and national levels. Tim
Richardson attended Federal Advocacy in May 2010 and has been appointed by the Governmental Advocacy
Committee (GAC) to attend APTA’s State Advocacy Training in September 2010 in Portland Oregon. In
January several WCD members attended State Advocacy Training and visited their Legislators in Tallahassee
including; Diana Ickes, Sheila Nicholson, Blaire Burton, Tim Richardson, Jim Daniels and Lee Roberts. On
June 3, 2010 State Representative Rachel Bergin performed the ribbon cutting ceremony for the opening of
Hawthorne Health and Rehabs therapy expansion in Brandon. On May 18, 2010 Tim Richardson held a
successful fundraiser for Senator Mike Bennett at his clinic, Medical Arts Rehab, in Palmetto. Several WCD
members were in attendance and were able to spend almost two hours of one on one time with Senator Bennett
discussing Physical Therapy.
Goals for the upcoming year include increased student participation at the district level and increased district
membership.
Respectfully Submitted,
Diana Ickes, PTA, Regional Director
I. Membership Panel
Kathy Swanick, PT, Reuben Escorpizo, PT, Mary Connors, PTA Panel Co-Coordinators
The Membership Panel includes multiple programs within the FPTA organization:
Program 105 – Publications
Program 106 – Membership Committee
Program 107 – Conference Committee
Program 108 – Workshops
Program 109 – CE Procedures; and
Program 140 – Students
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Leadership & Mentoring Committee was to be added: however is now considered
separately: Report submitted by Sandy Davis
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Publications (program 105)
This is really known as the Update and special thanks goes to the FPTA staff and Craig Crosby for getting this
out to the membership monthly. As part of the “Go-Green” movement, the Update is now only available in
electronic format. Not only does this save the membership money on postage, but this has also allowed for more
graphics and space for information/articles. Ben has been working with FPTA board members to write an article
each month. Again THANKS to everyone who worked to make this successful!
Membership Committee (program 106)
Blaire Burton, PT, Chair
After the last annual conference, in October, 2009 a webinar was held: the speaker was Lynn Wecker on the
topic of Pharmacology. A special thanks to members that have participated on this committee, especially to Deb
Stern and Nova Southeastern University for assisting in the broadcast from NOVA to locations in every district.
The webinar conference was supported in part by a grant obtained through the APTA membership development
department. Again this year, the committee is working on another Webinar; however, at the writing of the
report, no details are available.
This committee continues to seek new members and anyone interested should plan to attend this committee’s
meeting at the fall conference. The goal is to have a membership chairperson at each District. At the time of this
report, we are still actively looking for participants on this committee.
Another project the Committee has worked on this year is developing packets of information that can be sent to
newly licensed professionals in the State of Florida, new members to the FPTA and a reminder that could be sent
to members whose membership drops. The Committee is also trying to develop methods that could be used to
personally contact members who drop their membership to determine reasons. Thanks to Tracy at the FPTA
office for assisting in development of these letters and ensuring that they are mailed to these potential members
in a timely basis.
Florida membership for the last several years is as follows:
As of 12/31/06
As of 12/31/07
As of 5/31/08
As of 5/31/09
PTs
2,571 PTs
2,506 PTs
2,523
PTAs
314 PTAs
336 PTAs
389
Students 870 Students 995 Students 997
PTs
2494
PTAs
390
Students1032
Total
Total
3,755
Total
3,837
Total
3,909
3916
Membership Statistics by District
Membership - by District
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WC
EC
NO
NW
SW
SE
Physical Therapist
Jan. 10
(June)
(Nov ‘09)
593
585
595
420
427
426
520
515
508
101
104
104
181
192
178
633
664
680
Physical Therapist Asst.
Jan. 10
(June)
(Nov ‘09)
91
89
92
74
104
100
56
59
53
13
12
13
13
22
16
75
88
82
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Students
Jan. 10
(June)
(Nov ‘09)
79
75
64
226
215
202
379
444
424
7
12
9
71
59
74
358
340
368
As of July 14, PT members: 2,506; PTA members: 374; Student members: 1,166; Total members: 4046.
Conference Committee (program 107)
Jodi Liphart, PT, Chair
This committee was chaired initially by Kathy Swanick and is currently chaired by Jodi Liphart. A special
thanks to members that have served on this committee for their efforts in providing quality programming for both
the Spring and Fall conferences, Arie Van Duijn, PT, EdD, OCS, Bill Hanney, Sandy Quillen, Sandy Davis and
Michelle Higdon. Thanks to both Michelle and Craig for their tremendous efforts to make these conferences
successful and assist in lining up the great speakers that we have had this year.
For this year’s spring conference we continued with the new schedule with only a half day program on Friday and a
full day of courses on Saturday, with the conference ending Saturday afternoon rather than Sunday. An exhibitor
reception was held on Friday evening. This schedule did not necessitate attendees to come in on Thursday night
for early classes on Friday, nor did it require attendees to stay in the hotel on Saturday night in order to attend
classes on Sunday.
The Spring Conference had 52 PT Full Conference registrants; 8 PTA Full Conference registrants; 57 Student
Full Conference registrants; 1 life member and 3 non-member Full Conference registrants; 37 one-day only
registrants; 4 guests; and 30 table-top exhibitors. A net income of $991 was realized from the 2010 Spring
Conference. While participation at this conference was lower than expected we were able to run a small profit
for this conference. This was likely due to location as St Augustine is a far distance to travel for only 1-2 nights.
The fall conference is fully planned, and will be held in September again this year, based on member
feedback received. The format for the governance activities will be changed, in that the Assembly meeting
will now be held on Saturday morning rather than Saturday night, with associated changes in the scheduling
of other governance activities and a slight change in the educational programming. This format was initiated
last year and was well received.
CE Workshops Committee (program 108)
This program essentially covers the home study courses and any courses sponsored by the FPTA. The home
study courses continue to be successful and will continue to be offered. This year FPTA has also offered several
CI workshops for credentialing and plans to offer more courses in the future.
CE Procedures Committee (program 109)
Debra Stern, PT, Chair
A special thanks to members that have served on this committee, Debra Stern as Chair, with members Bruce
Anderson, Damaris Kopsick, Eric Shamus, Laurie Vallone-Shimko, Ruth Freeman and Diana Ickes. This
committee has endeavored to review and revise the FPTA CE procedures for approval of continuing educational
courses in Florida, which is an ongoing process.
CE Course Approval Statistics
As of June 30, 488 courses submitted by course providers have been approved. In addition 153 individuals have
had their courses approved. The gross income from courses approved through 6/30/2010 is $185,220.
Student Services Committee (program 140)
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Congratulations to the Students’ SIG as they held a very successful Student Conclave at FGCU (Florida Gulf
Coast University) on February 26 and 27 with approximately 165 participants; the theme this year was”
PT/PTA Better Together. This year we welcomed 50 PTA students to the conclave.
The event started with a social at a nearby Sports pub following by a day of programming. APTA president
Scott Ward delivered the opening remarks on Saturday morning and spent some time with the FGCU students
Friday night. Another APTA Board of Director Connie Hauser was also on board as a speaker. The students
at FGCU are to be congratulated on securing vendors for their exhibit hall to assist in sponsoring the event. .
The students voted at the Conclave for the school that will host next year’s Conclave and congratulations go
out to UF. The date of the next student conclave is pending.
Leadership & Mentoring Committee
Sandy Davis, PT, Chair
Objectives & Activities achieved to date: Please contact me for further information
1. New Leader & New BOD Orientation revised & presented – to continue after each election.
2. Monitoring Florida requests through APTA’s Mentoring Program:
Report reviewed ~ 5 Mentees registering per month with few new FPTA Mentors being added.
Florida has 56 Mentors currently listed with diverse backgrounds.
(L&M Task Force previously surveyed and few had mentees or had ever been contacted.)
Random calls to mentees: most are students who have yet to choose a mentor with plan to
pursue in the future. Several contacted have been referred to FPTA members for their interest
i.e. vestibular practice in specific geographical location.
3. Lindsay Perry and Meryl Alappattu, both of the Northern District, attended National Student Conclave 2009
in Miami with FPTA booth and gift cards for completing survey. Survey of ~250 students in addition to prior
UF students showed: Majority want e-mail relationship, short term, and range from daily to yearly contact and
to share knowledge vs. leadership. Rewards of mentoring relationship: advice, networking, professional
development support, business experience, clinical practice and decision making. Additional Goals for such a
relationship: time management, leadership development, and critical thinking.
4. Leadership & Mentoring topic presented at every FPTA Conference:
3/19/10 Laura Lee (Dolly) Swisher, Bruce Anderson and Michelle Guevin
“Revised Core Ethics Documents, Putting Ethics into Action for Practice, Leadership and Mentoring”
9/24/10 Randy Roesch and Sheila Nicholson “The Leadership Rx”
The objective is for all FPTA leaders at any level from district to national, committee members to
President to personally invite a potential leader
One outcome: To organize sub- committees for the Leadership & Mentoring Committee by skills &
personality assessment into “teams”.
Current sub-committees are Students, Cultural Diversity, Conference & Orientation.
FREE Admission! Conference registration is not required to encourage all to attend.
J. Legislative Panel (program 120)
Ellen O’Bannon, PT, and Ken Jacobs, PT, ATC, Co-Panel Coordinators
FLORIDA PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION 2011 LEGISLATIVE/REGULATORY PLATFORM
Autonomous Practice of Physical Therapy -- FPTA endorses the concept that physical therapists should be
recognized as autonomous practitioners to whom patients/clients have unrestricted direct access as an entry-point
into the health care delivery system, and who are paid for all elements of patient/client management in all
practice environments. Furthermore, physical therapists should be universally recognized and promoted as
providers of fitness, health promotion, wellness, and risk reduction programs for persons across the life-span
to enhance quality of life.
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Physical Therapy Ownership – Promote physical therapist ownership of physical therapy services and support
the enforcement of laws and regulations to protect the consumer.
Physical Therapy Personnel Standards – Pursue opportunities to enact and/or enforce laws and/or regulations
to assure that services being billed to patients or payers as physical therapy services are being performed by
personnel qualified to provide physical therapy services. Physical therapy services must be performed by or
under the direction of a licensed physical therapist.
Repeal of the Medicare Therapy Cap– Support APTA involvement and efforts to further review how the
Medicare physician fee schedule is applied to payment of outpatient physical therapy services and development
of possible alternatives to the application of this payment methodology in conjunction with the Centers for
Medicare and Medicaid Services and other groups.
Medicare Patient Access to Physical Therapists – Support APTA Involvement and efforts to gain direct access
for Medicare patients.
Access to Health Care Coverage -- Support the enactment of legislation to provide for access to affordable
health care coverage for all Floridians and will collaborate with the legislature, the administration and other
stakeholders to enact such legislation.
Public Health Initiatives – Support enactment of public health initiatives and ensure that physical therapists are
included in appropriate programs. Current initiatives include legislation to improve stroke treatment and
prevention, expand coverage of preventive health services, regulations that ensure that children with disabilities
receive appropriate physical therapy services from qualified personnel and improve programs to improve
physical activity and nutrition, elder falls prevention, and arthritis prevention and treatment.
Governmental Advocacy Committee
Ellen O’Bannon, Ken Jacobs, Co-Chairs; Sheila Nicholson, Paul Hughes, Eric Chaconas, Rebecca Rosenthal and
Laura Haughie.
FPTA grants were provided for members Tim Richardson (West Central District) and Lindsay Perry (Northern
District) to attend APTA State Advocacy Forum in September 2009.
FPTA grants were provided for members to attend APTA Federal Advocacy Forum in May 2010. Attending via
grants from FPTA were: Scott Donnelly (EC Dist); Jim Viti (No Dist); Lindsay Perry (No Dist); Eric Chaconas
(No Dist); and Greg Robrahn (SW Dist).
FPTA State Advocacy Academy was held in Tallahassee, January 2010. Participants included FPTA Board of
Directors, FPTA members and grant recipients. Receiving grants were: Melissa Daly (No. Dist.); Matthew
Daughtery (WC Dist); Tim Richardson (WC Dist); Jim Daniel (WC Dist); Ronnie Cosse (No. Dist); Ryan
Balmes (No. Dist); and Tim Shreve (No. Dist)
Grants will be available for 2011 meeting and if interested members should contact their Regional Director or the
GAC Co-Chairs for information.
Power Point presentation was developed related to F.S. 486 revisions. District meetings were held for the
presentation of proposed revision for F.S. 486
Committee members attended the Board of PT Practice meetings.
Legislative session activity for 2010 was monitored by our lobbyists, FPTA staff and GAC committee members.
Senate Bill 2146 sponsored by Sen. Al Lawson was presented this legislative session. This FPTA bill addressed
our proposed changes to F.S. 486. The bill did not get out of committee. Several groups did express concerns
about changes and meetings are to be scheduled with healthcare groups that raised concerns.
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Committee members participated in political campaigns and attended fundraisers for legislators.
We have continued ongoing communication with our association’s lobbyists, committee members and FPTA
staff. Our legal representation includes: Martha Edenfield and Gene Adams with Pennington, Moore,
Wilkinson, Bell & Dunbar P.A., and Jodi Chase from the Chase Law Firm.
The committee would like to thank all members who participated in the political process this past year. We will
continue to provide ongoing educational opportunities, update the FPTA website as needed and communicate
when your assistance or action is needed. It is a goal to encourage and increase participation of our members.
We continue to work toward strengthening our profession, advancing the practice of PT in Florida and increasing
active advocacy in the political environment.
Lobbyist Report
Martha Edenfield
Gene Adams
The 2010 Regular Session of the Florida Legislature ended on April 30, 2010. A total of 301 out of the 2777 bills
filed passed, including 39 local bills, 5 resolutions and 4 memorials.
The Governor has now acted on all bills. 273 bills were approved by the Governor, 18 bills were vetoed and 1
bill became law without the Governor’s signature.
Below is an overview of the 2010 Session along with summaries of bills of interest that passed. Also included is
an update on several bills of interest that failed passage. The full texts of all bills together with the legislative
staff summaries are available on the Legislature’s websites. (www.flsenate.gov; www.myfloridahouse.gov; and
www.leg.state.fl.us.)
Session Overview
The 2010 Legislative Session was dominated by the issues resulting from the budget shortfalls and the political
wrangling of an election year. The early vetoes of two Republican backed bills, one dealing with teachers and
the other the dealing with the reinstatement of leadership funds added to the ill-will between the executive and
legislative branches, causing additional session tensions. The final $70.4-billion budget relies on the balance of
federal stimulus funds and the proceeds of a new gaming compact with Florida’s Seminole Tribe. It is expected
that the governor will veto many provisions of the budget.
Health care, especially for low income Floridians, was a central concern as Medicaid continues to consume a
larger and larger share of the state government budget. In an effort to possibly slow that growth, lawmakers
considered, but, could not finally agree on, a massive overhaul of the program designed to move it closer to a
managed care model. As Florida’s budget woes will likely continue in 2011 (and perhaps beyond) it is likely
that the Medicaid debate will continue at the forefront.
Despite the unique tensions of this session, the legislature completed its work timely on the final scheduled day
of the 2010 legislative session. Interestingly, the Senate and House concluded business several hours apart
thereby avoiding usual simultaneous adjournment and sine die ceremony that by tradition includes
congratulatory remarks from the governor, president and speaker. Instead, Governor Crist departed for a
campaign event in Miami, the day after he declared he would continue his race for the U.S. Senate – not as a
Republican, but as an independent candidate.
After session the focus moved to the newly declared “independent” Governor, as each bill and budget item
passed by the very partisan and Republican-dominated House and Senate were reviewed and acted upon by the
Governor. The Governor vetoed $371 million from the budget, including $9.6 million to Shands Healthcare
System, a reduction that translates into a $30 million reduction in Medicaid. Days before the upcoming budget is
slated to go into effect legislators meeting in Tallahassee on Tuesday expressed concerns that the state's new $70
billion budget may need to be rewritten.
Representative Ron Saunders, the incoming House Democratic Leader, has stated that the looming loss of $1
billion in Medicaid funding coupled with the economic impact of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill will so greatly
impact the state’s spending plan that the Legislature needs to come back to Tallahassee and draft a new budget.
The loss in Medicaid funding will occur at the end of the year unless Congress agrees to extend a higher
matching rate.
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Saunders said the Legislature should reconvene in special session in July and also consider how the state is
spending tens of millions from BP as well as a constitutional ban on oil drilling. BP has provided Florida with
$75 million so far to pay for advertising and response to the oil spill.
Governor Crist also continues to talk about calling a July Special Legislative Session to constitutionally address
the issues surrounding oil drilling in the Gulf of Mexico. The ballot deadline for a constitutional amendment to
be considered in the 2010 General elections is August 4, 2010. There is further speculation that, failing an
August Special Session, the Governor may call a later Special Session to address ethics issues. Senate President
Jeff Atwater has said he supports bringing lawmakers back to town but House Speaker Larry Cretul continues to
state his opposition to a Special Session.
The FPTA Consumer Access Legislation and PT Specific Issues
Consumer Access/Chapter 486: Prior to the start of the legislative session, FPTA met with Representative
Homan, the Health and Family Services Policy Council Chair. Representative Homan is an Orthopaedic Surgeon
from Temple Terrace and is in his final year of service in the House. As the Council Chair, Dr. Homan is the
House of Representatives leadership point person with control over issues pertaining to healthcare services. Dr.
Homan expressed a great deal of respect for PTs and appreciates the value of PTs. However, he also stated that
as Council Chair he would not hear any bill that would eliminate or even expand the 21 day requirement in the
statute. Dr. Homan remained a strong advocate to protect PT’s scope of practice from intrusion by chiropractors,
massage therapists and athletic trainers. Representative Nick Thompson, Chair of the Health Care Regulation
Policy Committee, also indicated that his committee would not hear any “scope of practice” bills unless all
interested parties were in complete support of the bill. As a result, no “scope of practice” bills passed in 2010.
After the final Board approval of the FPTA strategic plan and legislative package in November 2009, Senator
Lawson filed SB 2146, the FPTA Legislative initiative to update and modernize the Physical Therapy Practice
Act. Due to the House position on “scope of practice” legislation and input from Dr. Homan specific as to the
practice of physical therapy, SB 2146 was drafted to address technical issues and statutory “clean-up” and was
not intended to change any issues related to “scope of practice.” SB 2146 received references to the Health
Regulation Committee and the Health and Human Services Appropriations Committee. However, due to in no
small part to the concerns expressed by Dr. Homan as the Council Chair over health care issues, and in part to
bill drafting deadlines and filing limitations, the bill was not filed in the House. Florida House members are
restricted to filing only 6 bills (not including local bills, resolutions and memorials), making it is very difficult to
get a bill filed with the sponsor having full knowledge that the Council Chair has indicated that bill most likely
would not be heard.
After SB 2146 was filed, FPTA lobbyists were contacted by several representatives of healthcare practitioners
providing comments and/or expressing concerns regarding several provisions of the bill. Representatives of the
Florida Chiropractic Association expressed general concern over the changes in the bill related to spinal
manipulation, but declined to provide specific concerns or suggestions during the Session. However,
representatives of the FCA have offered to meet with the FPTA in the interim to discuss issues related to the
professions and specifically as to the legislation.
The Florida Orthopaedic Society expressed general concern over the legislation, but did not provide specifics.
The Florida State Massage Therapy Association has expressed concern over the proposed change to “therapeutic
massage” in the definition of “Practice of physical therapy.”
The Florida State Oriental Medical Association (FSOMA) has provided a list of concerns and has requested a
meeting with representatives of the FPTA to discuss those concerns. They have stated that “[T]he over arching
concern of FSOMA is that there be nothing in [Chapter 486] that could be used to justify any form of
acupuncture pursuant to Chapter 457 or 64 B1.”
While the Florida Athletic Trainers Association did not express opposition to SB 2146 as filed, they did request
that we meet with them in the interim to consider addressing concerns raised by ATs regarding working in
practice settings with PTAs.
SB 2146 provides us with a valuable starting point for discussions with these providers that have already
contacted us with concerns. Meeting with these interested providers in the interim would provide us with
valuable insight as to the issues that we will face pursuing our legislation next year.
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Health Care/Fraud Prevention: SB 2138 by Senator Gardiner and HB 1503 by Representative Flores as filed
would have required a “qualified therapist” (including PTs) to “assist the physician.” To the extent that this
section could have been read to apply to licensed physical therapists, this provision was inconsistent with chapter
486, the Physical Therapy Practice Act. Physical therapists are independently licensed and disciplined health care
providers and do not “assist physicians” in the evaluation and plan of care for patients. The FPTA successfully
amended both bills to harmonize the requirements and intent of the bill with chapter 486, Florida Statutes,
governing the practice of physical therapy. Both bills ultimately died.
The “No-name” Coalition
The FPTA continued to meet and coordinate with the “No-name” coalition of non-physician health care
providers throughout the Session. The coalition includes representatives of nursing homes, ALFs, hospices,
optometrists, pharmacists, chiropractors, nurses and others. This coordination included candidate interviews to
find candidates that the group could recommend to support that are familiar with the issues facing non-physician
health care providers, legislative updates and legislative strategy. The Coalition worked to get lawmakers to
change the provisions of SB 1986, the 2009 law that placed severe restrictions on licensing health-care
professionals who have certain types of felony records in their past. The legislation affects physical therapists,
nurses, MDs, DOs, dentists, chiropractors, optometrists, podiatrists, etc. and bars licensure and renewal for
applicants until 15 years after their sentences or probationary periods have ended.
The Senate approved a bill (SB 752) that would have eased the restrictions, which apply to fraud and drug
charges, but the House did not take up the issue. SB 752 died and the provisions of SB 1986 remain unchanged.
K. Practice Panel (program 130)
Special Olympics Committee
Tom Langer, PT Chair
The Special Olympics Florida continues to provide exceptional quality care to the heroic athletes who compete in
area, regional and state games throughout the state of Florida. FUNfitness, the physical therapy division of the
Special Olympics, has continued its positive growth over the past year, reaching more athletes with physical
therapy screenings than ever before.
Many screening events have taken place under the FUNfitness component of the Special Olympics over the past
year. The two major state events, the 2009 Fall Classic and the 2010 Summer Games held at the ESPN Wide
World of Sports complex at the Walt Disney World resort have provided physical therapy screenings to over 500
athletes. Additionally, the volunteer base for FUNfitness has grown significantly, with over 130 physical
therapists, physical therapist assistants, student physical therapists and student physical therapist assistants
volunteering their time for this outstanding organization.
The upcoming year will focus on selecting and training additional area Clinical Directors for FUNfitness to
expand our physical therapy services to counties and districts in Florida that have not had the opportunity to be
treated by our skilled volunteers. Additionally, steps are being taken to ensure that even more athletes at the
upcoming state games will have the opportunity to receive physical therapy screenings to improve their quality
of life.
If you are interested in becoming an area Clinical Director or if you would like information on volunteering for
future Special Olympics FUNfitness events, please feel free to contact me at your convenience.
Respectfully Submitted,
Tom Langer, PT
Clinical Director
Florida FUNfitness Coordinator
Special Olympics Florida
[email protected]
Research Committee Report (program 150)
Committee Members: Dr. Gary Gorniak (Chair); Dr. Madeleine Hellman; Dr. Kristina S.
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Beekhuizen; Dr. Dorian K. Rose
Report: Again this year, the Committee advertized for Abstracts for the 2010 Annual Conference and for the
Linda Crane Research Grant. One abstract was submitted in addition to the abstract by Dr Nof on her research
funded by last year’s Linda Crane Grant. Last year 7 abstracts were submitted. The reason for the difference is
not clear as the deadline and procedures did not change. Because of the location of this year’s CSM and APTA
Annual Conference, more people may have submitted abstracts to these conferences this year compared to last.
As this is only the second time in many years that the FPTA has offered the presentation and publication of peer
review abstracts to its member, the committee will do some additional advertizing to notify institutions and
members of this opportunity to disseminate research at their own State Conference. With the emphasize of
evidence-supported practice in our profession, it is hoped that more and more members will present their
research at the Annual Conference, showing the public and healthcare community our commitment to clinical
excellence in the Florida.
While the number of abstracts has decreased, the number of Linda Crane Research Grant applications increased
for 3 to 6 this year. Currently, these grant requests are being reviewed blindly by the research committee and no
decision on the recipient of the grant will be made until the first part of August 2010. At that time, the
investigators and titles of the 6 studies will be announced as will the recipient of the 2010 Linda Crane Research
Grant.
Respectfully Submitted by Dr. Gary Gorniak
L. FPT-PAC
Diana Ickes, PTA, Chair
Greetings and thank you to each and every one of you for your support of the Florida Physical Therapy (FPT)
Political Action Committee (PAC) in the past year. It has been another productive and successful year for FPT
PAC. The PAC Board of Trustees (BOT) was formed with Paul Hughes appointed as the first PAC BOT
President. The purpose of the PAC Trustees is to promote high level fundraising events and to encourage PAC
membership at the 486 level or above. PAC BOT Policies and Procedures were approved by the Florida
Physical Therapy Association’s (FPTA) Board of Directors (BOD) at Annual Conference last year and the first
Trustees were appointed. The BOT will hold its first fundraising event this fall, which will be a continuing
education seminar presented by Dr. Stanley Paris. Any PAC member at the $250 level or above will be able to
attend this continuing education for free.
In 2009 we raised $27,238.99 for FPT PAC. As of the date this was written in July 2010, we are already at
$22,571.00 for 2010! Our goal for 2010, per the FPTA’s Strategic Plan, is $75,000. We have quite a ways to go
but we are well on our way! FPT PAC will continue to hold its silent auction at our annual conference and needs
all the support you can give, whether by donation or by bidding at the auction. The 2009 PAC Silent Auction
raised over $2200.00!
Thank you to the District PAC Chairs who help to make FPT PAC a success. At almost every district event
throughout the year PAC fundraising is occurring, and the dollars raised really add up. While most district
events raise modest amounts, every little bit counts. Two district events that raised an exceptional amount for
FPT-PAC in the past year were the West Central District meeting in March where over $2500.00 was raised and
the Southwest District Meeting in May where over $3500.00 was raised. District PAC Chairs for 2009-2010
included:
1. Northwest – vacant
2. Northern – Brian Hagist, David Segars
3. East Central – Pam Bayliss
4. West Central – Raine Osborne (vacant as of June 2010 due to relocation to Northern District)
5. Southwest – Jacqueline van Duijn
6. Southeast – Matt Gleichauf
Finally, thank you to each Regional Director for your ongoing and tireless support of FPT-PAC and for
promoting FPT PAC within your individual districts.
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It continues to be an evolving time for us as Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants both
nationally and at the state level as we strive toward direct access and Vision 2020.
Again, I thank you and encourage your continued enthusiasm and support for FPT PAC.
Respectfully submitted,
Diana Ickes, PTA
Florida Physical Therapy PAC Chair Person
FPT-PAC Income/Expense Statement (6/30/10)
Jan - Jun
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Ordinary Income/Expense
Income
1216662 · PAC Membership Dues
22,571.00
Total Income
22,571.00
Expense
1217805 · Postage
118.37
1217880 · Contributions
2,000.00
Total Expense
2,118.37
Net Ordinary Income
20,452.63
Other Income/Expense
Other Income
1216654 · Bank Service Charges/Interest
-7.00
1216660 · PAC Interest
9.63
Total Other Income
2.63
Net Other Income
2.63
Net Income
20,455.26
M. FPT-PAC Board of Trustees
Trustee Members:
Diana Ickes
Gary Walters
Jeff Berner
Catherine Patla
Ellen O’Bannon
Sandy Quillen
Sheila Nicholson
Tracey Estok, Vice President
Paul Hughes, President
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The Florida Physical Therapy Association Board of Directors approved the formation of the FPT – PAC Board
of Trustees on 7/1/09. The responsibilities of the BOTs includes, but is not limited to; recruitment and retention
of new members to the FPT-PAC at the 486 membership level or above, mentoring future leaders and potential
Trustees in and PAC acumen and management, communicating the legislative agendas of the APTA and FPTA
to their local, state, and federal legislatures, and identifying fund raising strategies to facilitate the target
contribution goals of the FPT – PAC.
Members of the Trustees all participate at the FPT – PAC Diamond membership level.
The Trustees held a meeting in St. Augustine, Florida on 3/20/10 which included a fundraising roundtable
discussion.
The Trustees will be hosting, in concert with the Florida Physical Therapy Association, four continuing
education workshops over the next six months. We are very pleased to have Stanley V. Paris, PT, PhD, FAPTA,
present our first course, Spinal Instability – Whole Spine Stabilization, 11/20/10 at the Renaissance Orlando
SeaWorld Hotel.
Pending appointments to the Board of Trustees by the FPTA Board of Directors, as of 7/30/10 include Sheila
Nicholson and Sandy Quillen.
The Annual Meeting of the Trustees will be held on 9/25/10 during the FPTA Fall Conference.
Respectfully submitted, Paul Hughes, President
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VIII. Unfinished Business
IX.
New Business
X.
Teller’s Report on Election Results
XI.
Installation of Officers/Directors & Recognitions
XII. Announcements
The next FPTA Conference is scheduled for April 1-2 at the Doubletree Orlando, International Drive.
The 2011 Annual Conference and Assembly of Representatives have been scheduled for September 2326, at the Renaissance Resort at SeaWorld in Orlando.
XII. Adjournment
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