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Chapter Meetings

Suwannee Valley Chapter meetings are typically held on the second Wednesday of most months. Visit the FSMTA Calendar for meeting dates and information.

FSMTA Members can attend any chapter meeting at no charge.
Non-Member guests are welcome to attend for a $30 fee (payable by check or cash).
Massage Therapy Students are always welcome at no charge.

Where
Florida School of Massage (Kinesiology Building)
6421 SW 13th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608 — Get Directions
Look for the sign held up by a sculpture of two large hands. Enter the small green building from the parking lot side.
Meeting Schedule
  • 6:00 pm – Doors open for Networking and snacks (please bring something to share)
  • 6:30 pm – 2 CE Presentation
  • 8:30 pm – Announcements & Chapter Board Meeting

To receive your 2 CEs, you must sign in by 6:30 pm and be present for the entire 2-hour presentation.
CEs will be posted to CE Broker by the provider and CE certificates will be distributed after the presentation.

Suwannee Valley Chapter Officers

Laurie Kennedy
Laurie Kennedy
Chapter President
[email protected]
Roscoe Mansfield
Roscoe Mansfield
Chapter 1st Vice President
Position open
VACANT
Chapter 2nd Vice President
Maggie Kampny
Maggie Kampny
Chapter Treasurer
Position open
VACANT
Chapter Secretary

Chapter Committee Chairs

Committee Chairs lead specific areas of chapter activity. Interested in getting involved? Reach out to the Chapter President for vacancies.

Education Chair, Carla Van Arnam
Coordinates continuing education (CE) presentations and learning opportunities.
Hospitality Chair, Position Currently Open
Oversees the logistics for monthly chapter meetings and events.
Sports Team Chair, Laurie Kennedy
Manages local sports massage outreach and coordinates event participation.
Elections Chair, Carla Van Arnam
Manages chapter elections.
Social Media Chair, Carla Van Arnam
Promotes chapter events and activities on digital platforms.
Legislative Chair, Laurie Kennedy
Represents chapter interests in legislative and advocacy matters.