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Chapter Meetings

Gulf Coast 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.
Massage Therapy Students are always welcome at no charge.

Where
Strength Medical
714 E. 4th St., Panama City, FL 32401 — Get Directions
Meeting Schedule
  • 5:30 pm – Doors open for Networking
  • 6:00 pm – Chapter Announcements
  • 6:30 pm – 2 CE Presentation

To receive your 2 CEs, you must sign in by 6:00 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.

Gulf Coast Chapter Officers

FSMTA Gulf Coast Chapter President
Donna Smith
Chapter President
[email protected]
Position open
VACANT
Chapter 1st Vice President
Position open
VACANT
Chapter 2nd Vice President
Emily Swain
Emily Swain
Chapter Treasurer
Sue Carnill
Sue Carnill
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, Position Currently Open
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, Donna Smith
Manages local sports massage outreach and coordinates event participation.
Legislative Chair, Donna Smith
Represents chapter interests in legislative and advocacy matters.

Chapter Elections

The Gulf Coast Chapter follows an odd-year election cycle. Officer elections are typically held October/November of the even year, with newly elected officers sworn in the following January.

Have questions about chapter elections, or interested in running for a position? Reach out to your Chapter President, or contact FSMTA's Director of Elections for general questions about the election process.