FPTA Committees
Awards Committee
The Awards Committee reviews and recommends recipients for the annual FPTA Awards.
Committee Chair:Â Katherine Calvert, PT, DPT
Bylaws/Reference Committee
The Bylaws Committee is responsible for assuring that the bylaws of the Florida Physical Therapy Association and of each of its component districts are internally consistent, that the bylaws of the districts are not in conflict with the bylaws of the FPTA and that neither the chapter bylaws nor the districts’ bylaws are in conflict with national APTA bylaws.
The Reference Committee is a committee of the Assembly of Representatives. Its members are those who also serve as the Bylaws Committee.
Committee Chair: Arie Van Duijn, PT, MSPT, EdD
Conference Committee
The Conference Committee is responsible for educational sessions and events held each year at the Spring and Annual Conference.
Committee Chair: Eric Shamus, PT, DPT, PhD
CE Procedures Committee
The Continuing Education Procedures Committee has the responsibility to interpret the concepts and scope of continuing education required for license renewal within Florida, in a manner consistent with rules of the Florida Board of Physical Therapy. The concepts and scope of continuing education through the attainment of approved courses represents educational activities that are responsive to the current and future needs of the profession.
Committee Chair: Lisa Roberts, PT, DPT
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee is a standing committee authorized through the Bylaws on the FPTA. The Finance Committee shall advise the Board of Directors as to the expenditures, investment of funds, and present an annual budget for the ensuing fiscal year to the Board for final approval.
Committee Chair: Juan Jose Villeda, PT, DPT
FPT-PAC Committee
The FPT-PAC: Florida Physical Therapy Political Action Committee raises funds to assist with legislative and advocacy efforts in the state of Florida which impact Physical Therapist practice and patient access in physical therapy services.
Committee Co-Chair:Â Brenda Dorman, PTA
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Leadership Committee
The Leadership & Mentoring Committee works to develop programs that will enhance leadership skills among active members and provide mentoring services.
Committee Chair: Klaus Blandon, PT, DPT
Nominating Committee
The job of the Nominating Committee is to prepare a slate of names for each office to be filled. Nominating Committee members are usually individuals who have been active in FPTA activities and as such, know a fair number of members who can be recruited to run for office in the association. More information about the Committee can be found in the Bylaws, Article VIII. Committees, Section 2. Nominating Committee.
Committee Chair:Â Meryl Alappattu, PT, DPT
Past Presidents Committee
The FPTA past presidents date back to Ada Winstanley (1946-1948) and consist of a dedicated group of individuals.
Research Committee
The Research Committee is responsible for vetting applicants for the Linda Crane Research Grant and Abstract Presentations at the FPTA Annual Conference and Assembly of Representatives.
Committee Chair: Kelly Hawkins, PT, DPT, PhD
