Volunteering to serve on committees will help YOU put your leadership skills to work and provide further training that can only be learned through working for and with others. We hope you will find the perfect fit for you to express your love of reflexology.
Please contact the RAA Administrative Office to volunteer.
Affiliation Committee: Assists non-affiliated state associations in their efforts to become RAA affiliates by providing advice and assistance in: bylaw preparation; filing of state and federal non-profit incorporation paperwork; fiscal and calendar year accounting procedures; treasurer bonding, and other necessary paperwork.
Awards Committee: Meets biennially to review, consider and make recommendations to the Board on nominations received from the membership in various categories and criteria of awards to be given at the biennial RAA Conference.
Conference Committee: A year-round committee dedicated to presenting the best conference ever! You may assist in many activities from beginning to end, including developing a theme, artwork, locating perfect conference site, finding speakers, and assisting at the conference big weekend.
Education Committee: RAA takes a leadership perspective when it comes to education. This committee is charged with examining the various pathways by which to improve and increase educational standards for reflexologists in the United States. Committee members must take into consideration many aspects when developing policies, including access to educational opportunities, cost and state legalities.
Elections Committee: Meets annually to find nominees, prepare and mail ballots, and tabulate results of the annual Board of Director’s elections.
Legislative Committee: A year-round committee dedicated to insuring the right of our members to practice reflexology independently from other professions. Members will train and be able to answer questions and represent RAA regarding legislative issues facing our profession; instruct state associations on the importance of a working legislative committee; write position papers, design brochures, create informational booklets, and attend hearings in support of a state association or an individual’s right to practice reflexology as a separate practice.
Magazine Committee: This committee designs and publishes the quarterly news magazine, Reflexology Across America, a benefit since the creation of RAA.
Public Relations and Advertising: looks at how RAA represents itself and reflexology to the public. Activities may include developing statements, policies and announcements regarding RAA’s presence on social media, partnerships with schools and related businesses, and website, conference and magazine advertising guidelines.
Website/Technology Committee: This committee is responsible for maintenance and upgrades to the website and secure storage of RAA’s historical data and sensitive member information. The website recently underwent a complete upgrade and overhaul in the spring of 2014.