ATTENTION ALL MFTs IN MICHIGAN
You Are Needed!!
Michigan Senate Bill 5 (SB5) is going before the Senate Health Policy Committee by way of a hearing.
This is our chance for change!
We will be able to testify…
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that we struggle to practice as MFTs in Michigan.
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that our educational and training standards are rigorous & misrepresented in our current scope of practice.
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that our services are valued by residents of Michigan.
We need every Licensed MFT in Michigan to show their support for this important legislation. MAMFT has been building toward this opportunity for a formal hearing over the past few years. Due to the magnitude that this hearing and bill have on the practice of all MFTs, it is essential that we have as much representation as possible.
If you are new to this legislative process, it is quite a unique experience. In previous years, clinicians have briefly visited with legislators to talk about the needs and practice of MFTs. Do not be intimidated by the idea of getting involved with a political process. You will have the support of other clinicians and your MAMFT Board to walk you through every step. Lobby Day provides a great networking opportunity to meet
other clinicians from your area and to feel connected to the state organization. You will have time to visit with colleagues over lunch provided by MAMFT.
This is a particularly exciting time for participation as the Senate Bill will be voted on this year and your efforts will make a significant difference.
As practitioners, we understand how difficult it is to give up your valuable time; please consider that this legislation will impact your livelihood in a positive way for many years to come. Our success depends on you – please join us for a wonderful day of celebrating MFT in Michigan!
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Print the Lobby Day
invitation and mail the lower portion to: Caroline Dykstra, Administrative Assistant;
PO Box
140571; Grand Rapids, MI 49517-0571
2. RSVP by Friday September 8th to MAMFT Administrative Assistant Caroline Dykstra at: mamftmi@yahoo.com or 269-370-4436. Let her know your name, home address with your zip code+4 (http://zip4.usps.com/zip4/welcome.jsp) , phone number, and email address. Details about the day will be provided as the time approaches. Please RSVP by Sept. 7th so we can have an accurate count for lunch (which will be included!).
Directions can be obtained by using mapquest.com. The address for the House Office Bldg is 124 N. Capitol Ave., Lansing, MI, 48933 (on the SE corner of Capitol Ave. & Ottawa St.). Parking structures are available at: a) the corner of Grand & Ottawa, and b) SW corner of Capitol Ave. and Allegan St.
PLEASE consider giving one day of your time to improve the ongoing state of your profession! Feel free to contact MAMFT President Kathleen Jager, jagerka1@msu.edu, Legislative Chair Tianna Hoppe-Rooney, tiannarooney@hotmail.com, or Caroline Dykstra, mamftmi@yahoo.com, if you have any questions. Thank You!