Start a PMA Chapter!
In an effort to serve its members and certificants, as well as support industry growth and development, the PMA is supporting the development of regional chapters. This initiative is in response to a demand from member and certificants who have expressed a desire to form regional chapters for a number of years.
The primary role of a Chapter is to provide an effective means for:
- Local networking among Pilates professionals
- Offering PMA approved continuing education
- The development of forums that foster discussions related to the Pilates industry
In addition, a Chapter can:
- Increase the opportunity for member participation in PMA activities
- Provide a readily accessible mechanism for regional project development
- Provide a network to rapidly gain member feedback on issues of concern to the PMA
- Provide a locally effective PMA membership recruitment mechanism
- Provide improved access to PMA resources, including certification and continuing education credits
At present there is one pilot chapter based in New Orleans, called the 'Southeast Louisiana Chapter of The Pilates Method Alliance'. The chapter aims to provide activities and support for members in from Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi. The pilot chapter also serves as a trial run for all of the procedures, documents, and systems inherent in the development and maintenance of chapters.
New chapters will be developed in the near future; please check back periodically for new information. If you are interested in forming a PMA chapter and want more information on what is involved, please contact Karen Mobilia, Membership Manager, karenm@pilatesmethodalliance.org.
