Membership in AMTA 2012 - Worth the Price

MEMBERSHIP IN AMTA 2012 – WORTH THE PRICE

Have you noticed? Music therapy has been everywhere this year! Two bestselling novels, a major motion picture featuring music therapy, the first-ever state licenses in music therapy, a brand new AMTA website, and federal recognition of the profession of music therapy by the U.S. Department of Labor, all make it an exciting time to be part of your association and our great profession. Music therapy has never before been more in the forefront of the public’s consciousness with media pieces featuring music therapy by Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Diane Sawyer, and a continuing column by our own AMTA President in the Huffington Post.

None of this would be possible without your help and support as an AMTA member.

AMTA recognizes that uncertain economic times necessitate difficult decisions about how to spend your money. If you've been a member of AMTA before, THANK YOU! Your support has helped countless music therapists and consumers who are dedicated to our mission -- advancing awareness of the benefits of music therapy and increasing access to quality music therapy services. Please help us continue this momentum by joining AMTA or renewing your membership in 2012.

Our new website offers comprehensive and essential benefits that not only make membership worth the price, but also that assist and support our members. A new online directory helping to put potential clients in touch with music therapists, a new and improved Job Center, online purchasing, and the ability to create an online account to edit and control your own information, are just a few of the features of our new website that help you make the most of your AMTA membership. Now more than ever, you need the support of a professional organization behind you. AMTA's work benefits you whether you are a member or not; please consider supporting that work in 2012.

Now you can pay your membership dues and donate to AMTA online! Click here (http://netforum.avectra.com/eweb/shopping/shopping.aspx?site=amta2&cart=0&shopsearch=&shopsearchCat=Membership) to go to your individual record and pay your 2012 AMTA Membership dues today to join this global village of people and take advantage of all your member benefits.

Instructions:

• Once you click the link above, click "login" on the left hand side. Use the email address where you received this email as your login information. (You can always change it after you log in if you wish to use a different email address.)
• Log in with your own unique password. If you have never logged in before the first time you login, use Password1 as your password. (capital P, number 1) You will be prompted to create a unique password for only your use. Be sure to keep this information for future reference. (But if you forget your unique password, not to worry there is a "Forgot My Password" link on the home page.)
• Edit or update any changes in your contact information by clicking on the My Information tab.
• Click the "Online Store" link on the left hand side. Under "Shop for" choose "Membership" and click the "Go" button.
• Choose the appropriate membership type and add it to your shopping cart.
• Click "Check Out" and follow the instructions you'll see.

Of course, you can always pay your 2012 membership by mailing in a payment or calling the AMTA national office, if you wish. Simply print a membership application form http://www.musictherapy.org/assets/1/7/2012_member_form.pdf and mail in your payment or call 301-589-3300.

Once again, we appreciate your ongoing support of the profession of music therapy.

Sincerely,

The American Music Therapy Association

P.S. If you've already joined AMTA for 2012, Thank You and please disregard this email. If you are not sure, feel free to log into your account or contact the AMTA office to check before making your payment.

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