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Newsletters - 2010
Canadian Journal of Reflexology - 2010
 

 

 

RAC-NATIONAL NEWS

Mandatory RCRT Program

As of January 1, 2010, all Professional members must participate in the Registered Canadian Reflexology Therapist Program.

 

Fee Changes for membership in RAC-National

It is over 5 years since the RAC membership fees were increased and, in that time, there have been significant increases in the costs of running the Association. We have done everything possible to control costs and have certainly eliminated many unnecessary costs and ensured that everything we do is cost effective. Unfortunately, having exhausted all possible ways of saving money, we now have to face the inevitable and make changes in the membership fees. With effect from July 1st 2009, therefore,there will be changes in the membership fee structure for all members whose renewals are due July 1st 2009 or later. Members already paid up to a later date will not be affected until their membership renewal is due.

We are committed to the Continuing Education Programme and to the RCRT designation and, in keeping with the promise to bring benefits to those who participate in the programme, we are offering a 10% discount for RCRT members or those who sign up for RCRT membership at the time of renewal.

The new fee structure will be as follows:

RCRT MEMBERS

The annual fee for RCRT members will be $135 plus tax with $25 plus tax RCRT registration fee due every three years.

Only RCRT designated members will now be included on the referral pages.

RCRT designated members will enjoy discounts on courses, products etc of at least 10%.

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP

The general membership fee for practicing and certified members will rise to $150 plus tax

Please note that, with effect from January 1st 2010, RCRT membership will be mandatory for all members who are actively practicing reflexology for financial return.

We are offering an incentive to RCRT members whose membership expires between July 1st and December 31st 2009. Any such RCRT members who renew prior to June 30th 2009 will be offered the existing membership rates ($100 plus tax). This incentive offer will also apply to members who sign up for the RCRT programme ($25 plus tax) at the time of membership renewal.

ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

Members who do not practice Reflexology for reward can, on completion of a signed and witnessed declaration form, apply for Associate Membership at an annual fee of $75 plus tax.

STUDENT MEMBERS

The membership fee for Students is $75 plus tax. All student privileges and benefits remain unchanged.

The concessionary Student Membership fee is available for a maximum of two years. After that, the full membership fee will be applicable.

Student members are required to commit to joining the RCRT programme as soon as they have been certified.

Removal of mandatory insurance for membership in the RCRT Program

It has become increasingly clear to us that the requirement for mandatory liability insurance is causing some members concern and is the principle reason for them not joining the RCRT programme.

We believe that profession and general liability insurance is a vital and important part of every business in an age when litigation can be so readily embarked upon and it will always be our recommendation and advice that all members, who are practicing Reflexology on members of the public, carry such insurance. We do accept, however, that members should be able to make their own decisions and be free to take the large risk that not having liability insurance could pose. (it is likely, for example, that to defend any action taken by a client whether real or spurious would cost a minimum retainer of $1000 for starters and could end up to be much, much more. Set that against the $225 for annual coverage and peace of mind!)

Believing in freedom of choice we have, therefore, removed the requirement for mandatory insurance. There is a down side to that, however, and only RCRT members who are carrying liability insurance will qualify for inclusion in the referral pages.

With effect from January 1st 2010, there will only be one level of non-student professional membership and that will be as an RCRT member. The annual fee for all RCRT full members renewing from July 23rd and through 2010 will be $135 plus tax.

We encourage all who have not yet converted to RCRT to do so now. As an incentive to do this, we are maintaining the old $100 plus tax membership fee until July 22nd 2010 and the RCRT registration fee of $25 plus tax covering three years will remain the same and is payable with the membership fee for those upgrading.