January Minutes
The January minutes were posted on the website and accepted with no changes.  Motion made by Melissa Banno, seconded by Dr. Jeffery Pierce,  to accept.

Membership/Renewals
Melissa Banno requested members to review their information on the HHP
website for accuracy by going to the online directory and clicking on their
information.  Non-members will be removed from the website.  Members
are encouraged to keep a personal page giving information about their
services. This information may be updated as often as desired by accessing the
personal page with a password.

Programs
Future meeting programs include:
April 6, 2006  Kelly Kurz with Paperwork Solutions
 
May 4, 2006 Calvin Mercer with ECU Religious Studies (to speak about spirituality).
Melissa Banno requested suggestions for future meeting speakers/topics. 
Please see the website for more information.

Speaker Presentation
Dr. Jeffery Pierce from the ECU Brody School of Medicine gave an
informative and interactive program on acupuncture.  He discussed how
he came into the practice of acupuncture by desiring to offer more than
traditional western medicine could offer his patients with disorders
such as fibromyalgia.  He discussed misconceptions about acupuncture and how
few complications result from acupuncture in this country.  Unfortunately
insurance coverage is rare, with NC State Employees through Blue Cross/Blue
Shield as one of the few to cover services through an MD only. Currently
coverage is not allowed for use of acupuncture as anesthesia with surgery.
He brought Japanese acupuncture needles for members and guests to try
and explained how to find a commonly used insertion point on the back of
the hand between the thumb and index finger.  For more information, members
may contact Dr. Pierce at pierceje@ecu.edu.

Communications/Publicity 
Two offers for advertisement were discussed; 
1. Pitt County Women's Journal: A regular feature with information
about HHP and focusing on participating practitioners describing their
specialty areas.  Advertisers can write the information or the publisher will
write it from the HHP website information.  Individuals will receive a 4" x 4"
space for $150 (regularly $192), includes photo and 50-75 words.  The
first 6-8 practitioners to contact Sheila Pridgen at 341-8877 (cell) or
329-9829 (office) will be included.  Next printing deadline is March 15.
This publication is bimonthly.

2. Achieve Magazine (quarterly publication): John Lee has extended
the offer for 10 practitioners to purchase ads (business card ads) at $100
each, covering a page in the publication.  HHP will receive the
opposite page.  Deadline: June 1 for July publication.

Treasurer Report
Report from Rosalie Jacobi Hutchens for the period of January 1 *
March 2, 2006:

Income:  $540 Dues, $409.92 web maintenance fees, and $45 website
personal page purchase.  Total Income = $994.92
Expenses: $178.21 in speaker lunches and web expenses
Balance: approx. $2000
Pending expenses: Business cards and rack cards

Announcements 
A.  Greenville Yoga Center, Don English, March class schedule distributed.

B.  Next quarterly website review will be at 6:30 pm, Thursday, April 27,
in the PCC Computer Education Room on the second floor of the Everett
Building (the library).  Reviews are hosted by the HHP website webmaster, Nancy Difede.

C.  Sunday, April 9th, 2-5pm, Greenville Convention Center, Making
Babies Fit for Pitt, annual maternity fair.  1000 people are expected.  Contact
Melissa Banno, 341-5108, to participate.  Motion made by Rosalie Jacobi
Hutchens and seconded by Peggi White for HHP to participate ($50 fee)
in the fair.  Motion passed.

D. Social Work Department at PCMH has requested massage therapists
for presentation during Social Workers Month.  This is a freebie, as they
have no budget.  There are 37 possible participants and they want to learn
some visualization techniques for themselves and receive a few minutes of
massage.  They are open to date/time in March.  Contact Rosalie Jacobi
Hutchens, 717-0012, to participate.

E. Little Kneads Massage and Bodyworks (Tilly & Charles Little) announced
the moving of their office from 610 Lynndale Court to "302 Square" at 302 H
Greenville Blvd.  The studio is in the back of Hair IC.  All contact info remains the same.

F. Bial Chiropractic in Tarboro announces an opening for massage therapist. 
They will provide all equipment (table, oil, etc).  Contact Amy at 823-8400.  

G. Next Board meeting is March 14, 10-11am, at Port City Java on Red
Banks Road.  Please arrive at 9:45 to order food/coffee.

H. Suggestion was made for a "Members in the News" button on HHP website.

I. Melissa Banno and Don English are speakers at the upcoming MS presentation. 

J. Rosalie Jacobi Hutchens announced that the PCC Therapeutic Massage
Program wishes to offer continuing education for massage therapists and
wants to know what interests and needs the community has.  Contact Candace
Frye at 252-493-763, or email her at cfrye@email.pittcc.edu.

K. Melissa Banno announced that member lists are available can also
be accessed at www.hhpofenc.org.

L. Kevin Cox announced his personal training business, Megatone. 
Contact him at 902-4542.

M. PCC has an upcoming Spring Fling, and the student massage therapy
club requests donations for their raffle basket of massages, products, etc.
Contact PCC Therapeutic Massage Program at 493-7653 or 493-7713.

Meeting Adjourned
Debra Casebere closed the meeting with a door prize, a scented candle
from her business.  Lauren Chadwick, massage therapy student received
the prize.

Future Meetings:
April 6, 6:30 p.m., China Ten, 10th St., Greenville

May 4, 12:00 pm, at Greenville Country Club
** Note: Dress code requires professional attire, ie. no jeans; checks
only, made out to HHP in the amount of $13.65.

Submitted by:
Cheryl Stephenson, Secretary