Linda Diane Feldt Commentary on the 44% Increase in APTA Dues for RPE Designation

Feb. 20 2007

To The Board and Staff,

I have chosen to renew as an RPP and not the RPE as a small protest  
against the lack of member involvement and notification in creating  
this separate dues category, because the RPE fees represents an  
unprecedented 44% increase in dues with a decrease in member  
services, and because the direction of the DOE and board interest in  
education is at odds with my goals that I have repeatedly stated to  
the board and the DOE.

As one of the many but increasingly shrinking long time (26 years)  
teachers of Polarity Therapy I hope this tangible lack of support  
will end up being a meaningful “vote” for reconsideration of the  
goals and the type of support provided not only from APTA but also  
within the teaching community which APTA should be facilitating.

Linda Diane Feldt
RPP, NCTMB, NC, Herbalist and Holistic Health Practitioner
Past APTA Board Member and Past President