> In fact, Vicki Matthews of the Texas Association of Massage
> Therapists recently used the following words in one of her posts to
> a major online user group within the Texas massage industry ...
>
> <quote> "The AdHoc committee, which I like to call an advisory
> committee …" <unquote>
>
> Obviously, even senior members of the "AdHoc" committee consider
> themselves an Advisory Committee.
>
I know ya'll in this yahoo group don't enjoy political talk and not
that I am stating agreement or disagreement with anyone's opinion,
but if I am going to be quoted to make a point, especially if it is
accusatory or controversial in nature, I want to make sure it is done
in context. I can get myself in trouble all by myself. Thanks for
the attempt, but I really don't need any help. LOL

Here is the actual post with the quote in question, cut and pasted
directly from the Central Texas Massage Yahoo group

Message # 5706 of 5770 on July 2, 2007

"I am not sure if anyone explained this previously, but in case they
didn't and for those who don't know, anyone can submit rule proposals
to DSHS for consideration by DSHS.

The TAMSO, TCMSI and I am sure CCST can and will submit proposals for
rule changes to DSHS. The AdHoc committee, which I like to call an
advisory committee because I would like to see it stay, will submit
their proposal for changes. DSHS will look at all of them, take what
they want and leave the rest. They will re-write the rules according
to
the changes in the law and publish them for public comment for thirty
days.

Once they have taken all the public comments into consideration and
made appropriate changes if necessary, the rules be accepted and made
official.

Vicki"

In case you need more explanation on what I meant by Ad hoc
Ad hoc is a Latin phrase which means "for this purpose". It generally
signifies a solution that has been custom designed for a specific
problem, is non-generalizable and cannot be adapted to other
purposes. Examples include a tailor-made suit, a handcrafted network
protocol or a purpose-specific equation. Ad hoc can also have
connotations of a makeshift solution, inadequate planning or
improvised events.
Advice (opinion), an opinion or recommendation offered as a guide to
action, conduct.


Our profession needs a group of professionals that are willing to
work together and give educated, well thought out opinions and/or
recommendations to DSHS Massage Therapy Licensing Program. Which by
the way, the word program does not mean a school rather a program to
regulate the massage profession. {smile}

I have attended no meeting of this group nor am I on any committees,
though I do support the group, knowing the history and background of
our professional politics and its so-called players over the last 8
years.

Vicki Matthews