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2007 CATA SPRING NEWSLETTER
EXCELLENCE IN COLORADO HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC TRAINING AWARD CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP COMMITTEE STUDENT ATHLETIC TRAINER COMMITTEE SECONDARY SCHOOLS ATHLETIC TRAINERS COMMITTEE
Dear CATA Members I hope this newsletter finds you and yours well. I am happy to say that things are well at my house. As you will see there are many things going on for the CATA. Please review this newsletter and learn about all of the efforts that have been going on in OUR association. As the RMATA is being held in Colorado this year the state will not hold an annual spring clinical symposium. Per our association by-laws we must hold an association business meeting “in or about May”. In years past we have held our meeting while at the district meeting. Due to the physical restraints and the growing needs of the district, we will not be able hold our meeting there. As a result the board of directors has decided to hold our annual business meeting in early June. Right now the location and date are still being worked out. We should have the details to announce in the next week or two. I hope to see you at the district meeting and our annual business meeting. Sincerely, Chris Mathewson President, Colorado Athletic Trainers Association
Well we did it again! Our bill, SB 24 The athletic Trainers Practice Act, has passed successfully through the House and the Senate with bi-partisan support! We are at a CRUCIAL point! We must convince the Governor to sign this bill! We will need EVERYONE to help with this task. The bill will take a few weeks to get to the Governor's desk during this time we will be asking you to participate in a MAJOR letter writing campaign. Please look out for CATA correspondence that will give specific instruction on the Who, What & How. This information will be coming over the next week multiple times and in many forms, so please be ready! WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT to make this final and most important step successful! If you have any questions or concerns please contact Jenn Dougherty 303-908-6303
EXCELLENCE IN COLORADO HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC TRAINING AWARD
Congratulations to the following winners of the "Excellence in Athletic Training in Colorado High Schools":
Winning Schools – $2,000 Award to Each
School Runner-Up Schools – $500 Award to Each
School
These awards are
sponsored by the Denver Nuggets. More information can be found by going to:
www.nba.com/nuggets/news/2007_training_award_winners_031707.html
Congratulations to the recipients of 2007 Jim Conboy and Dan Libera CATA scholarships:
Jim Conboy Scholarship: Jeff Deits of the University of Northern Colorado The Jim Conboy Scholarship is a $500 award given annually to a Colorado college student pursuing a degree in athletic training at an accredited university or college. Dan Libera Scholarship: Megan Fowler of La Junta High School The Dan Libera Scholarship is a $500 award given annually to a high school senior who intends to pursue a degree in athletic training at an accredited Colorado college or university.
Congratulations to Jeff and Megan!
CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP COMMITTEE Jason McWilliams, the chair of the CSC has been hard at work for the RMATA gathering sponsors and exhibitors for the annual meeting in Denver. The CATA Corporate Sponsorship Committee will be gearing up in mid-May in search of new sponsors. If you have any ideas or would like to help, please contact Jason or any CATABOD member. Their information can be found on the Leadership page of the CATA website.
STUDENT ATHLETIC TRAINER COMMITTEE
We are hoping
to have the 9th Annual SAT Symposium on
June 9, 2007
at Overland High School. I have a tentative agenda, however I am struggling to
secure presenters. If you are interested in presenting please contact me as
soon as possible. I am also in need of some extra ideas for topics for future
symposiums.
SECONDARY SCHOOLS ATHLETIC TRAINERS COMMITTEE The CATA’s SSATC would like to send a reminder to all members to check the NATA website under the SSAT Committee for updated information from the career advancement network and workplace resource center.
National Athletic Training Month has come and gone. While we focused on many events for this past month, I want to encourage everyone to do their part throughout the year to do things to enhance the profession of Athletic Training to the public. The following are a list of events that took place during National Athletic Training Month.
These are the only events that were reported. Please let me know if there were others that occurred so the correct people get credit for their efforts. Thanks.
Kevin Margarucci CATA Public Relations Committee Chair
Spring 2007
Call for Nominations
As directed by Article IX of the By-Laws, the positions of Vice President, Secretary and one At Large Member will be open for election in the spring of 2008.
Nominations may be received from the floor during the 2007 Annual Business Meeting or submitted in writing for a period of 5 months following the meeting.
All officers must be certified members of the NATA for a period of no less than five (5) years immediately prior to their nomination and shall have resided and practiced in the State of Colorado for a period of no less than two (2) years immediately prior to their nomination.
The individuals currently holding these positions are eligible for re-election
Vice President - Carrie Meyer Secretary - Gregg Harper At-Large - Lisa Lear
The CATA is still coordinating efforts to raise money for the legislative efforts. The CATA must raise $10,000 to offset the costs and expenses incurred throughout the legislative process. All CATA members have been asked to contribute $25. Need an invoice? Contact CATA Treasurer Chris Nagelhout for more information.
All CATA members are reminded to check the website, email and/or their mail for upcoming announcements for a June CATA Business Meeting. As soon as the details are confirmed, information will be sent out to the members.
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