Minutes from NHATA State Meeting

May 13, 2005

 

I.                    Meeting was called to order by Neil Duval.  Nine state members were present.  No other State Executive Board Members were present.

 

II.                 Treasurer’s Report:

 

1.      Savings $7,234.11

2.      Checking $5,652.93

3.      Investments $16,375.67 (+237.30 for the year)

 

III.               Secretary’s Report:

a.       Minutes from last state meeting held on 1/8/05 in Boston, MA were reviewed by attendees.

b.      Neil opened the floor for discussion.  No discussion or objections presented.

c.       Jamie Boudreau motioned to accept the minutes, seconded by Scott Roy.  Minutes were accepted.

 

IV.              Committee Updates:

a.       Licensure:

                                                               i.      Neil read penalties for practicing without a license and knowledge of someone practicing without a license.

                                                             ii.      The January 27th open-hearing in Concord, NH for rules 100, 200, & 300 went well with no objections.  These rules now go to joint committee for review.

                                                            iii.      The 500 Rules (Ethics) are being presented sometime in late May early June.

                                                           iv.      The state governing board has a new website.  www.nh.gov/alliedhealth   Membership is encouraged to visit and review this site.  This site has the possibility of online licensure renewal in the future.

 

b.      Athletic Training Student Committee:

                                                               i.      Nothing to report

 

c.       Secondary Schools:

                                                               i.      Sean Cox from Salem High School is the NH state representative.

                                                             ii.      Sean is working with the District I representative on a few projects.

                                                            iii.      SSATC will have a power point presentation project revealed in Indy that targets various audiences:

1.      Parents

2.      Administration/School boards

3.      College students seeking secondary school employment

                                                           iv.      SSATC session in Indy, June 14th, 8:15-11:15

1.      ATC & Coach: Success through communication

2.      Record Keeping: Principles to Practice

3.      Ready or not…Preparing for emergencies in SS athletics

4.      Raffle

                                                             v.      There are matching funds for job postings on the NATA website.

 

d.   Education:

i.         No new news to report.  The floor was opened for discussion by Neil.  Attendees expressed a desire to maintain a relationship with Vermont for future symposiums.  Attendees would like to see more educational opportunities in the future.  Time of year and low cost were expressed as most important.  Cliff Choulada of Bow H.S. offered his facility for future usage.

 

e.       Career Assistance:

                                                                                       i.      Tim Merchant of Rehab 3, Marshbrook is the state representative.  He is working with the District I chair and d is available for questions.

                                                                                     ii.      At the 2006 EATA’s a Career Center will be offered to attendees.  This service will offer resume review, interview technique & critique and job postings.

 

f.        Awards:

a.       We have received a few nominations for the New Hampshire Most Distinguished Athletic trainer Award.  Membership is encouraged to nominate as many individuals as possible.

 

Old Business

I.                    Membership encouraged nominating individuals for Service Award and Most Distinguished Award

II.                 Accepting nominations for President-Elect

III.               Dues will increase; DI online $10, by mail $15, NATA online $10, by mail $15

 

New Business

I.                    NATA Convention is June 12-16

II.                 Tri-State dissolved.  NH & VT looking into continuing a relationship in the future.

III.               Recap of committee openings- EDAC & REF

IV.              BOC Exam changes:

a.       Certification exam will transition to computer based exam beginning in early Spring of 2006.  Go to www.bocatc.org to review article put out by the BOC.

V.                 NH Games:

a.       This summer is the inaugural Summer Games being held in the greater Manchester area in July 2005.  18 sports competing.

b.      Membership is encouraged to visit www.nhgames.com/  They need medical volunteers.  This is a great way to promote the field of athletic training.  All are encouraged to get involved if possible.

VI.              WATC:

a.       http://www.nata.org/members1/committees/watc/watc_hh/watc_hh.htm

b.      Women in Athletic Training Committee is seeking volunteers for “Helping Hands” in Indy.

c.       They are looking for a couple of good men and women who are interested in watching fellow ATC’s children.

d.      Contact Debbie Bradney at bradney@lynchburg.edu with any questions.

VII.            REF:

a.       Membership is encouraged to donate to the Research Education Foundation.

 

Meeting adjourned by Liesl Lindley and seconded by Maureen Saliba