Wow, what a great week at NATA in Indianapolis! It was great to sit and visit with so many SWATA members in Indy. I was pleasantly surprised at the Welcome Reception - the first Hall of Famer in line to shake hands with members was our own Dennis Hart. Way to represent District 6!
We are about 2 weeks out from our 60th SWATA Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposium. Hopefully you have travel plans made and are ready to visit with fellow athletic trainers and friends. Here are a few updates for you to know before getting to Frisco:
60th Anniversary Party
To celebrate our 60th anniversary, we want to go back in time and enjoy a 1950's era carnival during the Welcome Reception at SWATA. The carnival will have a vintage theme with modern day games, food, drinks, and prizes. The SWATA Student Senate is hosting a Taping Contest that the whole family will enjoy! There will even be a category for non-AT family members!!! Other games and entertainment include BINGO, hosted by the YPC, Strong Man Striker, Sumo Wresting, Bean Bag Games, Putt Putt, Zorb Ball Racing, Photo Booth, Mechanical Bull and carnival style food. Join us on Thursday from 5:30 to 8:30pm for this family friendly event.
Executive Board Changes
Scott Galloway was elected to the position of District Secretary and has resigned his Texas Representative position. TSATA and SWATA worked together to fill the vacancy. TSATA recommended Brian Farr for the position and I appointed Brian to fill the remainder of the term (to July 2015). Brian will join the Executive Board immediately.
Also in our spring election, David Strickland was elected Arkansas Representative and Josh Woodall Vice President. Both David and Josh will join the Executive Board on Saturday as Ken Cole and I roll off the board.
Russ Richardson and Scott Sailor are candidates for NATA President and will be attending SWATA as well as our current president Jim Thornton. If you want to discuss issues with them, this is your chance.
Are you confused about the recent White paper and entry-level master’s degree? Most athletic trainers are confused so don’t worry. Russ Richardson will be speaking on Thursday from 9-10am Professional Education in Athletic Training: An Examination of the Professional Degree Level”. This is your opportunity to learn about the key findings regarding AT education and learn what is fact and fiction.
Certified athletic trainers must complete a minimum number of BOC approved evidence-based practice CEU’s to renew certification each cycle. As EBP just started this year, the courses are just now being approved and scheduled. SWATA has 2 hours of EBP on the agenda “Emerging Findings in Sport Related Concussion: What Are We Learning”. This lecture is scheduled for Saturday morning from 10am to noon.
As we count-down the final 2 weeks to SWATA, keep an eye out for e-blasts with the latest updates. I hope to see everyone in Frisco.
Written by:
Mitzi Laughlin
SWATA President
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