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President's Message:
February 26, 2022
I hope all is well with each of you!
We are off to a great start for the 2022 year! Our new officers are on board and ideas on how to support our members are growing. Be on the lookout for many updates to come and how to get involved.
I’m pleased to announce that we have nearly $15,000 in funds available to our members! Undergraduate and Graduate scholarships are open and available at https://www.alathletictrainers.org/scholarships. I am also very proud to announce the new ALATA Opportunity Grants - $2000 available to members to purchase supplies or learning opportunities that their budget may not otherwise allow. See https://www.alathletictrainers.org/opportunity-grant for more information.
Honors and Awards and nominations are open! Go to https://www.alathletictrainers.org/awards to nominate a deserving athletic trainer or peer sports medicine professional to be recognized for their efforts.
Do not forget to follow ALATA on our various social media accounts for regular updates! There will be many as we prepare for many changes and updates in the near future.
As always, please let us know how your association can better serve you!
Your President,
2022 ALATA Clinical Symposium and Members Meeting:
Save the dates for June 3-4, with optional workshops on June 5th for our upcoming ALATA CSMM In Birmingham! We have a great lineup of speakers and topics and TWO great social networking opportunities! Follow us on our various social media platforms for up to date information.
ALATA Sponsors:
Our ALATA initiatives throughout the year would not be possible if not for the outstanding sponsors and business partners that we have. We would like to extend our greatest appreciation to the following donors and sponsors who have made the educational aspect of the 2022 CSMM and initiatives beyond possible:
The Alabama Board of Athletic Trainers
The Southeast Athletic Trainers Association
The American Sports Medicine Institute
Henry Schein – Medical Sports Medicine
BODY ARMOR
HYPERICE
Southlake Orthopedics – Sports Medicine and Spine Center
For more information regarding or to contact any of our sponsors please visit our website at www.alathletictrainers.org.
Interested in becoming a 2022 sponsor or donor to ALATA and one of its many initiatives to support its members and stakeholders? We have many opportunities from the individual to corporate level and committee to CSMM scale. Please reply to this email or contact President Kyle Southall at president@alathletictrainers.org
Want to Get Involved?
ALATA is GROWING! With this growth we have multiple ways for members to get involved and serve. While our committees are mostly full currently if you are interested in serving ALATA in any capacity, please reply to this email, or contact President Kyle Southall at president@alathletictrainers.org. We will find a way for you to be involved and grow in the association. There is typically a significant turnover in December/January for additional opportunities also.