Call for Nominations 2025 Executive Board

The Tennessee Athletic Trainers' Society seeks from its members a call for nominations for the TATS Executive Board. The following offices on the TATS Executive Board are up for regular elections in 2025: Treasurer and Middle Tennessee Representative.. Nominations will be received until April 15, 2025 and elections will occur May 1st - May 15th, per TATS Bylaws. Nominations may be submitted via the linked form below. Qualifications will be verified by the TATS Parliamentarian.

Important Update: Dry Needling Not Permitted Under Current TN AT Practice Act

Dear Colleagues,

As TATS President, I want to inform you that I have received a letter from the Attorney General’s office regarding the interpretation of Athletic Trainers’ ability to perform Dry Needling under the current Tennessee Athletic Trainers Practice Act. The simple answer is that we are not allowed to perform dry needling, effective immediately.

As many of you know, we are in the process of revising our practice act, and dry needling is one of the items we are working to include. However, it is crucial for all Athletic Trainers to understand that under the current practice act, dry needling is not within our scope of practice. Please share this information with all AT colleagues and encourage them to reach out to the executive board to learn how they can assist in getting the new practice act passed quickly.

Thank you,

Racheal Lawler
TATS President

ATs Care Event

Join us for the ATs Care event on May 31 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee! This program is designed to offer crisis management training opportunities for athletic trainers dealing with the aftermath of a critical incident1. Enhance your knowledge of crisis intervention and equip yourself to support your peers in the aftermath of a critical incident. The cost of the event is $100 per person. However, Tennessee Athletic Training Society members will receive a $50 discount on their PEC registration. At the completion of this event, each member will receive 8 category D CEUs. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, grow, and support each other in our community. Stay tuned for more registration info.  Please address any questions to TATS.communications@gmail.com.

Call for Proposals

Calling All Members! Submit Your Proposals Today!
We invite all Tennessee Athletic Trainers' Society members to showcase their expertise and contribute to our shared knowledge by submitting a proposal. Let your voice be heard and shape the future of our profession. Your innovative ideas and valuable insights are crucial in advancing the field of athletic training. Don't miss this chance to make a difference – submit your proposal now and help us create a stronger and more united community of athletic trainers in Tennessee! Click Here

Nominations for Vice President Extended

The Tennessee Athletic Trainers' Society seeks from its members a call for nominations for the TATS Executive Board. The following offices on the TATS Executive Board are up for regular elections in 2023: Vice President TATS Executive Board Elections will begin May 1st and end on May 15th, 2023 per TATS Bylaws. Nominations will be accepted by completion of this form on the TATS website which are sent to the TATS Parliamentarian and/or Secretary for verification of qualifications.

Click below to nominate an athletic trainer.

2023 Executive Board Nominations.

The Tennessee Athletic Trainers' Society seeks from its members a call for nominations for the TATS Executive Board. The following offices on the TATS Executive Board are up for regular elections in 2023: Vice President and East Tennessee Representative. TATS Executive Board Elections will begin May 1st and end on May 15th, 2023 per TATS Bylaws. Nominations will be accepted by completion of this form on the TATS website which are sent to the TATS Parliamentarian and/or Secretary for verification of qualifications.

Click below to nominate an athletic trainer.

Proposed By-Law Changes

Proposed By-Law Changes

Proposed By-Law Change #1

Article IV, Section 3

 Current Language:

 Section 3. In the event there is only one candidate nominated for any elected position and remains the only qualified candidate at the close of nominations, that candidate must still be duly elected. Regarding the election of Regional Representatives, each voter may vote for one (1) candidate from each of the regions.

 Proposed Language:

Article IV, Section 3

 Section 3. In the event there is only one candidate nominated for any elected position and remains the only qualified candidate at the close of nominations, that candidate will automatically be elected. Regarding the election of Regional Representatives, each voter may vote for one (1) candidate from each of the regions.

Proposed By-Law Change #2

Current Language:

Article IV – Governing Body: Election and Removal from Office; Eligibility to Run for Office

Section 6. The newly elected officers will take office and begin their terms at the TATS Annual Clinical Symposia & Members Meeting. Officers elected as a result of special elections shall assume office as set forth in Article V, Section 3 in these By-Laws.

Proposed Language:

Section 6. The newly elected officers will take office and begin their terms at the first meeting of the Executive Board that occurs 90 days after the election results are verified and tabulated.

Proposed By-Law Change #3

Current Language:

Article XII – Committees

Section 4. Selection of Committee Members: Recommended by the Chair/Co-chairperson and appointed by the President with the approval of the Executive Board from the appropriate membership categories of the Society. Every effort should be made to have at least one member from each of the three (3) regions.

Proposed Language:

Section 4. Selection of Committee Members: Recommended by the Chair/Co-Chairperson and appointed by the President with the approval of the Committee’s Executive Board Liaison from the appropriate membership categories of the Society.  Every effort should be made to have at least one member from each of the three (3) regions.

 

**These proposed changes will be brought to a vote in the 2023 May election.**

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