Louisiana Athletic Trainers' Association, Inc.

LATA Committees 

These are the committees which makes the organizational structure of the Louisiana Athletic Trainers' Assocition.  If you are interested in joining a committee, please visit the respective committee page to learn how to join.

Executive

Committee

The purpose of the Executive Committee is to set up a course of action, which the association will follow and agendas for the general business meeting. The executive committee shall be responsible for retaining a lawyer to represent the Association, when necessary, on matters dealing with Athletic Training within the State of Louisiana.

Education

Committee

The purpose of the Education Committee shall be to improve expertise, knowledge, and functional skills of the profession of Athletic Training. The Director of Continuing Education shall be a standing member of this committee. The Education committee shall be responsible for setting up qualifications, reviewing nominations, and voting on nominees for the LATA  educational awards.

Financial Affairs Committee

The purpose of this committee shall be to deal with all aspects of financial matters concerning the Association on behalf of the membership in regards to generating revenues. The committee shall be responsible for pursuing and collecting applicants for Corporate Sponsorships.

Governmental Affairs Committee

The purpose of the Governmental Affairs Committee is to organize and lobby for legislation in the best interest of the profession of athletic training and the health care and welfare of the physically active. The committee will also be responsible for keeping a watch on all governing boards on any matters that might concern our Association and/or law.  The Governmental Affairs Committee shall have an Ethics Sub-Committee. The purpose of the Ethics Sub-Committee will be to make sure that only the highest professional standards and ethics are employed by the association and by each member.

Hall of Fame

Committee

The purpose of the Hall of Fame Committee shall be to set up qualifications, to review nominations for the Association's Hall of Fame and then make the necessary recommendations to the Executive Committee.  The committee will also be responsible for obtaining and maintaining a history of all Hall of Fame members, past and future, of the association. This committee shall be comprised of only Hall of Fame members.

Organizational Affairs Committee

The purpose of the Organizational Affairs Committee is to add, update, and/or assist in the amending of any proposed changes to the Association's By-Laws and other tasks that affect the Association. The Secretary shall serve as a standing committee chairman of this committee.

 

Public Relations Committee

The Public Relations Committee shall promote the profession of athletic training and the purpose and function of the Association to the public. The purpose of the Public Relations Committee is to promote business and educational meetings, report the outcomes and findings of these meetings to the membership and to the public through a minimum of three annual newsletters, to provide education and information relevant to the profession for the Association.

Research and Development Committee

The purpose of the Research and Development Committee shall encourage membership, organizational involvement, and development in local, regional, and national research and educational enhancement activities aimed at improving health care for the physically active.

 

Secondary School Committee

The purpose of the Secondary School Committee shall be to further the advancement of athletic training in the secondary school setting.
 
 

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