The Districts’ Secretaries and Treasurers Committee (DSTs) is seeking applications for a Committee Chair.
The District Secretaries'/Treasurers' Committee (DST) facilitates communication with NATA members and leadership through transparency of actions in order to recruit, retain and engage members, create resources, and provide fiduciary responsibility to achieve strategic outcomes. This committee is comprised of the district secretaries and treasurers elected or appointed by the 11 NATA districts. Each district has one vote.
Mission
The DST facilitates communication with NATA members and leadership through transparency of actions in order to recruit, retain and engage members, create resources, and provide fiduciary responsibility to achieve strategic outcomes.
Composition
This committee is comprised of the district secretaries and treasurers elected or appointed by the eleven NATA districts.
Purpose
Serve as a resource to the national office and districts on membership recruitment and procedures, common needs and goals and related matters.
Qualifications
- Current or recent service on the DST Committee
- Current: At least two years on DST Committee at time of starting chair position
- Recent: Cannot be off the DST committee for more than one year at time of taking chair position.
- Have an NPI number
Interested candidates should provide their CV, NPI number and a statement of interest by March 26th, 2023. Candidates should also be prepared to give a formal presentation to the DST Committee in June during Committee Day, which takes place in-person in Indianapolis, Indiana during the NATA Convention.
If selected, this position is a two-year term beginning end of June 2024. The individual is expected to begin a shadowing process with the current chair effective immediately.
In addition to general expectations of all NATA committee members, all volunteers must be certified or certified-retired NATA members in good standing with an NPI number.
Additional Scope of Work
1. Define and communicate clear goals for the committee and set a plan for achieving those goals.
2. Plan for and lead regular on-line meetings, conference calls and the annual in-person meeting in conjunction with the NATA Clinical Symposia and AT Expo and the Joint Committee Meeting, if applicable.
3. Communicate regularly with members, board liaison and staff liaison.
4. Distribute agenda and support materials for all meetings at least two weeks in advance.
5. Lead the discussions at scheduled meetings, having read the agenda and all background support materials relevant to the meeting. Display and promote open communication and courteous conduct at all meetings.
6. Openly debate issues with respect and rapport without making personal attacks.
7. Promote what is best for the entire committee and for the profession, not my personal agenda.
8. Serve as the tie-breaking vote when the committee is divided in its decision.
9. Submit reports at least once annually for the board meeting, plus additional reports if requested, detailing committee activities including, but not limited to, progress on projects and board recommendations.
10. Participate in the annual Volunteer Experience survey and Committee Member Evaluation process.
11. Follow the timeline and procedure for the annual committee member appointment/renewal process.
12. Represent the NATA and committee in a positive and supportive manner at all times.
13. Avoid conflicts of interest between position as an NATA volunteer and personal and professional life. When necessary, declare a conflict of interest and abstain from both the discussion and voting of any matter in which a personal or business interest. A conflict of interest is defined as any social, professional or economic relationship with individuals or the matter at hand that could affect my judgment and result in an outcome that might not reflect the best interests of the NATA and/or committee.
14. Support in a positive manner all actions taken by the committee and association, even when I disagree with such actions.
15. Uphold the NATA Code of Ethics
16. Cultivate an inclusive and welcoming environment
17. Contribute towards providing programming, research and resources to support cultural competency and ensure athletic trainers are equipped with the knowledge and skills to better serve diverse populations.
18. Ensure that the values of diversity, equity, inclusion and access are embedded in continuing education, conferences, communications, and the work of the association.
19. Examine processes, policies, practices, communications, structures and barriers with an equity lens to promote authentic engagement, access, and inclusion of diverse individuals.
20. Increase transparency and accountability on diversity, equity, inclusion and access by sharing data and information about the committee’s journey and commitments.
21. Support and intentionally promote a diverse athletic training profession.
By accepting this position, you commit to fulfilling these responsibilities to the best of your ability and resign your position if you find you are no longer able to.
Intellectual Property
Work and materials developed, created or written—as a committee, work group, or board member, or in any other volunteer capacity for NATA—shall be deemed work-for-hire under copyright, intellectual property, and other laws. NATA is granted sole and exclusive ownership of all such work. Committee members waive all claims and/or so-called “moral rights” to the work, and assign these rights to NATA.
NATA and its committees, councils and commissions are committed to represent, engage and foster the continued growth and development of the athletic training profession and athletic trainers as unique health care providers. To advance the mission and promote unparalleled delivery of athletic training services amid ever-growing global and diverse populations, NATA and its committees, councils and commissions embrace diversity, equity, inclusion and access as a leadership imperative for our association. All NATA members are welcomed and encouraged to serve on the association’s committees, councils, commissions, etc., as diverse backgrounds, experiences and knowledge help advance the profession and work of NATA.