Congratulations to the Newly Elected Officers and Directors

ATA held its regularly scheduled elections in conjunction with ATA’s Annual Conference to elect the following:

  • President-Elect (two-year term)
  • Secretary (two-year term)
  • Treasurer (two-year term)
  • Director (three positions, each for a three-year term)

Officers elected

President-Elect: Ben Karl (two-year term)
Secretary: Carol Shaw (two-year term)
Treasurer: Robin Bonthrone (two-year term)

Directors elected

Helen Eby (three-year term)
Andie Ho (three-year term)
Giovanna Lester (three-year term)

Bylaws Amendment Passed

In addition to electing Board directors, Voting members voted to pass the following Bylaws amendment. Please note that material to be deleted is struck through; no material was proposed to be added. ATA’s Bylaws may be altered, amended, or repealed by a two-thirds vote of the Voting members.

Amendment 1: Enabling Prorated Renewal Rates for Members Rejoining ATA

Proposed Amendment to the Bylaws

Article III Membership

Section 4 (b) – Dues

b. Dues are payable annually in advance by December 31 of the preceding year. Membership is considered lapsed when dues are two months in arrears. All rights and privileges are forfeited during the period of the lapse. Upon payment of the full annual dues, a lapsed membership shall be reinstated with all pertinent rights and privileges, except that a voting member who is not reinstated by the Record Date of eligibility to vote with respect for officers and Directors shall not have the right to vote for officers and Directors or the right to be a candidate for office during the calendar year in which the membership has lapsed.

This Bylaws amendment was passed.

 

Thanks to all ATA Voting members who participated in this year’s election!

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