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GATA 50/50 Program & HB1055

Many times, members of an organization ask, "What have you done for me in my current situation to make my life better?"  Honestly, that is a fair question for any member to ask.   In addition to the year-round benefits of an informative website, active listserve, and annual CEU opportunities, our most recent immediate benefit was the formation and successful passage of HB1055 .  In summary, this bill was signed by the Governor, takes effect July 1, and clarifies for employers, insurance companies, and even our own practitioners exactly what athletic trainers do on a daily basis.  Many athletic trainers--in settings from pro sports, to rehab clinics, to high schools, to colleges--all took part in this work to pass HB1055.    

To learn more about how this legislation affects your respective practice setting, click the appropriate link below:

To maintain this current level of success in future legislative sessions, and to better protect the practice of athletic training in Georgia, I would like to introduce the "50/50 Program":

• We are looking for 50 people willing to donate $50 for the GATA to strengthen its legislative influence and to invest in the protection of our practice act.
• Individuals who donate at least $50 will be placed in a drawing for a complimentary registration at a 2009 annual meeting--either GATA, SEATA, or NATA.  One entry will be given for every $50 donated prior to November 1, 2008.
• Donors who give $100 will be designated as Century Club members.
• All donors will be listed on the GATA website, unless they wish to remain anonymous.
• Donations can be sent to the Region Reps or mailed directly to our Treasurer, Jeff Hopp (Marietta High School, 1171 Whitlock Ave., Marietta, GA,  30064) .  If you are unsure of your GATA Region, consult the GATA Leadership Directory
• The 50/50 Program will run until November 1.  During this 5-month program, donors may give in installments to reach the $50 threshold necessary to qualify for the drawing.
• Donations can also be made online.

If you are unable to give monetarily in the 50/50 program, then get involved on the local level by assisting one of  HB1055's supporters and let them know you appreciate their help and support of athletic training legislation.  Posting a few yard signs around town can be very helpful thing to a legislator seeking re-election.