THE ATHLETIC TRAINERS'
ASSOCIATION OF FLORIDA
call for nominations
2027 ATAF EXECUTIVE BOARD
The Athletic Trainers’ Association of Florida is committed to the advancement of our profession through education, community engagement, legislative efforts, and professional development, dedicating financial support and leadership, ultimately enhancing patient-centered care.
ATAF is currently accepting nominations for the following 2027 ATAF Executive Board Officer and Regional Representative positions. Please note that current incumbents may be eligible and interested in serving a second term.
OFFICERS
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Treasurer
REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVES (*Incumbents may run for re-election)
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West Representative*
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Central Representative
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Panhandle Representative*
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South I Regional Representative*
Nominations are open to athletic trainers who are BOC-certified and active members of ATAF. Self-nominations are welcome and encouraged.
Candidate Eligibility Requirements:
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Current NATA/ATAF member in good standing
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In good standing with the Board of Certification (BOC)
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Licensed Athletic Trainer by the Florida Department of Health in good standing
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Possess a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number
All ATAF members are encouraged to ensure their nomination submissions are completed and submitted in a timely manner to be considered valid.
Nomination Procedure Timelines / Deadlines
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Nomination period - August 3, 2026 through August 31, 2026 [midnight]
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Candidates notified of nomination - September 1, 2026
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Deadline to accept/decline nomination - September 15, 2026
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Election period - September 21, 2026 through October 18, 2026 [midnight]
To Nominate Online – Click HERE
Thank you for participating in this important process and helping shape the future of our organization. Feel free to forward any question that may arise to Scott Freer, ATAF Secretary, at secretary@ATAF.org.
Sincerely,
Scott M. Freer, PhD, LAT, ATC
Secretary, The Athletic Trainers' Association of Florida
Position Eligibility Requirements & Responsibilities
Treasurer
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May be elected to no more than two (2) consecutive three (3) year terms.
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Serves as an executive Officer and a member of the Executive Board.
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Serves as the chairperson for the Finance Committee.
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Possess full power and complete responsibility to transact all financial business for and on behalf of ATAF with the written approval of the President.
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Commit ATAF to financial obligations not more than available financial resources.
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Submit a financial report to the Executive Board prior to Executive Board meetings at least three times a year.
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Submit a financial report to ATAF membership 6 at all business meetings.
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Account for all funds in both general and legislative accounts.
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Obtain and keep record of yearly budgets of all standing committees.
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Approve the appointment of committee chairs.
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Approve the appointment of special committees deemed necessary for the completion of special association projects.
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Continually evaluate and define the roles and functions of all officers, standing committees and special committees.
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Receive recommendations, suggestions, and requests from membership and makes recommendations to the President for their inclusion in the agenda of the Executive Board meetings.
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Continually evaluate the goals and objectives of the association and accept primary responsibility for progress towards these goals.
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Has voting power.
Regional Representative
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May be elected for no more than two (2) consecutive two (2) year terms.
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Serve as a member of the Executive Board.
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Assist in decision making for all initiatives, financial activities, processes, and procedural activities for ATAF.
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Represent the regional membership at Executive Board meetings.
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Serve to distribute information from the Executive Board to regional membership.
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Approve the appointment of committee chairs.
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Approve the appointment of special committees deemed necessary for the completion of special association projects.
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Continually evaluate and define the roles and functions of all officers, standing committees and special committees.
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Receive recommendations, suggestions, and requests from membership and makes recommendations to the President for their inclusion in the agenda of the Executive Board meetings.
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Continually evaluate the goals and objectives of the association and accept primary responsibility for progress towards these goals