Delaware Athletic Trainers' Association

To ensure the quality of healthcare for the physically active in the state of Delaware.

To advance the profession of Athletic Training through education and research.

To provide quality continuing education for the membership.

To safeguard and advance the interest of its membership.

- From the DATA By-Laws

By-Laws

Article I - Name
Article II - Purpose
Article III - President
Article IV - Vice President/President Elect
Article V - Treasurer
Article VI - Secretary/Parliamentarian
Article VII - Past-President
Article VIII - Executive Council
Article IX - Standing Committees
Article X - Membership
Article XI - Meetings
Article XII - Amendments

ARTICLE I.

NAME

Section 1:	The name of this organization shall be the Delaware Athletic Trainers' Association (DATA).
Section 2:	The DATA will follow the Non-Profit Laws of the State of Delaware.

ARTICLE II.

PURPOSE

Section 1:	To ensure the quality of healthcare for the physically active in the state of Delaware.
Section 2:	To advance the profession of Athletic Training through education and research.
Section 3:	To provide quality continuing education for the membership.
Section 4:	To safeguard and advance the interest of its membership. Presenting the profession’s viewpoints, concerns, and other important information to the media, appropriate legislative, administrative, regulatory and private sector bodies. Develop a working relationship with appropriate government and private sector entities.

ARTICLE III.

PRESIDENT

Section 1:	Elected as Vice President/President Elect by majority of the popular vote of the membership.
Section 2:	Shall begin at the conclusion of annual Business Meeting two (2) years following their election as Vice President/President Elect. May serve one (1) - two (2) year term. If the president cannot finish their term, for whatever reason the Vice President/President Elect will finish the term. The new officer will complete that term of office and their regular elected term.

ARTICLE IV.

VICE PRESIDENT/PRESIDENT ELECT

Section 1:	Elected by a majority of the popular vote of the Certified and Retired Certified membership. The nominating Committee submits the slate of nominees to the Executive Council prior to the presentation to the membership for a vote.
Section 2:	Elected for a two (2) year term. At the conclusion of the term of Vice President/ President Elect, he/she assumes the office of President.
Section 3:	If the President is unable to complete their term, for whatever reason the Vice President/President Elect will assume the Office of President. The Vice President/President Elect will then complete that term of office and their regular elected term.
Section 4:	If the Vice President/President Elect must assume the Office of President an election for a new Vice President/President Elect will be held at the next business meeting of the Association, and that individual will serve as Vice President/President until the next regular election cycle for the position.

ARTICLE V.

TREASURER

Section 1:	Elected by a majority of the popular vote of the Certified and Retired Certified membership. The Nominating Committee submits a slate of nominees to the Executive Council prior to presentation to the membership for a vote.
Section 2:	Elected for four (4) year term and may not run for re-election.
Section 3:	If the Treasurer cannot complete their term of office for whatever reason, the executive council shall appoint a replacement from the Certified or Retired Certified membership to complete the term.

ARTICLE VI.

SECRETARY/PARLIAMENTARIAN

Section 1:	Elected by a majority of the popular vote of the Certified and Retired Certified membership. The Nominating Committee submits a slate of nominees to the Executive Council prior to presentation to the membership for a vote.
Section 2:	Elected for four (4) year term and may not serve more than one term.
Section 3:	If the Secretary/Parliamentarian cannot complete their term of office for whatever reason, the executive council shall appoint a replacement from the Certified or Retired Certified membership to complete the term.

ARTICLE VII.

PAST-PRESIDENT

Section 1:	Assumes this position at the conclusion of his/her term of office as President.
Section 2:	Two (2) years and only one (1) concurrent term. He/She may not be re-nominated by the Executive Council to an elected office for a minimum of two (2) years upon completion of his/her term of office.

ARTICLE VIII.

EXECUTIVE COUNCIL

Section 1:	President, Vice President/President Elect, Secretary, Treasurer and Past President shall serve as members of the Executive Council during their term of office for the Delaware Athletic Trainers Association.
Section 2:	The Executive Council shall be the governing body of the Association.
Section 3:	The Executive council shall recommend and/or approve Certified Athletic Trainers to serve as Liaisons or Board Members for outside organizations. This will be done at the request of the outside organization.

ARTICLE IX.

STANDING COMMITTEES

Section 1:	The Delaware Athletic Trainers Association shall have the following standing committees: Financial, Public Relations, Nominations, Professional Education and Governmental Affairs, Secondary Schools, Ethics and Honors/Awards.
Section 2:	Functions are defined in the Policies and Procedures Manual of the Delaware Athletic Trainers Association.
Section 3:	Chairperson shall be appointed by the President and approved by the Executive Council, and shall serve a term of one year which can be renewed at the discretion of the President. Committee members will be chosen by the Chair and will serve a term of one year and renewed at the discretion of the Chair.
Section 4:	Special needs, ad hoc committees and work groups can be formed by the president with the approval of the Executive Council. These committees shall have both a defined goal and time line. At the conclusion of their tenure they will give a written report and if requested a verbal report to all members of the executive council. Procedures for acceptance or rejection of these groups work shall be outlined in the policies and procedures manual. Chairperson of these Special Needs, Ad Hoc or Work groups shall be appointed by the President with the approval of the Executive Committee. Their length of term shall be the time set by the executive committee to complete their work. Members to these groups shall be selected by the Chair and serve the length of time set by the executive council to complete their work.

ARTICLE X.

MEMBERSHIP

Section 1:	Classes of membership shall be the same as the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA), with the addition of Advisory Membership.
Section 2:	Anyone who is a member in good standing of the NATA and list the State of Delaware as their mailing address shall be a member of the DATA.
Section 3:	Anyone who is a member in good standing of the NATA but is outside of the State of Delaware may apply to the Executive Committee for membership. Their cost for their membership will be the same as in state members in their membership category.
Section 4:	Advisory Members must be recommended by a certified or retired certified member and approved by the Executive Council. Dues will be the same as Certified members.
Section 5:	Honorary memberships must be recommended by a certified or retired certified member and approved by the Executive Council (and Honors and Awards Committee if we add this as a standing committee). There will be no dues for members in this category.

ARTICLE XI.

MEETINGS

Section 1:	There shall be one (1) regular membership meeting annually, in the month of December. The December meeting shall be the Annual Business Meeting, which may or may not include a Continuing Education Program. Additional meetings will be held at the National Athletic Trainers Association annual Conference and the Eastern Athletic Trainers Association annual conference at the discretion of the Executive Committee.
Section 2:	Adjunct meetings will be held as deemed necessary by the Executive Council.
Section 3:	Information of importance to the profession and membership, including voting on items important to the Association can be communicated to the membership and voted on in manners described in the Policies and Procedures Manual.

ARTICLE XII.

AMENDMENTS

Section 1:	Substantive Changes: These By-Laws may be altered, amended, supplemented, or repealed after any such changes, approved by the board, are submitted to the general membership. Any changes must be approved by at least two-thirds (2/3) of the total certified members present at the DATA Business meeting.
Section 2:	Technical Changes: Corrections to the By-Laws may be made by a unanimous vote of the Board. If the By-Laws are altered, amended or supplemented in this manner, the changes shall not become effective until 30 days after the Membership has been advised of the changes.
Section 3:	Information of importance to the profession and membership, including voting on items important to the Association can be communicated to the membership and voted on in manners described in the Policies and Procedures Manual.

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