2011 IATS Summer Meeting Minutes
IATS Business Meeting
Minutes
2011 Iowa Athletic Trainer’s Society Symposium and Meeting
Pella, IA
Central College
May 22, 2011 1:30-3:00 PM
1. Call to Order
2. Minutes from March 18, 2011.
a. Motion to approve minutes Dustin Briggs, Second Chris Viesselman
3. Recognitions
a. Hall of Honor
i. Shaun McCarthy and Steve Knoche
b. NATA Awards
i. Diane Bartholomew and Jody Brucker: Service Award
ii. Mark Coberley: CUAT of the year Div I
c. 25 Year Members
i. Steve Mather, Mike Lawler, Jim Nespor, Shaun McCarthy
4. Executive Committee Updates
a. Past President: Election results for secretary: Dustin Briggs
i. President Election upcoming in Fall 2011
b. Secretary’s Report: Please be sure to update your contact information with the NATA, encourage your coworkers and for those with academic programs please encourage your students
c. Treasurer’s Report:
i. Balance Breakdown
1. Checking Account as of May 16, 2011: $35,578.67, in 2010 it was $30,482.05
2. Money Market as of May 16, 2011 $0, in 2010 it was $3,046.94
3. CD Account: 17 month @ 1.5% (Money from money market plus some additional funds, $5000.00 as of May 16, 2011
ii. Current Balances
1. Total worth as of May 16, 2011 is $40,578.67
2. In 2010 it was $33,528.99
d. President’s Report
i. Legislation on concussions was signed by Governor Branstad on April 7, 2011
ii. Committee renewals: Working our way through committees to help them involve and evolve.
iii. Constitution and By-Laws: We’ll be reviewing these for alignment with NATA and MAATA.
iv. Appointments: Iowa Medical Society – Ex-Officio member of Sports Medicine committee - Dustin Briggs
v. Board of Athletic Training (IDPH)
1. Dr. William Jacobson - 2014 (1)
2. Dr. Christina Taylor - 2012
3. Dr. Pamela Davis - 2014
4. Geoff Jensen - 2014
5. Dr. Melody Higgins - 2014
6. Troy Kleese - 2013
7. Shawn McCarthy – 2013
vi. MAATA Update
1. proposed change to NATA by-laws
2. revisions to MAATA constitution and by-laws
3. StarTRACKS
4. MAATA Raffle
5. Committee Reports
a. CEPAT – Otto Krueger
i. E-newsletter 2X a month in Iowa Chiropractic Society
1. Concussion Bill
2. Pediatric Injuries
ii. Sports Physicals into newsletter
iii. Promoting athletic training in ICS
iv. Still looking for members
b. College & University – Chad Libby
i. Help promote awards at National level in all categories with Mark being on national committee
ii. Combine CUATSLC (Chris Viesselman) with CUATC
iii. Quiz Bowl will now become part of this
iv. Looking for members in DI and NAIA
c. College & University: Students AT Student Leadership Council -Chris Viesselman & Becky Gesell
i. Quiz Bowl: Getting teams interested so they are ready/prepared to participate at the fall meeting in Oct/Nov Oct/Nov on site
ii. Scholarship and student events: Iowa State, Central, and Graceland have fully paid (Simpson paid for scholarship for DV according Mike Hadden)
iii. High school athletic training day: Graceland hosted a successful high school athletic training day – rest of schools are getting ideas from them
iv. Committees:
1. Fundraising
2. Legislation and Current Events
3. Newsletter -hoping to be sent out/posted soon
v. Annual meeting student section
vi. New Officers:
1. Treasure/secretary: Jenn Stapelkamp, UNI
2. President (2011-2012): Kaitlin Adams, ISU
d. Ethics – Jim Nespor
i. Nothing to report
e. Governmental Affairs – Jim Nespor
i. Jim will be stepping down as chair but wants to continue on committee and help mento new chair
f. Scholarships & Awards – Paul Flynn
i. Scholarship and award applications were due March 15th. Winners announced at the luncheon.
ii. Award Winners
1. Hall of Honor: Steve Knoche
2. College University Athletic Trainer: Tim Koberna
3. Secondary Schools Athletic Trainer: Jamie Elrod
4. Clinical Athletic Trainer: Kevin Neegard
5. Educator of the Year: Chris Viesselman
6. Volunteer of the Year: Chris Weidmann
iii. Scholarship Winners
1. Ashley Wiersema: Central College
2. Beth Druvenga: Central College
3.
g. Public Relations – Kevin Melchert
i. Continued updating of IATS website - pertinent news and continuing education opportunities throughout the state.
ii. Communicated with MAATA and NATA PR chairs routinely throughout the year
h. REF – Jody Brucker
i. Jody banging his head on table, pause for Dramatic effect-District 5: Discrepancy between those who have paid and those that aren’t going to, what to do. Jody will work on contacting all PD’s to get feedback/plan
i. Secondary Schools – Chris Wiedmann / Steve Mather
i. SNothing for secondary schools
ii. IHSAA Football Playoff Coverage
1. 3 year contract review
a. Basic Agreement
i. IATS provides volunteer LAT if requested (substate,1st round & 2nd round)
ii. IHSAA donates $1000.00 annually to fund IATS scholarships
iii. During 2008-10 seasons IATS filled 40 of 48 requests for Football Playoff coverage
2. Open Debate / Discussion of IATS continued involvement.
3. History
a. Program started in 1999
b. John Roslien was President-elect, continued as Playoff Coordinator till 2003
c. Steve Mather current Playoff Coordinator
4. Benefit
a. AT exposure across Iowa
b. Being engaged with IHSAA
c. Promotion of AT profession
d. Scholarships
5. Complaints
a. Distance AT asked to travel
b. Recognition of service at time of service
c. Incurred AT cost to provide coverage
d. Food, gas / mileage
6. Improvements
a. Website link
b. Hall of Pride
c. Display showing IATS involvement
d. Possible location for IATS Hall of Honor
e. Announcements / PSA at ALL state events
f. Presentation of check during TV game at either Football or Basketball
g. Commercial spot / PSA for IATS or AT profession during finals
h. IATS / IHSAA polo as a personal Thank you from IHSAA.
i. Payment / reimbursement of mileage currently $0.51 per IRS standards
j. Each upgrade should not be an added expense to IATS
k. Football Officials playoff pay comparison
i. FB Sub-State $85.00
ii. FB First Round $90.00
iii. Qtr. Round $100.00
iv. Championship $100.00
v. Crew chief will be paid $0.44 per mile one way
vi. Source; www.iahsaa.org/officials/2010_2011_OffGuide.pdf
l. IATS LAT playoff pay comparison
i. $1000.00 annual payment
ii. 40 games @ 2.5 hours per game = 100 hours
iii. $3000.00 / 40 = $75.00 per game
1. Comparison AT rate in Des Moines Area
a. $35.00 per AT hour
b. 40 games @ 2.5 hours per game = 100 hours
c. 100 hours X $35.00 = $3500.00
d. $3500.00 /40 = $87.50 per game
iv.
j. Young Professionals – Jason Uhlenhake
i.
6. Discussion of IAHSAA Contract – Chris Wiedmann / Steve Mather
7. New Business
8. Motion to Adjourn Dustin Briggs, second Leslie Duinink
IATS Business Meeting
Minutes
2011 Iowa Athletic Trainer’s Society Symposium and Meeting
Pella, IA
Central College
May 22, 2011 1:30-3:00 PM
1. Call to Order
2. Minutes from March 18, 2011.
a. Motion to approve minutes Dustin Briggs, Second Chris Viesselman
3. Recognitions
a. Hall of Honor
i. Shaun McCarthy and Steve Knoche
b. NATA Awards
i. Diane Bartholomew and Jody Brucker: Service Award
ii. Mark Coberley: CUAT of the year Div I
c. 25 Year Members
i. Steve Mather, Mike Lawler, Jim Nespor, Shaun McCarthy
4. Executive Committee Updates
a. Past President: Election results for secretary: Dustin Briggs
i. President Election upcoming in Fall 2011
b. Secretary’s Report: Please be sure to update your contact information with the NATA, encourage your coworkers and for those with academic programs please encourage your students
c. Treasurer’s Report:
i. Balance Breakdown
1. Checking Account as of May 16, 2011: $35,578.67, in 2010 it was $30,482.05
2. Money Market as of May 16, 2011 $0, in 2010 it was $3,046.94
3. CD Account: 17 month @ 1.5% (Money from money market plus some additional funds, $5000.00 as of May 16, 2011
ii. Current Balances
1. Total worth as of May 16, 2011 is $40,578.67
2. In 2010 it was $33,528.99
d. President’s Report
i. Legislation on concussions was signed by Governor Branstad on April 7, 2011
ii. Committee renewals: Working our way through committees to help them involve and evolve.
iii. Constitution and By-Laws: We’ll be reviewing these for alignment with NATA and MAATA.
iv. Appointments: Iowa Medical Society – Ex-Officio member of Sports Medicine committee - Dustin Briggs
v. Board of Athletic Training (IDPH)
1. Dr. William Jacobson - 2014 (1)
2. Dr. Christina Taylor - 2012
3. Dr. Pamela Davis - 2014
4. Geoff Jensen - 2014
5. Dr. Melody Higgins - 2014
6. Troy Kleese - 2013
7. Shawn McCarthy – 2013
vi. MAATA Update
1. proposed change to NATA by-laws
2. revisions to MAATA constitution and by-laws
3. StarTRACKS
4. MAATA Raffle
5. Committee Reports
a. CEPAT – Otto Krueger
i. E-newsletter 2X a month in Iowa Chiropractic Society
1. Concussion Bill
2. Pediatric Injuries
ii. Sports Physicals into newsletter
iii. Promoting athletic training in ICS
iv. Still looking for members
b. College & University – Chad Libby
i. Help promote awards at National level in all categories with Mark being on national committee
ii. Combine CUATSLC (Chris Viesselman) with CUATC
iii. Quiz Bowl will now become part of this
iv. Looking for members in DI and NAIA
c. College & University: Students AT Student Leadership Council -Chris Viesselman & Becky Gesell
i. Quiz Bowl: Getting teams interested so they are ready/prepared to participate at the fall meeting in Oct/Nov Oct/Nov on site
ii. Scholarship and student events: Iowa State, Central, and Graceland have fully paid (Simpson paid for scholarship for DV according Mike Hadden)
iii. High school athletic training day: Graceland hosted a successful high school athletic training day – rest of schools are getting ideas from them
iv. Committees:
1. Fundraising
2. Legislation and Current Events
3. Newsletter -hoping to be sent out/posted soon
v. Annual meeting student section
vi. New Officers:
1. Treasure/secretary: Jenn Stapelkamp, UNI
2. President (2011-2012): Kaitlin Adams, ISU
d. Ethics – Jim Nespor
i. Nothing to report
e. Governmental Affairs – Jim Nespor
i. Jim will be stepping down as chair but wants to continue on committee and help mento new chair
f. Scholarships & Awards – Paul Flynn
i. Scholarship and award applications were due March 15th. Winners announced at the luncheon.
ii. Award Winners
1. Hall of Honor: Steve Knoche
2. College University Athletic Trainer: Tim Koberna
3. Secondary Schools Athletic Trainer: Jamie Elrod
4. Clinical Athletic Trainer: Kevin Neegard
5. Educator of the Year: Chris Viesselman
6. Volunteer of the Year: Chris Weidmann
iii. Scholarship Winners
1. Ashley Wiersema: Central College
2. Beth Druvenga: Central College
3.
g. Public Relations – Kevin Melchert
i. Continued updating of IATS website - pertinent news and continuing education opportunities throughout the state.
ii. Communicated with MAATA and NATA PR chairs routinely throughout the year
h. REF – Jody Brucker
i. Jody banging his head on table, pause for Dramatic effect-District 5: Discrepancy between those who have paid and those that aren’t going to, what to do. Jody will work on contacting all PD’s to get feedback/plan
i. Secondary Schools – Chris Wiedmann / Steve Mather
i. SNothing for secondary schools
ii. IHSAA Football Playoff Coverage
1. 3 year contract review
a. Basic Agreement
i. IATS provides volunteer LAT if requested (substate,1st round & 2nd round)
ii. IHSAA donates $1000.00 annually to fund IATS scholarships
iii. During 2008-10 seasons IATS filled 40 of 48 requests for Football Playoff coverage
2. Open Debate / Discussion of IATS continued involvement.
3. History
a. Program started in 1999
b. John Roslien was President-elect, continued as Playoff Coordinator till 2003
c. Steve Mather current Playoff Coordinator
4. Benefit
a. AT exposure across Iowa
b. Being engaged with IHSAA
c. Promotion of AT profession
d. Scholarships
5. Complaints
a. Distance AT asked to travel
b. Recognition of service at time of service
c. Incurred AT cost to provide coverage
d. Food, gas / mileage
6. Improvements
a. Website link
b. Hall of Pride
c. Display showing IATS involvement
d. Possible location for IATS Hall of Honor
e. Announcements / PSA at ALL state events
f. Presentation of check during TV game at either Football or Basketball
g. Commercial spot / PSA for IATS or AT profession during finals
h. IATS / IHSAA polo as a personal Thank you from IHSAA.
i. Payment / reimbursement of mileage currently $0.51 per IRS standards
j. Each upgrade should not be an added expense to IATS
k. Football Officials playoff pay comparison
i. FB Sub-State $85.00
ii. FB First Round $90.00
iii. Qtr. Round $100.00
iv. Championship $100.00
v. Crew chief will be paid $0.44 per mile one way
vi. Source; www.iahsaa.org/officials/2010_2011_OffGuide.pdf
l. IATS LAT playoff pay comparison
i. $1000.00 annual payment
ii. 40 games @ 2.5 hours per game = 100 hours
iii. $3000.00 / 40 = $75.00 per game
1. Comparison AT rate in Des Moines Area
a. $35.00 per AT hour
b. 40 games @ 2.5 hours per game = 100 hours
c. 100 hours X $35.00 = $3500.00
d. $3500.00 /40 = $87.50 per game
iv.
j. Young Professionals – Jason Uhlenhake
i.
6. Discussion of IAHSAA Contract – Chris Wiedmann / Steve Mather
7. New Business
8. Motion to Adjourn Dustin Briggs, second Leslie Duinink
IATS Business Meeting
Minutes
2011 Iowa Athletic Trainer’s Society Symposium and Meeting
Pella, IA
Central College
May 22, 2011 1:30-3:00 PM
1. Call to Order
2. Minutes from March 18, 2011.
a. Motion to approve minutes Dustin Briggs, Second Chris Viesselman
3. Recognitions
a. Hall of Honor
i. Shaun McCarthy and Steve Knoche
b. NATA Awards
i. Diane Bartholomew and Jody Brucker: Service Award
ii. Mark Coberley: CUAT of the year Div I
c. 25 Year Members
i. Steve Mather, Mike Lawler, Jim Nespor, Shaun McCarthy
4. Executive Committee Updates
a. Past President: Election results for secretary: Dustin Briggs
i. President Election upcoming in Fall 2011
b. Secretary’s Report: Please be sure to update your contact information with the NATA, encourage your coworkers and for those with academic programs please encourage your students
c. Treasurer’s Report:
i. Balance Breakdown
1. Checking Account as of May 16, 2011: $35,578.67, in 2010 it was $30,482.05
2. Money Market as of May 16, 2011 $0, in 2010 it was $3,046.94
3. CD Account: 17 month @ 1.5% (Money from money market plus some additional funds, $5000.00 as of May 16, 2011
ii. Current Balances
1. Total worth as of May 16, 2011 is $40,578.67
2. In 2010 it was $33,528.99
d. President’s Report
i. Legislation on concussions was signed by Governor Branstad on April 7, 2011
ii. Committee renewals: Working our way through committees to help them involve and evolve.
iii. Constitution and By-Laws: We’ll be reviewing these for alignment with NATA and MAATA.
iv. Appointments: Iowa Medical Society – Ex-Officio member of Sports Medicine committee - Dustin Briggs
v. Board of Athletic Training (IDPH)
1. Dr. William Jacobson - 2014 (1)
2. Dr. Christina Taylor - 2012
3. Dr. Pamela Davis - 2014
4. Geoff Jensen - 2014
5. Dr. Melody Higgins - 2014
6. Troy Kleese - 2013
7. Shawn McCarthy – 2013
vi. MAATA Update
1. proposed change to NATA by-laws
2. revisions to MAATA constitution and by-laws
3. StarTRACKS
4. MAATA Raffle
5. Committee Reports
a. CEPAT – Otto Krueger
i. E-newsletter 2X a month in Iowa Chiropractic Society
1. Concussion Bill
2. Pediatric Injuries
ii. Sports Physicals into newsletter
iii. Promoting athletic training in ICS
iv. Still looking for members
b. College & University – Chad Libby
i. Help promote awards at National level in all categories with Mark being on national committee
ii. Combine CUATSLC (Chris Viesselman) with CUATC
iii. Quiz Bowl will now become part of this
iv. Looking for members in DI and NAIA
c. College & University: Students AT Student Leadership Council -Chris Viesselman & Becky Gesell
i. Quiz Bowl: Getting teams interested so they are ready/prepared to participate at the fall meeting in Oct/Nov Oct/Nov on site
ii. Scholarship and student events: Iowa State, Central, and Graceland have fully paid (Simpson paid for scholarship for DV according Mike Hadden)
iii. High school athletic training day: Graceland hosted a successful high school athletic training day – rest of schools are getting ideas from them
iv. Committees:
1. Fundraising
2. Legislation and Current Events
3. Newsletter -hoping to be sent out/posted soon
v. Annual meeting student section
vi. New Officers:
1. Treasure/secretary: Jenn Stapelkamp, UNI
2. President (2011-2012): Kaitlin Adams, ISU
d. Ethics – Jim Nespor
i. Nothing to report
e. Governmental Affairs – Jim Nespor
i. Jim will be stepping down as chair but wants to continue on committee and help mento new chair
f. Scholarships & Awards – Paul Flynn
i. Scholarship and award applications were due March 15th. Winners announced at the luncheon.
ii. Award Winners
1. Hall of Honor: Steve Knoche
2. College University Athletic Trainer: Tim Koberna
3. Secondary Schools Athletic Trainer: Jamie Elrod
4. Clinical Athletic Trainer: Kevin Neegard
5. Educator of the Year: Chris Viesselman
6. Volunteer of the Year: Chris Weidmann
iii. Scholarship Winners
1. Ashley Wiersema: Central College
2. Beth Druvenga: Central College
3.
g. Public Relations – Kevin Melchert
i. Continued updating of IATS website - pertinent news and continuing education opportunities throughout the state.
ii. Communicated with MAATA and NATA PR chairs routinely throughout the year
h. REF – Jody Brucker
i. Jody banging his head on table, pause for Dramatic effect-District 5: Discrepancy between those who have paid and those that aren’t going to, what to do. Jody will work on contacting all PD’s to get feedback/plan
i. Secondary Schools – Chris Wiedmann / Steve Mather
i. SNothing for secondary schools
ii. IHSAA Football Playoff Coverage
1. 3 year contract review
a. Basic Agreement
i. IATS provides volunteer LAT if requested (substate,1st round & 2nd round)
ii. IHSAA donates $1000.00 annually to fund IATS scholarships
iii. During 2008-10 seasons IATS filled 40 of 48 requests for Football Playoff coverage
2. Open Debate / Discussion of IATS continued involvement.
3. History
a. Program started in 1999
b. John Roslien was President-elect, continued as Playoff Coordinator till 2003
c. Steve Mather current Playoff Coordinator
4. Benefit
a. AT exposure across Iowa
b. Being engaged with IHSAA
c. Promotion of AT profession
d. Scholarships
5. Complaints
a. Distance AT asked to travel
b. Recognition of service at time of service
c. Incurred AT cost to provide coverage
d. Food, gas / mileage
6. Improvements
a. Website link
b. Hall of Pride
c. Display showing IATS involvement
d. Possible location for IATS Hall of Honor
e. Announcements / PSA at ALL state events
f. Presentation of check during TV game at either Football or Basketball
g. Commercial spot / PSA for IATS or AT profession during finals
h. IATS / IHSAA polo as a personal Thank you from IHSAA.
i. Payment / reimbursement of mileage currently $0.51 per IRS standards
j. Each upgrade should not be an added expense to IATS
k. Football Officials playoff pay comparison
i. FB Sub-State $85.00
ii. FB First Round $90.00
iii. Qtr. Round $100.00
iv. Championship $100.00
v. Crew chief will be paid $0.44 per mile one way
vi. Source; www.iahsaa.org/officials/2010_2011_OffGuide.pdf
l. IATS LAT playoff pay comparison
i. $1000.00 annual payment
ii. 40 games @ 2.5 hours per game = 100 hours
iii. $3000.00 / 40 = $75.00 per game
1. Comparison AT rate in Des Moines Area
a. $35.00 per AT hour
b. 40 games @ 2.5 hours per game = 100 hours
c. 100 hours X $35.00 = $3500.00
d. $3500.00 /40 = $87.50 per game
iv.
j. Young Professionals – Jason Uhlenhake
i.
6. Discussion of IAHSAA Contract – Chris Wiedmann / Steve Mather
7. New Business
8. Motion to Adjourn Dustin Briggs, second Leslie Duinink
IATS Business Meeting
Minutes
2011 Iowa Athletic Trainer’s Society Symposium and Meeting
Pella, IA
Central College
May 22, 2011 1:30-3:00 PM
1. Call to Order
2. Minutes from March 18, 2011.
a. Motion to approve minutes Dustin Briggs, Second Chris Viesselman
3. Recognitions
a. Hall of Honor
i. Shaun McCarthy and Steve Knoche
b. NATA Awards
i. Diane Bartholomew and Jody Brucker: Service Award
ii. Mark Coberley: CUAT of the year Div I
c. 25 Year Members
i. Steve Mather, Mike Lawler, Jim Nespor, Shaun McCarthy
4. Executive Committee Updates
a. Past President: Election results for secretary: Dustin Briggs
i. President Election upcoming in Fall 2011
b. Secretary’s Report: Please be sure to update your contact information with the NATA, encourage your coworkers and for those with academic programs please encourage your students
c. Treasurer’s Report:
i. Balance Breakdown
1. Checking Account as of May 16, 2011: $35,578.67, in 2010 it was $30,482.05
2. Money Market as of May 16, 2011 $0, in 2010 it was $3,046.94
3. CD Account: 17 month @ 1.5% (Money from money market plus some additional funds, $5000.00 as of May 16, 2011
ii. Current Balances
1. Total worth as of May 16, 2011 is $40,578.67
2. In 2010 it was $33,528.99
d. President’s Report
i. Legislation on concussions was signed by Governor Branstad on April 7, 2011
ii. Committee renewals: Working our way through committees to help them involve and evolve.
iii. Constitution and By-Laws: We’ll be reviewing these for alignment with NATA and MAATA.
iv. Appointments: Iowa Medical Society – Ex-Officio member of Sports Medicine committee - Dustin Briggs
v. Board of Athletic Training (IDPH)
1. Dr. William Jacobson - 2014 (1)
2. Dr. Christina Taylor - 2012
3. Dr. Pamela Davis - 2014
4. Geoff Jensen - 2014
5. Dr. Melody Higgins - 2014
6. Troy Kleese - 2013
7. Shawn McCarthy – 2013
vi. MAATA Update
1. proposed change to NATA by-laws
2. revisions to MAATA constitution and by-laws
3. StarTRACKS
4. MAATA Raffle
5. Committee Reports
a. CEPAT – Otto Krueger
i. E-newsletter 2X a month in Iowa Chiropractic Society
1. Concussion Bill
2. Pediatric Injuries
ii. Sports Physicals into newsletter
iii. Promoting athletic training in ICS
iv. Still looking for members
b. College & University – Chad Libby
i. Help promote awards at National level in all categories with Mark being on national committee
ii. Combine CUATSLC (Chris Viesselman) with CUATC
iii. Quiz Bowl will now become part of this
iv. Looking for members in DI and NAIA
c. College & University: Students AT Student Leadership Council -Chris Viesselman & Becky Gesell
i. Quiz Bowl: Getting teams interested so they are ready/prepared to participate at the fall meeting in Oct/Nov Oct/Nov on site
ii. Scholarship and student events: Iowa State, Central, and Graceland have fully paid (Simpson paid for scholarship for DV according Mike Hadden)
iii. High school athletic training day: Graceland hosted a successful high school athletic training day – rest of schools are getting ideas from them
iv. Committees:
1. Fundraising
2. Legislation and Current Events
3. Newsletter -hoping to be sent out/posted soon
v. Annual meeting student section
vi. New Officers:
1. Treasure/secretary: Jenn Stapelkamp, UNI
2. President (2011-2012): Kaitlin Adams, ISU
d. Ethics – Jim Nespor
i. Nothing to report
e. Governmental Affairs – Jim Nespor
i. Jim will be stepping down as chair but wants to continue on committee and help mento new chair
f. Scholarships & Awards – Paul Flynn
i. Scholarship and award applications were due March 15th. Winners announced at the luncheon.
ii. Award Winners
1. Hall of Honor: Steve Knoche
2. College University Athletic Trainer: Tim Koberna
3. Secondary Schools Athletic Trainer: Jamie Elrod
4. Clinical Athletic Trainer: Kevin Neegard
5. Educator of the Year: Chris Viesselman
6. Volunteer of the Year: Chris Weidmann
iii. Scholarship Winners
1. Ashley Wiersema: Central College
2. Beth Druvenga: Central College
3.
g. Public Relations – Kevin Melchert
i. Continued updating of IATS website - pertinent news and continuing education opportunities throughout the state.
ii. Communicated with MAATA and NATA PR chairs routinely throughout the year
h. REF – Jody Brucker
i. Jody banging his head on table, pause for Dramatic effect-District 5: Discrepancy between those who have paid and those that aren’t going to, what to do. Jody will work on contacting all PD’s to get feedback/plan
i. Secondary Schools – Chris Wiedmann / Steve Mather
i. SNothing for secondary schools
ii. IHSAA Football Playoff Coverage
1. 3 year contract review
a. Basic Agreement
i. IATS provides volunteer LAT if requested (substate,1st round & 2nd round)
ii. IHSAA donates $1000.00 annually to fund IATS scholarships
iii. During 2008-10 seasons IATS filled 40 of 48 requests for Football Playoff coverage
2. Open Debate / Discussion of IATS continued involvement.
3. History
a. Program started in 1999
b. John Roslien was President-elect, continued as Playoff Coordinator till 2003
c. Steve Mather current Playoff Coordinator
4. Benefit
a. AT exposure across Iowa
b. Being engaged with IHSAA
c. Promotion of AT profession
d. Scholarships
5. Complaints
a. Distance AT asked to travel
b. Recognition of service at time of service
c. Incurred AT cost to provide coverage
d. Food, gas / mileage
6. Improvements
a. Website link
b. Hall of Pride
c. Display showing IATS involvement
d. Possible location for IATS Hall of Honor
e. Announcements / PSA at ALL state events
f. Presentation of check during TV game at either Football or Basketball
g. Commercial spot / PSA for IATS or AT profession during finals
h. IATS / IHSAA polo as a personal Thank you from IHSAA.
i. Payment / reimbursement of mileage currently $0.51 per IRS standards
j. Each upgrade should not be an added expense to IATS
k. Football Officials playoff pay comparison
i. FB Sub-State $85.00
ii. FB First Round $90.00
iii. Qtr. Round $100.00
iv. Championship $100.00
v. Crew chief will be paid $0.44 per mile one way
vi. Source; www.iahsaa.org/officials/2010_2011_OffGuide.pdf
l. IATS LAT playoff pay comparison
i. $1000.00 annual payment
ii. 40 games @ 2.5 hours per game = 100 hours
iii. $3000.00 / 40 = $75.00 per game
1. Comparison AT rate in Des Moines Area
a. $35.00 per AT hour
b. 40 games @ 2.5 hours per game = 100 hours
c. 100 hours X $35.00 = $3500.00
d. $3500.00 /40 = $87.50 per game
iv.
j. Young Professionals – Jason Uhlenhake
i.
6. Discussion of IAHSAA Contract – Chris Wiedmann / Steve Mather
7. New Business
8. Motion to Adjourn Dustin Briggs, second Leslie Duinink
IATS Business Meeting
Minutes
2011 Iowa Athletic Trainer’s Society Symposium and Meeting
Pella, IA
Central College
May 22, 2011 1:30-3:00 PM
1. Call to Order
2. Minutes from March 18, 2011.
a. Motion to approve minutes Dustin Briggs, Second Chris Viesselman
3. Recognitions
a. Hall of Honor
i. Shaun McCarthy and Steve Knoche
b. NATA Awards
i. Diane Bartholomew and Jody Brucker: Service Award
ii. Mark Coberley: CUAT of the year Div I
c. 25 Year Members
i. Steve Mather, Mike Lawler, Jim Nespor, Shaun McCarthy
4. Executive Committee Updates
a. Past President: Election results for secretary: Dustin Briggs
i. President Election upcoming in Fall 2011
b. Secretary’s Report: Please be sure to update your contact information with the NATA, encourage your coworkers and for those with academic programs please encourage your students
c. Treasurer’s Report:
i. Balance Breakdown
1. Checking Account as of May 16, 2011: $35,578.67, in 2010 it was $30,482.05
2. Money Market as of May 16, 2011 $0, in 2010 it was $3,046.94
3. CD Account: 17 month @ 1.5% (Money from money market plus some additional funds, $5000.00 as of May 16, 2011
ii. Current Balances
1. Total worth as of May 16, 2011 is $40,578.67
2. In 2010 it was $33,528.99
d. President’s Report
i. Legislation on concussions was signed by Governor Branstad on April 7, 2011
ii. Committee renewals: Working our way through committees to help them involve and evolve.
iii. Constitution and By-Laws: We’ll be reviewing these for alignment with NATA and MAATA.
iv. Appointments: Iowa Medical Society – Ex-Officio member of Sports Medicine committee - Dustin Briggs
v. Board of Athletic Training (IDPH)
1. Dr. William Jacobson - 2014 (1)
2. Dr. Christina Taylor - 2012
3. Dr. Pamela Davis - 2014
4. Geoff Jensen - 2014
5. Dr. Melody Higgins - 2014
6. Troy Kleese - 2013
7. Shawn McCarthy – 2013
vi. MAATA Update
1. proposed change to NATA by-laws
2. revisions to MAATA constitution and by-laws
3. StarTRACKS
4. MAATA Raffle
5. Committee Reports
a. CEPAT – Otto Krueger
i. E-newsletter 2X a month in Iowa Chiropractic Society
1. Concussion Bill
2. Pediatric Injuries
ii. Sports Physicals into newsletter
iii. Promoting athletic training in ICS
iv. Still looking for members
b. College & University – Chad Libby
i. Help promote awards at National level in all categories with Mark being on national committee
ii. Combine CUATSLC (Chris Viesselman) with CUATC
iii. Quiz Bowl will now become part of this
iv. Looking for members in DI and NAIA
c. College & University: Students AT Student Leadership Council -Chris Viesselman & Becky Gesell
i. Quiz Bowl: Getting teams interested so they are ready/prepared to participate at the fall meeting in Oct/Nov Oct/Nov on site
ii. Scholarship and student events: Iowa State, Central, and Graceland have fully paid (Simpson paid for scholarship for DV according Mike Hadden)
iii. High school athletic training day: Graceland hosted a successful high school athletic training day – rest of schools are getting ideas from them
iv. Committees:
1. Fundraising
2. Legislation and Current Events
3. Newsletter -hoping to be sent out/posted soon
v. Annual meeting student section
vi. New Officers:
1. Treasure/secretary: Jenn Stapelkamp, UNI
2. President (2011-2012): Kaitlin Adams, ISU
d. Ethics – Jim Nespor
i. Nothing to report
e. Governmental Affairs – Jim Nespor
i. Jim will be stepping down as chair but wants to continue on committee and help mento new chair
f. Scholarships & Awards – Paul Flynn
i. Scholarship and award applications were due March 15th. Winners announced at the luncheon.
ii. Award Winners
1. Hall of Honor: Steve Knoche
2. College University Athletic Trainer: Tim Koberna
3. Secondary Schools Athletic Trainer: Jamie Elrod
4. Clinical Athletic Trainer: Kevin Neegard
5. Educator of the Year: Chris Viesselman
6. Volunteer of the Year: Chris Weidmann
iii. Scholarship Winners
1. Ashley Wiersema: Central College
2. Beth Druvenga: Central College
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g. Public Relations – Kevin Melchert
i. Continued updating of IATS website - pertinent news and continuing education opportunities throughout the state.
ii. Communicated with MAATA and NATA PR chairs routinely throughout the year
h. REF – Jody Brucker
i. Jody banging his head on table, pause for Dramatic effect-District 5: Discrepancy between those who have paid and those that aren’t going to, what to do. Jody will work on contacting all PD’s to get feedback/plan
i. Secondary Schools – Chris Wiedmann / Steve Mather
i. SNothing for secondary schools
ii. IHSAA Football Playoff Coverage
1. 3 year contract review
a. Basic Agreement
i. IATS provides volunteer LAT if requested (substate,1st round & 2nd round)
ii. IHSAA donates $1000.00 annually to fund IATS scholarships
iii. During 2008-10 seasons IATS filled 40 of 48 requests for Football Playoff coverage
2. Open Debate / Discussion of IATS continued involvement.
3. History
a. Program started in 1999
b. John Roslien was President-elect, continued as Playoff Coordinator till 2003
c. Steve Mather current Playoff Coordinator
4. Benefit
a. AT exposure across Iowa
b. Being engaged with IHSAA
c. Promotion of AT profession
d. Scholarships
5. Complaints
a. Distance AT asked to travel
b. Recognition of service at time of service
c. Incurred AT cost to provide coverage
d. Food, gas / mileage
6. Improvements
a. Website link
b. Hall of Pride
c. Display showing IATS involvement
d. Possible location for IATS Hall of Honor
e. Announcements / PSA at ALL state events
f. Presentation of check during TV game at either Football or Basketball
g. Commercial spot / PSA for IATS or AT profession during finals
h. IATS / IHSAA polo as a personal Thank you from IHSAA.
i. Payment / reimbursement of mileage currently $0.51 per IRS standards
j. Each upgrade should not be an added expense to IATS
k. Football Officials playoff pay comparison
i. FB Sub-State $85.00
ii. FB First Round $90.00
iii. Qtr. Round $100.00
iv. Championship $100.00
v. Crew chief will be paid $0.44 per mile one way
vi. Source; www.iahsaa.org/officials/2010_2011_OffGuide.pdf
l. IATS LAT playoff pay comparison
i. $1000.00 annual payment
ii. 40 games @ 2.5 hours per game = 100 hours
iii. $3000.00 / 40 = $75.00 per game
1. Comparison AT rate in Des Moines Area
a. $35.00 per AT hour
b. 40 games @ 2.5 hours per game = 100 hours
c. 100 hours X $35.00 = $3500.00
d. $3500.00 /40 = $87.50 per game
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j. Young Professionals – Jason Uhlenhake
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6. Discussion of IAHSAA Contract – Chris Wiedmann / Steve Mather
7. New Business
8. Motion to Adjourn Dustin Briggs, second Leslie Duinink