ATRA By-Laws Motion Withdrawn
ATRA just sent out the following news release:
(Alexandria, VA) ATRA President Sandra K. Negley has announced the withdrawal of the motion to amend the Association’s By-laws. President Negley informed the ATRA Board of Directors that Dr. Frank M. Brasile, the original motioner, has provided written notice to withdraw the motion as made during the ATRA Membership Meeting on September 15, 2006 in Orlando, FL.
In his written notice, Dr. Brasile has requested and received approval by the ATRA Board of Directors to form a task force among the ATRA Past President’s Council to further study the issue of the By-Laws amendment, including the impact of such an amendment on the organization both structurally and financially. Dr. Brasile is currently forming the task force that will address the By-Laws amendment which will report directly to the ATRA Past President’s Council and the ATRA Board of Directors.
The original motion, made by Dr. Brasile in September 2006 stated:
To change the Association’s by laws:
Proposal to change Article 1-Name
The name of this organization is the American Therapeutic Recreation Association, hereinafter called ATRA or the Association.
Proposed change to read Article 1- Name
The name of this organization is the American Recreational Therapy Association, hereinafter called ARTA or the Association.
(Please note -- this is post 199 on the RT Blog.)
(Alexandria, VA) ATRA President Sandra K. Negley has announced the withdrawal of the motion to amend the Association’s By-laws. President Negley informed the ATRA Board of Directors that Dr. Frank M. Brasile, the original motioner, has provided written notice to withdraw the motion as made during the ATRA Membership Meeting on September 15, 2006 in Orlando, FL.
In his written notice, Dr. Brasile has requested and received approval by the ATRA Board of Directors to form a task force among the ATRA Past President’s Council to further study the issue of the By-Laws amendment, including the impact of such an amendment on the organization both structurally and financially. Dr. Brasile is currently forming the task force that will address the By-Laws amendment which will report directly to the ATRA Past President’s Council and the ATRA Board of Directors.
The original motion, made by Dr. Brasile in September 2006 stated:
To change the Association’s by laws:
Proposal to change Article 1-Name
The name of this organization is the American Therapeutic Recreation Association, hereinafter called ATRA or the Association.
Proposed change to read Article 1- Name
The name of this organization is the American Recreational Therapy Association, hereinafter called ARTA or the Association.
(Please note -- this is post 199 on the RT Blog.)
posted by Hoosier RT | 1:42 PM
1 Comments:
I really hope this isn't the end. While it may have a financial impact, I feel the bylaw change is a step in the right direction not only for ATRA but for the profession as well.
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