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The NATA Foundation 2010 Distinguished Scholar presentations will be held Wednesday, June 23, 4 to 6 pm at the Philadelphia Convention Center.  This event will feature presentations from representatives of ACSM, AMSSM and AOSSM and two excellent researchers will be honored with the Foundation Research Awards.

The National Athletic Trainers’ Association Research & Education Foundation’s (NATA Foundation) Medal for Distinguished Athletic Training Research is a lifetime achievement award.  It recognizes an established researcher who has had held a doctoral degree for a minimum of ten (10) years.  Medal winners must have sustained a prolific body of work that has contributed to research in the field of athletic training and health care of the physically active.  This year Thomas Weidner, PhD, ATC, FNATA will be awarded the Medal for Distinguished Athletic Training Research by the NATA Foundation. 


Erik Wikstrom, PhD, ATC has been awarded the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Research & Education Foundation’s Doctoral Dissertation Award in Honor of David H. Perrin, PhD, ATC.  The Doctoral Dissertation Award recognizes outstanding doctoral student research, while supporting and encouraging research through the NATA Foundation.  To be considered for this award, the nominee must have received a doctoral degree within the past three years.  He/she must be the principal author of a published (or accepted for publication) manuscript that originates from his/her dissertation research and a current NATA member and certified athletic trainer in good standing.

Weidner who will receive a specially designed medal and a $5,000 cash award, will present “Common Colds and Students: Science to Educational Research.”  Wikstrom will be recognized for his outstanding doctoral dissertation, “Structural and Functional Adaptations of Ankle Stability Do Not Affect Symptomatic Response and Clinical Outcome.”  Winners of the Journal of Athletic Training awards and the Free Communications Awards will also be recognized.
 

The NATA Foundation will award 57 scholarships at the NATA Annual Meeting in Philadelphia for the 2009-2010 academic year.  From these 57 scholarships, 41 are entry level, 10 are masters and six are doctoral recipients.

The recipients will be recognized at the William E. "Pinky" Newell Student Leadership Breakfast at 8 A.M.  Friday, June 25 at the Marriott Hotel, Salons A-F in Philadelphia, PA.  Non-certified student attendees receive complimentary admission to the event.  Other guests will be charged a $10 registration fee.  Preregistration is required and is available on the Annual Meeting registration form.  This event will also include a keynote address, as well as recognition of the Deloss Brubaker Awards for Student Writing, the Bobby Gunn Student Leadership Award and the Athletic Training Student Challenge Award.
 

For the athletic trainer serving hundreds of patients a day, having solid information that is quickly accessible is critical. As part of our mission to support research and education in the profession, the NATA Foundation is making an effort to provide this valuable resource to athletic trainers.

On April 15, the NATA Foundation produced its first Building Blocks of Clinical Practice titled “Fungal Infections of the Skin.”  This document, which is available electronically through the Foundation Web site, is a one-page flier with definitions, causes, symptoms and treatments of fungal infections.  It is the first in the series, with other Building Blocks scheduled for production every other month.  Feel free to print out these documents…or forward the link to parents, athletes, coaches or anyone else who might benefit from the information.
 

Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) is holding its level one certification course in conjunction with the NATA Annual Meeting & Clinical Symposia in Philadelphia, PA. 

This 16 hour course, scheduled for June 21-22, is designed to teach participants how to identify and overcome physical restrictions limiting your golfer’s potential.  A “must” for athletic trainers who work with golfers, this certification gets high marks from former participants. Even better?  A portion of the proceeds from the Philly event will be donated to YOUR NATA Foundation.

Space is limited, so register quickly - www.mytpi.com/seminars/schedule.asp
 

Do you need friendly reminders from the NATA Foundation about key deadlines, upcoming events and other announcements?  Are you interested in the latest items available via the Silent Auction?  Are you wondering about how to get those popular baseball tickets?  If so, then follow us on Twitter (@NATAFoundation)!  See http://twitter.com/NATAFoundation.

Foundation staff and volunteers are posting important deadlines for the grants and scholarships programs, as well as up-to-date information on Annual Meeting activities and Board actions, on a regular basis.  It’s a great way to stay current on Foundation activities.  Sign-up today!
 

Have you signed up for the Foundation’s Convention Shuffle? If not, this is an event you don’t want to miss!

The Shuffle is scheduled for Wednesday, June 23, at 7 am and will start at  Kelly Drive. The walk/run and will follow along the river, offering participants the opportunity to get in some cardio while enjoying time with friends and beautiful scenery. AND, you will get the first ever “Convention Shuffle T-shirt” -- all while supporting the NATA Foundation. This is MUCH better than spending 30 minutes on the treadmill in the gym.

Once again sponsored by CleenFreek, this year we’re also getting goodies from Gatorade and Cramer Products.  We want it to be HUGE this year—double the participants and double the fun—so remember to sign up when you register for the Annual Meeting.
 

This Grant Information Summary may be downloaded in a 2-page pdf file from http://www.natafoundation.org/pdfs/07WalkerYeargin.pdf.
 

Don’t miss the 2009 National League Champion Philadelphia Phillies as they take-on the Cleveland Indians, Tuesday, June 22, 2010, 7:05 pm.  Proceeds benefit the Foundation and the price of the ticket includes transportation to and from the ballpark.

We’ve already sold out of Foundation tickets as expected…so you may have  check with the Phillies or other sources.
 

Ronnie Barnes, ATC, has been selected by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Research & Education Foundation’s (NATA Foundation) as the 2010 Lifetime Contribution Award Recipient.  Mr. Barnes, head athletic trainer for the New York Giants, has a long history of service to the athletic training profession.  A member of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) Hall of Fame, Mr. Barnes is a former president of the NATA Foundation and a former board member of the organization.

The Lifetime Contribution Award is given in recognition of exemplary contributions by an individual or a group who has provided significant advancement or financial growth to the NATA Foundation over a sustained, extended period of time.  Mr. Barnes will receive this award at the NATA Foundation 2010 Donor Reception – Night of 1000 Stars – Wednesday, June 23 at The Fels Planetarium at the The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, PA.  This event is being held in conjunction with the NATA Annual Meeting & Clinical Symposia.

“The NATA Foundation has advanced because of the commitment Ronnie Barnes made to the organization,” said NATA Foundation President Mark Hoffman, PhD, ATC.  “Not only is he a leader in the board room, he also leads by example.  The Ronnie Barnes Scholarship Endowment was one of the first fully endowed funds.  It set the stage for others to follow.”
 

Stephen Bair, MEd, ATC, has been selected by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Research & Education Foundation’s (NATA Foundation) as the 2010 Volunteer Service Award Recipient.

Mr. Bair, head athletic trainer at Overbrook Senior High School in Pine Hill, NJ, has a long history of service to the athletic training profession.  In addition to his work as an NATA Foundation Board member, he has also held positions on the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) Board of Directors, the NATA Foundation Board of Directors, and the NATA Secondary School Committee, as well as held many other committee assignments with in the profession.

The Volunteer Service Award is given to a current NATA Foundation board or committee member who has provided significant advancement or financial growth to the organization.  Mr. Bair will receive this award at the NATA Foundation 2010 Donor Reception – Night of 1000 Stars – Wednesday, June 23 at The Fels Planetarium at the The Franklin Institute.  This event is being held in conjunction with the NATA Annual Meeting & Clinical Symposia.

“Steve is not only a local legend in the New Jersey and Philadelphia areas, he is known all over the country by athletic trainers, coaches and athletes for his commitment to the profession,” said NATA Foundation President Mark Hoffman, PhD, ATC.  “And his impact as a member of the NATA Foundation Board of Directors has been significant.  I can think of no better way to honor Steve.”
 

The Foundation takes pride in providing scholarships to the next generation of outstanding athletic trainers, but if not for our generous sponsors, we would not be able to award scholarships. Many thanks to the following corporate scholarship sponsors who have committed as of April 23, 2010:

• American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine

• Baseball Team Medicine Conference

• Board of Certification

• Chattanooga

• Cramer Products

• DJO

• Gatorade

• Hughston Sports Medicine Foundation

• Johnson & Johnson

• Jerry Rhea/Atlanta Falcons

• NATA 10 Districts

• National Basketball Athletic Trainers’ Association

• National Football Athletic Trainers’ Society

• NFL Charities

• Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers’ Society

• Professional Hockey Athletic Trainers’ Society

• Schering Plough

• Vandervoort Foundation

If so, the NATA Foundation Silent Auction might be the perfect place to do your shopping!  Our NATA members have already secured some great items, including footballs autographed by Tony Romo and Urban Meyer and a basketball signed by the Utah Jazz.  More details are coming…check the Twitter account for updates!
 

Your NATA Research Foundation Board held its April conference call on 4/29/10 at 10:00 A.M..  Below are some highlights of the actions taken.

Administrative Business
The Board began the call by approving the minutes from the February meeting.

Staff updated the Board on the status of the 2009 audit, which was still in process at the time of the Board call. The Finance Committee was updated on the process during its April 27 call and had already scheduled a call for May to review year-to-date information.

Development Position Update
Heather Franklin joined the NATA Foundation staff team on May 3 as the development manager.  Heather will be responsible for individual fundraising programs as well as other special projects.

There have been several staff changes at the national office.  The Board asked Ms. Welch to provide an updated list of staff responsibilities during the June meeting.

Website Update
The website redesign should be available to launch at the NATA Annual Meeting in Philadelphia.  Staff was asked to review the current site to make sure all information is up-to-date and relevant.

Building Blocks
The first Building Blocks on Fungal Infections of the Skin is complete and available on the website - www.natafoundation.org/BuildingBlocksFungal.pdf.

Building Blocks will be published every other month on the website.  Topics will vary according to the latest issues in sports medicine.

Next Meeting
The next Foundation Board Meeting is scheduled for Philadelphia on the following dates:

• Monday, June 21, 3 to 6:30 pm

• Tuesday, June 22, 8 am to noon

• June 1, 2010 Submission deadline for 2011 Athletic Training Educators' Conference, "Creating a Culture of Evidence Based Practice." Go to www.nata.org/atec/CallForProposals.htm

• June 22-25, 2010 NATA Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA

• June 22, 2010 NATA Foundation Night – Philadelphia Phillies baseball game

• June 23, 2010 Convention Shuffle, formally known as the Foundation Fun Run, at 7 a.m.  Sign up when you register for the Annual Meeting.

• July 16, 2010 Proposal submission deadline for NATA 2011 Annual Meeting in New Orleans.  Go to www.nata.org/annualmeeting/2011CallForProposals.htm for full details.

• Aug. 15, 2010 NATA Foundation General Research Grant applications due. Pre-Proposal Submission Form required

• Sept. 1, 2010 NATA Foundation Research Award Nominations due

• Oct. 1, 2010 NATA Foundation Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship application due

• Oct. 1, 2010 NATA Foundation Master's Research Grant applications due

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