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NOMINATIONS

To:      American Thyroid Association (ATA) Active Members

Re:      Notice of ATA Board of Directors' Candidates 2011

You may view several key documents online at www.thyroid.org in members only:

• Current bylaws — Rev2009
• Business meeting minutes — ITC 2010

The ATA Board of Directors has approved the recommendations of the Nominating Committee, chaired by Dr. Donald St. Germain, for Candidates in the 2011 election.

ATA Active Members will elect one president-elect and two directors in the 2011 election, which will be held by electronic ballot.

Candidates for president-elect are: Bryan R. Haugen, M.D. Robert Smallridge, M.D.

The nominating committee proposed six candidates for the two director slots: Eric K. Alexander, M.D. Kenneth H. Hupart, M.D. Mira Milas, M.D. Alex S. Stagnaro-Green, M.D. Yaron Tomer, M.D. Martha Zeiger, M.D.

Note: Your opportunity to nominate by petition candidates for director or president-elect per the ATA Bylaws expires on August 21 (end of 30 day period): Article V. Nominating. Section 2. (b).... Nominations by petition for elective office may be submitted. Such petitions require the signatures of at least 5% of the active members....

Your Board of Directors is committed to governing efficiently and responsibly, taking seriously its fiduciary responsibilities for the well-being of our society. We look forward to your support in this process.

ATA Welcomes New Members

The ATA welcomes 128 new members in the first 7 months of 2011 (36 Active, 89 Fellows, 3 Corresponding). We look forward to meeting you in person at the 81st annual meeting!

2011 New Members
2010 New Members

Join us in Indian Wells, California for the 81^st Annual Meeting where you will experience unmatched collegiality and top-notch educational sessions planned by the ATA Program Committee, chaired by Drs. Anthony Hollenberg and Martha Zeiger.

ATA Call for Abstracts

Short call:
Site opens — Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Site closes — Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Acceptance notification — Monday, September 26, 2011

Register now for the 81^st Annual Meeting of the American Thyroid Association (ATA)

The American Thyroid Association (ATA) invites Fellows to attend the 81^st Annual Meeting of the ATA. The ATA is offering educational programs for both Clinical and Basic Fellows; and, in addition, grant opportunities which have some distinctions. The Clinical Fellows' Grant Program is coordinated with the Endocrine Fellows Conference (EFC). The Basic Fellows' Grant Program is offered again this year in conjunction with ATA abstract submission and presentations.

ATA webinar "New Technologies and Techniques in Thyroid Surgery ' on September 20 will be presented by Dr. William Barry Inabnet, III, MD

Increase your understanding of clinical management of thyroid disease and thyroid cancer.

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