2012 ATA Ballot

This notice is a reminder that you have the opportunity to vote for ATA Officers and Directors until mid-September. You should have already received an email from Survey Monkey with the ballot. You will find the election guide and the proposed bylaws revisions online. Discussion and approval of the bylaw changes will take place at the ATA annual membership meeting.

Candidates for president-elect are Hossein Gharib, MD, and Robert C. Smallridge, MD.

Candidate for Treasurer-elect to be elected by acclamation is Gregory W. Randolph, MD, FACS.

For the first time this year, the ATA will be selecting directors from a specific category. You will vote for one of two candidates for the following 2 categories:

Practicing Clinician and At-Large. For director in the category of Practicing Clinician: Jennifer E. Lawrence MD, FACE and Susan A. Sherman, MD.

For director selected At-Large: Stephanie A. Fish, MD and James V. Hennessey, MD.

Results of the vote will be announced during the ATA Annual Business Meeting on Thursday, September 20, 2012 (6:15 — 7:15 pm) at the 82nd Annual Meeting in Québec City, PQ Canada.

As an Active or Senior Member in good-standing of the ATA you have the privilege of selecting the president-elect, treasurer-elect and the ATA Board of Directors by casting your vote.

ATA WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS & 108 NEW FELLOWS

The ATA welcomes 175 new members in 2012 as of July 30, 2012 (46 Active, 108 Associates , 21 Corresponding).

We look forward to meeting you in Quebec City, Canada at the 82nd Annual Meeting!

ATA 82nd Annual Meeting—Discount Registration Deadline: August 20, 2012, Register Now and Save!

HOTEL OPTIONS: The Hilton Quebec is sold out over the ATA meeting dates. Visit the meeting site to view overflow properties options.

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