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SECRETARY'S ANNUAL REPORT 2013

John C. Morris, M.D.
ATA Secretary/
Chief Operating Officer

Dear Colleagues,

I wish to thank the membership of ATA for the opportunity to serve this organization as secretary. This has been a busy and exciting year for ATA in many respects, and exceptionally so in a few. I will here mention some of those items.

ATA's membership had continued to expand. In the last year we have added 271 members to our roll, including 61 active and 172 associate members. We continue to attract fellows to our meeting and to associate membership, thanks especially to the fellows program that has been sponsored by the University of Colorado and directed by Chip Ridgway and colleagues for many years. Many of these associate members convert to active membership as their career progresses and the fellows track and associate membership serves as an important introduction for clinicians and scientists to the ATA.

Our board has recently approved a new category of membership to accommodate the growing number of allied health professionals -- physician assistants and nurse practitioners -- who are involved in thyroid disease diagnosis and management, so that they and their patients may benefit from the educational and research activities of ATA. This change will require an update to our bylaws and this will be voted upon later during this meeting. This new membership category which, if approved by you, will be named Allied Health Specialist Members and will include reduced dues as compared to active membership and offer the possibility of committee membership, but not voting privileges or the ability to hold office. I am sure that many of you already work closely with providers in your offices or institutions that may an interest in this pathway to ATA participation.

News from the 83^rd Annual Meeting of the American Thyroid Association

ATA announces new officers and directors:

New President of the American Thyroid Association Takes Office

American Thyroid Association Announces New President-Elect and Board Members

Prestigious lectureship Awards:

American Thyroid Association Announces 2013 Van Meter Award Recipient

American Thyroid Association Announces 2013 Award Recipients

Scientific highlights from annual meeting of the American Thyroid Association:

Available speaker presentations from the 83^rd Annual Meeting:

Presentations from the 83^rd Annual Meeting of the American Thyroid Association

Abstracts from the 83^rd Annual Meeting:
The abstracts for the 83^rd Annual Meeting of the American Thyroid Association, October 16- 20, 2013, in San Juan, Puerto Rico are available online on the Thyroid website.

ATA Bylaws 2013:
Bylaws Revised 2013 (PDF File, 649 KB)

Claim CME Credits from the 83^rd Annual Meeting

The University of Colorado School of Medicine designated the 83rd Annual Meeting of the American Thyroid Association for a maximum of 31 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Use the five-digit number (XXXX-X) without the dash printed on your meeting badge along with your name to claim your CME credits, rate the meeting sessions and print your CME certificate for the meeting.

ATA Dues Renewal 2014 - Renew Online Today!

Discounts apply to dues received by December 10, 2013 Your dues support ATA programs and services making possible your collegial, professional home, the ATA. Our members are our top priority - please let us know how we can serve you best.
1. Renew your membership online today on the ATA website www.thyroid.org.
2. Select 'Members' Only' to login.
3. Access the 'Pay Dues' under 'Quick Links for Members'.
4. Renew by December 10, 2013 for the lowest rate

Thyca ATA Research Grant Bios

The ATA is committed to supporting research into better ways to diagnose and treat thyroid disease. The generosity of members, patients, industry, and donors in the workplace has enabled the ATA to award 64 thyroid research grants totaling 1.67 million since the inception of the Research Fund and with support from THYCA and THANC an additional 1.67 million and 57 grants (grand total of 121 grants and 3.27 million)– here is your opportunity to briefly get to know them.

New history timeline featured on the Clark T. Sawin History Resource Center

The history timeline that has been in development since Dr. Sawin's estate endowed a history resource center has a new look featuring graphics and links to historical events related to the thyroid. Please contribute your additions and updates to the site. The Clark T. Sawin History Resource Center is intended to be of primary benefit to the ATA as it supports and memorializes the work of Dr. Clark T. Sawin, a loyal and valued member of the ATA from 1972 - 2004.