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Hawaii Athletic Training Student Society (HATS)
Professional Development and Involvement
HATS Mission - Advancement and encouragement of the athletic training profession in all its phases.
- HATS aims to build relationships and support between all levels of those involved in the profession including entry-level and post-professional athletic training students, PhD students, faculty, and ACI’s.
- This society also works to serve the interests of the members in all competencies of athletic training.
- Any current or former university student within the state of Hawaii is eligible for membership.
Next Meeting - Fall 2009 (TBD)
Upcoming Events (See Important Dates site for details)
- Graduation Reception Saturday May 16 at 1:00 pm in the KRS Conference Room
- Instructors for the HATA Student Athletic Training Workshop for high school students
- Presenters and volunteers for the HATA Annual Symposium
- Annual Beginning of the Year BBQ at Ala Moana Beach Park
- Annual Spring Fling Social
Recent Activities - Models and Evaluators for the HOSA Annual Sports Medicine Competition for high school students
- HATS t-shirt sale
- krispy kreme donut sale
- Athletic Training Supply Packages for new students
- Spring Fling Social fundraiser
- Bottle and can recycling
Funds raised are primarily used to assist members of the club to get to conferences, which can be costly
Networking Opportunities - Involvement in HATS is a great opportunity to network and socialize with others who are involved in the profession.
- We would like to extend this invitation to everyone involved in athletic training on campus as well as undergraduates who may want to apply to the program, and those who are not on campus (off-campus ACI's)
Professional Development and Involvement - Graduate students are strongly encouraged to join the various professional groups that represent athletic trainers at the local, regional, and national level.
- These organizations provide many benefits including scholarships, informational service, educational symposiums, scholarly journals, and job placement services.
- See the Important Dates and Deadlines site for details.
Current HATS Officers 2009 - 2010
President: Kate Perlsweig, ATC
Vice President: Matt Goetz, BS
Treasurer: Whitney Williams, ATC
Secretary: Matt Vinnal, ATC
Former HATS Officers 2008-2009
President: Rachel Lindsey, MS, ATC
Vice President: Rachel Vogelpohl, ATC
Treasurer: Melissa Lentz, ATC
Secretary: Ashley Davidson
Archive May 6, 2009 Minutes
April 15, 2009 Minutes
Bylaws
Travel Fund Request Information
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Any Questions? Please contact:
2009 - 2010 HATS President
Kate Perlsweig, ATC
Graduate Assistant, Department of Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Science
University of Hawai`i at Manoa
Email: kaperl@hawaii.edu ∣ Phone: (808)956-7606