Chair:  Cathy Harper, ATA-R

Mission:

The Program Committee, working in cooperation with ATA Board of Directors and Executive Director, is responsible for developing programs for ATA Meetings.  The Committee consists of four appointed members plus the chair. Appointments are for a three-year term and are made on a staggered basis with one-third of the positions filled each year. The chair's appointment is for one year.

Duties:

• Recommend locations for Annual Meetings
• Publicize the event to interested parties
• Recommend conference style (regular classroom or selected topics) for Annual Meeting and Mid-Year meetings
• Secure speakers for Annual Meeting and Mid-Year meetings
• Recommend location for dinner at Annual Meeting and Mid-Year meetings
• Write stories for ATA connections highlighting meeting information
• Purchase door prizes for the meetings
• Assist in securing exhibitors and sponsors
• Monitor meeting budget