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Election Results
Congratulations to Lorena Ortiz
Schneider, Robert Sette, and
Veronika Demichelis, who were
elected directors for a three-year
term. We had a record number of
voters-almost 30% higher than
we typically see. Thanks to all the
candidates who were willing to run
and serve the Association. Here are
the results:

FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
WALTER BACAK, CAE
walter@atanet.org

DIRECTOR (THREE POSITIONS
FOR THREE-YEAR TERMS)
Lorena Ortiz Schneider: 346
(Elected)

Conference Wrap-Up

W

e did it! Thanks to the more
than 1,500 participants,
presenters, and volunteers who
made ATA's 61st Annual Conference
a reality.
Of particular note and thanks,
ATA President-Elect and Conference
Organizer Madalena Sánchez Zampaulo
put in hundreds of hours in shaping the
conference-from selecting sessions to
finding volunteers to managing egos.
(Anytime you have this many people, in
addition to the anxieties of the current
times, diplomacy and people skills are
paramount.) ATA President Ted Wozniak
also led us through the challenges of
moving from an in-person event to a
fully virtual format, offering his insights
based on his two years of overseeing the
Annual Conference.
I would also like to thank
the hardworking, devoted ATA
Headquarters staff-Roshan Pokharel,
Mary David, Adrian Aleckna, Caron
Bailey, Trish Boward, Teresa Kelly, Kirk
Lawson, Jamie Padula, Jeff Sanfacon,
and Cathy Taguding. They did a
tremendous job in transitioning to a
fully virtual conference in just three
months and making it all happen.
Surveys: The Annual Conference is built
on the successes and lessons learned
from previous years. The key driver for
any change is the feedback we receive
from attendees. Thanks to everyone who
www.atanet.org

Robert Sette: 337 (Elected)

took the time to complete the Overall
Conference Survey. Your comments and
suggestions will definitely be helpful as we
plan for ATA62!
Session Recordings: If you attended
the conference, be sure to go back to
the conference portal and listen to
any sessions you may have missed.
The recordings will be online for at
least six months. If you didn't attend
the conference, recordings of the
educational sessions and Advanced
Skills and Training Day sessions will be
available for sale. Watch ATA Newsbriefs
for more information.
Looking Ahead to ATA62: For the
planners, mark your calendar. ATA62
is set for October 27-30, 2021 in
Minneapolis, Minnesota. Although
we're planning to meet in person,
we'll definitely have a virtual
component as well.

Veronika Demichelis: 326
(Elected)
Robin Bonthrone: 307
Manako Ihaya: 300
Elena Langdon: 300
Antonio Guerra: 221
Twelve write-in candidates received
a total of 18 votes.

PROPOSED BYLAWS
AMENDMENTS
1. Proposed Bylaws
Amendment-Rights and
Privileges: Motion Failed
2. Proposed Bylaws
Amendment-Multiple
Candidates: Motion Passed
The complete election report
is available at www.atanet.org/
governance/election2020.php.

Be Sure to Renew Your Membership
Thank you for being an ATA member. Continue to receive the benefits you enjoy,
plus stay tuned for a lot of exciting plans for 2021 with a new website, expanded
professional development opportunities, and more. Watch your inbox and mailbox
for more information. We look forward to serving you in 2021.

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