5 Revised October 2020 Copyright 2009 Association of Surgical Technologists Communication is a key element to the planning of a successful ASTSA Forum and fulfilling your role as a Student Representative. Most of the correspondence will be managed by email, conference calls, or virtual meetings. Having computer access that has the capability of receiving and sending electronic information (e.g. attachments) is necessary. ASTSA Representatives will respond in a timely and organized manner to correspondence from fellow Representatives, AST Board liaisons, and the AST staff liaison. Student Representatives may be required to adjust their schedules to accommodate and participate in conference calls and/or virtual meetings. You may be designated to record meeting minutes and submit them to the AST staff liaison within seven (7) days of the meeting. You will participate as necessary in correspondence directed towards Surgical Technology Program Directors to promote student attendance and potential future candidates for ASTSA Representatives at the ASTSA Student Forum as well as encourage involvement in other AST events and planned activities (i.e. Scrub Bowl Championship). Student Representatives will also participate in correspondence directed towards AST State Assembly Leadership that promote donation and sponsorship opportunities towards funding of the ASTSA Student Forum event and the receipt of raffle prizes. ASTSA Representatives will be required to register for, travel to, and attend the AST National Conference (See Appendix D: Travel and Expenses). You will be expected to attend the opening ceremony rehearsal, opening ceremony, ASTSA Forum, and all business sessions and conduct yourself professionally in both behavior and attire. As time allows, you are highly encouraged to attend additional clinical sessions that support your continuing education needs as a certified surgical technologist. ASTSA Representatives will assist at the ASTSA Exhibit table by promoting student attendance at the Forum, recruiting potential ASTSA candidates, and managing table displays and paperwork, as necessary. Outgoing Student Representatives term of office expires immediately upon election of the replacement Representatives. All pending business should be completed before the close of AST Annual National Conference. In the event an election cannot be held, a one-year extension may be granted at the discretion of the AST Board of Directors.
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