Tuesday, June 3, 2008

Nominate Your Deserving TBR

The July 1, 2008, deadline is approaching to nominate an outstanding Technician Branch Representative (TBR) for the AALAS TBR Recognition Award. The award consists of a complimentary AALAS National Meeting registration, a complimentary hotel room, plus an additional $150 in travel funds and reimbursement of airfare up to $500. Nominations are accepted from any AALAS branch member, a member of the AALAS branch’s board of directors, or the district’s CTAD representative.

If you have a TBR in your branch who you feel has exhibited exemplary job performance, please nominate him or her online at http://www.aalas.org/resources/tbr_award_nomination_form.aspx.

To be eligible, TBRs must:
  • Be actively involved in local AALAS branch activities (attend branch meetings, place articles in branch newsletter, etc.)
  • Participate in the TBR network (maintain regular contact with other TBRs and with district CTAD rep)
  • Participate in CTAD activities at all levels (promote Tech Week within their branch, volunteer at CTAD booth at National Meeting, participate in CTAD events at National Meeting, etc.)
  • Submit letters of recommendation
  • Demonstrate financial need
Technician Branch Representatives (TBRs) are a vital part of the Committee on Technician Awareness and Development (CTAD). TBRs share technicians’ activities, ideas, and suggestions; help technicians promote biomedical research on a local and regional basis; provide technicians with professional opportunities and strategies; encourage them to participate in AALAS at a local and national level; and request technicians’ articles for AALAS publications.

In short, they provide a valuable connection between national AALAS and technicians in the field. For additional information about this award program, please send email to Lisa Evans at lisa.evans@aalas.org or contact the AALAS national office at (901) 754-8620.

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