Hello Kristin and others: The issues of "being involved" often comes up, especially when one "complains" as much as I. I have only very limited experience being involved with AOTA, but I have been involved with two state OT organizations. For me, local and/or national organizations are not a good fit for my learning, leading or participating styles. I am too much of an "free thinker" and find that I get very frustrated with the "red tape" that comes with any organization.
Each person has unique skills and needs. For me, the Internet has been a wonderful resource for advocation. While for me, state or national involvement is not likely to occur, I hope that some readers of this list will one day assume such leadership positions. And, good for you for getting and staying involved. After you graduate, don't forget to keep it up! <smile> Thanks, Ron ================== Ron Carson MHS, OT www.OTnow.com ----- Original Message ----- From: Kristin <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, March 30, 2009 To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Subj: [OTlist] What the Heck is Wrong with Our Profession? K> It was commented that the problem should be solved at the AOTA level. K> So my question is - are you involved? Have you participated in state K> and national efforts? Sat on the board? etc.? I understand that the K> problem is national, but I have witnessed many proactive efforts by K> local therapists who have decided to become a part of the leadership K> in the state associations. I fully intend to continue to participate K> and advocate with AOTA when I become a practicing therapist. It is K> the students' responsibility to contunue to push the envelope and K> present new idea's., I have seen what can happen if an individual K> becomes involved in state associations; the issues are then more K> prevalent to at the national level. Perhaps these thoughts are a K> little niiave of me, but I am hopeful that my classmates and I can K> assist in the cause. K> Kristin Anderson, OTS, CTRS -- Options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]
