President- Gary Clinton Secretary- Barry Smith
Vice President- Angela Bushmaker Treasurer- Tom Diimmel
Executive Director- Larry Howe State Officer Director- Chris Hiatt
For Immediate Release
10/21/13
WCTSMA is proud to announce Cramer Product Inc. as our “Official Sports Medicine Supplier” for our annual Spring Symposium and State Competition. Cramer will also be a presence at our leadership events and other WCTSMA sponsored activities throughout the year.
This agreement has been in the works since last March following discussions at the NWATA District Meeting in Boise, ID. Cramer Products, Inc and WCTSMA met at the NATA National Convention in Las Vegas this past June to further explore this partnership. Most recently, Cramer proposed an option to provide all supplies for our annual competition. WCTSMA Board of Directors voted to accept Cramer’s proposal at our most recent board meeting in October. A contract has been agreed upon and signatures are being finalized for this exciting partnership.
The Cramer supplies used at the annual competition will be distributed to the top finishers yearly, helping to start the competitors pursuit of their healthcare career with quality products.
Statistics:
WCTSMA is a student-led organization consisting of 50+ schools throughout Washington State. We have close to 5000 members including instructors, student members, and other support personnel. Our Motto, Vision and Mission Statement are included below.
Our main event is our Spring Symposium and State Competition held annually in April. Over 800 members participate in this annual event
We conduct leadership training courses bi-annually for our students to develop skills to prepare them for their health care careers or other future encounters.
Cramer Products, Inc., headquartered in Gardiner, Kansas, has enjoyed a 95-year legacy of effectively serving the Athletic Training(AT) and Sports Medicine(SM) communities. The Cramer brand began with topical analgesic created by Frank and Chuck Cramer in 1918. Over the years the product portfolio expanded as the AT/SM profession developed and Cramer sought to stay in lock-step with their needs. In 1950, the Cramer brothers funded and helped organize the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA), the leading US professional organization supporting and promoting AT/SM professionals. The Cramer name has long stood for excellence and innovation in sports medicine.
We look forward to a long-standing partnership between WCTSMA and Cramer products, Inc. We anticipate this relationship to propel both groups into the future of Athletic Training and Sports Medicine.
Gary Clinton MS, AT/C, AT/L Larry Howe MS, AT/C, AT/L
WCTSMA President WCTSMA Executive Director
(360)704-0402 (509)630-9808
Ed Christmas Dave Chaffin
VP of Marketing Regional Sales Manager
Cramer Products, Inc. Cramer Products, Inc.
Mission:
As a student-led organization, the WCTSMA’s mission is to introduce students to a variety of sports medicine professions and prepare them for success. To achieve this mission, we provide quality leadership and educational opportunities. Instructors of the WCTSMA commit themselves to promoting the personal and professional growth of each student. While the success of our students is of utmost importance, the WCTSMA also works to develop self-supporting intra-curricular sports medicine programs. The organization works to create an environment of quality learning and experiences extending beyond secondary schools into the work force.
Vision:
To aid students in pursuing sports medicine careers.
Motto:
Hands on healthcare