Willingness to Serve

AST relies on the resources of expertise, diversity and creativity available through our members to meet the goals of our Strategic Plan. You have the ability to be involved and to be an influential voice in issues related to achieving the mission and vision of AST.

Willingness to become involved with AST leadership, committees, work groups, projects and events is your first step in beginning your journey to personal and professional fulfillment.

State Assembly Office

All AST members are automatically members of their state assembly, free of charge. State assemblies have wonderful opportunities to advance your career through continuing education events and annual meetings. Participating in your state assembly is a great way to connect with colleagues throughout your state, as well as influence the future of this profession. Find out more about states assemblies, including what's happening in your state, by checking out the list of state assembly websites.

If you would like to run for office, please fill out the Consent to Serve Form and Curriculum Vitae below. Send the completed forms to your state assembly president or officer. Click here for a list of state assembly websites for contact information.

Download:
State Assembly - Consent to Serve Form
State Assembly - Curriculum Vitae

National Office

Currently, there are several opportunities to have a significant impact on the profession as well as the entire AST organization by serving in one of the national positions listed below. Only active AST members (CST with currency or CST, CFA as defined in the AST Bylaws) are eligible to serve on national committees.

More information about these positions is available on the AST Leadership page.

AST Board of Directors - The board consists of four officer positions (president, vice president, secretary and treasurer) and seven director positions. All positions require a two-year term commitment. Candidates for the Board of Directors must have served at least one term on a national committee (standing or special), the NBSTSA, CST-ERC, ARC-ST, or as an officer in a current or previous constituent position.

Bylaws, Resolutions and Parliamentary Procedures Committee - This standing committee currently consists of six positions, each with a three-year term commitment.

Education and Professional Standards Committee - This standing committee currently consists of eight positions, each with a three-year term commitment.

Government and Public Affairs Committee - This standing committee currently consists of seven positions, each with a three-year term commitment.

Foundation for Surgical Technology - The Foundation is the nonprofit arm of AST that awards scholarships to students and experienced practitioners via donations from AST members and allied organizations. There are currently two positions on this committee, each with a one-year term commitment.

Accreditation Review Committee on Education for Surgical Technology (ARC-ST) - In cooperation with other agencies, the ARC-ST works to establish, maintain and promote appropriate standards of quality for educational programs in surgical technology and surgical assisting.

We invite you to complete the National Consent to Serve Form and the National Curriculum Vitae below. Send completed forms to AST's national office.

Download:
National Office - Consent to Serve Form
National Office - Curriculum Vitae - Board of Directors
National Office - Curriculum Vitae - Appointed Positions

Mail:

AST

Attn: Committee Appointments

6 West Dry Creek Circle

Littleton  CO  80120

Fax:  303-694-9169, Attn: Committee Appointments

Email:  AST Member Services

(Please put "Committee Appointments" in the subject line.)

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