The undersigned, acting as incorporators of a corporation under the New Mexico Nonprofit Corporation Act (N.M.S.A. 53-8-1 to 53-8-9 [1978] (1983 Repl. & 1989 Suppl.),and under Section 501(c)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, adopt the following Articles of Incorporation for such corporation:

Article I - Name

The name of the corporation shall be the New Mexico Athletic Trainers Association, Inc. (NMATA, Inc.)

Article II- Purposes and Duration

Section 1: The purposes and object for which the corporation is formed and the general nature of the activities in which the corporation shall engage are as follows:

A. This corporation is organized exclusively for educational, scientific and literary
purposes, including, for such purposes:

1. The advancement, encouragement, and improvement of the athletic training profession in all its phases;
2. To promote a better working relationship among those persons interested in the needs and concerns of athletic training;
3. To further enhance the professional qualifications of the members;
4. To serve the common interest of each member by providing the opportunity
   for the free exchange of ideas among members of the athletic training
   profession;
5. To meet the specific occupational and professional needs of the NMATA, Inc. membership in the State of New Mexico.

Section 2: The corporation’s duration shall be perpetual.

Section 3: No benefit to the Director(s)

• A. No part of the net earnings or assets of the corporation shall inure to the benefit of, or be distributable to, its directors, or officers except that the corporation shall be authorized and empowered to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered and to make payments or distributions to directors and officers only for actual expenses incurred in fulfilling any duties required of these directors and officers. The properties of this corporation shall be held in trust for the purposes above set forth, but with full powers to sell, exchange, encumber or otherwise dispose of the same subject to the rights of the creditors of this corporation.

Section 4:  No capital stock

• A. The corporation shall have no capital stock and the private property of the incorporators, directors, and officers of the corporation shall at all times be exempt from all corporate debts and liabilities whatsoever.

Section 5: Dissolution of The Corporation

• A. Upon dissolution of the corporation, the Board of Directors shall, after paying or making provisions for payment of all liabilities of the corporation, dispose of all remaining assets to another organization meeting the purpose(s) and mission of the association. This dissolution is subject to a vote of the membership only at the Annual Business Meeting and shall
  require a simple majority of those members, who have voting privileges, and who are present at the Annual Business Meeting. A vote of dissolution must be placed on the Official Call for the Annual Business Meeting and Clinical Symposium and requires sixty (60) days notice to members.
  

Article III - Members

Section 1: There shall be (9) classes of membership:

1. Must be a certified member of the National Athletic Trainers Association
   (NATA, Inc.) and in good standing with the Board of Certification
   (NATABOC, Inc.).
2. May vote, with the exception of election of College Student Representative,
   and hold office.

1. Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university and working with
   and under the direct supervision of a certified or licensed athletic trainer.
2. May vote for the position of College Student Representative but may not
   vote for any other office or position. A member of this membership
   classification shall be elected to the position of College Student
   Representative.

1. Interested in athletic training, but not qualified for another membership
   classification.
2. Shall not vote or hold office.

1. Must hold a current New Mexico athletic trainer license pursuant to the
   Athletic Trainer Practice Act, but not certified by NATABOC, Inc.
2. Must be in good standing with the New Mexico Athletic Trainers Practice
   Board.
3. May vote, with the exception of election of College Student Representative,
   and may hold any position except the offices of President, Vice-President,
   and College Student Representative.

1. Must have been a certified member of the NATA, Inc. at the time of
   Retirement.
2. Must have retired from the athletic training profession and no longer
   practice athletic training.
3. May vote, with the exception of election of College Student Representative,
   and may hold any office except for College Student Representative.

1. Must have held a current athletic trainer’s license issued by the State
   of New Mexico and have been in good standing with the New Mexico
   Athletic Trainer Practice Board at the time of retirement.
2. Must have retired from the athletic training profession and no longer
   practice athletic training.
3. May vote, with the exception of election of College Student Representative,
   and may hold any position except the offices of President, Vice-President,
   and College Student Representative.

1. Must be in school, working with or under the direct supervision of a
   Certified and/or Licensed Athletic Trainer.
2. Shall not vote or hold office.

1. A candidate for honorary membership must be recommended by a
   member and be approved by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the voting
   membership present
2. Shall not hold office or vote.

1. A candidate for affiliated membership must have been a member
   of one of the following membership classes: certified, licensed,
   retired certified, or retired licensed but have asked to be reclassified
   as an affiliated member because the individual no longer resides
   in the State of New Mexico.
2. Shall not hold office or vote.
   

Section 2: Membership Application and Approval

1. Any individual applying for any class of membership in the NMATA,
   Inc. shall first sign an application stating a desire to become a member,
   to advance the best interests of the NMATA, Inc., and to abide by the
   Articles.

1. Membership application, with appropriate dates, shall be sent to the
   Secretary/Treasurer for approval by the Board of Directors.
2. The Secretary/Treasurer will inform each member of the status of
   application within thirty (30) days of approval and the member will be
   given the rights of that classification as set forth in the Articles.

Section 3: Dues

• A. The Board of Directors is empowered to set a dues fee structure for each class of Membership and to make changes in that structure . The dues structure and/or changes must be approved by a four- fifths (4/5) vote of the Board of Directors.

Section 4: Good Standing

• A. A member in good standing is one whose current dues are paid and who complies with the Articles.

Section 5:  Termination, Forfeiture, Removal and Reinstatement of Membership

1. A member in good standing may resign by sending a letter to the
   Secretary/Treasurer.

1. Dues not received by April 1 shall be considered delinquent.
2. Dues not received by May 1 shall result in forfeiture of membership.

1. Questions of removal of an individual from membership shall be
   referred to the Board of Directors. After an investigation and a hearing the Board of Directors may request the resignation of any NMATA, Inc. member whose conduct is considered to be injurious to the welfare of the NMATA, Inc. Such a request shall require a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Board of Directors by ballot. Members shall have thirty (30) days after notification of termination to appeal the decision of the Board of Directors. If voluntary resignation, or request for appeal, is not received within thirty (30) days after notification, removal shall be automatic.
2. Final appeal may be made to the membership at the annual business
   meeting. A three-fourths (3/4) majority of those in attendance is
   required to overrule the Board of Directors ruling, at which time
   the decision is final.

1. A member who resigns in good standing may be granted reinstatement
   upon application.

Section 6: Change of Membership Classification

Article IV - Officers

Section 1: Officers 

Section 2: Eligibility

Section 3:  Terms of  Office

Section 4: Vacancy

Section 5: District Representatives

Section 6: Removal from Office

Article V - Nominations and Elections

Section 1: Nominations

Section 2:  Election of Officers

Article VII - Board of Directors

Section 1: Composition

Section 2: Duties

1. Be the official governing body of the NMATA, Inc.
2. Approve all special projects of the corporation.
3. Committees other than standing committees shall be established
   by the Board of Directors.
4. Continually evaluate the goals and objectives of the corporation and
   accept primary responsibility for progress toward these goals.
5. Continually evaluate and define the roles and functions of the
   corporation officers and special committees, and evaluate and propose
   changes in the duties and functions of standing committees.
   
6. Conduct the business of the NMATA, Inc. between annual meetings.
7. Adopt standing rules as needed to carry out the business of the
   NMATA, Inc.
8. Report to each annual meeting.
9. Approve appointments of the President to any standing committee or
   any special committee established by the Board.
10. Determine and notify the membership of the time and place of the
    Midwinter meeting of the Board of Directors.

Section 3: Board Meetings

Section 4: Quorum of the Board

Section 5: Business By Mail

Section 6: Authority

Article VIII - Committees

Section 1: Committees

Section 2: Duties

1. Shall prepare recommendations for candidates for the New Mexico Athletic
   Trainer Practice Board  for the Governor’s Office.
2. Shall maintain a current list of eligible NMATA, Inc. Members for service
   on the New Mexico Athletic Trainer Practice Board.

1. Shall consider, edit, and/or correlate amendments submitted by the Board
   of Directors, other special or standing committees, and from members.
2. May submit amendments to the Board of Directors for proposal to the
   
3. Shall submit proposed amendments to the Articles for inclusion in the
   Official Call to the Annual Business Meeting and Clinical Symposium.

1. Shall plan the clinical symposium at the Annual Meeting.
2. Shall submit to the NATABOC, Inc. The clinical symposium program
   for CEU approval.

1. Shall review the financial report prepared by the Secretary/Treasurer and
   if the report is endorsed by the committee, shall present the report to the
   Board of Directors.
2. If the committee does not endorse the report of the Secretary/Treasurer
   the committee may review the records of the corporation and make
   recommendations for stronger financial controls to the Board of Directors.

1. The Board of Directors shall authorize any additional committees not
   established in the Articles.
2. Once established committee chairperson’s and members are appointed
   by the President subject to confirmation at the next regular meeting of
   the Board of Directors.

Article IX - Parliamentary Authority

Section 1: Authority

Article X - Amendment

Section 1: Procedure

Section 2: Directors

Article XI - Office and Agent

Section 1:  The initial registered office of the Corporation shall be:

Section 2: The name of the initial registered agent of the corporation at such office is:

Article XII - Initial Directors of the Corporation