Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) members and staff rely on engaged advisory boards and councils to help guide programming and initiatives. Here are the current openings for ATA’s divisions and groups, all for three-year terms: 

• ATA Canada–3 openings
• Fabric Structures Association (FSA)–4 openings
• Emerging Technologies Council (ETC)–1 opening
• Marine Fabricators Association (MFA)–1 opening
• Military Division–1 opening
• Professional Awning Manufacturers Association (PAMA)–3 openings
• Tent Rental Division (TRD)–1 opening
• U.S. Industrial and Narrow Fabrics Institute (USINFI)–1 opening

To obtain an application form, please contact the Advisory Board Division Supervisor for more information via email:

• USINFI, ETC, Military, WDC

Email:  janelle.buerkley@textiles.org

Phone: +1 651 225 6948

• PAMA, FSA, Canada

Email:  christine.gerard@textiles.org

Phone: +1 651 225 6926

• MFA

Email:  barbara.connett@textiles.org

Phone: +1 651 225 6914

• TRD

Email:  jill.newman@textiles.org

Phone: +1 651 225 6953

Each application will be reviewed by the respective ATA Advisory Board Nominations Committee and all candidates will be notified whether or not they have been moved forward to the slate of nominees by August 15, 2024. Official notice of new advisory board members will be announced at Advanced Textiles Expo on the show floor and/or at other ATA events.