Judy,

     Naltea was formed in June 2004 at the first conference in Columbus, Ohio.  56 abstractors came to the first conference which was organizational in nature.  Since then Naltea has grown to over 90 members, which is pretty good for a new association, and continues to grow each month.  For futher information you can visit the web-site at www.naltea.org which has the association regulations, code of ethics, membership applications and registration forms for the Winter Conference in Clearwater, Florida.  The Winter Conference will have numerous educational workshops, see the conference agenda at http://www.naltea.org/c5.aspx, and will have elections for three of the Board of Director's postions.

Jay Duncan