· You have the opportunity to meet, network, and work with leaders in the profession.
· You are privy to what is happening on a national level and have input into the decision making process.
· You have the opportunity to meet, speak, and work with OT/OTAs in your state and represent their concerns and issues at a national level.
· You work closely with your state association.
· You have a better understanding of “the state of the union” and the rationale behind why we do what we do.
· You learn what federal actions may affect the profession, both the good and the bad.
· You learn what issues are facing OT/OTAs outside of your state and actively participate in solving those issues.
· You get to be part of the solution, not just part of a problem.
· You are actively involved in moving the profession forward.
· You promote membership in both AOTA and your state association.
· You have the opportunity to develop and enhance professional and personal skills by virtue of the tasks assigned to you by the RA.
· You can use the experiences and people you have met in RA functions to open additional professional doors.
· You have an answer when someone says, “What have you done for the profession recently?”
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