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List of NBSN Committees

 Parliamentarian –  One (1) to be appointed     

 Constitution and Bylaws Committee – (term will run 2007-2008)

Charge:  The Committee will convene to discuss issues and concerns relating to the NBSN’s Constitution and Bylaws on an as needed basis.  The committee will provide reports to the NBSN President prior to the annual meeting, if necessary.

                                       Eight (8) to be appointed including chair

Membership Committee – (term will run 2007-2008)

Charge:  The Committee is charged with developing strategies that will help to promote membership and involvement within NBSN.  The Committee shall meet (by conference call a minimum of two times prior to the 2006 NBSN Conference.  A report of the suggestions and strategies will be provided to the Network during the annual conference business sessions.

                                       James Sledge (DC) – Chair

                                       Ten (10) to be appointed

 Awards Committee – (term will run 2007-2008)

Charge:  The Committee shall review, discuss and select the award recipients for the JEGNA and the Sam Ethridge Awards.  The Committee will establish criteria for the selection of the recipients.  A copy of the criteria should be provided to the NBSN President after such has been developed.

                                       Antoinette Lee (TN) – Chair
                                       Five (5) to be appointed
 
 Future NBSN Conferences Committee – (term will run 2007-2008)

Charge:  The Committee shall make recommendations to the President of the NBSN about the sponsoring of future NBSN conferences.  The Committee shall discuss the issues; concerns and challenges host states must address in order to sponsor the National meeting.  The Committee will also develop some baseline standards that shall be in place when offering a particular state as the host site for future NBSN conferences.

                                       Seven (7) to be appointed including chair

 Usher Committee – (term will run 2007-2008)

Charge:  Provide assistance and maintain appropriate decorum during the Inspirational Time.                            

                                       Patty Brown-Barnes (IL) – Chair

                                      Seven (7) to be appointed

Click here to apply for a 2007-2008 NBSN Committee.