"NBSN - Making the Network Work"

List of NBSN Committees

 Parliamentarian –  Rene’ Rambo (CA)      

 Constitution and Bylaws Committee – (term will run 2009-2010)

Barbara Bouknight  (MI)- Chair
Lagratta Mitchell (NC)
Cheryl McLeod (MD)
Vloneeka Taylor
Lindah Martin (CA)
Renita Bates (FL)

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.

Membership Committee – (term will run 2009-2010)

Donnie Reeves (MI)– Chair
LaToya Ouhirra (FL)
James Sledge (NEA)
Phadra Williams (NEA)
Tyrone Melton (NC)
Marsha Meekins (VA)
Carolyn Johnson (Members Benefit)
Terrance Dozier (VA)

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 2010 NBSN Conference.  A report of the suggestions and strategies will be provided to the Network during the annual conference business sessions.

 Awards Committee – (term will run 2009-2010)

Joyce Phelps(MI) – Chair
Linda Martin (CA)
DeShaunta Kerns (GA)
Jamie Merritt (CA)
Michelle Washington (CA)
Terry Jones (TN)

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.
 
 Future NBSN Conferences Committee – (term will run 2009-2010)

Malcolm Staples (DC)– Chair
Ruth Ivory (NC)
Kenya Spearman (CA)
Gloria Constant (DC)
Cheryl McLeod (MD)

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.

 Usher Committee – (term will run 2009-2010)

 Patty Brown-Barnes (IL) – Organizer

Seven (7) volunteers

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