NEHES Members,

I hope each of you are doing well. Time has flown by since January 1st, and it shows no indication of slowing down. I want to thank all our NEHES Chapters for hosting great webinars since the beginning of 2021, and there are many more planned for the remainder of the year. While we are still not able to meet in person, the webinars offer a chance to gain new information and obtain CEUs. I am looking forward to seeing everyone at this year’s Spring Seminar, even if it is being held in June. Perhaps we should rename it the Late Spring / Early Summer Seminar! While many states still have COVID travel restrictions, NEHES is hoping that as the vaccine is more widely available, these restrictions will be lifted, allowing us to be in person. The Education and Spring Seminar Committees are planning a great line-up of speakers and a new format for this event. You will hear more about this soon, so I won’t spill the beans just yet.

I would also like to thank our Supporting Members who have continued to look for ways to engage with NEHES Members. Supporting Members play a significant role in the vitality of NEHES and we look forward to networking with Sponsors and Exhibitors at both the Spring Seminar and the Fall Conference. During the past year, we have seen our profession respond to the many demands which have been created in response to the pandemic. I am sure we’ve all used the knowledge, skills and experience gained at NEHES events and in networking with our peers and colleagues to address many of the challenges faced by us all. I am looking forward to sharing those successes and the challenges with others who have walked in those same shoes over the past year.

 Thank you for your service to our profession and I look forward to seeing each of you soon!

 Cole Teague MBA, CHFM, CHC
NEHES 2021 President