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You should have recently received an email from NENA with a link to your 2017 NENA dues notice. Help NENA go green and save a stamp by choosing to pay online by check or credit card. If this is not an option for you or your agency, the email also contained a link allowing you to print out a copy of your invoice for local processing. Instantly renew your membership online in just a few easy steps:
In appreciation of your continued support, when you renew online by credit card before December 31, 2016, you will receive free access to an upcoming NENA webinar of your choice or $50 off an annual subscription to our #WebinarWednesday program! We look forward to sharing many new and exciting member benefits with you in the coming year!With a new administration and new Congress taking office in January, the 2017 edition of 9-1-1 Goes to Washington (Feb 26 - March 1) offers you a unique opportunity to make public safety a priority for our elected and appointed officials. GTW is an interactive forum where you learn about and discuss national 9-1-1 issues and advance those issues on Capitol Hill. This dynamic, hands-on program provides you with increased knowledge of 9-1-1 and homeland security legislative and regulatory topics, as well as critical information on the federal government process and how to work with federal policy makers. It is vital, now more than ever, that 9-1-1 professionals become active participants in the governmental process to advance the goals of our profession and industry. Top Five Reasons to Attend
The leaves are falling from the trees outside NENA HQ and soon in some places it's already time to break out the gloves and ice scrapers. Stay comfy, warm, and stylish this winter with our great "9-1-1 Public Safety" scarf! It's a great way to show your professional pride no matter what Mother Nature throws at you. It's on sale for just $15 - that's more than 33% off - until December 2.
Click here to get yours today and here to check out the rest of the NENA store!
Training Update
Enhancing Your Leadership Skills & Creating Teams That Work
Tuesday, November 29 | 3PM Eastern (live) or On-Demand FREE! Click here to register! It takes thoughtful leadership and a shared vision to make any 9-1-1 center or organization successful. Join us for this FREE hour-long webinar where you’ll learn what you can do to improve your leadership skills immediately and get your crew rowing in the same direction. We’ll discuss:
CEUs: Attend this webinar and receive one-half ENP re-certification point towards the ten-point maximum for NENA courses in the Professional Development CEU/Course Credits section. Can't attend on the 29th? Register now and you will receive an email after the live presentation with instructions for accessing the on-demand webinar archive.
Webinar Access Info: Dial-in and web-access details are provided immediately upon registration. Interested in taking the ENP Examination? Plan now to participate in Mission Critical Partner's free ENP Study Group starting on January 30! ENP study groups are led by subject matter experts and have proven to be a valuable resource to those preparing for the examination. This group meets every Monday at 3PM Eastern. Email louisalake@mcp911.com to register. Click here for info on this and other study groups. 11.29.16 | Quality Assurance: Achieving QA/QI in the PSAP | Davenport, IA | Register View the NENA Education Calendar to see additional upcoming classes! Association Business
NENA is pleased to open the nominations process for our 2017-2018 Executive Board election! This election will be for the following positions:
All nominees must be current members in good standing for at least three years; have been employed for at least three years in 9-1-1; be certified Emergency Number Professionals (ENPs); and meet the minimum threshold of membership, leadership, and certification requirements as outlined in the Nomination Form. Nominees for the position of Region Director must reside in the region they wish to represent. Click here to download a .zip file of documents and resources that includes:
Click here to fill out your board nomination form online. A paper form is available in the .zip file of documents and resources. The nomination deadline is March 15, 2017. Contact Nominating Committee Chair Christy Williams or Member Services Director Bri Robinson with any questions about the nomination process, eligibility requirements, or general election details. Document Announcements
Having adjudicated all comments, the subject documents are now considered "stable." Per NENA IPR, Section 4.5 a "Stable Form Notice" is being issued for each and can be viewed by clicking below.
Featured Job Openings
Training Development Manager l NH Bureau of Emergency Communications l Laconia, NH Communications Technician l City of San Luis Obispo l San Luis Obispo, CA Senior Technology Specialist Next Generation 911 l Mission Critical Partners l Raleigh/Durham, NC Communications Specialist I, II, III l Flagler County Sherriff’s Office l Bunnell, FL Emergency Communications Dispatcher l City of Moline l Moline, IL
Member Spotlight
This special feature highlights NENA members from various backgrounds, industry segments, experiences, and geographic locations. It offers members an opportunity to share their stories with their colleagues and the greater NENA community. Email NENA Member Services Director Bri Robinson if we should feature you or someone you know. NENA: What do you like best about your job? SC: The people I get to meet. I’ve been fortunate to travel all over this great country of ours and I’ve met hundreds of wonderful people! To be a part, even as a vendor of life saving technology still thrills me. Every time I hear cries for help when I listen in on calls I still get goose bumps. NENA: Is there a particular accomplishment that you are particularly proud of? SC: In 1989 while working at Contel as a 9-1-1 Coordinator our corporate office asked me to come up with a 9-1-1 educational campaign geared toward children. I loved comic books and super heroes as a kid and so I came up with an idea called "Captain 9-1-1". I worked on the program for over a year and with the help of many friends at work and at home in January of 1990 we launched Captain 9-1-1 and his dog Dialtone. We had two professional costumes made up as well as thousands of instructional comic books with the Captain 9-1-1 theme. The program was used for many years in elementary schools throughout the southeast helping to teach children the proper use of 9-1-1. So I guess you could say I’m the father of Captain 9-1-1. NENA: If you could convey one message to the public about 9-1-1 or being a 9-1-1 professional, what would it be?
Click here to read the rest of our interview with Steve... Telecommunicator Corner
Florida International University is conducting research on the impact of workplace stress for emergency services personnel. This forty-minute online survey assesses aspects of the workplace that may contribute to psychological and physiological health issues for emergency responders. Questions include items about job and workplace stressors, secondary traumatic exposure, satisfaction, burnout, and somatic symptoms. Click here to participate in the study. Calling all telecommunicators! Are you in need of expert advice? Well, the Telecommunicator Caucus has developed a place for you to get answers from those who have been there! From how to get that promotion to how to deal with the coworker who leaves old food in the shared fridge, Goldie is here to answer all your questions big or small! Just send your questions to deargoldie@nena.org and Goldie and her network of experts will get you the advice you need. The best questions and answers will be posted – anonymously – to the Dear Goldie Blog that’ll be launching soon. Stay tuned for an announcement on that shortly! The Fine Print: This advice column is for informative and entertainment purposes only. The advice is based on research and personal experience only and should not be considered legal advice. Specific legal questions should be directed to your local legal counsel. |
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