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General Announcements & Updates

Interested in getting involved in NESCE?

Open Exec Board positions

Join a Sub-Committee:

Membership Meeting Prep Committee
HTM Outreach Committee
Symposium Planning Committee

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Thank you Symposium Planning Committee!

Ashley OMara Carolyn Mahoney

Michael Brilling MaryEllen Aleksza

Samantha Moriarty Dillon Florence

Emily Blustein (Borges) Scot McKeil

Vinnie Defrancesco Sage Williams

Gabriella Rosales

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NESCE Symposium 2025 Snapshot

200+ attendees
2 inspiring keynotes
30+ expert presenters
60 vendor partners

NESCE funding secured for 3 years of NESCE membership events!

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NESCE Outreach 2025 Recap

2 In-person events
5 virtual events
130 students engaged

Thank you Outreach committee members!

Sam Moriarty, Gabby Rosales, Arleen Thukral, Rebecca Hevey, Liz Sayles, Hannah Aseltine & Ben Boossarangsi

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Membership Drive:

Over 1,300 NESCE members

Spread the word- free NESCE membership through 1/31/26!

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2026 Quarterly Activities/ Ideas:

March 2026 meeting
May 2026 HTM week social event
September 2026 meeting
December 2026 meeting

Particular Topic(s) of Interest?

Let us know!

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2026 Elections - Open Executive Board Positions

Vice President	Treasurer	Secretary
Assists President in the performance of duties Oversees committee coordination Ensures alignment between all operational and strategic initiatives Chair of Symposium Planning Committee, overseeing all aspects of the Symposium	Responsible for all financial matters: Collection and disbursement of funds Maintenance of bank account, statements, financial records, budget Prepares annual financial report Ensures compliance with applicable financial policies	Records and maintains meeting minutes Manages correspondence internally with officers and externally with membership Maintains membership records and NESCE documentation Ensures proper notification of meetings and elections

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2026 Elections - Open Cabinet Director Positions

Director of Marketing	Director of Digital Communications	Director of Membership Development	Director of Community Outreach & Partnerships
Oversees branding, public relations, and promotional initiatives to enhance visibility Coordinates marketing campaigns for events Produces promotional materials Collaborates with Director of Digital Communications to ensure consistent messaging across all media platforms	Oversees the design, functionality, and content of the website and digital platforms Ensures online resources, announcements, and event info are accurate Collaborates with the Secretary and Director of Marketing to promote initiatives through social media, newsletters, and other digital channels	Leads initiatives to recruit, engage, and retain members Manages membership enrollment in coordination with the Secretary Develops programs or incentives to foster active participation and professional growth within the Society	Builds and maintains relationships with external stakeholders Represents NESCE in outreach activities Coordinates partnership opportunities Promotes awareness of HTM profession throughout the region

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Review of By-Laws and Vote

1. Structural Reorganization & Expanded Governance

Introduces Cabinet Directors (Marketing, Digital Communications, Membership Development, Community Outreach, Immediate Past President)�
Officers now grouped into Executive Board + Cabinet Directors (2020 only had President, VP, Secretary, Treasurer)�
Officer meetings required monthly with defined quorum and documentation process�

2. Updated Membership Categories & Definitions

Removes Associate membership category�
Defines only Full and Student members with updated eligibility and responsibilities�

3. Modernized Meeting Requirements

Quarterly Regular Meetings + one Annual Meeting with required agenda components�
Adds structure for special meetings, notice requirements, and updated quorum definition (includes limits on officer participation)

4. Comprehensive Election Process Overhaul

More formalized nomination, ballot, teller, and installation procedures�
All officers now serve 2-year terms and must support at least one Symposium�
Elections scheduled 4 months after the annual Symposium (2020 elections were tied to April cycles with staggered roles)�

5. Expanded Articles & New Governance Provisions

Adds full articles for:�

Purpose, Meetings, Duties of Cabinet Directors, Finances, Code of Conduct & Ethics, and Planetary Authority with updated language�

Provides clear budget approval, audit, dissolution clause, and conflict-of-interest procedures�

6. Strengthened Ethical Expectations & Professional Standards

Introduces Code of Conduct & Ethics, including member behavior, representation expectations, and disciplinary processes

Key Changes between 2020 and 2026 By-Laws:

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