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Learn, Grow, Connect, & Discover at NENA 2019!
At NENA 2019, you will not only hear about the public safety issues of today and tomorrow, but also gain practical, real-world know-how that you can take home with you and put into action immediately. Featuring inspiring keynote speakers, more than ninety hours of breakout sessions that inform and empower, career-building courses and workshops with real-world applications, nightly networking events that help you make the right connections, and an Expo Hall showcasing cutting-edge products and services, NENA 2019 is the must-attend event of the year. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of it!
Members-Only Reg Sale: Save Big! Save even more by adding a pre-con course or one of our three multi-day training programs - the special members-only sale gets you discounts on these offerings, too! Registration payments by check or "bill me" option will be available beginning on March 7.   
On Thursday, Rep. Norma Torres (D-CA) will introduce the Supporting Accurate Views of Emergency Services (911 SAVES) Act, which will direct the Office of Management and Budget to reclassify public-safety telecommunicators as a "Protective Service Occupation." However, she needs our support to get the bill through Congress and across the President’s desk! Here’s what you can do:
NENA is offering 100 packs of these great 3x5 9-1-1 calling-tips fridge magnets for just $10, shipping included. A great handout at schools, street fairs, and more, these magnets are a handy reminder of the essential info citizens need to keep in mind when calling 9-1-1. NENA is happy to announce the availability of this year's Gold Line Telecommunicator Continuing Education Scholarships! This scholarship opportunity is open to any telecommunicator, call taker, or dispatcher with at least one year of experience and in good standing with his or her current employer. Supervisory and other managerial personnel are not eligible for this award. Each Telecommunicator Continuing Education Scholarship recipient receives the following:
To be eligible for a scholarship, you must complete and submit the scholarship application and provide a current resume. Applications will be accepted through March 22, 2019. Scholarship winners will be notified no later than mid-April. Click here to apply for a scholarship. The William E. Stanton Award is NENA's highest honor. It is bestowed upon an individual who has not only excelled in his or her everyday job, but has gone above and beyond to further NENA's goals. Nominations for this prestigious annual award are now open. Click here for additional information on the award, including criteria, past recipients and more. Click here to submit your nomination online. The deadline for nominations is March 29, 2019. NENA has established a scholarship program to honor the commitment of William "Bill" McMurray, ENP, Past President, to the mission of NENA and 9-1-1 education. The scholarship will be awarded for the NENA 2019 Conference & Expo, and covers the conference registration fee and four nights of lodging at a conference hotel (to be determined by NENA upon awarding of scholarship). Travel expenses to and from the conference and meals are not included in this award. Please visit the scholarship webpage for information about the criteria, application procedure, and responsibilities. Click here to submit your application online. The application deadline is March 29, 2019. It’s time to renew your NENA membership! You can do it in just a few quick steps:
 Training Update
The Case of PSAP Ransomware Attacks
Sponsored by Motorola Solutions Wednesday, April 3 | 1PM Eastern (live) or On-Demand FREE! Click here to register!
Speakers: Katja Jalonen, Administrative Support Manager, Martin County (FL) Sheriff’s Office | Dan Zeller, Director of 9-1-1 Cybersecurity, Motorola Solutions CEUs: Attend this webinar and receive one-half ENP re-certification point toward the six-point maximum for non-NENA courses in the Professional Development CEU/Course Credits section. Can't attend on the 3rd? Register now and you will have access to the on-demand webinar archive via the registration landing page. Webinar Access Info: Dial-in and web-access details will be provided to attendees via email automatically upon registration. The views expressed during this webinar are those of the sponsor and not necessarily those of NENA. NENA does not endorse any proprietary product or solution. Contact Sean Sullivan for more information on how your company can participate in NENA’s sponsored webinar program. 03.15.19 | Leadership in the 9-1-1 Center | Murfreesboro, TN | Register Check out the NENA Education Calendar to see additional upcoming classes!  Association Business
Voting for NENA's 2019-20 Board of Directors commences on Monday, March 11. On that day, eligible members will receive an email with a direct link to NENA's online ballot along with voting instructions. Once a member logs in, he or she will be able to review the nominations and vote. After officially casting a vote, the voter will not be able to change his or her vote or access the ballot again. This election is for the following positions:
Second Vice President | Candidates Webinar 03.06 @ 1PM Eastern Northeastern Region Director | Candidates Webinar 03.06 @ 2PM Eastern North-Central Region Director | Candidates Webinar 03.06 @ 3PM Eastern/2PM Central The election for Canadian Region Director is uncontested, and therefore will not be open for voting. The positions of Southeastern Region Director, Western Region Director, and Private Sector Director will be up for election in 2020. After the voting period has ended, the Election Committee will certify the results on Saturday, June 15 in Orlando, FL, in accordance with the NENA Bylaws. Join us at NENA 2019 in Orlando from June 14-19, where the results of the election will be announced and your new Board of Directors installed! Contact the Elections Committee with any questions about the nomination process, eligibility requirements, or general election details.
 Washington Briefing
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is seeking feedback on proposed updates to the National Emergency Communications Plan (NECP)—the Nation’s strategic plan to improve emergency communications. Informed by last year’s SAFECOM Nationwide Survey, the NECP provides guidance to those that plan for, coordinate, invest in, and use communications to support response and recovery operations. This includes traditional emergency responder disciplines (e.g., law enforcement, fire, emergency medical services, dispatch) and other entities that share information during emergencies, such as medical facilities, utilities, nongovernmental organizations, as well as the media and private citizens.
To prepare stakeholders for a rapidly evolving emergency communications landscape, CISA is leading a national effort to update the NECP (last published in 2014). Proposed updates reflect the expanding ecosystem of people, technologies, and functions involved in supporting emergency communications to aid public safety entities with addressing today’s challenges while also planning for future advancements. To provide comments on the updated NECP, complete the feedback form on the DHS website and submit it to OECNECP@hq.dhs.gov by March 22, 2019.  Volunteers WantedThe NENA Institute Board (NIB) is seeking to fill an At-Large seat on the NIB. The successful nominee will serve for two years beginning in June 2019. To apply, you must be a current ENP and a NENA member. The NENA Institute Board has two objectives:
Applicants must have a firm knowledge of 9-1-1 technology, management and operations, with a good grasp of how 9-1-1 will change in the future. Expressions of interest, along with a resume and/or bio, should be sent to Jennifer (Estes) Lanter, ENP of the NENA Institute Board by Friday, March 8 for consideration by the Nominating Committee.  Featured Job Openings
911 Dispatcher l City of Minneapolis l Minneapolis, MN
Communications Specialist l City of Cottonwood l Cottonwood, AZ Deputy Director of Support Services l Lake County Emergency Communications l Crown Point, IN Deputy Director l Stanislaus Regional 911 l Modesto, CA  Telecommunicator Corner
Did you know that NENA has a great way to recognize telecommunicators who have gone above and beyond? It’s called the TC Spotlight! If you know of a TC that has done an exceptional job while handling a call, is devoted to his or her career, is a mentor to others, a great cheerleader for your agency, or just plain rocks, then we would like to help celebrate them! Share their awesome talents with the rest of the world by sending an email to tccaucus@nena.org and letting us know the nominee's name, years of service, current agency and position, and why he or she is being nominated.
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