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This holiday season, help NENA's Friends of 9-1-1 continue to give back to the community in 2016 by making an end-of-year donation to this extremely worthy cause. Your support allows Friends of 9-1-1 to develop scholarships, continuing education opportunities, and wellness programs for America's 9-1-1 professionals.

Click here to make your secure, tax-deductible donation online. 
 
Join NENA from February 21-24 just steps from the nation's capital in Arlington, VA for 9-1-1 Goes to Washington! 9-1-1 Goes to Washington brings together hundreds of 9-1-1 professionals from around the country with policy leaders in our nation's capital to explore and discuss today's most pressing 9-1-1 and emergency communications issues. 9-1-1 Goes to Washington is the only event where you can learn about the policy challenges facing public safety and take immediate action to address them through dialog with your elected and appointed officials. 

Our three-day program offers a significant opportunity for 9-1-1 professionals to shape the nation’s emergency communications policy agenda. Join us in Washington for a dynamic, interactive three-day program where you will receive:
  • The inside information you need to help shape the 9-1-1 and emergency communications agendas for the Administration and Congress;
  • Critical knowledge of current, proposed, and needed federal and state 9-1-1, homeland security, and emergency communications legislation, regulation, and policy initiatives; and
  • An opportunity to speak directly with members of Congress, Administration officials, and key staff to make your voice heard on behalf of the entire 9-1-1 community.
Click here to register and here to book your housing.
 
January 6th: Getting Approval, Getting Here, & Getting Around
--Learn all about the structure and agenda of 9-1-1 Goes to Washington, access our approval toolkit, and get insider tips and tricks for navigating the National Capital Region’s airports, rail depots, and transit systems.
           
January 20th: How Congress Works
--Get the nitty-gritty details of how Congress really works, from insights on key staffers to the structure and function of committees and leadership offices.
              
February 3rd: Effective Meetings & Legislative Priorities
--Train for effective meetings with key legislators and staff, and learn the major talking points and legislative priorities for the 2016 edition of 9-1-1 Goes to Washington.

All webinars start at 2:30 PM Eastern and last between 45 minutes and 1 hour, depending on the number of questions received.

Click here to register!
 
In today’s communication centers, the need for tactical dispatchers is increasing. Agencies are sending their 9-1-1 telecommunicators into field situations to staff communications vehicles for a variety of incidents. In this course, telecommunicators will be given the background and training to transition into this different role. Topics include:
  • What is tactical dispatch;
  • Factors in deployment;
  • On-scene roles and responsibilities, and 
  • Proper use of common field communication technology.
Click here to contact NENA Education Director Ty Wooten if you would like more information or to bring this course to your area.
 
Nominations for the 2016 9-1-1 Honor Awards are now officially being accepted.  Learn more and submit a nomination online here. The award categories are:
  • Citizen in Action
  • Government Leader 
  • 9-1-1 Public Safety Professional
  • 9-1-1 Industry Leader
  • Outstanding 9-1-1 Call Center / Program Award
  • NG9-1-1 Awareness Award
 
Save the date! Registration for the NENA 2016 Conference & Expo is going live on December 28! 
  
Register early and save! NENA members who register online between December 28 and January 8 automatically save an additional 10% off full-conference Early Bird rates when paying by credit card at the time of registration - no promo code necessary!*

That's a total savings of more than $200 off On-Site registration pricing!  
  
Watch for an email on the morning of December 28 announcing that registration is open, and lock in your special, members-only deal! To be eligible for the extra 10% savings, you must register and pay online during the promotional window. 

*This offer cannot be combined with group membership vouchers or other promotions.
 
You should have recently received an email from NENA with a link to your 2016 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:  
  1. Simply log in to the NENA website. 
  2. Go to your Manage Profile page. 
  3. Click on Membership under the "Account History" header to view your renewal options.  
  4. Pay online by check or credit card. 
  5. Print out a receipt for your records. 
In appreciation of your continued support, when you renew online by credit card before December 31, 2015, you will receive free access to an upcoming NENA webinar of your choice or $50 off an annual subscription to our Webinar Wednesday program!  

We look forward to sharing many new and exciting member benefits with you in the coming year!  
 
NENA is pleased to open the nominations process for our 2016-2017 Executive Board election! This election will be for the following positions:
  • Second Vice President
  • Southeastern Region Director 
  • Western Region Director
  • Private Sector Director
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 election documents and resources that includes:

  • Statement of Responsibilities
  • Must be signed by nominee and co-signed by an agency representative (if applicable)
  • Nomination Form
  • Can be completed by the applying candidate or by a third-party nominator
  • Relevant NENA policies and procedures
  • NENA bylaws
The nomination deadline is March 15, 2016. Contact Nominating Committee Chair Bernard Brown or Member Services Director Bri Robinson with any questions about the nomination process, eligibility requirements, or general election details.
 
NENA is proud to launch the new NENA Career Center, where you will find all of the best 9-1-1 industry jobs in one place. Visit www.nena.org/jobs to:
  • Search for and quickly apply for great, relevant jobs.
  • Set up alerts so you are immediately notified any time a job is posted that matches your skills or interests.
  • Create an anonymous job seeker profile or upload your anonymous resume so employers can find you.
  • Access job search tools and tips.
If you need to hire 9-1-1 professionals, the NENA Career Center will put your job in front of our members!
  • Place your job in front of our highly qualified members.
  • Search our resume database of qualified candidates.
  • Manage jobs and applicant activity right on our site.
  • Limit applicants to those who are qualified.
  • Fill your jobs more quickly with great talent.
Our hope is that this new and improved resource will make a significant difference for our members as they navigate their career paths.
 
AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support NENA every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you’ll find the exact same low prices, vast selection, and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to NENA.

To shop at AmazonSmile, simply go to smile.amazon.com from the Web browser on your computer or mobile device. You may also want to add a bookmark to AmazonSmile to make it even easier to return and start your shopping at AmazonSmile.

On your first visit to AmazonSmile, you need to search for and select "National Emergency Number Association" to receive donations from eligible purchases before you begin shopping. Amazon will remember your selection, and then every eligible purchase you make on AmazonSmile will result in a donation.

Click here to learn more and here to start shopping now!
 
Make sure the addresses (email and postal) that we have on file for you are current! Please log in to your online member account to verify or update your information, or send an email to Bri Robinson.
 
Solacom Technologies
TECH UPDATE
This new Working Group will focus on GIS Data Stewardship specific to GIS layers used for Location Validation and Emergency Call Routing Functions in Next Generation 9-1-1. Topics will include: GIS Database Development; Quality Assurance/Quality Control; and GIS Data Maintenance.  We are looking for a well-balanced group that will include contributions from those with expertise in any of the following: i3 architecture; GIS; PSAP operations, and especially those who speak PSAP. The WG will meet on Fridays from 1 – 2:30 PM EST beginning January 22, 2016.  

Click here to join this WG.
 
Having adjudicated all comments, the subject document is now considered "stable." Per NENA IPR, Section 4.5 a "Stable Form Notice" is being issued and is shown below.

4.5 Declarations during Review
When any Deliverable is in stable form, but before it undergoes review by the NENA Process Review Committee, the Committee Resource Manager shall send a Stable Form Notice to all NENA Development Group participants giving notice of a deadline, at least sixty (60) days from the date of the announcement, by which all Patent Holders with respect to the Deliverable must submit a completed copy of the Licensing Declaration Form in Annex B to the Committee Resource Manager. All Stable Form Notices shall also be posted to the Committee Management Website.

Once the 60 days have passed, the document will go to the Process Review Committee for approval.

Stable Form Notice

Background
The NENA Intellectual Property Rights ("IPR") Policy, available at http://www.nena.org/?IPR, requires Participants in NENA Committees to disclose certain Patent IPRs during the process of developing a Deliverable such as a Technical or Operations Standard Document (i.e., any Standard). After receiving this notice, all Patent Holders have 60 days in which to submit a Licensing Declaration Form.

Notice
The Deliverable listed below has reached stable form and will be submitted to the NENA Process Review Committee in 60 days. Any and all Participants who hold Patent IPRs which may be implicated by the Normative Requirements of this Deliverable must submit a Licensing Declaration Form to the Committee Resource Manager within that time.

Deliverable Information
Title: NENA Next Generation 9-1-1 Data Management Requirements
Document Number: NENA-REQ-002.1-201X
URL: http://dev.nena.org/apps/group_public/document.php?document_id=7271&wg_abbrev=csdm-dm
Date of Notice: December 9, 2015
Submission Deadline: February 9, 2016

NENA Intellectual Property Rights Policy – Annex C – Stable Form Notice
 
EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION NEWS
NENA recently launched a FREE email news service called Public Safety SmartBrief. It provides a weekly summary of news, trends, and updates on public safety issues – not just 9-1-1 but also police, fire, and EMS. Knowledgeable editors handpick key articles from hundreds of publications, summarize them, and provide direct links to the original sources.
 
In other words, we do all the research, and you get the latest news in your inbox or on your handheld device absolutely free.

 
UPCOMING EVENTS
February 21-24, 2016 | 9-1-1 Goes to Washington | Arlington, VA

June 11-16, 2016 | NENA 2016 Conference & Expo | Indianapolis, IN
 
UPCOMING EDUCATION COURSES
1.11-15.16 - Center Manager Certification Program (CMCP) - Jackson, TN - Register here! 

2.1-5.16 - Center Manager Certification Program (CMCP) - Davenport, IA - Register here!

3.7-11.16 - Center Manager Certification Program (CMCP) - Waukesha, WI - Register here!
 

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