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NENA NEWS
As of December 31, 2015, Ed Marecki has resigned from his position as Northeastern Region Director of NENA. "We are very thankful for the many years of exceptional service Ed has given to this association," said NENA President Christy Williams. "He has been a great asset to the Executive Board and has represented the members of his region with passion, integrity, and humility."
Marecki's departure leaves a vacancy on the board, and as such, NENA seeks applicants for potential appointment as Northeastern Region Director to serve the remainder of the vacated term, through June of 2017. Interested candidates 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); reside in the Northeast Region; and meet the minimum threshold of membership, leadership, and certification requirements as outlined in the Nomination Form. Having satisfied the three (3) year minimum experience/leadership criterion, each candidate must accumulate a total of 10 additional points. See the Nomination Form for additional details. Interested parties should submit a completed nomination form to cwilliams@nctcog.org by COB on February 1, 2016. Click here to register online for the NENA 2016 Conference & Expo! NENA members who register online and pay by credit card at the time of registration by Friday automatically save an additional 10% off full-conference Early Bird rates - no promo code necessary.* That's a total savings of more than $200 off On-Site registration pricing!
Save even more when you add a pre-con course or Center Manager Certification Program registration - the special members-only sale gets you discounts on these offerings as well! Featuring inspiring keynote speakers, more than one hundred 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 2016 is the must-attend event of the year. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of it! *This offer cannot be combined with group membership vouchers or other promotions. 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:
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! The last Wednesday of each month (except June, November, and December) is #WebinarWednesday! All nine webinars are now available for a prepaid annual subscription of $350 for members or $575 for non-members - a significant savings compared to purchasing each webinar individually. Get the team together for these hour-long webinars covering the hottest issues in 9-1-1. The scheduled webinars for 2016 are:
Text-to-9-1-1: Getting Your Center Ready!
Wednesday, January 27 | 3 PM Eastern (live) or On-Demand $50 for NENA Members | $85 for Non-Members Click here to register! The decision to go live with text-to-9-1-1 is a major consideration for PSAPs across the country. During this first #WebinarWednesday offering of 2016, we’ll discuss what you need to know and expect throughout the process of planning, implementing, and operating text-to-9-1-1, including:
Webinar Access Info Dial-in and web-access details will be provided to attendees via email the week of the webinar. 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:
Interested in taking the ENP Examination? Plan now to participate in one of several ENP Study Groups being conducted over the next several months. Study Groups, led by subject matter experts, have proven to be a valuable resource to prepare for the examination. For further information, please go to the Study Groups page.
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:
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:
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:
Click here to download a .zip file of election documents and resources that includes:
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:
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.
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. 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 |
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