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Submit National & Chapter Board Nominations by the Close of Business on September 5, 2023

The NETwork is currently accepting submissions for a variety of positions on the National & Chapter Boards for the 2024-2025 term. This is the time to consider nominating yourself or someone that is willing and able to serve in a leadership role in our esteemed organization. The work we do is important and requires spirited and committed individuals.

If you are interested in running for a National or Chapter leadership position, please click on the link below to complete your submission.

Members can submit nominations for positions on either the National Board or their respective Chapter Board. However, members can only accept a single nomination. Nominations can be submitted by members including self-nomination.

The following National Board positions are up for election:

·    Chief Development Officer

·    Chief Technology Officer

·    SE Regional Director

·    SW Regional Director

·    NE Regional Director

Click HERE to learn more about National Board Positions Roles and Responsibilities

The local Chapter Board positions available will be presented within the nominations form. Members can only submit a chapter nomination for the chapter of which they are a member.

Chapter Elections Opportunities

Contact Local Chapter Leaders for details on Roles and Responsibilities

Nomination Form Instructions:

1. Click the "Nominate Now" button below to access the online nomination form.

2. Select whether you plan to submit a nomination for a national or chapter board position

3. If chapter position selected, select the chapter that the nominee is a member of

4. Select position sought and fill out remainder of the form

5. Submit the form

*A new nomination submission is required for each position nomination.*

Key dates:

·    Call for Nominations August 10, 2023

·    Nominations will be accepted until to September 5, 2023

·    Nominations and Candidate Notifications will be between September 5, 2023 to September 9, 2023

·    Meet the Candidates events will be held beginning September 18, 2023 to October 13, 2023 (TBD)

·    Voting Period begins October 16,2023

·    Election Announcements in November 2023

Please submit your application to the Nominations & Election Committee 

by the COB on September 5, 2023.

For further information or questions, you may contact Quincy Hancock – National Parliamentarian at qhancock@thenetworkbicp.org.

THERE IS STILL TIME TO REGISTER!!!

This year’s hybrid conference will be held in person Friday, October 13 at the Hilton Anatole. We will also host celebrations at several of the core U.S. locations, as well as in Bratislava. Virtual streaming will be available for all participants.

Virtual Registration

• Virtual registration is LIVE NOW

In-Person Registration

• In-person registration WAITLIST is still open.

Workshops

• COMING SOON!!!! You will not be registering for Employee Group Workshops (including Executive Table Talks) at this time. Information about available workshops and registration will be sent in the coming weeks.

More information can be accessed at Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - HR OneStop. 

The NETwork is looking for volunteers to assist with The NETwork Membership tables (in person and virtual) during the EG Conference as well as various tasks during The NETwork National eSTEAM Fair on Saturday October 14, 2023 10a – 2p CST (including set up before and clean up after the event). ​

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Email info@thenetworkbicp.org with any questions or concerns. ​

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Note: Planning volunteers do NOT have to attend the EG Conference.​

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eSTEAM Fair Volunteer

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eSTEAM Fair Exhibitors PLANNING Team Needed

(Pre-Event Opportunity)

The NETwork 2023 eSTEAM Fair is back in Dallas as an EG Day of Service event commemorating the 2023 EG Conference. The EG Day of Service is on Saturday, October 14th, 2023. 

We need few members to join this committee to help build our Exhibitor list, nurture relationships and get confirmations. We may need to create activities. Please note, this is not for the day of event, this is planning weeks prior to the event. All meetings shall be virtual. 

As a committee, our foal points will be, Exhibitor recruitment, Activities, EG partnerships and HBCU Task Force. The HBCU Task Force will be a special team of additional members. All members nationwide are welcome.

*We need about 2-4 Dallas members to volunteer.*

Spots are limited. 

Please contact Fran Merritt at fmerritt@thenetworkbicp.org for more information.

HBCU Task Force

The NETwork BICP Employee Group is hosting their annual staple event, The NETwork eSTEAM Fair, Saturday October 14, 2023, in Dallas, TX. This will be an EG Conference Day of Service event. The eSTEAM Fair is a program designed to educate youth in STEAM related fields and in pursuit bridging the digital divide.

The NETwork eSTEAM Fair need a huge HBCU presence. We need YOU to be apart of our HBCU Task Force for this event. If you are interested in volunteering, please answer the following below to let us know your terms of participation.

Virtual and In-Person Day of Event Volunteers are welcome.

Thank you so much for your interests! Spaces will be limited.

Please contact Fran Merritt at fmerritt@thenetworkbicp.org for more information.

Mentoring Signup is Coming

Contact The NETwork Talent Development Team at develop@thenetworkbicp.org for more information.

AND THE WINNER IS..

Pamela Andrews

June 2023 ~ NETworker of the Month

Pamela Andrews was the previous year's President of the MS Virtual chapter and understand fully the benefits and worthiness of giving to those in need.

On Monday June 19, 2023, a tornado struck the nearby town of Moss Point. Many homes and businesses were damaged, and lives were changed. The NETwork sponsored a bottled water drive to help the citizens of Moss Point. Pamela Andrews contributed 10 bottles of bleach, 24 tarps, 12 cases of water and 10 bottles of Pine Sol which aided the community.

The Virtual Mississippi chapter is honored to have the talent and commitment from Pamela. We are excited to see how she continues to grow professionally and personally.

CONGRATULATIONS Pamela for this well-deserved honor!

Ambra Bourne-Dumas

Ambra Bourne-Dumas joined the NETwork a couple years ago and serves as our secretary. She shows up and shows out consistently bringing positive energy and the will to put in work. I've always wanted to recognize her, so thanks for opening up this platform for e-board members as well.

During Black History Month, the Austin chapter planned weekly events for our members. Ambra, who has worked on many initiatives, was responsible for planning our itinerary for the Whitney Plantation Museum, which  is the only museum in Louisiana with an exclusive focus on the lives of enslaved people.

Thank you Ambra for all you do for the local Austin chapter. Your leadership definitely adds to our success!

Submitted by Tavonia Carr

Chapter President, Texas - Austin

Tracy Epps

Tracy Epps stands out as a leader in the Nation's Capital Chapter and led out 2023 Juneteenth celebration. Epps rallied and coordinated NETwork Nation’s Capital Chapter volunteers (and community friends) for the two-day festival, for which they served as ushers, greeters, and registration support. Epps also led a digital media campaign to help market the festival. From March-June, she donated over 50 volunteer hours designing custom ads, videos, and social media posts; managing some of the FILMteenth social media channels; and distributed festival e-blasts and correspondence to local organizations in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.

On June 18-19, the NETwork Nation’s Capital Chapter volunteered at FILMteenth, a newer festival that honors the Juneteenth holiday through stories told through film. The two-day event, held in Bethesda, Maryland showcased both short and feature films that represented Black culture, little-known histories, and hope for the future.     This year, film festival attendees learned about the legacy of Coal Women; stem-focused stories about Black farmers and Black land ownership in VA, TX, and other states; professional Black athletes living abroad; the creativity from HBCU student filmmakers; and more. In the evening, attendees were treated to a jazz concert featuring local jazz artist Yvette Spears. The festival closed with a garden party and awards.    The feedback has been extremely positive, and our chapter volunteers recommend the NETwork Nation’s Capital Chapter support FILMteenth as its Juneteenth activity again next year.

Submitted by Eric Jones

Chapter President Nation’s Capital

Do you know a NETwork member that deserves to be recognized for a shining moment? Please use the link below for submissions. If you have any questions, send them to membership@thenetworkbicp.org.

Join Carry The Load on Monday, September 11th at 9:45am local time for a day of service and remembrance as we beautify sacred grounds at VA National Cemeteries across the U.S. (66 locations included)

• This is a meaningful service opportunity for employee engagement, youth groups, individuals and more. 
• Carry The Load is proud to partner with the National Cemetery Administration, a Department of the VA, to provide Americans with active ways to honor those who have served our country.
• Patriot Day National Day of Service and Remembrance - Carry The Load 
• Watch the National Cemetery Administration Patriot Day Video
• Register to Participate - 2023 Patriot Day - Carry The Load

If you are interested in participating in upcoming or future events, please reach out to Lauren Paolini at lw0491@att.com.

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