The Newborn Brain Society is pleased to announce a call for nominations for our members interested in serving as Committee Members for our various committees.
Nomination are being accepted for the following positions.
- One (1) – Education Committee Member
- One (1) – Education Committee Junior Member
- One (1) – QI & Research Junior Committee Member
- Two (2) – Guidelines & Publications Committee Members
- One (1) – Guidelines & Publications Junior Committee Member
- Two (2) – Communication & Networking Committee Members
- One (1) – Communication & Networking Junior Committee Member
- Two (2) – Membership Committee Members
- One (1) – Membership Junior Committee Member
- Two (2) – Finance Committee Members
- One (1) – Finance Junior Committee Member
Committee Members will serve one three-year term that can be renewed. Junior Committee Members will serve one one-year term that can be renewed once.
Timeline
March – April 30th (Extended to May 7th)
Nominations accepted
May
Review of nominations
June
Results announced for all positions
October 1st
Beginning of term
Requirements
Nominees must be General or General LMIC member to qualify and retain General Committee member position. Junior members must be Junior members at the start of their term and can update to a General/General LMIC membership during term upon graduation.
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Communication & Networking Committee Member
Committee members will have experience in marketing, graphic design, social media, fundraising or outreach. Duties may include updating the NBS website, reviewing press releases, flyers, annual reports, forming task forces and increasing social media presence and outreach to underrepresented groups, as well as the solicitation of corporate donations, philanthropic support and other fundraising efforts. The anticipated time commitment is approximately 2-4 hours per month, including one-hour monthly meetings.
Education Committee Member
Committee members will have experience in teaching, mentoring, and collaborating with others. Duties may include developing educational and teaching resources for members, planning and moderating educational activities, connecting with experts in the field to collaborate with and assisting with CME accreditation. The anticipated time commitment is approximately 2-4 hours per month, including one-hour monthly meetings.
Guidelines & Publications Committee Member
Duties may include authoring, or co-authoring, new guidelines and publications, peer-reviewing articles, collaborating with experts in the field to determine relevant topic areas, and developing processes for publishing on behalf of the organization. The anticipated time commitment will be approximately 2-4 hours per month, including one-hour monthly meetings.
QI & Research Committee Member
Committee members will have experience in Quality Improvement in Neonatal Neurology, and members of any of the following societies: SPR, AES, CNS, etc. Duties may include developing infrastructure for Quality Improvement and Research for the Newborn Brain Society and its membership, facilitating specific research and QI projects, and reviewing the scientific merit of research, QI projects or proposals for the NBS website, presentations or shared resources. The anticipated time commitment is approximately 2-4 hours per month, including one-hour monthly meetings.
Members with predominantly Quality Improvement focus
Quality improvement experience, as evidenced by a dedicated role in quality improvement within a NICU or center, leadership of quality improvement initiatives, and/or publication of peer-reviewed original research.
Membership Committee Member
Duties may include oversight and development with membership policies, improving the member database, and developing a committee member nomination process for underrepresented groups of members. The anticipated time commitment will be approximately 4-8 hours per month including one-hour monthly Committee meeting. NBS members with an LMIC background are strongly encouraged to apply.
Finance Committee Member
Committee members will have experience in financial analysis, taxes, or accounting. Duties may include budget oversight, strategic financial planning, and yearly tax preparation. The anticipated time commitment is approximately 2-4 hours per month, including one-hour monthly meetings.
Committee Member Expectations
— Approving and fulfilling the strategic plan of the committee
— Attending monthly committee meetings (members are expected to attend at least 75% of meetings)
— Reviewing agenda items sent for monthly meetings
— Approving monthly meeting minutes
— Engaging in discussions electronically or in person related to committee activities Voting on committee policies and decisions
— Leading specific projects and task forces and reporting back to committee