This page allows you to quickly locate and contact the Chapter Coordinators and key Chapters Committee members. Click on a Coordinator’s name to take you to the contact information. If you are searching for a specific chapter, use the NSS Chapters Directory.
| District | Coordinator Title | Name (click one for more info) |
| NSS | Vice-President for Chapters | Larry Ahearn |
| NSS | Chapters Committee Chair | David Stuart |
| NSS | Chapters Support Liaison at NSS HQ | Jill Jackson |
| NSS | Chapters Resources Coordinator | Larry Ahearn |
| NSS | Chapters Internet Coordinator | Ronnie Lajoie |
| NSS | Chapters Assembly Chair | Dennis Pearson |
| Intl | International Chapters Coordinator | Claire McMurray |
| USA | U.S. Chapters Coordinator | Bennett Rutledge |
| 1 | District 1 Chapters Coordinator | James Spellman, Jr. |
| 2 | District 2 Chapters Coordinator | James Spellman, Jr. |
| 3 | District 3 Chapters Coordinator | -Vacant- |
| 4 | District 4 Chapters Coordinator | (open) |
| 5 | District 5 Chapters Coordinator | Fred Becker |
| 6 | District 6 Chapters Coordinator | Larry Ahearn |
| 7 | District 7 Chapters Coordinator | Dennis Pearson |
| 8 | District 8 Chapters Coordinator | Dennis Pearson |
NSS Vice-President for Chapters: Larry Ahearn (NSS Bio)
| Function | Responsible for the growth, relationships and servicing of NSS chapters, and for enhancing value that Society delivers to its chapters. Chairs the Chapters Committee. |
| Location: | Chicago, IL |
| Phone | 773-373-0349 |
NSS Chapters Committee Chair: David Stuart (NSS Bio)
| Function | Chairs meetings of the Chapters Committee. Oversees committee activities and ensures actions are assigned and tracked. |
| Location: | Seattle, WA |
| Phone | 206-241-6165 |
NSS Chapters Support Liaison at NSS HQ: Jill Jackson
| Function | Provides an official paid staff connection between NSS chapters and NSS Headquarters. |
| Location: | 12100 Sunset Hills Road, Suite 130 Reston, VA 20190 |
| Phone | 202-429-1600 |
NSS Chapters Resources Coordinator: Larry Ahearn (NSS Bio)
| Function | Identifies new/existing resources for use by chapters. Coordinates the creation and distribution of common resources (banners, signs, presentations, etc.) for Chapters. Instrumental in planning resource-related events, projects, contests, etc. |
| Location: | Chicago, IL |
| Phone | 773-373-0349 |
Chapters Internet Coordinator: Ronnie Lajoie (NSS Bio)
| Function | Provides Internet (email and Web site) support for the Chapters Committee, leads maintenance of chapter pages on NSS Web site and inAd Astra magazine, and provides guidance to chapters seeking Web support. |
| Location: | Madison, AL |
| Phone | 256-509-3833 |
Chapters Assembly Chair: Dennis Pearson
| Function | Chairs meetings of the NSS Chapters’ Assembly, and provides an independent pathway for chapters to share information and voice concerns. |
| Location: | Allentown, PA |
| Phone | 610-434-1229 |
International Chapters Coordinator: Claire McMurray
| Function | Provides support for new and existing chapters in the international areas outside the United States. |
| Location: | Norman, OK |
| Phone | 405-329-4326 |
U.S. Chapters Coordinator: Bennett Rutledge
| Function | Oversees support for new and existing chapters in the United States via the Districtal Coordinators. |
| Location: | Centennial, CO |
| Phone | 720-641-7987 |
District 1 Chapters Coordinator: James Spellman, Jr.
| Function | Provides support for new and existing chapters in southern California (zip code 93499 and below) and Hawaii. |
| Location: | Lake Isabella, CA |
| Phone | 760-379-2503 |
District 2 Chapters Coordinator: James Spellman, Jr.
| Function | Provides support for new and existing chapters in central and northern California (zip code 93501 and above), Oregon, Washington, and Alaska. |
| Location: | Lake Isabella, CA |
| Phone | 760-379-2503 |
District 3 Chapters Coordinator: Vacant
| Function | Provides support for new and existing chapters in Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, and Oklahoma. |
| Location: | |
| Phone | |
District 4 Chapters Coordinator (open)
| Function | Provides support for new and existing chapters in Nevada, Utah, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Minnesota, Iowa, and Missouri. |
| Location: | |
| Phone | |
District 5 Chapters Coordinator: Fred Becker (NSS Bio)
| Function | Provides support for new and existing chapters in Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and Puerto Rico. |
| Location: | Indianapolis, IN |
| Phone | 321-271-9064 |
District 6 Chapters Coordinator: Larry Ahearn (NSS Bio)
| Function | Provides support for new and existing chapters in Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio. |
| Location: | Chicago, IL |
| Phone | 773-373-0349 |
District 7 Chapters Coordinator: Dennis Pearson
| Function | Provides support for new and existing chapters in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia. |
| Location: | Allentown, PA |
| Phone | 610-434-1229 |
District 8 Chapters CoordinatorDennis Pearson
| Function | Provides support for new and existing chapters in New York and New England (Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island). |
| Location: | Allentown, PA |
| Phone | 610-434-1229 |
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