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.
NSS Vice-President for Chapters: David Stuart (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:
Seattle, Washington
Phone
206-241-6165
Email
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
Email
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
Email
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
Email
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
Email
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
Email
International Chapters Coordinator: Al Anzaldua(NSS Bio)
Function
Provides support for new and existing chapters in the international areas outside the United States.
Location:
Tucson, AZ
Phone
520-409-5797
Email
U.S. Chapters Coordinator: Bennett Rutledge
Function
Oversees support for new and existing chapters in the United States via the Regional Organizers.
Location:
Centennial, CO
Phone
720-641-7987
Email
Region 1 Chapters Organizer: 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
Email
Region 2 Chapters Organizer: 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
Email
Region 3 Chapters Organizer: Claire McMurray
Function
Provides support for new and existing chapters in Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, and Oklahoma.
Location:
Norman, OK
Phone
405-329-4326
Email
Region 4 Chapters Organizer (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
Email
Region 5 Chapters Organizer: 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
Email
Region 6 Chapters Organizer: 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
Email
Region 7 Chapters Organizer: 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
Email
Region 8 Chapters Organizer
Dennis 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
Email
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