Committee Report

Annual Meeting Planning Task ForceValue StatementThe Annual Meeting Planning Task Force develops the content and designs an annual meeting program that makes a compelling offer to attract members, provides a quality experience to attendees, and engages members in NSPE’s strategic mission and objectives.

Charges1. Design and implement professional development/training and networking opportunities for NSPE members and affiliates (technical education, leadership, professional development) during the July 2015 annual meeting in Bellevue, Washington.First Quarter Report (November 2014)

Regular schedule of full task force conference calls being conducted. Selected closing session keynote speakers. Candidate opening session keynote speaker identified; budgetary impact being assessed. Preliminary schedule of speakers/topics prepared for Leadership & Education Tracks Identified new application within current mobile event guide to promote networking between attendees.

Second Quarter Report (January 2015)Third Quarter Report (April 2015)Fourth Quarter Report (July 2015)

2. Facilitate & support NSPE House of Delegates, committee, interest group and other business meetings to advance NSPE’s Race for Relevance.First Quarter Report (November 2014)

Block program schedule modified to accommodate pre-HoD assembly caucus session early in week and to better coordinate Interest Group and other committee meetings conducted during the annual meeting.

Discussion initiated to determine key issues for discussion by HoD members. Second Quarter Report (January 2015)Third Quarter Report (April 2015)Fourth Quarter Report (July 2015)

3. Provide member/spouse/ family opportunities to experience the Seattle WA and Northwestern United States/Canadian region while attending the NSPE annual meeting.First Quarter Report (November 2014)

Discussions with John Olson and Willis Turner in late October to outline possible Wednesday workshop topics. Call scheduled for November 13, 2014 with Alan Werner and Willis Turner of WSPE to discuss Annual Meeting tours

and receptions.Second Quarter Report (January 2015)Third Quarter Report (April 2015)Fourth Quarter Report (July 2015)

4. Develop/enhance a robust NSPE annual conference planning process.First Quarter Report (November 2014)

Regular schedule of full task force conference calls being conducted; task force members assigned to specific sub-task force working groups.

Created new speaker information and registration form. Created timeline and calendar which includes all Annual Meeting deadlines. Created communications (including social media) plan to engage members and promote the 2015 Annual Meeting.

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Second Quarter Report (January 2015)Third Quarter Report (April 2015)Fourth Quarter Report (July 2015)

document.docx - 2 - SAVE DATE: 19 November 2014Additional detail on the program of work is included in the committee work plan, which can be found in the NSPE Leadership

Toolbox online.