PROPOSALS FOR NERGC 2023 ARE DUE BY APRIL 30, 2022

A reminder that the deadline for submission of proposals for the next NERGC conference, 3-6 May 2023 in Springfield, Massachusetts, is the end of this month. This exciting conference, "Missing Branches Are Not the End of the Line," will feature one hour lectures, two-hour workshops, and special sessions. The Call for Papers offers a quick list of topics requested by past NERGC participants, but also offers a comprehensive list of more general topics which the conference will cover. Details of compensation are also included in the Call for Papers. The submission portal is at the following URL: https://tinyurl.com/nergc2023submissionportal

The deadline for speaking proposals is 30 April 2022 and decisions should be expected by August, 2022.

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Oh, the places you'll go....

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NERGC VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

In order to put on this conference for such a reasonable rate, we need the help of many volunteers. Below is a list of current openings. If you are interested in volunteering or you are bringing a spouse or friend along for the ride who may be able to volunteer, this is a great way to help. All volunteers get raffle tickets for our volunteer raffle. In 2011 this exclusive raffle had many great items. If you can help, please contact Volunteer Chair Christine Bard at bardc@comcast.netwith either the day or time or if for an intro or door monitor task the session number. Please also include the name of any participating societies you are a member of and would like to give your hours to. Wednesday Registration newly added slots – 1 volunteers 3:00 – 5:00 Hospitality – 2 volunteers 3:00 – 7:00 Thursday Registration – 21 volunteers 9:00 – 11:00 Registration – 2-3 volunteers 11:00 – 6:00 Hospitality – 2-3 volunteers 9:00 – 7:00 Intro’s – 1 volunteer - : T-111, T-114, T-115, T-119 ...

NERGC 2023: MISSING BRANCHES ARE NOT THE END OF THE LINE

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