NAD Board Issues Call for Committee Volunteers

The Board of Directors of the National Association of the Deaf (NAD) is pleased to present the opportunity for interested persons to contribute their volunteer time and expertise through its standing and strategic committees.

“By expanding your involvement in the NAD and sharing your knowledge and perspectives, you are afforded a wealth of enriching experiences,” said Bobbie Beth Scoggins, NAD President. “Being an active participant in the NAD can be as simple as becoming part of a committee. We look forward to your support and involvement.”

Standing Committees:

• Development – Julie Rems-Smario, Chair
• Finance – Michael Michner, Chair
• Governance – Chris Wagner, Chair
• Membership – Margie English, Chair
• Public Policy – Howard Rosenblum, Interim Chair

Strategic Teams:

• Vision 2020 – John Evans, Chair
• Diversity – Melissa Draganac-Hawk and Kirsten Poston, Co-Chairs
• Youth – Tawny Holmes, Chair

Interested persons should send an email to the attention of Vice President Chris Wagner at board.committees@nad.org [2] prior to September 30, 2010 with contact information (full name, mailing address, email and pager handles and VP number) along wiith a detailed description of qualifications and specific areas of interest for the committee of choice.

The NAD Board of Directors is committed to upholding its diversity commitment throughout its committee and strategic team endeavors. For information about the NAD mission, vision, values and diversity statement, visit www.nad.org/about-us [3].