What does the Annual Conference Committee (ACC) do?
The ACC represents NANN values and members’ needs in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the education portion of the annual educational conference. Committee responsibilities include:
- Conducting an ongoing evaluation of the annual conference to determine effectiveness or need for adjustment
- Review abstract submissions
- Select and organize a range of conference topics relevant to the needs of neonatal nursing
- Assist with conference activities as needed, such as monitoring sessions and assisting speakers
What kind of volunteer is NANN looking for?
- Practicing in neonatal nursing
- Experience in planning educational programs in preferred
- Detail orientated
- Collaborative
What is the time commitment?
While serving on the ACC, conference attendance each Fall is required. As a committee, the ACC meets throughout the year with one all-day virtual planning meeting in the Spring and 5-6 additional committee meetings. Committee members also review conference abstracts in January and February, which can be a time commitment of about 8-10 hours.
How long is the term?
Committee members serve a 2-year term with the option to serve one additional 2-year term.