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Volunteers & Committees

The members who serve on the Association’s committees design all of NECSA’s services and programs. If you are interested in planning NECSA events, setting priorities or participating in legislative grassroots programs we would welcome your input as a NECSA committee member.

Both retailers and suppliers serve on all of NECSA's committees. Members plan educational programs, the golf tournament, the trade show, other networking events and work to protect your legislative interests. Some 150 people serve on NECSA's various committees. Our committee members understand that committee service provides them with the chance to ensure that their company’s interests are heard and gives them the opportunity to network with their colleagues and customers.

So, if you want to have a say in what NECSA does, now is the time to get involved. The information below outlines the duties and responsibilities for each committee.

Only one person per company may serve on each NECSA committee. You may volunteer to serve yourself or you can nominate someone else from your company to serve.

For more information call the NECSA office at 781-297-9600. Or, send an email to diana@necsa.net.

Committee Descriptions

• Legislative Committees
  NECSA’s Legislative Committees are responsible for representing and protecting the convenience store industry’s legislative interests. Members participate in decisions regarding legislative priorities and work to improve grassroots legislative efforts. Committee members often represent the industry at public hearings and in meetings with legislators and government officials.
  
  Each Legislative Committee determines the number and length of its meetings at the beginning of each year, but they generally meet monthly when their respective legislature is in session.
  
  NECSA's legislative committees operate in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont
• Membership Committee
  The NECSA Membership Committee develops strategic plans and sets recruitment and retention goals each year.
  
  Some of the Committee activities may include:
  » Reviewing member benefits
  » Acting as a resource for membership questions/concerns
  » Developing a membership campaign
  » Following up with new members and potential members
  » Contacting lapsed members
  » Inviting non-members who attend educational programs and/or the trade show to join
  » Welcoming new members.
  
  The Membership Committee meets two or three times each year.
• Education Committee
  NECSA’s Education and Training Committee is responsible for determining the membership’s educational needs and implementing programs to meet those specific needs.
  
  The Committee also works with the Trade Show Committee in planning the Annual Meeting workshops during the two-day show.
  
  The Education and Training Committee generally meets two times per year.
• Golf Tournament Committee
  NECSA’s Golf Tournament Committee is responsible for planning the annual tournament. Their duties include setting fees, dates, and locations. They also determine the format and pair the golf foursomes.
  
  The Golf Tournament Committee generally meets twice per year.
  
• Associate Board & Board of Directors
  
  Generally election to the Board of Directors and Associate Board requires previous committee service.
  
  NECSA’s Associate Board is responsible for creating and implementing NECSA's social, networking, and recognition programs. These events generally include the annual Holiday Party & Spring Event.
  
  The Associate Board members also act as judges for the Store Operator of the Year Award Program.
  
  NECSA’s Board of Directors establishes Association policies and approves expenditures.
  
  The Board member’s role is to guide the Association and to address the major issues facing the industry.
  
  The Board and Associate Board generally meet quarterly.
  
  
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