State Liaisons

State Liaison Description

Rationale

• Over the recent past, since the formal regional structure ended, some local attempts have been made by chaplains to continue convening for professional development and support. These gatherings are few, but they are diverse and offer examples of how future gatherings might occur.
• State Liaisons are one way of helping NACC connect chaplains with each other and the NACC office and/or aid in their coordinating local/regional events.

Purpose

To represent NACC members in their state and to work with NACC staff to identify and respond to member needs.

Major Responsibilities

• Connects state chaplains and supervisors to the national office and one another
  1. Sharing membership/contact information with the Liaison
  2. Serves as “go to person” in the state when exploring interstate possibilities for gatherings
• Communicates with/among state NACC members
  1. Keeps members informed of new members and member events
  2. Determines state needs for calls/gatherings
• Coordinates intrastate or interstate events
  1. Ensures state representation in interstate events
  2. Enlists planners for events as desired

Criteria for Members

• NACC member
• Facility with electronic communication.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Skill in networking with colleagues.
• Skill in creative program development.
• Skill in organizational and event planning practices.
• Ability to recruit, engage and support state members in local activity.

State Liaison Term

Please contact the NACC at mgarro@nacc.org if interested in being a liaison