NAEOP Standing Committees

Affiliations & Advisory Council Committee

Local, county, regional and state associations of office professionals in education may affiliate with NAEOP. The purpose of the Affiliations Committee is to promote the purpose, goals, and ideals of NAEOP through the affiliated associations, and provide affiliates an opportunity to broaden their horizons and strengthen both associations.

The Advisory Council is comprised of delegates from affiliated associations. The Advisory Council meets at the annual conference to exchange ideas, make recommendations for programs that promote the association, an/or recommend new business.

For more information contact Chairman Christina Franklin, CEOE northcentral@naeopboard.org

Awards & Scholarship Committee

The purpose of the awards & scholarship programs are to recognize outstanding leaders and affiliates, and provide scholarships for high school graduates for higher education and continuing education students who plan to pursue office-related careers preferably in the educational field.

NAEOP awards include:

  • Administrator of the Year

  • Jackie Evans Distinguished Service

  • Olive T. Ritchie Educational Office Professional of the Year

  • Outstanding Affiliate

  • Website

Committee members may volunteer to:

  • Review current applications for any needed revisions

  • Promote interest and encourage participation in the awards program in their areas

  • Secure judges

For more information contact Marybeth Gawrys, CEOE - southeast@naeopboard.org

Bylaws Committee

The purpose of the Bylaws Committee is to assure the bylaws of the association remain current and reflect the will of the membership.

Committee members may volunteer to:

  • Review the bylaws

  • Recommend changes to the bylaws

  • Study items submitted and/or referred for purposes of making a recommendation and/or proposed amendment

For more information contact Mary Guest, CEOE - parliamentarian@naeopboard.org

Long Range Planning Committee

The purpose of the Long Range Planning Committee is to study the programs and functions of the association and make recommendations for change. Areas may include, but are not limited to, membership categories, finances, programs, meetings and institutes, public relations, and the foundation.

Committee members may volunteer to:

  • Study the current programs and functions of the association and make recommendations for change

  • Review the 5-year strategic plan

  • Update the 5-year strategic plan

For more information contact the Executive Committee

Marketing Committee

The purpose of the marketing committee will be to continually promote the ideals of NAEOP in conjunction with the Executive Director.

All final decisions will be made by the NAEOP Board of Directors regarding any and all costs, procedures, etc., if applicable.

  • Collect emails from all states of Superintendents, Principals, Directors, etc., to advertise what NAEOP is about and how we can help provide a more well-rounded Office Professional. Share this with the Executive Director so she can send out any pertinent information including conferences, and the marketing letter on the NAEOP website, https://www.naeop.org/membership.

  • Collect and organize videos to be able to promote on all social media platforms of which NAEOP has. Some examples would be APY and OPY recipients, and NAEOP member testimonials. Be creative!

  • Continually look for ways we can promote NAEOP either by trinkets at conferences, providing pamphlets at administrative conferences or visiting nearby schools for a personal touch.

For further information contact the Executive Committee

Membership Committee

The purpose of the Membership Committee is to inform educational office professionals of the value of NAEOP membership, promote new memberships and renewals, and develop and implement procedures and programs for membership recruitment and retention.

Committee members may volunteer to:

  • Establish innovative ideas to increase membership numbers

  • Help establish a membership drive

  • Help establish a social media competition

  • Review current membership marketing materials and recommend revisions

  • Create membership/marketing tools (membership drive flyer, social media photo props, membership brochure, membership infographic, etc.)

  • Review current mentoring program

  • Mentor new members

For further information contact Marie Freeman, CEOE - vicepresident@naeopboard.org

Professional Development Committee

The purpose of the Professional Development Committee is to develop programs that provide training and disperse information to members, affiliates, and prospective affiliates and associations.

Committee members may volunteer to:

  • Collaborate and provide information on how to continuously increase the value of professional development opportunities

  • Provide input that promotes professional development for educational office professionals

  • Provide assistance for in-service training to affiliated associations through field service by recommending programs and elected NAEOP officers/directors to serve as speakers, workshop leaders, and installing officers

  • Encourage affiliated associations to support field service through financial contributions

  • Provide suggestions and feedback for presenters/speakers

  • Invite presenters/speakers to conduct briefings at the annual conference

  • Help sponsor a professional development program

  • Help develop and participate in the webinar series

For more information contact Jackie Flood, CEOE - presidentelect@naeopboard.org

Public Relations Committee

The purpose of the Public Relations Committee is to promote the association through publicity among members, administrators, co-workers and the community.

Committee members may volunteer to:

  • Create/disseminate ideas through written and verbal communication

  • Create/revise promotional brochures and marketing materials

  • Create press releases

For more information contact Cathy McHenry, CEOE - northeast@naeopboard.org