What’s up Region IV!!!!

I am Dorian R. Shepherd, Region IV Secretary and the leader of the Communications Zone. This year will be an extremely exciting year for Region IV, as we as a Society move forward to our first International National Convention. And since we are the Mother Region it is up to us to set the example for the rest of the regions.

A quote from my predecessor, Monique D. Hutcherson, says it best, "The main goal of the Communications Zone for 2008-2009 is to provide resourceful tools to the membership through our newsletters, email blasts and the website. We want to prevent ourselves from 're-inventing the wheel.' This cannot be done alone. We need your help! We want to hear from chapters that have executed successful programming. We want to hear from chapters that significantly expanded their membership in a single year. We want to hear from chapters that developed their members and executive boards properly as leaders. We want to hear from chapters that have effective and well-used publications! This sharing of ideas can create a POWERFUL network within our region, causing everyone in NSBE to know that Region IV is the Solid Mother Region for Life!"

As members it is your job to make sure your issues, successes, tribulations, and achievements are heard by us. Feel free to contact any of us at anytime so we can better service you. Also, we are always open to your comments on our performance as a board and what you want to see happen in our Region. We want to know what we need to do to be the best representative for you to the National Board. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. I encourage all of you to continue to work hard to reach out to other chapters in the Region to open the lines of communication and to build your network!

NSBE Luv, 

Dorian R. Shepherd

r4secretary@gmail.com