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NASW Election This Spring

Candidate profiles and a ballot for the election of NASW board and nominations committee members will be published in the April issue of the NASW News. Members are encouraged to vote online. For information: Governance

2009 NASW Slate

The NASW National Committee on Nominations and Leadership Identification in November 2008 adopted the following slate for the 2009 election. Members eligible to vote must hold NASW membership in good standing as of March 17, 2009. A ballot will be published in an upcoming issue of the NASW News. Completed ballots must be postmarked by May 22, 2009, to be included in the vote count. Members may also vote online. Candidates' biographical information and platform statements will be posted on NASW's Web site, www.socialworkers.org, and candidate information will be published in the NASW News. Campaigns must be conducted in accordance with the NASW Election Standards and Procedures for National Leadership.

Board of Directors
Vice President (2009-2012)
Libby Kay, Texas
Darrell Wheeler, N.Y. City
Treasurer (2009-2012)
W. Mark Clark, Ariz.
Diana Stroud, Ill.
BSW Student (2009-2011)
Molly Holden, W.Va.
Andrew Robinson, Texas
Region III (2009-2012)
Milagros Dueno, N.Y. State
Mary McCarthy, N.Y. State
Region IV (2009-2012)
James Andrews, Pa.
Allison Blake, N.J.
Region VII (2009-2012)
Janet Melcher, Ohio
Paula Taylor, W.Va.
Region VIII (2009-2012)
Guadalupe Lara, Mich.
Carolyn Stubbs, Mich.
Region IX (2009-2012)
Joseph Monahan, Ill.
Susan Razbadouski, Ill.

Committee on Nominations and Leadership Identification
Region IV (2009-2012)
Stuart Grant, N.J.
Valerie Persaud, N.J.
Region VIII (2009-2012)
Michael Bauer, Wis.
Michelle Watts, Wis.
Region X (2009-2012)
Hal Agler, Mo.
W. Stephen Maxwell, Minn.
Region XI (2009-2012)
Adelaida Montemayor, Texas
Linda Moore, Texas
Region XIII (2009-2012)
Deborah Allen, Calif.
Sally Alonzo Bell, Calif.

Petitions: Only persons considered for the slate, but not nominated, may be added by petition. Petitions were due at the NASW national office by Feb. 9, 2009.

Women's History Month

NASW Celebrates Women's History Month

Nominees Sought for Recognition Awards

NASW and the NASW Foundation are accepting nominations through April 17, 2009, for the 2009 National Recognition Awards. Awards include: NASW - Social Worker of the Year, Public Citizen of the Year, Public Elected Official of the Year, Lifetime Achievement Award; Foundation - Rhoda G. Sarnat Award, Knee/Wittman Health and Mental Health Achievement Awards.

Membership Dues Income Tax Deduction

Members who qualify to deduct membership dues payments from income taxes should note the following:
For tax year 2008, 10.13 percent of the annual NASW dues payment is not deductible. The percentage is based on the amount of association lobbying activity in 2008.
For tax planning purposes, the nondeductible portion of the NASW dues payment to be made in tax year 2009 is 10.66 percent.

Courtesy Calls Added to Membership Renewal Process

In order to better reach our members, who lead very busy lives, NASW has added renewal courtesy calls to the membership renewal process. These courtesy calls will be made around the time of your membership expiration date as a helpful reminder to renew your NASW membership so you continue your benefits uninterrupted. You will be able to renew your membership immediately over the phone, as well as renew your ACSW credential or Specialty Practice Sections membership. If you prefer to renew online instead, or via the renewal invoice mailed to you, please do. It is an exciting time to be an NASW member, and we are making every effort to make sure you are a part of it. For more information on the renewal courtesy calls, please call NASW Membership Services at (800) 742-4089 or (202) 408-8600 ext. 499. If you haven't visited the NASW Web site recently, go there today at www.socialworkers.org for the latest updates on the Social Work Reinvestment Act and the National Social Work Public Education Campaign and to register for free NASW WebEd online courses, which offer free CEUs.

Social Work Blogs Open for Comments

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Sanctions in Force Listed Online

NASW adjudicates certain allegations of violations of its Code of Ethics by members, and if violations are found, may impose sanctions. For the list of sanctions of public notification imposed within the past 10 years that remain in force: Sanctions in Force

Receive Your e-Benefits

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Send Us Your Book

NASW Press is seeking book proposals. Send your proposal to NASW Press, 750 First Street, N.E., Suite 700, Washington, DC 20002-4241; (202) 336-8312 (fax); press@naswdc.org. For more information: "NASW Press Author Guidelines."

Vol. 54, No. 3, March 2009

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