​I would like to update everyone on the status of the 2020 NACS/NASE/NADD National Convention that was to be held August 30-September 3 in Omaha, NE.  You may have heard already, but the 2020 convention has been officially cancelled.  It was a difficult decision for the Employee Associations to make, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we felt it was in the best interest of everyone involved. 
 
For any members that have already submitted their registration fees, the Convention Committee will be providing you a full refund.  Committee Chair, Maureen Mausbach, NE, will have the refunds processed within the next week or two.
 
NASE Executive Board members serve a 2-year term, so thankfully, elections were not needed this year.  Current Zone Representatives have agreed to serve another year.  Below you will find the NASE Executive Board and Zone Reps for 2020-2021:
 
President – Tamee Renwick, IL                                                 
Vice-President – Norma Miller, IL                                                            Zone A Rep – Kim Dewbre, NM
Secretary – Tania Perlinger, NE                                                                Zone B Rep – Kelly Anderson, TX
Treasurer – Nancy Reiff, IN                                                                       Zone C Rep – Brittany Harney, IN
Past President – Angie Biester, NE                                                           Zone D Rep – Jackie Bigham, AR
 
The following are a few housekeeping items that were discussed during the July NASE Board meeting.  The categories are being handled somewhat differently due to COVID and no National Convention.
 

1. Committees - NASE needs to completely fill our various committees.  Members will soon be contacted by Tamee Renwick or Norma Miller to ask for your participation.
2. Award Nominations - any 2020 nominations submitted to Norma Miller by August 7th  will be carried over to next year’s convention.
3. Task Force Members – if you served on a Task Force this past year, please provide a brief report to Tamee and Norma via email by September 30, 2020. 
4. Resolutions – We will be forwarding our resolutions to National Office for 2020.   Please submit your resolutions to the Resolution Coordinators, Norma Miller and Angie Biester by August 14th. 

 
Remember, resolutions can be submitted at any time.  Please visit our website for a resolution form or just to browse!  The website is located at www.fsanase.org.   
 
Please stay healthy!!
 
Tamee Renwick
NASE President
 

​The Resource Committee is asking for “nominations” for the following awards:
 
Commander of NASE Award - The Commander of NASE Award describes an individual who has made a substantial contribution to the Association either on a local or national level. One who has actively supported NASE. AN individual who performs on a higher order for the betterment of the members of the Association. This individual does not necessarily have to be a member of NASE. Final selection for this award will be made by the Resource Committee. 
 
SPIRIT AWARD: This award will be given to a NASE member who has made a significant contribution to NASE on either the local or national level. Final selection for this award will be made by the Resource Committee. 
 
HORIZON AWARD: This award will be given to a member of NASE who has made a significant contribution to NASE on either the local or national level. The recipient of this award will be selected by the Executive Board.
 
BLOOD, SWEAT & TEARS AWARD: A nomination for the NASE Blood, Sweat & Tears Award is an honor befitting those who have performed well above the call of duty on behalf of the members of our Association. Final selection for this award will be made by the Resource Committee.  – NOTE: PLEASE Keep in mind this is a very special honor reserved for those individuals who have diligently worked on behalf of the Association, many times at great personal sacrifice. 
 
These awards will be presented at the 2020 National Convention in Omaha, NE – August 30, 2020 – September 2, 2020.
 
Please have all nominations submitted to Norma Miller @ norma.miller@usda.gov on or before Friday August 7, 2020.  Selections will be made the week of August 10th.
 
If you have any questions or need any additional information on the National Convention or the awards, please do not hesitate to contact us. Thank you!  
 
Resource Committee
Norma Miller
Kim Dewbre
Teresa DeLaCruz                 

Congratulations to NASE Members Lisa Collins and Sean O'Neill on their 2020 FSA Administrator Awards!

Visit nacsfsa.weebly.com/2020-national-convention.html for registration forms and hotel information for the 2020 national convention in Omaha, NE, Aug 30-Sept 2.