IPNE pROJECT tEAMs

Be the IPNE you seek — join a PROJECT TEAM!

You're in demand! As volunteer on an IPNE PROJECT TEAM, not only will you access the inside scoop on publishing and feel the emotional endorphins from seeing IPNE thrive as a direct result of your efforts, but you will also be eligible for our new membership rewards program!

CLICK HERE to volunteer for tasks small and large, onsite and off! Our collaborative Teams include Book Shows, Finance, Operations, Membership Development, Vendors, Special Projects, Regional Branches, and Annual Conference. As a Project Team member, you'll unlock access to:

congenial colleagues	potential collaborators	inside track at events
amplified social posts	bookstore shelves program	cutting-edge resources
work-party Wednesdays	special event discounts	social-media amplification

Join a team!

MEMBERSHIP

Chair: Mike Rochester, Board. This Team approves new memberships, welcomes new members, manages and plans membership promotions, and follows up on late renewals and lapsed memberships. JOIN this team!

BOOK EVENTS

Chair: Connelly Akstens, Board. This Team plans, promotes, and finds coordinators for IPNE's cooperative exhibits, including Bookstock, NEIBA, NELA, and the BBF. This year, we're exploring hybrid and online book events and exhibit options. JOIN this team!

CONFERENCE

Chair: Mary Catherine Jones, Voice Over Vermont. This Team plans, promotes, and manages the Annual New England Publishing Conference (#IPNE16). JOIN this team!

LIVE-STREAMING SHOWS

Produced by Pierce Press in collaboration with IPNE. Members receive priority booking as appropriate. JOIN this team!

REGIONAL BRANCHES

Chair: Charlotte Pierce, Board. Join this Team to bring IPNE to your neighborhood! The Team initiates and coordinates IPNE regional branch requests. But we won't know you want a branch unless you speak up! JOIN this team!

BOOK AWARDS

Chair: Michael Piekny, Board. This Team runs the annual Book Awards program. Tasks include setting up registration, processing submissions, recruiting judges and managing the judging process, organizing publicity, ordering awards, and designing the presentation. Core team closed for 2022.

WEBSITE

Chairs: Charlotte Pierce & Eddie Vincent, Board. See something on the website that needs correcting or improving? Have some web management skills to contribute? JOIN this team!

OPERATIONS

This Team focuses on day-to-day operations like website management, newsletter, printed materials, office work, logistics for events, and other administrative tasks. JOIN this team!

PAYMENTS & FINANCE

This Team deals with fees and event registration payments. Volunteers with specialized skills are welcome on this Team. Contact Monica or JOIN this team!

EDUCATION

This Team plans and coordinates educational programs and workshops. They also coordinate mentoring for newcomers and books that did not meet curation standards. JOIN this team!

Learn more about publishing and build a better IPNE by getting involved in a collaborative Project Team!

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