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Hello, NCSBN.

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While we prepare for our annual meeting.

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Let's take a moment
to talk about our business book.

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As a member organization,
NCSBN needs your voice,

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expertise, and perspective
to advance our mission.

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And the key to maximizing 
your annual meeting experience

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is reading and understanding 
the business book.

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This document contains 
meeting details, reports,

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items you'll be voting on,
and organizational information.

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Everything you need to participate fully.
To help you better engage

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and prepare, the first page serves
as a quick reference guide

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with helpful explanations and links,
including this video

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if you want to watch it again.

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On the table of contents,
each item is clickable

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to take you straight to that section.

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Plus, at the bottom of every page,
there is a button

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that brings you back 
to the table of contents.

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And if you're using Adobe Acrobat,

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you can type in any number to jump
directly there.

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Now let's walk through what you'll find.

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The business
book is divided into three sections.

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Section one is your meeting resources.

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Section two contains the 
reports for the meeting.

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And section three 
includes NCSBN resources.

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Each section is

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now color coded, so you'll always know
where you are in the book.

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Let's take a look at 
the essentials in each.

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Section one is your meeting resources.

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You'll find the business
agenda, delegate seating chart,

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continuing education information,
and the standing rules which cover

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meeting procedures and are really
the governing rules of the Annual Meeting.

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So be sure to familiarize yourself
with them.

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Section two contains 
the committee reports.

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And this is where your preparation
can really shine.

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There are two types.

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First, reports with recommendations
you'll be voting on,

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including the slate of 
candidates for office.

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These voting items
shape our organization's future,

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so it's important to come prepared
to make informed decisions

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in your meeting packet.

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You'll also find the summary
of recommendations with these

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same voting items for quick reference.

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The second type are informational reports
from our committees that provide

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crucial context about the extensive work
they do throughout the year.

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These give you an overview
and status update of their efforts

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on behalf of our entire membership.

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Finally, section three is NCSBN resources.

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This includes the basic 
foundations of who we are

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and orientation to NCSBN
including a brief history,

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our organizational structure
and the bylaws.

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This is your meeting and your work.

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By thoroughly reviewing the business book,
you're not just preparing

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for the meeting, you're ensuring
that when discussion begins,

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you are informed, your contributions
are meaningful, and your votes

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reflect the needs of your jurisdiction
and the public you serve.

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The business book also provides
connection points, helping

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you engage with each other,

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asking informed questions from the floor
and during committee forums.

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We value your engagement as a member 

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and we look forward
to seeing you at Annual Meeting.