Become a Project Team member
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
IPNE PROJECT TEAMS
BE THE IPNE YOU SEEK – JOIN A PROJECT TEAM
You’re in demand! As a 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 the Annual Conference.
As a Project Team member, you’ll unlock access to:
MEMBERSHIP
Chair: Mike Rochester, Board.
This Team approves and welcomes new members, manages and plans membership promotions, and follows up on late renewals and lapsed memberships.
book events
Chair: Connelly Akstens, Board. This team handles the planning and promotion of book events, and finds coordinators for IPNE’s cooperative exhibits, including Bookstock, NEIBA, NELA, and the BBF.
CONFERENCE
Chair: Mary Catherine Jones, Voice Over Vermont. This Team handles the planning and promotion of the conference, and manages the Annual New England Publishing Conference (#IPNE16).
LIVE-STREAMING SHOWS
Chair: Charoltte Pierce, Board.
Produced by Pierce Press in collaboration with IPNE. This podcast hosts guests of interest to the publishing community. Members receive priority booking as appropriate.
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!
BOOK AWARDS
Chair: Michael Piekny, Board. This Team manages the Conference’s annual Book Awards, including registration set-up, the submission process, publicity, ordering awards, and the presentation.
WEBSITE
Chair: Charlotte Pierce & Eddie Vincent, Board.
Do you see something on the website that needs correcting or improving? Or do you have web management skills to contribute?
OPERATIONS
This Team focuses on day-to-day operations like website management, newsletter, printed materials, office work, logistics for events, and other administrative tasks. We couldn’t function without this remarkable group.
PAYMENTS & FINANCE
This Team handles the fees and event registration payments for events and the Conference. Volunteers with specialized skills in this area are welcome on this Team. For more information contact Monica.
EDUCATION
This Team plans and coordinates educational programs, such as workshops. They also coordinate mentoring for newcomers and books that did not meet IPNE’s curation standards.