The NASW News is not published in August. The advertising deadline for the September issue is Aug. 1.

The last name of the benefactor of the endowed Chair in Social Work at Boston College was misspelled in the June News feature about social isolation (Page 7). The correct spelling is Ahearn. The News regrets the error.

NASW has rescheduled a special meeting of the members to be held virtually, Aug. 25 at 3 p.m. ET. To register, please email specalmeeting@naswdc.org by July 29. Some members had petitioned for a special meeting to change the association's modernization initiative, but members do not have authority to change a board-adopted initiative. Instead, the meeting's purpose will be to hear members' thoughts and questions about the initiative. Information on the modernization initiative is available at socialworkers.organd elsewhere in this issue.

Proposed bylaws amendments for consideration by the NASW board of directors must be submitted by Sept.1. Proposed amendments may be submitted by individual members in good standing including NASW national or chapter executive directors, chapter boards,or national board members; and NASW committees and task forces.Proposed bylaws amendments related to Delegate Assembly and the NASW national/chapter dues allocation must follow the Delegate Assembly process and timeline. All other bylaws amendments are within the authority of the NASW board of directors.. For information related to the National Board amendment submission process,please visit socialworkers.org or contact Doreta Richards ator 202-336-8270.
 

The National Association of Social Workers has a tool on our web site that helps people find their candidates and connects them to the agency in their jurisdiction to register to vote. Each state, the District of Columbia and territories have different rules around voter registration. NASW encourages all social workers to register and vote. As the 2016 election approaches, we will be endorsing candidates for election. As a member, you can socialworkers.org view our past endorsements.