Dear USEHA Members,
We are currently seeking committed volunteers to step into several key roles as part of the Executive Committee transition during the July 2025 NEHA Annual Educational Conference (AEC). These positions are two year terms from July 2025 to July or August 2027 when the NEHA AEC occurs. These positions play a crucial role in the success of Uniformed Services Environmental Health Association (USEHA). If you're passionate about supporting the mission and working collaboratively with other uniformed service members, we encourage you to consider applying for one of the following positions:
1. United States Coast Guard (USCG), United States Army (USA), National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and Retiree Service Representative
Description of Duties: The Service Representative will represent their members of the Uniformed Service. The Service Representative will participate in the general membership meetings. The role requires a commitment to attending at least half of the meetings annually to maintain the position and finding a presenter within their Uniformed Service once annually to provide a 1-hour continuing education presentation on environmental health to USEHA general membership. The volunteer term length is for 2 years to coincide with the executive council term.
2. Webmaster and Social Media Manager (Two Positions)
Description of Duties: Managing the USEHA website, managing the USEHA Facebook/LinkedIn pages, maintaining association records, and communication and membership management. For the website, USEHA uses an easy-to-learn platform, Wild Apricot. Additional information can be found here: https://www.wildapricot.com. Experience as a Webmaster is not needed as the platform is easy to learn. The volunteer term length is for 2 years to coincide with the executive council term.
3. Programs Committee (One Position)
Description of Duties: The Committee Lead will shape the educational opportunities offered throughout the year. This position involves coordinating the bi-monthly continuing education sessions with the service representatives, organizing our annual education conference at the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) Annual Education Conference (AEC), and solicit/manage the call for abstracts for NEHA AEC. The Committee Lead is strongly encouraged, but not required to go to the annual NEHA AEC. The volunteer term length is for 2 years to coincide with the executive council term.
4. Strategy Committee (One Position)
Description of Duties: The Committee Lead will collaborate closely with other Committee Leads, Service Representatives, and the Executive Council to design and implement a comprehensive plan aimed at expanding USEHA's activities to enhance membership engagement. The Committee Lead will also continue engagement with NEHA state affiliates to allow USEHA members to participate/present in their annual environmental health conferences. The volunteer term length is for 2 years to coincide with the executive council term.
5. Membership Committee (One Position)
Description of Duties: The Committee Lead will be developing strategies for recruitment, retention, and active involvement within the 8 uniformed services. This will also include outreach to uniformed service members, military installations, and universities in the local area where the annual NEHA AEC will be to make them aware of USEHA and the USEHA room at the NEHA AEC. The volunteer term length is for 2 years to coincide with the executive council term.
6. Constitution and By-Laws Committee (One Position)
Description of Duties: The Committee Lead will contribute to the ongoing review and refinement of USEHA’s governing documents. This individual will work to ensure that the Constitution and By-Laws remain relevant, effective, and in alignment with the USEHA's goals. The role requires an understanding of the current documents and the ability to propose amendments or updates when necessary. The volunteer term length is for 2 years to coincide with the executive council term.
7. Nominating Committee (One Position)
Description of Duties: The Nominating Committee plays an essential role in the selection of candidates for elective office within USEHA. This individual will help identify at least two candidates for each major office, including President-Elect, Vice President, and Secretary/Treasurer. The Nominating Representative will also ensure that nominees meet the eligibility requirements and have submitted the necessary paperwork, including a signed statement of willingness to serve. This role is vital in ensuring that the election process remains fair, transparent, and well-organized. The volunteer term length is for 2 years to coincide with the executive council term.
If your USEHA membership has lapsed and you would like to renew, please visit our website at www.useha.org to update your account or create a new member account. Please feel free to forward this information along to any eligible personnel who may be interested.
How to Apply: If you're interested in any of these positions, please submit a statement of interest to LCDR Amanda Schaupp at schaupa13@gmail.comand CDR Scott Daly at scott_daly@nps.gov.
Deadline for applications: 06/30/2025
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact myself or CDR Scott Daly at schaupa13@gmail.com or scott_daly@nps.gov.
v/r,
LCDR Amanda Schaupp
USEHA President