This page allows you to quickly locate and contact the Chapter Coordinators
of the National Space Society (NSS).
Click on a Coordinator's name to take you to the contact information.
Responsible for the growth, relationships and servicing of NSS chapters, and for enhancing value that Society delivers to its chapters. Chairs the Chapters Committee.
Region
Coordinator Title
Coordinator Name
NSS
Chapters Support Liaison at NSS HQ
Tenisha Fortson
Address
1155 15th Street NW, Suite 500
Washington, DC 20005
Phone
202-429-1600
Fax
202-530-0659
Email
Function
Provides an official paid staff connection between NSS chapters and NSS Headquarters.
Region
Coordinator Title
Coordinator Name
NSS
Chapters Projects & Events Coordinator
(open)
Address
,
Phone
Fax
Email
Function
Tracks existing chapter projects/events and coordinates support for those needing assistance. Provides guidance to Chapters wanting to start projects/events. Suggests projects/events in and outside of NSS that NSS chapter members may want to take part in. Instrumental in submitting articles of these projects/events to be published in Ad Astra.
Serves as advisor on all chapter rules, bylaws, protocol, and general matters to the Chapter Committee, Organizers, Leaders and the General Body Chapter Members. Advises the VPC of any chapter matters that may need to be given special attention. If necessary will work with chapters to facilitate a solution. In the official absence of the VPC will serve as the Chair for the Chapter's Committee.
Region
Coordinator Title
Coordinator Name
NSS
Chapters Resources Coordinator
(open)
Address
,
Phone
Fax
Email
Function
Identifies new/existing resources for use by chapters. Coordinates the creation and distribution of common resources (banners, signs, presentations, etc.) for Chapters. Instrumental in planning resource-related events, projects, contests, etc.
Provides Internet (email and Web site) support for the Chapters Committee, leads maintenance of chapter pages on NSS Web site and in Ad Astra magazine, and provides guidance to chapters seeking Web support.
Region
Coordinator Title
Coordinator Name
NSS
Chapters Assembly Chair
Dennis Pearson
Address
942 E. Tilghman Street
Allentown, PA 18109
Phone
610-434-1229
Fax
Email
Function
Chairs meetings of the NSS Chapters' Assembly, and provides an independent pathway for chapters to share information and voice concerns.
Region
Coordinator Title
Coordinator Name
Intl
International Chapters Coordinator
Michael James
Address
P.O. Box A2078
Sydney South, NSW 1235
Phone
61-2-8521-7592 (GMT/UTC +10)
Fax
Email
Function
Provides support for new and existing chapters in the "International" areas outside the United States.
Region
Coordinator Title
Coordinator Name
USA
U.S. Chapters Coordinator
Bennett Rutledge
Address
4264 East Maplewood Way
Centennial, CO 80121-3352
Phone
720-529-8024
Fax
720-529-8024
Email
Function
Oversees support for new and existing chapters in the United States via the Regional Organizers (see below).
Region
Coordinator Title
Coordinator Name
1
Region 1 Chapters Organizer
James Spellman, Jr.
Address
4617 Oak Lane, Mtn. Mesa
Lake Isabella, CA 93240-9713
Phone
760-379-2503
Fax
760-379-2503
Email
Function
Provides support for new and existing chapters in southern California (zip code 93499 and below) and Hawaii.
Region
Coordinator Title
Coordinator Name
2
Region 2 Chapters Organizer
Bryce Walden
Address
P.O. Box 86
Oregon City, OR 97045
Phone
503-655-6189
Fax
Email
Function
Provides support for new and existing chapters in central and northern California (zip code 93501 and above), Oregon, Washington, and Alaska.