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CALNENA 911
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This is the official Bluesky account of the CALNENA 911 Association, a state chapter of the National Emergency Number Association.
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CALNENA 911 @calnena911.bsky.social · 10d
that note from your mom is. No excuses!

In case the link got lost in the mail, here it is again ➡️ forms.gle/E38x4VbQua2Y...
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CALNENA 911 @calnena911.bsky.social · 10d
📅 Call For Papers for #CALNENA2026 closes on October 31, but don't wait until the last minute! Get your submission in before your dog eats it, your CAD crashes, or you catch that mysterious one-day cold again.

Late submissions will not be accepted, no matter how convincing
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CALNENA 911 @calnena911.bsky.social · 14d
🚨 Deadline approaching!! 🚨

#CALNENA is still recruiting for the 2026 Conference Training Advisory Committee (CTAC). Application window closes tomorrow at 5️⃣ PM. Don't get left out!

🔗 forms.gle/fFTJ8M7kWs2U...
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CALNENA 911 @calnena911.bsky.social · 16d
➡️ Nominee confirmation November 24
➡️ Nominees support required documentation by December 7
➡️ Elections open December 10-22

Please reach out to any Executive Board member if you have any questions!
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CALNENA 911 @calnena911.bsky.social · 16d
❓ Make sure you understand the roles, responsibilities, terms, and eligibility requirements for each position by reading through the CALNENA Bylaws: calnena.org/about/bylaws

(Yes, you can nominate yourself 🤔)

📅 Important dates and details:
➡️ Nominations close November 21
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CALNENA 911 @calnena911.bsky.social · 16d
• Commercial VP, Training & Social Media (2 years)

👉 Submit your nomination by Friday, Nov 21 at 5 PM (Pacific) using this form: bit.ly/2026Board

Leadership in CALNENA means shaping the future of 9-1-1, supporting our members, and representing the California community at the national level.
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CALNENA 911 @calnena911.bsky.social · 16d
🗳️ Nominations are OPEN!
#CALNENA is looking for passionate 9-1-1 professionals ready to make an impact.

Four Executive Board positions are open for the 2026 term:
• Second Vice President (4-year succession term)
• Secretary (2 years)
• Commercial Vice President (2 years)
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CALNENA 911 @calnena911.bsky.social · 24d
speakers that matter most for #CALNENA2026.

👉 Supervisors and managers: You're welcome to apply too, but please share this opportunity with your teams.
👉 Dispatchers: Step up, be heard, and help shape YOUR conference.

Apply now to join CTAC ➡️ forms.gle/fFTJ8M7kWs2U...
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CALNENA 911 @calnena911.bsky.social · 24d
We Want YOU! 👈🎧

#CALNENA’s Conference Training Advisory Committee (CTAC) is open for applications — and we especially want to hear from line-level dispatchers!

Why? Because no one knows the console better than the people who live it every day. Your voice helps us select the classes, topics, and
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CALNENA 911 @calnena911.bsky.social · 28d
⏳ Don’t wait — proposals are due by October 31

👉 Details & submission link: forms.gle/E38x4VbQua2Y...
CALNENA2026 Conference Breakout Session Facilitator Application / Call for Papers
CALNENA is looking for some outstanding instructors and content for our 2026 conference that will be held in Los Angeles, California from Monday, March 2nd through Wednesday, March 4th, 2026. Our…
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CALNENA 911 @calnena911.bsky.social · 28d
📢 Reminder!
The Call for Papers for #CALNENA2026 is still open!

Do you have a story, lesson, or idea that could inspire and educate 9-1-1 professionals across California? 🌟 Now’s your chance to share it on the big stage in Los Angeles! 🎤✨

✅ Submit your proposal today
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CALNENA 911 @calnena911.bsky.social · Sep 12
CALNENA2026 = You.
Present a session or help pick them!
✅ Call For Papers: forms.gle/E38x4VbQua2Y...
✅ Conference Training Advisory Committee: forms.gle/fFTJ8M7kWs2U...
🗓️ CTAC due Oct 10 | CFP due Oct 31 (5pm PT)
Los Angeles • Mar 2–4, 2026
#CALNENA2026
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CALNENA 911 @calnena911.bsky.social · Sep 7
challenge to join the movement!

📚 Learn more about becoming an ENP at nena.org/ENP

👏 And a big shoutout to our colleagues at Illinois NENA — they added 9 new ENPs in the summer session, the highest of any state. Well done, Land of Lincoln!🔥
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CALNENA 911 @calnena911.bsky.social · Sep 7
🌟 California now boasts an incredible 1️⃣3️⃣9️⃣ ENPs — continuing to lead the nation!

With the largest NENA membership in the country, it only makes sense that California should also have the most ENPs 💪 … but we know we can do even more. If you’ve been thinking about the ENP, consider this your
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CALNENA 911 @calnena911.bsky.social · Sep 7
🎉 Congrats to California's 4 newest Emergency Number Professionals, certified in the Summer Session!

✅ Michael Ahler – Stanislaus Regional 9-1-1
✅ Catherine Connors – AT&T
✅ Kristin Earhart – San Jose Fire Communications
✅ Jennifer Wood – Sunnyvale Dept. of Public Safety
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CALNENA 911 @calnena911.bsky.social · Sep 7
inspiring presentation from the trailblazing Sara Faulkner, and an update from CalOES full of great info and even better dad jokes (did you know that koi travel in groups of 4?).

We shared lots more info too that will be expanded upon in the coming weeks, so keep your eyes and ears open 👀
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CALNENA 911 @calnena911.bsky.social · Sep 7
Big thanks to all that attended the #CALNENA Fall Meeting yesterday in Palm Springs! We enjoyed a great day of networking, a tremendous incident debrief from Palm Springs PD, a frank panel discussion on the use of AI in the PSAP, a breakdown of our ongoing legislative efforts, an incredibly
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CALNENA 911 @calnena911.bsky.social · Aug 22
🔗 Register posthaste, lest ye be left behind: bit.ly/calnenafallmeeting2025
Summary - 2025 CALNENA Fall Meeting
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CALNENA 911 @calnena911.bsky.social · Aug 22
⌛ shilly-shally (verb)
Definition: To show hesitation or to dawdle.
Line: You can still register, but not if you shilly-shally much longer.

🪶 fopdoodle (noun)
Definition: A foolish or insignificant person.
Sentence: Only a fopdoodle would miss the CALNENA Fall Meeting.
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CALNENA 911 @calnena911.bsky.social · Aug 22
📜 Words From Ye Olde English Dictionary 📜
Because sometimes, the best way to prepare for the future… is to talk like it’s 1387.

📖 fortnight (noun)
Definition: A unit of time equaling fourteen nights.
Used in a sentence: How long until the #CALNENA Fall Meeting? Just a fortnight!
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CALNENA 911 @calnena911.bsky.social · Aug 16
Just 3️⃣ weeks until the #CALNENA Fall Meeting in Palm Springs! For those of you counting at home, that's 21 days, or the top foot speed of a domestic cat, or the value of a blackjack 🌴🐈🃏

(Calcium's atomic number is 20, of course.)

Register now to join us in Palm Springs ➡️ bit.ly/calnenafallm...
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CALNENA 911 @calnena911.bsky.social · Jul 29
connect, and grow with your fellow 9-1-1 pros.

💡 Don’t miss it — we love seeing you outside the PSAP!

📅 Register now ➡️ web.cvent.com/event/c58da0...
Summary - 2025 CALNENA Fall Meeting
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CALNENA 911 @calnena911.bsky.social · Jul 29
Join us Friday, September 5th in sunny Palm Springs for a power-packed day of learning, networking, and well-deserved relaxation at the #CALNENA Fall Meeting 🌴🧠✨

From AI in the PSAP to leadership insights, a motivational keynote, legislative updates, and more — this is your chance to recharge,
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CALNENA 911 @calnena911.bsky.social · Jun 27
thank you to everyone who gave their time, energy, and heart. You represented CALNENA with pride and professionalism.

We see you. We appreciate you. And we’re grateful for you. 💛

#CALNENA #ThankYouVolunteers #NENA2025
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CALNENA 911 @calnena911.bsky.social · Jun 27
CALNENA showed up in force at #NENA2025 — and we couldn’t have done it without YOU.

From check-in tables to breakout rooms, our incredible California volunteers kept things running smoothly all week long in Long Beach.

🎥 This video captures just a few of the many, many faces who made it happen —
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