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Your Voice Matters:
Vote on the Future of Our Chapter

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We are asking members to vote on one question:

Should the chapter split into two distinct chapters (Maine and New Hampshire)?

The proposed split would reorganize the Northern New England Chapter into two distinct, state-based chapters: Maine would remain as the Northern New England Chapter, while New Hampshire would form the new Granite State Chapter.

This change is designed to give each state its own dedicated leadership team, ensuring more focused educational opportunities, stronger community engagement, and a greater local presence for Sterile Processing professionals.
 

  • If approved:

    • Maine will remain the Northern New England Chapter.

    • New Hampshire will form a new chapter called the Granite State Chapter.

    • The individuals listed below will automatically become the founding board members of the Granite State Chapter.

    • The Maine board will continue as the Northern New England Chapter leadership.
       

  • If rejected:

    • Nothing changes, both states remain together under the Northern New England Chapter

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Voting Instructions

- Cast your vote using the secure form.​
- Each member may submit one vote only.
- On-line voting closes at 12:00 pm ET, Saturday, October 4.

CHAPTER VOTING BALLOT

Single choice
Yes, create two distinct chapters: the Granite State Chapter and the Northern New England Chapters
No, keep the two states joined as a single chapter: The Northern New England Chapter of HSPA.

If the creation of a the Granite State Chapter is approved, the proposed board member candidates are as follows. Note: Write-ins are available.

Northern New England Chapter (Maine)

  • Rebecca Peplau – President

  • Heather Grivois – Board Member

  • Sandy Bennett – Secretary

  • VP - Open

  • Treasurer - Open

  • Additional Board Member Position - Open

Granite State Chapter (New Hampshire)

  • Ashley Thompson – President

  • Kira Williams – Secretary

  • Karyn Dexter-Richard – Director #1

  • Kim Frain – Treasurer

  • Molly Bean – Director #2

  • VP - Open

Validation Question
I attest that I am a Sterile Processing professional and that I reside in either the state of Maine or New Hampshire.

Thank you for voting!

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