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The NASW–Iowa Chapter December Student Committee meetings will be held via Google Meet

Evening:  Tues. 12-9-25, 7:00 PM CST

Midday: Thurs. 12-18-25, 11:00 AM CST

2 Different Meeting Times, same content – chose the meeting that works best for you!

Agenda Highlights

• Welcome & Semester Reflections
• Understanding the Department of Education’s Recent Decision
– Discussing student concerns
– What can be done to bypass the federal restrictions
• Hearing From NASW-IA Leadership
• Scholarship & Resource Exploration
• Open Q&A and Peer Conversation
• Closing & Action Steps for Spring Semester

Meettings will be on the second Wednesday every other month.

Purpose of the meetings:

1. To create a welcoming, informal space for social workers in Northwest Iowa to connect, support one another, and strengthen professional practice through networking, shared learning, and community building
2. Foster Connection – Build relationships among local social workers to reduce isolation and increase collaboration. Support Professional Growth – Share experiences, resources, and strategies to enhance skills and knowledge in social work practice. Encourage Peer Support – Provide a space for open discussion of challenges and successes in the field.
3. Promote Advocacy & Awareness – Highlight local community needs and opportunities for social workers to engage in advocacy and leadership.
4. Strengthen NASW Presence – Encourage involvement in NASW Iowa and raise awareness of available resources and professional standards.

Register in advance for this meetings: https://bit.ly/naswNWiowaBrewing

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

The Guest Speaker is Nicole Lepley, LMSW, Home-Based Primary Care (HBPC) Social Worker with VA Central Iowa Health Care System for Marshalltown Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC)

Register in advance for this meetings: https://bit.ly/naswNWiowaBrewing

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

https://bit.ly/NASWiowaNEBranch12-11

The Northeast Branch will meet virturally bi-monthly on Thursdays

Watch our website for further details

The NASW–Iowa Chapter December Student Committee meetings will be held via Google Meet

Evening:  Tues. 12-9-25, 7:00 PM CST

Midday: Thurs. 12-18-25, 11:00 AM CST

2 Different Meeting Times, same content – chose the meeting that works best for you!

Agenda Highlights

• Welcome & Semester Reflections
• Understanding the Department of Education’s Recent Decision
– Discussing student concerns
– What can be done to bypass the federal restrictions
• Hearing From NASW-IA Leadership
• Scholarship & Resource Exploration
• Open Q&A and Peer Conversation
• Closing & Action Steps for Spring Semester

Dear NASW-IA members,

The NASW Iowa Executive Committee invites Iowa NASW members to a town hall listening session for an opportunity to provide feedback and ask questions regarding recent events and restructuring within NASW.

The meeting will take place virtually on Thursday, December 18th, 2025 from 6 PM to 7 PM.

If you're interested in attending, please register here:

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/OzJduPoIS6CuR8SnQVgBqQ

You will then receive an email from NASW Iowa at the email address you used to register with a link to join the meeting.

Sign in: 5:30 pm to 6 pm CT

Town Hall Listening Session: 6 pm to 7 pm

Hope to see you there!

Abe Goetz, LISW

Chapter President – NASW Iowa