"Message from the Editor"

    As I had previously mentioned last month that we would be instituting a new pricing schedule for both members and non-members paying by purchase order, it has taken effect with the October 2026 trainings.

  Here is a video link that explains the reasoning behind the need for the change: TRAINING FEE INCREASE

    Unlike the training organizations that are run as businesses, that charge substantially for training, and have a paid staff to handle their administration details, the Non-Profit NJNEOA is comprised of volunteers. To continue to be able to keep providing free training for members and low-cost for non-members, it is imperative that we continue to operate with volunteers. That being said, we do not have the where with all or manpower to continue chasing after payments. We still have outstanding payments being owed to the NJNEOA, and purchase orders that still haven’t been received going back to 2024, from over 30 different agencies.

    I apologize, that because of a few agencies, we are forced to reach this point.

  There is a simple solution though, membership. With the 2027 membership dues being increased to $50 for 1-year and $125 for 3-years, who else offers a minimum of 3-seminars and 1-conference for that low a price?

  Another method to avoid the added fee is to make the payment by credit card. We would rather absorb the credit card surcharge fee.

  If there are any questions, feel free to contact me at 732-659-3208.

  Thank you to those individuals who support the NJNEOA by becoming members.

  PLEASE VISIT OUT VIDEO TUTORIAL PAGE FOR INFORMATION ON JOINING THE NJNEOA AND REGISTERING FOR A TRAINING EVENT.  Video Tutorials