Child Neurology Society

“The cns has six classes of members; active (annual dues $350), junior ($0), honorary ($0), emeritus ($0), affiliate ($350) and medical student ($0). Membership features for active membership are; subscription to the annals of neurology, quarterly newsletters & announcements, cns member e-mail updates, discounted cns annual meeting registration fee, peer recognition & networking opportunities, including participation in cns special interest group(s) and committees, access to the on-line member directory, right to vote, right to hold office as an officer or member of the board of directors, advocacy on a broad spectrum of practice-,research-and patient/disease-related issues in partnership with other professional organizations. Features for the categories (i.e. Junior, affiliate, emeritus) are relatively the same with the exception of a subscription to the annals of neurology, right to vote and the right to hold office as an officer or member of the board of directors.”

“Election of directors and officers is by majority vote of the active members casting mail or online ballots.”

“Bylaw amendments, etc. Are subject to vote by the members entitled to vote at any regular or special meeting of the members.”

“Form 990 will be reviewed by the society's executive director. Copies of the completed return will be sent to the president and the secretary/treasurer.”

“The society requires members of the executive committee and all other cns members representing the society to outside parties in an official capacity to disclose in writing the existence of any financial interest or other relationship he/she and his/her spouse or partner has had with a company or association whose products or services may directly or indirectly affect or be affected by cns actions and/or institutional affiliations.”

“Proposed salary increases are presented by the executive director to the executive committee on a yearly basis for their approval or disapproval. Determination of proposed salary increases includes review of asae and other salary surveys.”

“The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available to the public upon written request to the organization's office.”

“Other key achievements in 2024: -fellows of the child neurology society (fcns): over 56 cns members earned the prestigious fcns designation, recognizing their dedication and expertise within the field. -increased member attendance at the annual meeting: participation from active members surged, climbing from 39% in 2023 to 47% in 2024. A clear indicator of the value members find in connecting and learning together. -launch of our learning management system (lms): through our new lms platform, we offered 79 cme credits and issued more than 750 certificates across 24 educational offerings, expanding opportunities for professional growth. -research grant partnership: in collaboration with the pediatric epilepsy research foundation (perf), we supported efforts that awarded $350,000 in research grants funded by perf to support promising child neurology researchers. -enhanced career center: our revamped career center introduced new features for both job seekers and employers, leading to increased job postings and stronger engagement across the platform. Financial overview: cns relies on the generosity of individual donors, corporate partnerships, grants, event registration, and membership dues to fund its programs and activities. The organization maintains a transparent and responsible financial approach, allocating resources to support its mission-driven initiatives.”