The Boston NASPP chapter will meet on Friday, November 1, at 8:30 AM. Eric Hosken and Kelly Malafis of Compensation Advisory Partners will present “To Request New Shares or Not Request New Shares: The Equity Plan Proposal Decision” at the meeting.

Here’s what’s happening at your local NASPP chapter this week:

Chicago: Kathy Lietz and Karen Walters of USG, Mike Sorensen of Exequity, and Tom Zidlicky of Morgan Stanley present “Market Share Units–A Performance-Based Equity Vehicle.” (Tuesday, October 22, 7:30 AM)

Portland: Local issuers and service providers who attended the 21st Annual NASPP Conference will share their top takeaways from the conference in a lively roundtable discussion, including an update on regulatory developments for equity compensation, current trends in stock plan design, tax developments, and what to expect for the 2014 proxy season. This meeting will also include the election of chapter officers for next year; you must attend the meeting to vote in the election. (Thursday, October 24, noon)

Here’s what’s happening at your local NASPP chapter this week:

Las Vegas: Trevor Nelson of Merrill Lynch will present “Strategies to Overcome Common Communication Shortfalls” at the inaugural meeting of the Las Vegas chapter. (Wednesday, October 16, 11:30 AM)

San Diego: Greg Arnold of Semler Brossy will present “Equity Plan Share Authorizations.” (Wednesday, October 16, 11:30 AM)

DC/VA/MD: Abby Brown, Candice Quinn, Michael Meissner, and Lawrence Green of Squire Sanders will present “Global Compensation Practices, Disclosure Practices, and Requirements.” (Thursday, October 17, 8:00 AM)

Twin Cities: The chapter presents “Transfer Agents: The Basics and Other Things You’ve Always Wanted to Know.” (Thursday, October 17, 7:30 AM)

Here’s what’s happening at your local NASPP chapter this week:

Philadelphia: The chapter presents “Communication and Education for the Next Generation.” (Monday, September 16, 8:30 AM)

Portland: Barbara Klementz of Baker & McKenzie presents “Getting Your Arms Around Global Equity Updates and Grant Acceptances.” (Thursday, September 19, noon)

Boston: Emily Cervino of Fidelity presents “What’s Happening: Hot Topics in Equity Compensation.” (Friday, September 20, 9:00 AM)

Here’s what’s happening at your local NASPP chapter this week:

Austin: Marlene Zobayan of Rutlen Associates presents “Moving Your Mobility Compliance to the Next Level.” (Tuesday, September 10, 11:30 AM)

Connecticut: Peter Simeonidis and Sally Pritchard of Deloitte Tax present “What’s Trending in Global Equity?” (Tuesday, September 10, 9:30 AM)

Sacramento: Scott Barrall and Justin Cooper of Deloitte present “Stock Compensation on the Move – Global Updates and Mobile Employee Issues.” (Tuesday, September 10, 11:00 AM)

Los Angeles: Jennifer George of PwC presents “Global Equity Updates: What’s New in 2013 from a Tax and Regulatory Standpoint.” (Wednesday, September 11, 11:30 AM)

Phoenix: Justin James of Solium presents “Common Broker Challenges.” (Wednesday, September 11, 11:30 AM)

Orange County: Valerie Diamond and Barbara Klementz of Baker & McKenzie present “Is Silence the Answer? Acceptance of Award Agreements” (Thursday, September 12, 11:30 AM)

It’s a big week for NASPP chapter meetings:

Philadelphia: The chapter presents “State & Local Taxation of Stock Options & Other Equity Based Awards.” (Tuesday, August 27, 8:30 AM)

Ohio: A double session: Karen Larbalestrier and Cindy Elmore of Bank of America Merrill Lynch present “How to Promote Your Award Program Through Education” and Brian Wydajewski, Aimee Soodan, and Tulsi Patel of Baker & McKenzie present “2014 Equity Compensation Planning: Key Legal, Tax and Market Considerations in Preparing for 2014 Annual Equity Grants Around the World.” (Wednesday, August 28, 8:00 AM)

Silicon Valley: Marianne Friebel of Electronic Arts, Carrie Kovac of Symantec, and Neal Meredith of My Equity Comp present “119 Days ‘Til Christmas; 5 Days ‘Til Year-End Preparation Begins”. (Wednesday, August 28, 11:30 AM)

Houston: The chapter presents “Whoops! Avoiding Common Pitfalls in Equity Compensation Plans.” (Thursday, August 29, 12:00 PM)

Michigan: E*TRADE sponsors a presentation on performance awards, lunch, roundtable discussions and a Tiger’s baseball game. (Thursday, August 29, 11:15 AM)

San Francisco: Alison Wright of Baker & McKenzie presents “DOMA Decision’s Impact on Equity Compensation.” (Thursday, August 29, 11:30 AM)

I will be attending the Silicon Valley and San Francisco chapter meetings; I hope to see you there!

– Barbara

Here’s what’s happening at your local NASPP chapter this week:

DC/VA/MD: Trevor Nelson and Karen Larbalestrier of Bank of America Merrill Lynch and Howard McFadden or Norfolk Southern present “Effective Communications of Equity Awards.” (Tuesday, August 20, 11:30 AM)

Seattle: Barbara Klementz and Sinead Kelly of Baker & McKenzie present “Getting Your Arms Around Global Equity Updates and Grant Acceptances Before It Gets Too Hot.” (Wednesday, August 21, 11:30 AM)

Wisconsin: Dan Walter of Performensation presents “10 Myths and Facts about ESPPs.” (Thursday, August 22, 12:00 PM)

Here’s what’s happening at your local NASPP chapter meeting this week:

Dallas: Cathy Goonetilleke, Andy Ryser, and Tanner Coulter of Ernst & Young will present on ESPPs. (Wednesday, August 14, 8:30 AM)

San Diego: Sinead Kelly and Denise Glagau of Baker & McKenzie will presented “Tips, Traps and Techniques for Dealing with Equity Awards when Employment Status Changes.” (Thursday, August 15, 11:30 AM)

Can two chapters that are four and a half states and over 1,700 miles hold a joint chapter meeting? Why, yes, they can–through the miracle of modern technology!

This week, the Sacramento and KS/MO chapters present a webcast on “Stupid Stock Plan Tricks: Saving Your Mind, Your Time, and Reducing Your Company’s Risk.” (Tuesday, August 6, 11:00 AM Pacific)