STT LGC Board Mtg minutes: 1/20/06. 

 

In attendance: Deb Kindy, Patricia Rozenoff, Sandra De Bella, Mary Lou Schmidt, Rae Rehn, and KC Grigsby.

 

The BM was held at Rae’s house. A pre-BM planning discussion for the EBP seminar was held at 8AM, included Kathy Beebe, Sandra, KC and Rae. The System Management Model was discussed as a possible example with dyspnea as the subject and possibly getting someone from UC whom is actually doing research on this topic to contribute to the discussion. Kathy will look into this possibility. It was also suggested that STT LG would like to be represented as supporting the Kaiser “Research Symposium” in May. Sandra will ask Anita, who is working closely with Kaiser. It was suggested that we could use actual research articles, for examples. Deb. will ask Becky about locations, the library or the Cooperage.

 

Change in the agenda put the induction voting and review after lunch.

 

Board Member positions: Kathy Patterson resigned as By-Laws Chair. Openings are for By-Laws Chair, Newsletter editor, Secretary, and undergraduate rep. Sandra invited three seniors to join and they have graciously volunteered to fill these positions. The Secretary will be responsible for getting the newsletter on the web-site.

Nicole Norris, Stefani Vella and Kelly Anderson will be voted Board members next BM.

 

Discussion about the nursing shortage: It was suggested that the way our chapter could contribute to getting more nursing teachers in the classroom is to sponsor a scholarship to an SSU graduate student who wants to teach nursing in the local area. KC will produce a proposal for next BM and the amount and criteria will be discussed.

 

Goals: 1. Membership development:

                        Past goal: Have presentation during dinner, to provide more networking time before dinner and so members could introduce themselves to students. Vote was taken on the effectiveness of the last dinner mtg. Split half-and-half. Put it up to the membership next mtging.

            2. Chapter Development:

                        Past goal: will raffle off a conference at the Spring Dinner Mtg. It was decided that the winner decide what conference they will attend and report on.  Sent 2 Bmemebers to the Biennial Convention in Indy.

3.      Global Linkages:

Past goal: Nurse’s STTI National emergency fund donated $1,000 from our chapter.

4.      Leadership Agenda:

New goal: Leadership scholarship for a senior nursing student who exhibits leadership qualities. It will be a working scholarship $500.00 to work on the Board as an active member for a year.

5.      Research Support:

On-going continual success: NBNHE/SSTLGC EBP Seminar #2 scheduled for early June.

EBP newsletter accessible to students through our web site. Sandra volunteered to do this.

6.      Scholarship Development

Past Goal: continue to support student scholarships and local research grants

New Goals: Discussion about leadership scholarship and PhD scholarships.

7.      Financial Health:

Past Goals: Provide Financial reports

New Goals: Create a program to actively solicit membership for donations to sponsor new scholarships and research programs. Do we need a Board position to cover this job?

 

Financial Report: Sent by e-mail by Melissa

 

Spring dinner Mtg: Patricia was having the flyers, envelopes and stickers printed. She will do the mailing. Winner of the raffle for the conference will have their choice of national conferences. Will have Anita start her presentation during dessert.

 

Induction: Closed session, discussion of potential inductees.

 

Important Dates:

 

Spring dinner Mtg:  Feb 28th, Doubletree Hotel, Rohnert Park, 5PM open BM

Open BM: March 21st at SSU Nursing Conference Rm, 6PM

Induction: April 15th, set-up and BM at 9:30AM at the Cooperage

Open BM: May 23rd, 6PM at SSU Nursing Conference Rm