Northeast Wisconsin District Nurses Association
Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
March 16, 2004
Bistro John Paul’s
Presiding: Bonnie Groessl
Recording: Jane Delveaux
Present: Judy Freiderichs, Sharon McNulty, Brenda Tyczkowski, Katie Dykes, Bonnie Groessl, Carol Morris, Jane Muhl, Tracy Slater, Jane Delveaux
Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 1730 by President Bonnie Groessl.
Minutes: The minutes of January 20, 2004 were approved as written.
Treasurer’s Report: The Treasurer’s Report of 02-01-04 to 02-29-04 was approved as written.
Region #3 Report: Bonnie Groessl reported that the response to the last District Presidents’ Conference Call was disappointing with only three people calling in across the state. Topics discussed involved: 1. Activities related to WNA Core Issues, 2. WNA Strategic Plan for 2004 . Printed copies of these documents were distributed to the Board.
Committee Reports ( Updates Only)
PROGRAM: No report.
FINANCE: Brenda Tyczkowski brought Itemized Categories Reports covering 03-16-03 through 03-15-04 for distribution to the Board. Following a discussion, the Budget requests for 2004-2005 were distributed and given a line by line review. Small adjustments to the proposed Budget were approved. The Budget proposal will be distributed at the next General Membership meeting for final approval. Brenda stated that she would place the complete financial report on the NEWDNA Web site.
LEGISLATIVE: Judy Freiderichs reported that the last Legislative Breakfast was considered successful. There were twenty-seven participants. Seven were either legislators or their staff representatives. Communication was good with plenty of discussion. It is Judy’s intention to publish reports on the Web site and newsletter.
WINPAC: No Report.
MEMBERSHIP: No Report.
PUBLICITY: No Report.
NOMINATIONS: An Election Ballot for the NEWDNA Spring 2004 elections was prepared by the Nominating Committee and presented to the Board. The slate was approved by the Board after determining that the nominees were acceptable and would agree to serve if elected.
BYLAWS: No Report
AWARDS: No Report
NURSES DAY: No Report
Old Business:
Unity Night is confirmed as cancelled for this year.
New Business:
* A discussion was held on building the NEWDNA Web site.
Suggestions:
* A discussion was held on the acceptability of allowing Phamaceutical companies
Next Board of Directors Meeting: April 20, 2004 at the Eagles Nest, Green Bay.
Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 1800. This was followed by a dinner and presentation sponsored by Janssen Pharmaceuticals on Alzheimers Disease.