Northeast Wisconsin District Nurses Association
Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, January 18, 2005
Eagles Nest Supper Club
Presiding: Carol Morris
Recording: Bonnie Groessl for Jane Delveaux (Secretary)
Present: Bonnie Groessl, Carol Morris, Judy Friederichs, Tracy Slater, Donna VanRooy, Jane Muhl, Connie Korger, Terri Vandenhouten.
Call to Order:
The meeting was called to order at 1700 by President Carol Morris.Minutes: Approval of the minutes from the October 19, 2004 Board of Directors meeting was deferred as written minutes were not available.
Treasurer’s Report: Deferred
2003-2004 Annual Reports: Carol asked if there were any other reports from 2003-2004 that still need to be filed. Bonnie noted she had the awards committee report and will file it with the secretary. Carol will contact Jane Delveaux and see if there are any other reports missing. Bonnie noted she completed the annual report to WNA last fall and will send a copy to Brenda for the website.
Committee Reports:
FINANCE: No Report
PROGRAM: Julie noted our speaker for this evening, Kim Vavrosky, RD, will be speaking on about fad diets.
LEGISLATIVE: Judy Friederichs reported on the last legislative breakfast, December 6th. Judy noted there was good representation from the legislators and great discussion. The next legislative breakfast is scheduled for May 17th. Speaker to be announced.
MEMBERSHIP/PUBLIC RELATIONS: Bonnie reported that she has not been receiving new member updates. Carol will forward to Bonnie, so new member letters can be sent out. Judy will also post in the PRN. Bonnie also noted she has not been able to connect with Pam Page to get the membership binder. She will try again, and if unsuccessful, will draft new membership welcome letters. The group discussed sending a letter when someone’s membership lapses as well. Bonnie will draft a letter for this purpose.
NOMINATIONS: Positions with vacancies in the next election include President, Secretary, three Board of Director positions and two Nominating Committee positions. Carol will contact Flo Trondsman the Nominating Committee chairperson.
BYLAWS: Carol reported that the Bylaws have been posted on the website and were presented at the last general membership meeting, but there was not a quorum present for a vote. The Bylaws are scheduled to come to a vote at the next general membership meeting on February 15th.
AWARDS: No report.
NURSES DAY: There was discussion at the last general membership meeting about combining the efforts of Unity Night and Nurses Day this year. It was recommended to keep these separate and to focus on Nurses Day rather than Unity Night this year. Bonnie will contact Kathy Altergott about her interest in being involved again. Bonnie noted she could coordinate if Kathy doesn’t want to continue. Donna VanRooy and Judy Friederichs also volunteered to help. The ANA theme is Nurses, May Roles, One Profession.
PRN: Judy asked that submissions be sent to her by the Friday following our meetings in order to get the RN out 2-3 weeks before the following meeting. A suggestion was made to end over meeting by summarizing what should be in the next PRN.
NEW BUSINESS:
Position Descriptions: Carol asked those reviewing the position descriptions to send their revised documents to her prior to the next meeting.
WNA Request: Carol noted WNA is asking for a representative from NEWDNA to assist with the planning of the annual WNA Convention that will be held in Green Bay on October 20-22, 2005. Julie Zeeman volunteered to represent NEWDNA. Carol also asked the group for ideas for a fund- raiser at the convention, such as selling treats or having a hospitality room. This will be on the agenda for the next general meeting. Judy will also put it in the PRN, to encourage people to come with ideas and volunteer to help.
Next BOD Meeting: March 15, 2005 1700, before the Dinner and Program at the Eagles Nest.
Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 1800
Respectfully Submitted:
Bonnie Groessl