Present: Stephen Anderson, Carol Felhofer, Mary McDougall, Helen Smits, Carol Morris, Terri Vandenhouten, Sharon McNulty, Leona Waraksa, Barbara Bauer, Sandie Schultz, Jan Muhl, Katie Dykes. Guest: Tammy Viegut, WNA.

The meeting was called to order at 6:41 P.M. by Carol Morris.

The minutes of the April 20, 2004 meeting were approved with one correction noted: Election of officers, to be in compliance with the bylaws, will be accomplished by a tally of votes and the results will be mailed to the membership.

Treasurer’s Report: Brenda Tyczkowski was not able to attend the meeting. The Treasurer’s Report was submitted by Brenda for review of assets, expenses and deposits from May, 2004 through August, 2004. A copy is attached to these minutes. The Treasurer’s Report was accepted by concensus of the members present.

WNA Update: Tammy Viegut from WNA attended this meeting and gave the update. The District Presidents’ Conference Call minutes were reviewed. Tammy also indicated the development of Nursing’s Agenda for Health Care Reform (consolidated version). WNA members are to review the document and provide feedback to WNA over the next four weeks. The deadline for submission of comments can be found online.

Tammy also asked that any ideas for member recruitment can be submitted to her.

Vote on the proposed NEWDNA bylaw changes: Changes were discussed at the May General Membership meeting. Vote was taken with a motion to approved made by Sharon McNulty and seconded by Barbara Bauer.

Update of Officers, BOD, Committees, Special Assignments List: Phone number of Terry Vandenhouten was corrected. Reviewed committee lists. Finance needs another member, Membership and PR could use members, WINPAC function was reviewed by Jane Muhl.

Committee Reports:

Program: October meeting will be at Applebees in Sturgeon Bay, WI across from the Stone Harbor. Meeting will begin at 6:00 P.M. with a social hour , with the speaker presenting on the topic of "Financial Help for Nurses" at 6:30 P.M. The meeting will be in the lower level.

Legislative Committee: Next Legislative Breakfast is scheduled for December 6, 2004.

Membership/PR: No report.

Nominations: No report.

Bylaws: Vote on changes taken earlier in this meeting.

Awards: No report.

Nurses’ Day: Since "Unity Night" committee is dissolved, Carol Morris will call Kathy Altergott and discuss with Bonnie Groessl and Lynn Green the possibility of combining Unity Night activities with the traditional Nurses’ Day celebration.

PRN: No report. One additional member is needed on this committee.

Website: Recently updated by Brenda Tyczkowski. Please visit and check it out.

Position Descriptions: There are some additions needed, such as the function of the PRN newsletter committee/group, Webmaster, BOD, officers, Bylaws Committee, delegate to WNA convention, SN Advisor. Carol will get descriptions out to those not present so that they can review the proposed job descriptions.

Community Service Project: Coalition for the Homeless. The coalition has a "wish list" for this year.

WNA Silent Auction: Bring items to the meeting in Sturgeon Bay next month or to Bellin College of Nursing to the attention of Carol Morris (put Carol’s name on the item).

Announcements: Jane Muhl announced that there will be a BCON sponsored conference on Evidence Based Nursing Practice on Friday, October 15, 2004. Additional sponsors are welcome.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:46 P.M.

Respectfully submitted by

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Katie Dykes, RN

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