Introductions: No new members or guests.

Minutes: The minutes of the last meeting were approved with one correction to the list of members who were present at the last meeting. It was noted that Pam Page was not present.

Treasurer’s Report: In the absence Brenda Tyczkowski, Treasurer, a printed financial report covering 10-01-03 to 10-31-03 was distributed and accepted by the membership.

Region #3 Report: No Report

Report From the President: The President gave special thanks to Carol Morris for attending the Presidents’ meeting, in her place, during the Wisconsin Nurses Convention in Eau Claire. It was explained that the meeting was informal and little business was covered.

A survey form was received from the WNA. Information requested is basic information related to the history of the NEWDNA. The President is looking for some of the early documents where dates of the first meetings were recorded.

More ideas are being sought by the WNA from the NEWDNA for improving its membership recruitment and retention efforts. A lengthy discussion followed the President’s request for ideas to submit to the WNA.

Member comments:

*Extend more invitations to the Nurses Day, Legislative, and Unity Night events.

*Increase the individual efforts of the membership.

*Develop a schedule of informational sessions to promote the WNA to nursing faculty and

students. Katie Dykes has made presentations to Oshkosh student groups and suggested video-

taping sessions for greater exposure.

*Provide more links on individual Web sites.

*The NEWDNA has 138 members, but less than 20 are involved or attend meetings. It appears

that the Lakeshore district disbanded their association for lack of participation. What can the

NEWDNA do better?

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*Should it be a requirement for students to attend meetings?

*Should membership be provided without charge for the first year?

*Would the issuance of CEUs be helpful?

The President will complete and submit the survey to the WNA and will include some of the comments of the membership.

FINANCE: No Report

PROGRAM: Carol Morris, Chairperson. Carol reported that she attended the WNA Annual Convention and found it informative. She announced that she was the lucky winner of a book and that she also was a winner of one of the 50/50 drawings held by WINPAC.

LEGISLATIVE: In the absence of Judy Friederichs, Chairperson, it was reported that the first of two Legislative Breakfasts that was held at 7:30 AM on November 3, 2003 at the Midway Motor Lodge was considered successful. Five NEWDNA members met with several state legislators. Pat Finderstone, Judy Friederichs, Joyce McCollum and Bonnie Groessl brought to their attention such issues as: Tobacco and Drug Abuse, Nursing Shortages, Emergency Preparedness, Long Term Care, and Advanced Practice Nurse Issues.

WINPAC: Sharon McNulty reported that the NEWDNA outdid itself in its generosity by donating at least $200.00 worth of items to the WINPAC Silent Auction fund-raiser at the WNA Annual Convention. She would like to have another NEWNDA member help her with the Program Arrangement Committee for next year. The planning begins early in the new year.

MEMBERSHIP: No Report

PUBLICITY: No Report.

NOMINATIONS: No Report

BYLAWS: Carol Morris, Chairperson. Carol announced that the technical changes will be made by the committee before they are brought to the membership for approval. Until that time, any bylaws that appear on the Web site will be in their unrevised form.

AWARDS: Volunteers for the awards program are welcome. An announcement will appear in the PRN asking for nominations and indicating when presentations will be made.

NURSES DAY: The date for the Nurses Day event has been determined to be May 6, 2004. It will be held at the DePere Community Center from 4:00PM to 7:00PM. It is anticipated that there will be: Message Therapy; Manicures; Hand Message; and Flower Arranging, among other things, for the enjoyment of those attending.

COMMUNICATION: No Report

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Katie Dykes reported that she attended the Parish Nurse special event that was held along with the WNA Annual Convention. She noted that it appears that only one-third of the Parish Nurses have a membership in the WNA and she would like to see this change.

See Report from the President.

January 20, 2004 at the Eagles Nest

1715 Board of Directors Meeting

1730 General Membership Social Hour