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Page 4 The Wisconsin Nurse July 2018 Wisconsin Nurses Association Updates WNA Welcome continued from page 1 Finally, be sure to attend our Morning Keynote and participate in WNA’s Annual Meeting on Saturday morning, October 27. During the keynote you will learn from an expert what the latest polls indicate for our upcoming elections. At WNA’s Annual Meeting, reports will be provided by the WNA President, Treasurer, and Executive Director, members will vote on Professional Policy recommendations, and election results will be announced. The Annual Meeting is also a terrific opportunity to network and see friends and colleagues. Watch for emails from WNA regarding when you can register for these events, but please mark your calendars now! Located in Bullhead City, AZ, along the banks of the beautiful Colorado River just outside of Las Vegas. Explore Our RN Opportunities ICU | Emergency | Cath Lab | Medical/Surgical | Telemetry | OB | Surgery ‣ Up to a $10,000 Sign On Bonus - with 2 year commitment ‣ Student Loan repayment program ‣ Seasonal Program available For questions, please call recruitment at 928-704-7109. Visit our website for more information and to apply online: www.warmc.com Highlights from WNA Board of Directors Meeting The WNA Board of Directors met on Friday May 18, 2018 from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. Members joined in person at the WNA Office and virtually. Those present are as follows: President: Linda Gobis, Vice President: Beth Markham, Secretary: Julie Raaum, Treasurer: Pam Sanberg, APRN Representative: Lisa Pisney, Director-at Large: Stacy McNall, Director-at-Large: Wendy Crary, Staff Nurse Representative: Nora Grosser. WNA Staff: Gina Dennik-Champion and Megan Leadholm. Absent: Director-at-Large: Tiffany Barta. Actions/Decisions 1. Ratified the WNA Executive Committee appointment for Wendy Crary (Fox Lake) to fill the WNA Board of Director position, vacated by Jaime Potopinski with term ending 12/31/18 and Nora Grosser (Milwaukee) to fill the Staff Nurse Board of Director position vacated by Nicole Faulkner with term ending 12/31/18. 2. Accepted the reports submitted by President Linda Gobis, Treasurer Pam Sanberg, Vice President Beth Markham and Executive Director Gina Dennik- Champion. 3. Approved the following minutes/meeting summaries: 12/18/17 WNA Board Meeting notes, 1/26/18 Leadership Summit Summary and the 3/9/19 Board Meeting Minutes. 4. Approved the specific action/activities that will be taken on by the WNA Councils and the WNA Board related to the WNA 2017-2020 Strategic Goals and Objectives. 5. Approved the establishment of a task force, inclusive of members of the Tri- Council, to review the evidence around mandatory continuing education for nurses as a condition of license renewal. Progress report from the task force is to be submitted at the October 26, 2018 WNA Board of Directors meeting at the WNA membership meeting. 6. Approved the establishment of a short term ad hoc committee to evaluate member/mentor activities currently not aligned with the WNA organizational chart and make recommendations to the WNA BOD for alignment. 7. Approved the WNA BOD to appoint a short term ad hoc committee to conduct a feasibility study to determine the benefits of developing an Organizational Affiliate structure modeled off of ANA. Progress to be reported at remaining 2018 WNA Board meeting and will be added as a discussion item for the October 26, 2018 WNA Dialogue Forum. ‘From Novice to Expert: WNA Advocacy Workshop’ Join us on Saturday, September 29 at the Madison Concourse Hotel for a one-day workshop that will provide hands-on leadership, communication, and policy advocacy training. Plan to also attend the Friday evening, September 28, networking event – “Pulling it All Together: Sustainable Policy Advocacy Issues that Matter to Nurses” – to be held (tentatively) at the Wisconsin State Capitol. Registration to open soon. For more information, visit the Events page on the WNA website.
July 2018 The Wisconsin Nurse Page 5 Wisconsin Nurses Association Updates Are You Ready to Run for a WNA Leadership Position? Nominations are now being accepted for a variety of leadership positions for the 2018 WNA Elections. The elected leadership positions are for the Board of Directors, the three WNA Councils and WNA Nominating Committee. Go to the WNA home page to access the online nomination forms. Complete the “Consent to Serve,” write a platform statement, and upload a picture. The deadline for nominations will be mid to late August. More information will be forwarded to you. Please review listing and position descriptions to assist you in guiding your decision to run. The elected positions and position description are as follows: Board of Directors Vice President Role: Serve as an officer of the WNA Board of Directors. Chairs the Coordinating Cabinet, which consists of the Vice President and the chairs of WNA’s three Councils. Assumes all duties of the President in the President's absence. Qualifications: 1. Must hold current individual membership in the Wisconsin Nurses Association and American Nurses Association. 2. Two years of progressive leadership experience such as group process, problem solving, policy formation, conflict management and working with the media. 3. Have basic knowledge of parliamentary law and procedures and have a familiarity with the WNA Bylaws and policies of the association. Term of Office: Is elected by the membership by secret ballot for a two (2) year term. Responsibilities 1. Assumes the duties of the President in the President’s absence as it relates to public relations, committee attendance, meetings of the members and Board of Directors. 2. Serves as a member of WNA’s Executive Committee. 3. Serves as Chair of WNA’s Personnel Committee. 4. Assists with orientation of new officers, Board and structural unit committee members. 5. Be knowledgeable of the major current nursing and health care issues. 6. Chairs the WNA Coordinating Cabinet, which includes the chairs of WNA’s three Councils. 7. Prepares for Board meetings by reading materials provided and requests additional information when indicated. 8. Participates in Board deliberations and seeks additional information as needed. 9. Is a visible Board member by attending meetings and/or conferences sponsored by the Association. 10. Attends the WNA Annual Meeting. 11. Reviews and signs Statement of WNA Board Member Conflict of Interest annually. 12. Provides an annual report regarding the activities of the Coordinating Cabinet. Time Commitment 1. Attend all quarterly meetings of the Board of Directors, usually scheduled for a full day on a Friday. 2. Participate in meetings of the Executive Committee. On average, the Executive Committee meets twice per year for a one hour conference call. 3. Review and be knowledgeable of all board related materials prior to board meeting, usually requires one hour. 4. Chair meetings of the Coordinating Cabinet, typically via a one hour conference call, at least four times per year. Secretary Role: The Secretary serves as an officer on the WNA Board of Directors and is the official recorder of all WNA Board meetings and meetings of the membership. Qualifications: 1. Must hold current individual membership in the Wisconsin Nurses Association and American Nurses Association. 2. Possess exceptional listening skills. 3. Assist in clarification of conversations/ discussions for the purposes of minute taking. 4. Able to participate in discussions and procedural voting. Term of Office: Is elected by the membership by secret ballot for a two (2) year term. Responsibilities: 1. Record the minutes of the meeting(s) of the Association, Board of Directors, Executive Committee and Membership Meetings. 2. Serve on standing and ad hoc committees of the Board of Directors as appropriate. 3. Serve as an ambassador, and as directed by the President, a spokesperson for WNA. 4. Conduct Roll Call prior to any Board of Directors or Executive Committee meetings. 5. Conduct membership count to determine quorum for membership meetings. 6. Inform guests of Board Policy regarding electronic or mechanical recording of Come Grow With Us! Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice is an independent, non-profit hospice provider committed to caring for patients wherever they call home – in their residence, at a care facility or our Inpatient Center. HOME HOSPICE TEAM INPATIENT CENTER (IPU) • RN – Day & PM • RN – PM • CNA – Day & PM • CNA – PM • RN/LPN – Weekends • Casual RN – All Shifts Hiring focus is for Calumet, Manitowoc and Sheboygan counties. Apply online at www.ssrhospicehome.org/careers. Equal Opportunity Employer “Our Promise is to provide compassionate care and quality of life to all those in need.” Board action without the consent of the Board of Directors. 7. Participate in Board deliberations and seek additional information as needed. 8. Is a visible Board member by attending meetings and/or conferences sponsored by the Association. 9. Attend the WNA Annual Meeting. 10. Review and sign Statement of WNA Board Member Conflict of Interest annually. Time Commitment 1. Attend every three month meetings of the Board of Directors, usually scheduled for a full day on a Friday. 2. Participate in meetings of the Executive Committee, approximately 2 meetings per year for less than one hour. 3. Type and submit minutes within two weeks of related meeting. 4. Review and be knowledgeable of all board related materials prior to board meeting, usually requires one hour. Staff Nurse Representative Position Role: The individual Board Member serves as a director-at-large of the WNA Board of Directors and provides a perspective of the staff nurse. Qualifications: 1. Must hold current individual membership in the Wisconsin Nurses Association and American Nurses Association. 2. Is employed as a staff nurse. 3. Ability to provide a perspective of the staff nurse. Term of Office: Is elected by the membership by secret ballot for a two (2) year term. Responsibilities: 1. Attends regularly scheduled Board of Directors meetings and special meetings as called by the President. 2. Serves as a director-at-large on the WNA Board, ad hoc committees and other Board related committees. 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