2018 ASNA/AANS Annual Convention
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<strong>2018</strong> Alabama State Nurses Association <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Convention</strong><br />
CONVENTION POLICY<br />
I. Registration<br />
a. Anyone may attend the Keynote Address and the Global Educational Endeavors Presentation, but<br />
only registered attendees will receive CE credit.<br />
b. A registration fee must be paid by each <strong>ASNA</strong> member attending the convention. This fee will<br />
entitle the members to attend all meetings for which she/he is qualified.<br />
c. <strong>AANS</strong> members must register and pay a registration fee. This fee will entitle the members to attend<br />
all meetings for which she/he is qualified.<br />
d. Nurses who are not members of this association may attend the convention with proof of registration.<br />
e. All members must wear registration badges in order to be admitted to convention functions.<br />
II. Delegate Credentialing<br />
a. All elected delegates and alternates must be registered for the full convention.<br />
b. When registering each delegate and alternate must present proof of current membership and<br />
picture identification.<br />
c. Delegate badges must be worn to all scheduled convention business meetings.<br />
d. Delegates will be seated in the section reserved for the House of Delegates during the business meetings.<br />
e. Only registered delegates are entitled to vote at the HOD business meetings.<br />
f. It is the responsibility of the District Presidents to be sure that their elected delegates are registered.<br />
If a District does not have the correct number of delegates registered the District President should<br />
be sure that an alternate is registered.<br />
III. Credential Committee Report<br />
The Credential Committee will report the number of registered delegates after the opening ceremonies<br />
and at the beginning of each HOD session. Supplementary reports may be given at the discretion of<br />
the Chair/President.<br />
IV. On The Floor Of The House Of Delegates<br />
a. Recognition<br />
Any member wishing to speak will:<br />
(1) approach a microphone;<br />
(2) be recognized by the Chair;<br />
(3) address the Chair<br />
(4) give name, District, status (delegate, non-delegate)<br />
(5) state purpose (Point of Information, Point of Order, Point of Personal Privilege or Making a Motion<br />
b. Motion<br />
(1) Only Delegates may present motions and vote.<br />
(2) Non-delegates may ask questions, speak to a motion, or take part in discussions after delegates<br />
have had an opportunity to speak to the motion.<br />
(3) Motions presented from the floor of HOD must be in writing on the appropriate form, signed<br />
by the maker of the motion and the seconder, and presented to the Secretary.<br />
(4) Motions or recommended action coming from a standing committee, ad hoc committee,<br />
task force, district or county shall be presented to the Board of Directors (BOD) at the preconvention<br />
meeting. Upon approval of the BOD the recommendation or action will be<br />
presented to the HOD at the time designated by the Chair.<br />
c. Debate<br />
Rules for debate on any motion will be included in the Standing Rules for the HOD and be voted<br />
on at the beginning of the first session of the HOD.<br />
d. Communication<br />
All cell phones and electronic devices must be set to silent mode during all official sessions and proceedings.<br />
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