2019 SDNA Annual Convention

2019 South Dakota Nurses Association
Website: SDNA’s website can be found at www.sdnursesassociation.org. We continue to update content on
a regular basis to reflect current events and information. Don’t forget that we have a “Calendar of Events”
with information on upcoming SDNA activities and events. And the SDNA should have a new website by
Convention, so we’ll have something new to explore.
Facebook: If you’ve not done so, please “like” the SDNA. Our Facebook “friends” continue to grow in number.
We currently have 592 likes. We routinely post event information, surveys, articles, ANA information, etc. It’s
a great way to stay informed. SDNA’s Facebook page can be found at www.facebook.com/sdnurses.
Membership: As of August 2019, the Association had 460 members, up 5 members from 2018. We continue
to reach out to individuals whose memberships are coming up for renewal prior to, at and following the
renewal period. The Association continues to work hard to engage the next generation of nurses.
We also encourage each of you to recruit one new member a year. Are there colleagues that are
not currently members of the Association that you could recruit? Nurses need to hear from other nurses on
the value of membership in SDNA. If you would like membership applications or other membership material,
please contact the office and we would be happy to provide them.
Non-Dues Revenue: Non-dues revenue accounts for much of the Association’s operating budget. The
Association has developed professional development programs and events that benefit nurses. Event
registration is important for both educational and career development and revenue goals and factors. The
Association evaluates these programming on an ongoing basis. The Board and districts focus on presenting
topics that are relevant and interesting to our members and nurses in general.
Eric Olilla
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