2019 Maryland Nurses Association Annual Convention
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<strong>2019</strong> <strong>Maryland</strong> <strong>Nurses</strong> <strong>Association</strong><br />
GREETINGS FROM THE PRESIDENT<br />
Colleagues and Friends:<br />
Welcome to the 116th <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Maryland</strong> <strong>Nurses</strong> <strong>Association</strong> (MNA) <strong>Convention</strong>.<br />
MNA is pleased to return to a two day event as we celebrate nursing. This<br />
year’s theme, Healthy Nurse, Health <strong>Maryland</strong>, not only follows the American<br />
<strong>Nurses</strong> <strong>Association</strong>’s lead, but brings to light the need for all of us to focus on<br />
our own physical, mental, and spiritual health. In the past year, MNA districts<br />
and members have provided many opportunities for education on the issue of<br />
self-help and resilience, and our joint collaborative with the <strong>Maryland</strong> Hospital<br />
<strong>Association</strong> continues to strive for a safer, healthier workplace for all nurses.<br />
The convention is the highlight of the year for MNA. The event provides a venue not only for<br />
learning, but for networking, camaraderie, and fun. It is also a time to summarize the amazing work<br />
of many volunteers that make our association great. Please take time to review this convention<br />
yearbook and read about the many ways that MNA has touched nurses and improved the outcomes<br />
of those that we serve. You are welcome to attend the annual membership meeting on Friday,<br />
immediately following the convention. At this meeting, we will welcome the new officers and our<br />
new President, Dr. Charlotte Wood. As part of your day, please take time to visit our many vendors,<br />
as they bring helpful information and vital support to the convention. I hope that our location here at<br />
Baltimore’s Inner Harbor meets your needs. MNA works for you, and we are pleased to announce<br />
that the 117th <strong>Convention</strong> will take place in beautiful Ocean City on October 1st and 2nd, 2020.<br />
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the members of MNA’s <strong>Convention</strong> Committee<br />
for organizing this event. Committee Chairs Barbara Biedrzycki and Beverly Lang have worked<br />
tirelessly to make the convention a success. The MNA staff, including Executive Director Jennifer<br />
Arigo, the former Director of Continuing Education Application Services Susan Prentice, and our<br />
bookkeeper Marie Ciarpella, have all contributed their time and effort to ensure that things run<br />
smoothly. I hope you will join me in thanking these team members for a job well done.<br />
Finally, as I step down as President, I wish to thank every member of MNA. It has been a privilege<br />
to represent <strong>Maryland</strong> nurses and I remain in awe of the work done by so many dedicated<br />
professionals. Please take a moment today to recognize MNA officers and committee members<br />
and chairs and consider becoming an active member. Share ways that MNA can help you in your<br />
practice and provide feedback on the convention.<br />
Thank you for attending and participating in this annual gathering of <strong>Maryland</strong> nurses.<br />
Sincerely,<br />
Mary Kay DeMarco, PhD, RN, CNE<br />
President, <strong>Maryland</strong> <strong>Nurses</strong> <strong>Association</strong><br />
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