<strong>2020</strong> <strong>Kentucky</strong> <strong>Nurses</strong> <strong>Association</strong> KENTUCKY NURSES FOUNDATION Board of Trustees Delanor Manson, MA, BSN, RN, Chief Executive Officer, Staff Ruth Carrico, PhD, DNP, APRN, CIC, FSHEA, Ex Officio, (2018- <strong>2020</strong>) Jo Singleton, DNP, RN-BC, President, (2017-<strong>2020</strong>) Debra Rayman, MA, BSN, RN, Vice-President, (2017-<strong>2020</strong>) Arica Brandford, PHD, MSN, JD, BSN RN, Treasurer, (2018- 2022) Linda Thomas, PhD, MSN, RN, KNF Secretary, (2017-<strong>2020</strong>) Kathy Hager, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, CDE, Director-At-Large, (2018-2022) Ann Lyons, PhD, MSN, RN, CNE, Director-At-Large, (2018-2022) Mary Romelfanger, MSN, RN, CS, LHNA Immediate Past President, (2017-<strong>2020</strong>) Ida Slusher, PhD, CNE, RN, Director-At-Large, LHNA (2018-2022) Sheila Spence, Lay Director, (2017-<strong>2020</strong>) Liz Sturgeon, PhD, RN, CNE, Director (<strong>2020</strong> – 2024) Donna Meador, MSN, RN, CENP, CPHQ, President Elect, (2019–<strong>2020</strong>) The mission of the <strong>Kentucky</strong> <strong>Nurses</strong> Foundation (KNF) is to advance and expand nursing practice and the translation of evidenced based practice through clinicians, educators, leaders, researchers, healthcare policy makers and students to promote the highest level of health and well-being for all nurses as well as the citizens of <strong>Kentucky</strong>. The KNF, established in 1975 as a 501 (C) (3) status foundation, has both a contractual and professional relationship with the <strong>Kentucky</strong> <strong>Nurses</strong> <strong>Association</strong> (KNA), to enhance achievement of the strategic goals of both organizations. In keeping with the bylaws (2017), the KNF has a long history of supporting the endeavors of the KNA Mission. During our last fiscal year, donations to the KNF totaled: $55,188.68 from programs and support from Honor a Nurse – Remember a Nurse, “Love a Nurse,” Second Annual “Taste of Health” Fundraiser and “COVID-19 Support <strong>Nurses</strong> Fund” 82
<strong>2020</strong> <strong>Kentucky</strong> <strong>Nurses</strong> <strong>Association</strong> Scholarships Along with funding nursing scholarships, education, research and COVID-19 Support for <strong>Nurses</strong>, KNF funds support the Nightingale Tribute Program. This program includes a brief ceremony to honor any deceased Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for their years of commitment and dedication to nursing. Last fiscal year, we honored 36 nurses in this special way. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have temporarily suspended facilitating Tributes in person; however, we continue to reach out bereaved families and will again perform in-person tributes when it is safe to do so. Donate to KNF Visit <strong>Kentucky</strong>-nurses.org to make your tax-deductible contribution today by credit card or you may mail us your donation: Make your check payable and mail to: <strong>Kentucky</strong> <strong>Nurses</strong> Foundation 305 Townepark Circle, Suite 100 Louisville, KY 40243 Remember, you can designate the KNF as your charity of choice with your Kroger Rewards card and through the Amazon Smile program. For details, visit our website. 83