South Carolina Yearbook - September 2020

SCNA ANNUAL MEETING
October 15, 2020
VIRTUAL

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Welcome............................................................................................................................................. 5
2020 Annual Contributors and Donors to SCNA Governance Activities............................................ 7
Annual Meeting Agenda..................................................................................................................... 9
I AM A Nurse................................................................................................................................. 11
Standing Rules & Parliamentary Procedure................................................................................... 12
Nightingale Tribute........................................................................................................................ 17
2019 Audited Materials................................................................................................................. 22
2020 Financial Statement January 1-August 31, 2020 provided at the meeting
Governance
SCNA Certificate of Incorporation ............................................................................................. 29
SCNA 501c6 Status Letter ........................................................................................................ 30
Mission of SCNA ........................................................................................................................ 31
Mission of ANA .......................................................................................................................... 31
Philosophy of SCNA .................................................................................................................. 31
Current SCNA Bylaws as of November 3, 2017 ........................................................................ 33
Organizational Chart as of January 18, 2020 ............................................................................. 50
Memorandum Of Agreement Between South Carolina Nurses Association (SCNA)
And Its SCNA Chapters ................................................................................................................ 51
2017-2019 Strategic Goals ........................................................................................................... 54
Current 2018-2020 Legislative Priorities........................................................................................ 55
2020-2022 Proposed Legislative Priorities.................................................................................... 56
Oath of Office & Other Documents Required For Service............................................................ 57
List Current SCNA Committee and Chapter Chairs.......................................................................... 60
Members Serving at the ANA Level.................................................................................................. 61
Current Members of SCNA as of August 23, 2020 .......................................................................... 62
Reports of SCNA Board/Chapter Chairs/Committee Chairs
President........................................................................................................................................ 72
President Elect............................................................................................................................... 72
Nomination Committee.............................................................................................................. 73
Secretary/Treasurer........................................................................................................................ 73
Finance Committee.................................................................................................................... 73
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Director Seat 1............................................................................................................................... 73
Director Seat 2............................................................................................................................... 73
Commission Chairs
Commission on Public Policy/Legislation................................................................................... 73
Legislative Committee............................................................................................................ 73
Commission on Professional Advocacy and Development........................................................ 75
Continued Education Approver Committee..................................................................................... 75
Continued Education Provider Committee....................................................................................... 75
Report from the 2020 ANA Membership Assembly.......................................................................... 77
ANA’s Membership Assembly Adopts Resolution on Racial Justice for Communities of Color........ 78
SCNA’s Statement Against Racism, June 2020................................................................................. 79
ANA Hall of Fame Awards 2020........................................................................................................ 79
ANA’s Membership Assembly Re-Elects Ernest Grant as National President................................... 79
Reports of SCNA Chapters
APRN Chapter............................................................................................................................... 80
Nurse Educator Chapter................................................................................................................ 80
Psychiatric-Mental Health Chapter................................................................................................ 81
Women’s and Children’s Health Chapter....................................................................................... 81
South Carolina Nurses Foundation................................................................................................... 81
South Carolina Student Nurses’ Association..................................................................................... 83
Reports from Organizations with SCNA Representation................................................................... 85
Reports from Organizational Affiliate Members of SCNA................................................................. 86
South Carolina Nurses Association CEO........................................................................................... 88
Annual Meeting of SCNA Board of Directors.................................................................................... 91
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WELCOME TO THE
SOUTH CAROLINA NURSES ASSOCIATION
2020 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
&
ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SCNA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Welcome to the SCNA 2020 meetings. We appreciate your attendance. We hope that this will be
an interesting activity as we use technology to enable us to meet together.
Welcome, enjoy yourself. Thank you for helping bring 2020 to a close and beginning 2021.
Kelly Bouthillet, DNP, APRN, CCNS, ACNP-BC
President
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WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE
ANNUAL CONTRIBUTORS AND DONORS TO SCNA GOVERNANCE ACTIVITIES
$4000
$1000
$750
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2020 SOUTH CAROLINA NURSES ASSOCIATION
VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
October 15, 2020
Access Meeting 6:30PM
6:40PM – 7:40 PM
I. Call to Order
II. Establishment of the Agenda and Standing Rules
III. Establishment of a quorum: ARTICLE XVI: QUORUM; Section 1. Establishment of Quorum;
(a) The number of voting members present at a duly noticed meeting of the members shall
constitute a quorum for any regular or special meetings of the Association.
IV. Address of the SCNA President
V. Report of SCNA Treasurer
VI. Report of the SNA-SC President
VII. Report of Chief Executive Officer
VIII. Report of Organizational Units-Full Reports in SCNA Book of Reports
A. Commission on Public Policy and Legislation
- 2020-2022 Proposed Legislative Priorities
B. Commission on Professional Advocacy and Development
C. SCNA Chapters: These reports will be plans for 2021. The highlights of the chapters’ 2020
activities are in the Book of Reports.
- APRN Chapter
- Nurse Educator Chapter
- Psychiatric and Mental Health Chapter
- Women’s and Children’s Health Chapter
IX. Report of Tellers and Declaration of Election
X. For the Good of The Order
XI. Adjournment
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I am a Nurse: Together we are ANA
Cultural Covenant
"As nurses, ANA members and elected/appointed officials, we need each other to create nursing's
future.
Our issues are big and require the best thinking of each and everyone of us.
Therefore, we shall demonstrate through our behaviors and preparation our commitment to the
spirit and purposes of ANA.
We recognize that we are more alike than we are different, but we know that differences often lead
up to better decisions.
We believe that passion is positive and confrontation is counterproductive.
We affirm the value of each person.
We shall create an atmosphere of acceptance, demonstrating care for each other, as we do our
patients.
We shall listen to each other so each voice will feel heard.
We shall respect each other's opinions.
We shall be positive and open to new possibilities.
We shall build on our past by focusing on our future.
Through consideration, collaboration, compromise and consensus we can achieve our common
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STANDING RULES
Rule 1.
Rule 2.
Rule 3.
Rule 4.
Rule 5.
Rule 6.
Rule 7.
Rule 8.
Rule 9.
For admission to the annual meeting virtual meeting, members will use the code of entry
sent to them by SCNA. This code is for them to use. Do not share this code.
Members may not speak and debate more than twice to the same question or longer than
three minutes, without permission granted by a two-thirds vote with debate. No member
may speak more than once to a question if a member who has not spoken wishes to do
so.
Any member of SCNA may be granted the privilege of the floor.
All main motions offered by a member shall include the name of the maker of the motion
and the name of the seconder. Motions shall be made by raising one’s hand as supplied
on the computer screen.
Any substantive resolution forwarded to SCNA for consideration of the Reference
Committee which was not approved for presentation, if introduced by an individual
member, must receive a two-thirds vote of the Annual Meeting to reach the floor for
consideration and a majority vote of the Annual Meeting to be adopted.
Any substantive resolution not of emergency nature nor one previously forwarded to
SCNA if introduced by an individual member, must receive a three-fourths vote of the
Annual Meeting for consideration and a two-thirds vote of the Annual Meeting to be
adopted.
The members will act only on the resolves of the resolutions and the recommendations
of reports. Questions of clarification about the intent and meaning of the resolves and
recommendations will be handled according to parliamentary procedure.
Notices for announcements to the Annual Meeting shall have been shared with the SCNA
staff prior to the meeting. The notice may be sent by email and shall include the name of
the person submitting the announcement. All announcements must be germane to the
meeting or the work of SCNA.
The Board of Directors shall be authorized to approve the minutes of the Annual Meeting
not later than the first regular meeting of the Board of Directors during 2021 Board year.
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TIPS ON PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE
Parliamentary procedure must not be viewed as a set of arbitrary rules. It should be considered as
the application of common sense and logic in the conduct of a meeting. Compliance with this set of
rules serves to protect, and is directly related to, our jealously guarded ideal of democratic process.
The great value of the democratic process is open and orderly discussion which results in intelligent
compromise. When general consent is evidenced by a group, the importance of following
parliamentary procedure becomes primarily that of maintaining the orderly conduct of a meeting.
Democratic principles basic to the appropriate conduct of a meeting are as follows:
1. Justice and courtesy to all.
2. One thing at a time
3. Rule of the majority
4. Right of the minority to be heard.
The rules contained in the latest edition of ROBERT’S RULES OF ORDER shall govern meetings of
this association in all cases to which they are applicable and in which they are not inconsistent with
these bylaws.
SOME RULES OF DEBATE
1. Recognition by the chair is, of course, the first step in presenting a motion.
2. Time will be saved if members will think carefully before wording a motion so as not to
make it too long, say what they really want and not include points of discussion in the
motion.
3. All motions, other than those of a personal nature, must be in writing.
4. No business involving any kind of action should be conducted without a motion.
5. All main motions are debatable.
6. Debate begins after the motion is made.
7. Debate should be limited to the motion before the assembly.
8. Proposer of the motion may speak to it first.
9. Proposer of the motion may not speak against his/her motion, but may vote against it.
10. Address remarks through the presiding officer; do not speak directly to other members
during debate.
11. Avoid personalities. The motion is under discussion not the proposer.
12. The presiding officer should not enter into debate and cannot close debate.
13. Voting may be done by general consent (silence). Chair says, “If there is no objection, the
report will be accepted as information.”
14. The Chair votes only if his/her vote will change the result or break a tie. If his/her vote
creates a tie, the motion is lost.
RONR: Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised 11th Edition
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OBTAINING THE FLOOR AND PROCESSING A MAIN MOTION
1. Member addresses the Presiding Officer,
“Mr./Madam President”
2. Presiding Officer recognizes member by calling his/her name.
3. Member proposes motion,
“I move that ”
4. Another member seconds the motion,
“I second the motion.”
5. Presiding Officer states the motion,
“It has been moved and seconded that .”
6. Presiding Officer calls for debate,
“Is there any discussion?”
“Are there any remarks?”
“Are you ready for the question?”
7. Presiding Officer takes the vote when debate has ended.
“The question is on the adoption of the motion that (repeat the motion).
Those in favor say ‘Aye.’
Those opposed say, ‘No.’”
8. Presiding Officer announces result of vote.
“The ayes have it. The motion is carried, and we (state effect of adopting the motion).”
“The noes have it. The motion is lost, and we will not (state effect of not adopting the motion).”
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PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE AT A GLANCE
BASED ON ROBERTS RULES OF ORDER
TO DO THIS
Adjourn the
meeting*
Recess the
meeting*
Complain about
noise, room
temperature, etc.
Suspend further
consideration of
something”
End debate
Postpone
consideration of
something
Have something
studied further
Amend a motion
Introduce business
(a primary motion)
Object to a
procedure or to a
personal affront*
Request
Information*
YOU SAY
THIS
“I move the
meeting be
adjourned”
“I move the
meeting be
recessed
until...”
“Point of
personal
privilege”
“I move to
table the
motion”
“I move the
previous
question”
“I move this
matter be
postponed
until...”
“I move this
matter be
referred to a
Committee”
“I move that
this motion
be amended
by...”
“I move
that...”
“Point of
Order”
“Point of
Information”
MAY YOU
INTERRUPT
SPEAKER?
MUST
YOU BE
SECONDED?
IS THE
MOTION
DEBATABLE?
WHAT
VOTE IS
REQUIRED?
NO YES NO Majority
NO YES NO Majority
YES NO NO No Vote
NO YES NO Majority
NO YES NO 2/3 vote
NO YES YES Majority
NO YES YES Majority
NO YES YES Majority
NO YES YES Majority
YES NO NO
*Chair
Decides
No Vote
YES NO NO No Vote
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TO DO THIS
Ask for a vote
by actual count
to verify a voice
vote*
Object to
considering some
undiplomatic
matter*
Take up a matter
previously tabled*
Reconsider
something already
disposed of*
Consider
something out
of its scheduled
order*
Vote on a ruling
by the chair*
*Not Amendable
YOU SAY
THIS
“I call for a
division of
the house”
“I object to
consideration
of this
question”
“I move to
take from the
table...”
“I move to
reconsider
the action
relative to...”
“I move to
suspend the
rules and
consider...”
“I appeal
the chair’s
decision”
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MAY YOU
INTERRUPT
SPEAKER?
MUST
YOU BE
SECONDED?
IS THE
MOTION
DEBATABLE?
WHAT
VOTE IS
REQUIRED?
NO NO NO No Vote
YES NO NO 2/3 vote
NO YES NO Majority
YES YES YES Majority
NO YES NO 2/3 vote
YES YES YES Majority
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TIME OF REMEMBRANCE
THOSE TO BE HONORED AT THE 2021 STATE CONVENTION
Joan Karen Bainer, 69, of West Columbia passed away December 6, 2019. She is survived by her
husband of 48 years, Gary John Bainer, daughters; Janet Bainer Reamy (Jim), Kathleen Sheppard
(Jason), grandchildren; Eric Sheppard, Joshua Reamy, and sister; Judy McDonagh. She was
predeceased by her granddaughter Madeline Rai Sheppard. Joan was the previous director for the
South Carolina Board of Nursing. A private service at Fort Jackson National Cemetery will be held at
a later date. Barr-Price Funeral Home and Crematorium, Lexington Chapel, is assisting the family.
Ellen Duncan, age 76, of 727 Twin Bridge Road, went home to be with the Lord per His timing on
August 14, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family and friends.
A native of Gaffney, she was the daughter of the late Gene Warren and Ruby Waldrup Warren
and sister of the late Donald Eugene Warren (infant) and Clara Ann Warren Donahue of Decatur,
Georgia. She is also survived by her children, Susan D. Gilfillan (Ricky), Robin Duncan Harper
(Randy), Kristen Sellars (Matt) and Allen Duncan; her grandchildren, Josh Gilfillan (Keri), Katie
Bowling (Brandon), Paul Harper, Zach Harper, Josie Sellars and Eli Sellars; her great-grandchildren,
Turner Bowling, Axel Bowling and Ella Gilfillan.
She was the wife of 52 years to her high school sweetheart, the late Ernest A. Duncan, Sr. They
were both graduates of the 1962 class of Gaffney High School. She continued her education at
the Georgia Baptist School of Nursing under the Civitan Nursing Scholarship. She completed her
nursing education at USC School of Nursing. After graduation she worked at Cherokee County
Memorial Hospital in the OB/Labor & Delivery under the leadership of Lelia Mayfield and Bertha
Smith. Ellen was blessed to work in a profession where she felt appreciation, gratitude and loved.
She retired as Nursing Supervisor at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center after 40 years of nursing
service. She was a member of Cherokee Avenue Baptist Church and attended Sunday School under
the leadership of Martha Lou Blackwood.
Ellen loved her family, friends and life. Some of her favorite times were going to the movies with
family and friends. She shared many Sundays with her grandma Waldrup, aunts, cousins and family
weekends at Rainbow Lake. Ellen continued this tradition with her own family. Everyone knew they
were invited to join family and crew every Sunday for food and family time. Everyone was welcomed
and loved. Ellen made everyone feel her special love and care, and laughter was the key.
The family wants to thank Gwen Sarratt and everyone at Spartanburg Hospice for their loving
care and asks in lieu of flowers donations be made to the Shriners Hospital, 950 W. Faris Road,
Greenville, SC 29605 and Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home, 686 Jeff Davis Drive, Spartanburg,
SC 29303.
The family will receive friends from 1:30 PM until 3:00 PM on Sunday, August 16, 2020 at Blakely
Funeral Home. Funeral services will immediately follow in the Blakely Funeral Home Chapel with
Dr. Clyde Thomas officiating. Social distancing will be observed and due to limited seating for the
service the family will be at the residence after the service to also receive friends.
The family will be at the residence.
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TIME OF REMEMBRANCE
THOSE TO BE HONORED AT THE 2021 STATE CONVENTION
Lynn Gossett Eppley, 58, of 194 Yacht Drive, Laurens, SC and wife of James Cameron Eppley, Sr.
passed away April 13, 2020, at her home. Born in Greenville, she was a daughter of Carolyn Talley
Williamson and husband Dwight of Columbia and the late Nicholas Earle Gossett. A graduate
of Clemson University with a BSN, Lynn was a RN with Hillcrest Hospital. She was a member of
Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church and loved spending time with her grandkids, taking care of her
patients, and quilting and sewing. Surviving in addition to her husband and mother, are children,
William “Rusty” Jordan, Jr. (Ashley) of Columbia, Brett Jordan of Columbia, and James “Jason”
Eppley, Jr. of Kings Bay, GA; grandchildren, Kylie Jordan, William “Trey” Jordan, III, and Madison
Eppley; and a sister, Lari Murray of Columbia. A private funeral service will be held Friday, April 17,
2020, at The Kennedy Mortuary Chapel conducted by Rev. Alex D. Henderson.
Joanne McBride Rawson, of Davidson, NC, died surrounded by the love of family and friends, on
July 29th, 2020. She was born December 26, 1935 in Vidette, GA. She was the daughter of the late
Thomas Gardiner McBride and Letitia Sheppard McBride. She was Joanne to her friends, Jo to her
brothers and sisters (she was the youngest of 9), and JoJo to her beloved and devoted grandsons.
A graveside service for the family will be held in the Memorial Garden at Eastminster Presbyterian
Church in Columbia, SC, where she was a devoted member for many years. The service will be
officiated by the Rev. Dr. Bradley D. Smith, Senior Pastor. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road
Chapel is assisting the family. After graduation from Graniteville High School in Graniteville, SC, she
attended the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, GA completing her training as a Registered
Nurse. During a time in which there were few professional opportunities for women she committed
herself to furthering her education and put herself through Vanderbilt University graduating with
a B.S. in Nursing and a minor in English. Well-founded rumor is that she never made a single “B”.
It was at Vanderbilt on the porch at Rand Hall that she met the love of her life, William Sherard
“Bill” Rawson. The two wed at Reid Memorial Presbyterian Church in Augusta, GA in September
of 1964. She was an instructor in Clinical Nursing at the Williams Brice College of Nursing at the
University of South Carolina; during her time teaching at USC she earned a Masters in Public Health,
one of the first graduates of the Arnold School of Public Health. After leaving USC she enjoyed a
successful career in Home Health and in the Insurance field, retiring when work got in the way of
her life calling she didn’t want to miss a minute of time with family, embracing with passion her role
as grandmother. She served as a Ruling Elder at Eastminster Presbyterian Church in Columbia, SC.
There was seldom a Sunday that she was absent from Sunday school and church. But the greatest
joy of her life was being a grandmother. One of the happiest days of her life was when she greeted
her second grandson and learned that his given name, McBride, was her maiden name. If you knew
Joanne, you knew of her grandsons and she was more than happy to recount for you everything
that they were doing. She hosted many summer sessions of “Camp JoJo” known to others as
McKillop Basketball Camp at Davidson, but to her grandsons and their friends as Camp JoJo. She
was blessed to enjoy more than a decade living her best years at The Pines in Davidson, where she
honed her bridge skills, took great joy in selecting movies to show on Saturdays and was thought
of by many as the mayor of this special community. She was predeceased by 14 days by her loving
husband of 55 years, William Sherard Rawson, by her brothers, T.G., Maynard, and Henry, and by
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TIME OF REMEMBRANCE
THOSE TO BE HONORED AT THE 2021 STATE CONVENTION
her sisters, Frances, Susie, Carrie, and Ruth. She is survived by a sister, Ouida Malon of Colonial
Heights, VA; her daughter, Sherard Anne Rawson Gates of Charlotte, NC and her husband Tilman
Thomas Gates; her son, William Stewart Rawson of Columbia, SC and his wife Pamela Plowden
Rawson; and her devoted grandsons: William Timothy Rawson of Atlanta, GA, McBride Kauders
Rawson of Charlottesville, VA, Tilman Thomas Gates, Jr. of Charlotte, NC, and William Rawson
Gates of Charlotte, NC. The family wishes to thank Lauren Uxa and Ruth Exis of Novant Health
Presbyterian Medical Center in Charlotte, NC for the love and care that they showed her at the end
of her life. Memorials may be sent to The Pines in Davidson, NC.
Dora Dane McNeill Sandhu, 96, of West Columbia, SC, passed away peacefully at home on the
evening of August 12, 2020. A private family service will be held at Ebenezer Pentecostal Holiness
Church, Saturday, August 15, 2020, 11:00 AM. The service can be viewed on Facebook and
YouTube by connecting to Ebenezer Pentecostal Holiness Church through either source. The church
logo includes the name with a cross with red dots around it.
Mrs. Sandhu was born in McCormick, SC, and was the daughter of the late Freddie Oscar and
Winnie Dane Dew McNeill. Dora was predeceased by her sister, Winifred M. Caines, and her three
brothers: Rev. James R. McNeill (Gerri), O. Ray McNeill (Mildred) and P. Wesley McNeill (Ginger).
She is survived by her husband, Jarnail Singh Sandhu, and two sons: Bobby Singh (Madhu) and
Anand Singh (Holly), her grandson Paul Singh Sandhu, her sister, Beth Stalbaum, and numerous
nieces and nephews.
From a young age, the desire of Dora’s heart was to be a teacher and a missionary. And her
Lord and Savior brought both of those dreams to fruition though some unusual paths. Her
education began at Emmanuel College in Franklin Springs, Georgia, followed by nursing school in
Washington, DC. She continued her education while working as a public health nurse, eventually
receiving her master’s degree in nursing. A few years later, Lander University began its search for
someone to head up its nursing program. She applied and helped to begin the nursing program at
Lander, thus fulfilling her desire to teach. After leaving Lander, she became the Executive Director
of the South Carolina Nurses Association, where she intended to stay, possibly until retirement. But
there was still another dream on her heart.
In 1971 Dora took a group of young people from Ebenezer on a missions trip to Mexico. After
that trip, she wrote to the denominational Missions Director that she felt it was time. After being
accepted as a missionary, she spent several years in Hong Kong serving as a missionary nurse and as
principal of the Wing Kwong College high school. This was the fulfillment of her missionary dream
and also held a bonus for her. She met her husband, Jarnail, at an international church service
while in Hong Kong. After moving to the United States, she assisted with their import business and
continued ministry in her local church.
Memorials can be made to the Missions Department of the Ebenezer Pentecostal Holiness Church,
501 Church Street, West Columbia, SC 29172.
Barr-Price Funeral Home and Crematorium, Lexington Chapel, is assisting the family with plans.
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MISSION OF SCNA
The mission of the South Carolina Nurses Association is to represent all South Carolina registered
nurses in a membership organization to promote and advocate the role of the registered nurse to
improve health for all. – 2017
MISSION OF ANA
Nurses advancing our profession to improve health for all. – 2016
PHILOSOPHY OF SCNA
1. SCNA believes that nursing is a professional discipline and an essential service in meeting
the health care needs of patients as individuals, groups, or communities. In support of this
philosophy:
2. Nursing practice for registered nurses is defined in the nurse practice act of the State of
South Carolina as “the performance of acts that involve assessment, analysis, intervention
and evaluation. This practice requires specialized independent judgment and skill, and is
based on knowledge and application of the principles of biophysical and social sciences;”
3. Nurses practice independently or collaboratively in accordance with their education and
clinical credentials;
4. Nurses are encouraged to seek baccalaureate and higher degrees, to engage in lifelong
learning and be employed according to role preparation;
5. Critical thinking is an essential competency for registered nurses;
6. Nurses are responsible to consumers for their practice and therefore must be responsive
to individuals at all levels of wellness and from all cultural backgrounds;
7. Nurses are responsible for the ethical practice of nursing according to the Code of Ethics
for Nurses With Interpretive Statements, 2015;
8. Nurses are engaged in activities to improve health care standards and health care
accessibility for all people;
9. All nursing practice includes the art of caring. Professional nurses are providers, managers,
coordinators, educators, administrators, researchers of care in all settings;
10. “Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN) means a registered nurse who is prepared
for an advanced practice registered nursing role by virtue of additional knowledge and
skills gained through an advanced formal education program of nursing in a specialty
area that is approved by the Board of Nursing. The categories of APRN are the nurse
practitioner (NP), certified nurse-midwife (CNM), clinical nurse specialist (CNS), and
certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA). The NP, CNM, CNS, and CRNA hold a
nursing doctorate, a post-nursing master’s certificate or a minimum of a master’s degree
that includes advanced education composed of didactic and supervised clinical practice in
a specific area of advanced practice registered nursing” (SC Nurse Practice Act);
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11. Nurses are responsible for their own professional development and competencies.
Continuing education and other professional activities enhance nursing practice and help
to assure consumers of quality nursing care outcomes. Nurses are encouraged to obtain
and maintain competence. “Competence is a dynamic concept, changing as the licensed
nurse achieves a higher stage of development, responsibility, and accountability within
the role. The role encompasses the possession and interrelation of essential knowledge,
judgment, attitudes, values, skills and abilities which are varied and range in complexity”
(SC Nurse Practice Act);
12. Nurses assure competent care and advance the practice of nursing by promotion,
dissemination and utilization of research findings;
13. Nurses influence health policy through legislative and political action;
14. Workplace advocacy issues are a vital concern for nurses and nursing;
15. Marketing the professional practice of nursing and the Professional Association to the
public, legislators, and nurses is a priority.
Approved by the Board of Directors, October 14, 1981
Revised: February 2013
Reviewed: August 2015; January 2017
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SCNA BYLAWS AS OF NOVEMBER 3, 2017
ARTICLE I: TITLE, PURPOSES, FUNCTIONS
Section 1. Title
The name of this Association shall be the South Carolina Nurses Association, hereinafter referred to
as SCNA.
Section 2. Purposes
The purposes of the SCNA shall be to:
a. foster high standards of nursing.
b. promote the professional and educational advancement of nurses.
c. promote the welfare of nurses.
d. promote better health care for all people.
The purposes shall be unrestricted by consideration of age, color, creed, disability, gender, health
status, lifestyle, nationality, race, religion, or sexual orientation.
The purposes of SCNA do not include dealing with employers concerning grievances, labor
disputes, wages, rates of pay, or terms or conditions of employment.
Section 3. Functions
The functions of the SCNA shall be to
a. promote, through appropriate means, standards of nursing practice, nursing education,
and nursing services as defined by the American Nurses Association, ANA.
b. insure adherence to the code of ethical conduct for nurses established by ANA.
c. promote legislation and speak for the nursing profession in regard to legislation,
governmental programs and health policy.
d. support maintenance of nurse resources to meet health care needs.
e. promote and protect the economic and professional security of nurses.
f. represent and speak for the professional nurse with allied health groups, state and local
organizations, governmental bodies and the public.
g. represent and speak for the nursing profession with allied health groups, state and local
organizations, governmental bodies and the public.
h. provide for the continuing professional development of nurses.
i. provide for representation in the annual Membership Assembly of ANA
j. promote relationships with the South Carolina Student Nurses Association.
ARTICLE II: CHAPTERS
Section 1. Definition
Groups of nurses who are members of the South Carolina Nurses Association which have been or
hereafter may be organized based on shared nursing practice interests or geographical boundaries.
SCNA Chapters shall operate under a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the SCNA Board of
Directors. The MOA shall be reviewed annually by the SCNA Board.
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ARTICLE III: MEMBERSHIP
Section 1. Composition
a. SCNA shall have membership open to all registered nurses and meet the qualifications of
membership as enumerated in this section.
b. SCNA shall be composed of Full Members who belong to the American Nurses
Association (ANA) through the state and have representation in the International Council
of Nurses through the ANA and who may have membership in the SCNA Chapters; and
State-Only Members who live and/or practice in the state of South Carolina only pursuant
to a sanctioned agreement with ANA.
c. The SCNA shall remain affiliated with the American Nurses Association until such time
as 2/3 of the entire SCNA full membership votes to disaffiliate from the ANA. SCNA
membership, for these purposes, is defined as individual members of the SCNA who have
ANA rights and privileges of membership as a result of their SCNA membership. The vote
may occur by mail or electronic ballot, with appropriate notice and procedures to protect
the integrity and validity of the vote.
d. The SCNA shall be composed of all registered nurses who meet the qualifications stated
in these bylaws
e. A registered nurse is qualified for membership in SCNA if that nurse:
1. Has been granted a license to practice as a registration nurse in at least one state,
territory or the District of Columbia and does not have a license under suspension or
revocation in any state, territory, or the District of Columbia and is otherwise in titled
by law to practice.
2. Has retired and/or no longer chooses to practice, but whose license was in good
standing with her/his licensee board at the time the nurse made the decision not to
maintain and active license.
3. Is a nurse in recovery who has surrendered her/his license to practice.
Section 2. Qualifications
a. A member is one—
1. who has been granted a license to practice as a registered nurse in at least one state
or territory, or possession of the United States and does not have a license under
suspension or revocation in any state, or is otherwise entitled by law to practice and
whose renewal of membership shall be contingent upon the granting of licensure as
a registered nurse;
2. who may be a nurse in recovery who has surrendered a license to practice, or a nurse who
has retired and/or no longer chooses to practice, but whose license was in good standing
with his/her licensing board at the time the nurse made the decision not to maintain an
active license;
3. whose application for membership in SCNA has been accepted;
4. whose dues are not delinquent;
5. whose membership in not under revocation for violation of the Code of Ethics for Nurses
With Interpretive Statements, 2015 or the bylaws of this Association.
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6. Honorary Full Membership shall be given to those registered nurses who have been
members of the SCNA/ANA for 30 or more years and age 65 or at the discretion of
the SCNA Board of Directors. There shall be no dues amount associated with honorary
membership.
Section 3. Membership Rights and Obligations
Members as defined in these Bylaws shall be given all the rights and obligations of membership in
the ANA through SCNA. In addition:
a. Full Members shall have memberships rights as follows:
1. Participate in the elections of SCNA in accordance with these Bylaws.
2. Participate in the elections of SCNA’s two representatives and alternates to the
annual Membership Assembly of ANA.
3. Serve SCNA and ANA in elected and appointed positions in accordance with SCNA
and ANA Bylaws.
4. Fulfill the requirements of office if elected or appointed.
5. Attend the SCNA Annual Meeting, the ANA Membership Assembly and any other
unrestricted activities SCNA and ANA.
6. Attend the Congress of the International Council of Nurses.
7. Utilize such SCNA and ANA services as may be available.
8. Submit proposals for consideration to SCNA.
9. Hold membership in SCNA Chapters in accordance with provisions of the Bylaws.
10. Receive a Constituent SCNA/ANA membership card.
11. Receive the SC Nurse and ANA Membership Publications.
12. Have the right of due process for the denial of any of the above rights.
13. Shall have the right to receive benefits from the ANA as a member at the national level.
b. State-Only Members shall have membership rights as follows:
1. Participate in the elections of SCNA in accordance with SCNA Bylaws.
2. Serve SCNA in elected and appointed positions in accordance with SCNA Bylaws.
3. Attend any meeting and unrestricted activities of SCNA.
4. Utilize such SCNA services as may be available.
5. Receive an SCNA membership card.
6. Receive the SC Nurse.
7. Submit proposals for consideration to SCNA.
8. Hold membership in SCNA Chapters in accordance with provision of the SCNA Bylaws.
9. Have the right of due process for the denial of any of the above rights.
10. Shall have no rights to belong to or receive benefits from the ANA at the national level.
c. Full Members shall have membership obligations as follows:
1. Abide by the Bylaws of SCNA and ANA.
2. Abide by the Code of Ethics for Nurses With Interpretive Statements, 2015.
3. Pay dues as required by the Bylaws.
4. Fulfill the requirements of office if elected or appointed.
d. State-Only Members shall have membership obligations as follows:
1. Abide by the Bylaws of SCNA.
2. Abide by the Code of Ethics for Nurses With Interpretive Statements, 2015.
3. Pay dues as required by the Bylaws.
4. Fulfill the requirements of office if elected or appointed.
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Section 4. Disciplinary Action
a. A member may be disciplined for cause by SCNA or by a Chapter. Charges shall be filed
with the Association in whose jurisdiction the alleged violation occurred.
b. Cause for disciplinary action may include violation of—
1. the purpose, goals, and bylaws of SCNA; or
2. the Code of Ethics for Nurses With Interpretive Statements, 2015 as adopted by the
ANA Board of Directors.
3. Cause for disciplinary action may include violation of the ANA Bylaws.
c. Subject to these Bylaws and the South Carolina Nonprofit Corporation Act of 1994, as
amended (the “Act’), a member may be expelled or suspended, and a membership in
SCNA terminated if not less than fifteen (15) days prior written notice, sent by first class or
certified mail, of the proposed expulsion, suspension, or termination of a member and the
reason therefore shall be delivered to such member in accordance with the procedures
set forth in Article III, Section 5 hereof. Such notice shall set forth the date, place, and
time such member shall be given the opportunity to be heard orally by the hearing
panel, which shall be not less than five (5) days before the effective date of the expulsion,
suspension, or termination. Such notice shall also set forth the address to which and
date by which such member may to be heard in writing by the hearing panel, which shall
be not less than five (5) days before the effective date of the expulsion, suspension, or
termination. Upon the affirmative vote of a majority of the hearing panel, SCNA acting fair
and reasonable taking into consideration all of the relevant facts and circumstances, may
expel or suspend a member, or terminate such membership. A member who has been
expelled or suspended shall remain liable to SCNA for dues, assessments, or fees as a
result of obligations incurred or commitments made before such expulsion or suspension.
d. No disciplinary action shall be taken unless the member is served with written specific
charges, given a reasonable time to prepare a defense, and given a fair hearing in
accordance with common parliamentary and statutory law.
e. A member may be suspended, terminated, censured or expelled by a hearing panel,
established by, but not composed of, the SCNA Board of Directors.
f. The decision of the hearing panel may be appealed to the SCNA Board of Directors; the
decision of the Board of Directors shall be final.
g. SCNA Chapters, and other Constituent/State Nurses Associations (C/SNAs) shall be
notified by SCNA when a member has been subject to any disciplinary action by SCNA.
h. Expulsion of a member from SCNA shall result in expulsion from the Chapter.
i. An expelled SCNA member shall be reinstated upon approval by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of
the Board of Directors.
j. A member expelled by SCNA who is subsequently reinstated by SCNA shall be
automatically reinstated by the Chapter.
k. Any disciplinary action by a Constituent/State Nurses Association (C/SNAs) against one
of its members shall be given full recognition and enforcement, provided such action was
taken in accordance with the disciplining C/SNA Bylaws and disciplinary procedures.
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Section 5. Notice
a. An oral notice to members is permissible if reasonable under the circumstances and
is effective when communicated in a comprehensible manner. Written notice, if in
comprehensible form, is effective at the earliest of the following:
4. When received;
5. Five (5) days after its deposit in the United States mail, if mailed correctly addressed
with first class postage affixed;
6. On the date shown on the return receipt, if sent by registered or certified mail, return
receipt requested, and the receipt is signed by or on behalf of the addressee; or
7. Fifteen (15) days after its deposit in the United States mail, if mailed correctly
addressed and with other than first class, registered, or certified postage affixed.
b. Written notice is correctly addressed to a member if addressed to the member’s address
shown in SCNA’s current list of members. A written notice or report delivered as part
of a newsletter, magazine or other publication regularly sent to members constitutes
a written notice or report if addressed or delivered to the member’s address shown in
SCNA’s current list of members, or in the case of members who are residents of the
same household and who have the same address in SCNA’s current list of members, if
addressed or delivered to one of such members, at the address appearing on SCNA’s
current list of members.
ARTICLE IV: ORGANIZATIONAL AFFILIATES
Section 1. Qualifications
An organizational affiliate of SCNA is an association thata.
Is a national or state organization that meets established Organization Affiliates Criteria.
b. Has been granted organizational affiliate status by the Board of Directors.
c. Has paid an organizational affiliation fee to SCNA.
Section 2. Responsibilities
Each organizational affiliate shall maintain a mission and purpose harmonious with the purposes and
functions of SCNA.
Section 3. Rights
Each organizational affiliate shall be entitled to
a. One participant shall have a voice, but no vote, in the SCNA Annual Membership
Meeting.
b. Make reports or presentations to the SCNA Annual Membership Meeting within its area of
expertise.
c. Submit names of representatives for appointment to ad hoc groups, and task forces.
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ARTICLE V: DUES
Section 1. Amount of Dues
a. Full Membership includes:
1. ANA Dues:
a) SCNA will pay dues to ANA in accordance with the policies adopted by the
Membership Assembly.
b) The SCNA shall continue to pay dues to the ANA pursuant to the ANA Bylaws
and Membership Assembly policy. SCNA will follow the implementation of the
dues, including the Dues Escalator according to the calendar accepted by ANA.
1. SCNA Dues:
a) The amount of the annual SCNA dues shall be established by 2/3 vote of the
Full Members present and voting at the Annual Membership Meeting of the
SCNA.
b) The SCNA Board of Directors may establish a policy providing for an automatic
cost of living increase in the SCNA dues…a dues escalator. This dues escalator,
based on the Consumer Price Index for urban consumers (CPI-U), will increase
triennially at the same time as ANA’s inflation escalation and pass through
to the ANA SCNA full members with notice but without requiring additional
authorization of the Annual Meeting. It will never exceed more than 2 percent
per annum. SCNA will follow the implementation of the dues, including the
Dues Escalator according to the calendar accepted by ANA.
c) The Board of Directors shall establish an operating budget for the chapters from
the SCNA dues.
d) No monies shall be refunded nor additional monies collected when a change in
dues category is made within a membership year.
b. State-Only Membership includes:
1. State-Only Membership Dues shall be established by the Board of Directors.
a) State-Only Membership Dues shall include SCNA dues and those fees
established through agreement with the ANA for purposes of representation at
the national/international level and any service fees.
b) The SCNA Board of Directors may establish a policy providing for an automatic
cost of living increase in the SCNA dues…a dues escalator. This dues escalator,
based on the Consumer Price Index for urban consumers (CPI-U), will increase
triennially at the same time as ANA’s inflation escalation and pass through
to the ANA SCNA full members with notice but without requiring additional
authorization of the Annual Meeting. It will never exceed more than 2 percent
per annum.
c) No monies shall be refunded nor additional monies collected when a change in
dues category is made within a membership year.
Section 2. Notification of Dues Changes
The SCNA Members shall be notified in writing of any proposal to change the dues at least sixty (60)
days prior to the SCNA Annual Membership Meeting at which the proposal is to be voted upon.
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Section 3. South Carolina Nurse
Of the dues paid by members, a portion, as decided by the Board, will be for an annual subscription
to the Association’s official publication, The S. C. Nurse.
Section 4. Special Member Dues for Full Members
a. Full Members who qualify for the following may elect to pay fifty percent (50%) of the dues:
1. Registered Nurses who are not employed;
2. Registered Nurses who are students in full time study;
3. Graduates of the basic nursing programs for a first year of membership if initiated
within six (6) months following graduation and those members who are continuing
in a second year of membership following the condition of (b), for those who were
members in good standing of the Student Nurses Association of South Carolina;
b. Full Members who qualify for the following may elect to pay twenty-five (25%) percent of
the dues:
1. sixty-six (66) years of age or older, who are not employed
2. new RN’s who were members in good standing of the Student Nurses Association
of South Carolina before graduation from their under graduate nursing program, for
the first year of membership, if the membership is initiated within six (6) months of
licensure.
c. State-Only Members do not qualify for any special member dues rates.
Section 5. Transfers of Memberships
a. A Full Member who moves out of this state may apply to the Secretary of this Association
for transfer to another Constituent/State Nurses Association of the ANA. The SCNA is not
required to refund to the individual member dues already paid.
b. A Full Member who has made full payment of dues to another Constituent/State Nurses
Association of the ANA may transfer to this Association without further payment of dues
for the remainder of the membership year. The request for transfer shall be signed by the
Secretary of the Constituent Member Association issuing the transfer.
c. State-Only Members who are in good standing may transfer from or to a Constituent
Member State that has a State-Only Membership option if an agreement between the
Constituent Member States has been established.
d. A State-Only Member who has made full payment of dues to another Constituent
Member Association of the ANA may transfer to this Association without further payment
of dues for the remainder of the membership year, in compliance with Article V, Section 5
(c). The request for transfer shall be signed by the Secretary of the Constituent Member
Association issuing the transfer.
ARTICLE VI: BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Section 1. Definition
The Board of Directors is the corporate body composed of officers, directors, and commission
chairs, as elected by the members of SCNA.
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Section 2. Composition
a. The Board of Directors shall consist of the Officers of the Association which are President,
President-elect, Secretary/Treasurer, two (2) directors one of whom is a newly licensed
nurse who graduated within five (5) years from a basic nursing program and who is a
direct care provider, and two (2) Chairpersons of the Commissions.
b. President of South Carolina Nurses Foundation (SCNF) or the President’s designee shall
be eligible to attend meetings of the Board with voice but without vote.
c. The President of the South Carolina Student Nurses Association or the President’s
designee shall be eligible to attend meetings of the Board with voice but without vote.
d. All Chapter executive committee chairs shall be ex-officio members of the Board of
Directors with voice, but without vote.
Section 3. Responsibilities
a. Officers shall be elected by mail or elections balloting as hereinafter provided. Candidate
for President and President Elect shall also be listed as candidates for representatives to the
Membership Assembly of ANA. Vacancies in office shall be filled as hereinafter provided.
b. No members of the Board shall—
1. serve more than two (2) consecutive terms in the same office;
2. serve more than eight (8) consecutive years on the Board;
3. hold more than one (1) seat on the Board at a time;
4. serve as a member of the Professional Advocacy and Development Commission
c. A Board Member who serves one-half (1/2) term or more shall be considered to have
served a full term.
d. Officers shall have the authority and shall perform the duties usually performed by such
officers, and also such duties as specified in the SCNA Book of Positions and Roles and as
authorized by the Board of Directors of this Association.
e. The Secretary/Treasurer shall have responsibility for preparing minutes of the directors’
and members’ meetings and for authenticating records of SCNA.
Section 4. Vacancies
Absence from two consecutive meetings may be the cause for declaring a vacancy as determined
by a majority of the Board of Directors. A vacancy shall be filled by appointment by the Board of
Directors with the exception of the office of President. If a vacancy occurs in the office of President,
the President-elect shall assume the office of President and the Board of Directors shall appoint a
new President-Elect.
ARTICLE VII: EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Section 1. Definition
The Executive Committee shall have the administrative power to transact all SCNA business
between Board meetings and serves as the personnel committee for the Association; provided
however, no committee may authorize distributions; approve or recommend to members
dissolution, merger, or the sale, pledge, or transfer of all or substantially all the SCNA’s assets; elect,
appoint, or remove Directors or fill vacancies on the board or on any committee; or adopt, repeal,
or amend the Articles of Incorporation or these Bylaws.
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Section 2. Composition
The Executive Committee shall be composed of the President, the President-elect, and the
Secretary/Treasurer. Only members of the Board of Directors shall serve as voting members of the
Executive Committee.
ARTICLE VIII: CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Section 1. Definition
The Board of Directors shall delegate to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) the authority to manage
the association according to policies established by the SCNA Annual Membership Meeting and the
Board of Directors.
Section 2. Accountability
The CEO shall be accountable to the Board of Directors.
Section 3. Responsibilities
a. The CEO shall employ, direct, promote and terminate staff of the association.
b. The CEO may represent the association and serve as spokesperson on matters of
established policy and positions.
ARTICLE IX: COMMISSIONS
Section 1. Definition
A commission is a specific body of organization and communication to which the Annual
Membership Meeting assigns specific responsibilities related to fulfilling the functions of SCNA.
Commissions are accountable to the Board of Directors and report to the Annual Membership
Meeting.
Section 2. Composition and Designation
The following Commissions are established with membership consisting of the chairperson or
designated representative of the structural units listed below each:
a. Commission on Professional Advocacy and Development
1. Peer Assistance Program
2. Continuing Education Approver Committee
3. Continuing Education Provider Committee
b. Commission on Public Policy / Legislation
1. Legislative Committee
Section 3. Responsibilities
Each Commission shall perform the duties as specified in the SCNA Book of Positions and Roles and
as designated by the Board of Directors of this association.
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ARTICLE X: ELECTED COMMITTEES
Section 1. Definition
The Nominating Committee shall be the only elected committee of the South Carolina Nurses
Association.
Section 2. Composition
The Nominating Committee shall be composed of not more than seven (7) Full (SCNA/ANA)
members of the Association representative of the fields related to the Committee’s functions.
a. All Committee members shall be elected by the membership in even-numbered years to
serve a two (2) year term.
b. The elected member receiving the highest number of votes shall convene the first
meeting of the committee, at which point the committee shall elect its own chair.
c. Committee members shall be eligible to serve no more than two (2) consecutive terms.
A Committee member who has served one-half (1/2) term or more shall be considered to
have served a full term.
Section 3. Responsibilities
a. The Nominating Committee is responsible for developing and implementing a program of
activity to carry out the Committee’s functions within the bylaws and policies determined
by the Annual Membership Meeting, the Board of Directors and the SCNA Book of
Positions and Roles.
b. The Nominating Committee shall determine the extent of the Association’s concerns,
actions and influence in its respective area of responsibility.
c. The Nominating Committee shall report and be accountable to the Board of Directors
and Annual Membership Meeting.
ARTICLE XI: APPOINTED COMMITTEES
Section 1. Definition
There shall be the following committees: Committee on Bylaws, Continuing Education Approver
Committee, Continuing Education Provider Committee, and Finance Committee.
Section 2. Composition
a. Appointed Committees, with the exception of the Continuing Education Approver
Committee and the Continuing Education Provider Committee, shall consist of no fewer
than five (5) members appointed by the President with the approval of the Board of
Directors, unless otherwise specified in the Bylaws, to serve for two (2) years or until their
successors are appointed.
b. The Continuing Education Approver Committee and the Continuing Education Provider
Committee shall consist of no fewer than five (5) members but no more than fifteen (15)
members appointed by the President with approval of the Board of Directors unless
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otherwise specified in the bylaws, to serve for three (3) years on a staggered basis or until
their successors are appointed.
c. Members of the Committee on Bylaws must be Full (SCNA/ANA) Members.
Section 3. Responsibilities
a. The authority and responsibility of such Committees shall be the investigation and
study of matters relating to the accomplishment of the purposes, functions, and/or
administration of the Association of a continuous and recurring character and within the
limitations of the defined responsibilities.
b. In addition, the Continuing Education Approver Committee and the Continuing Education
Provider Committee shall be responsible for the continuing education approver unit
activities and continuing education provider unit activities within SCNA.
c. The Committees shall:
1. report their findings and recommendations to the Board of Directors and the Annual
Membership Meeting;
2. create subcommittees to accomplish specified tasks related to the Committee’s duties;
3. prepare an annual budget based on the planned income and expenditures and
submit it to the Committee on Finance for incorporation into the annual budget;
4. The Continuing Education Approver Committee and the Continuing Education
Provider Committee will develop and implement those functions relative to approving
and providing ANCC accredited continuing education activities within SCNA.
Section 4. Vacancies
Absence from two consecutive regular meetings of a committee may be cause for declaring a
vacancy as determined by a majority of the Board of Directors. A vacancy in a Committee shall
be filled by appointment by the Board of Directors from nominees submitted by members of the
Committee and structural units of SCNA.
ARTICLE XII: SPECIAL COMMITTEES
Section 1. Definition
There shall be Special Committees as created by the Annual Membership Meeting, the Board of
Directors, or other Association units so authorized.
Section 2. Composition
The qualifications and number of members of these Committees shall be determined by the Annual
Membership Meeting, the Board of Directors or other Association units so authorized.
ARTICLE XIII: NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS
Section 1. Candidates
a. Any Full Member in good standing is eligible for elected or appointed office in SCNA.
b. Any State-Only Member in good standing is eligible for elected or appointed office at
the state level with the exception of President, President-elect, and Representatives and
Alternates to Membership Assembly of ANA, and members of the Nominating Committee.
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c. State-only members may vote for all officers. State-only members cannot vote for the
two members to attend the Membership Assembly of ANA or the Alternates to the
Representatives or the members of the Nominating Committee.
d. Representatives to the Membership Assembly of ANA shall be a separate election for the
two SCNA members of the Assembly.
e. Members shall be considered eligible in one elected office in SCNA at any one time
with the exception of the nominating committee and/or Representatives to Membership
Assembly or Chapter Officers.
Section 2. Nominations
a. Candidates for office shall meet established qualifications and shall consent to serve if elected.
b. An individual member who meets the established qualifications for an elected office may
declare as a candidate by writing to the Secretary of SCNA.
c. The slate of candidates shall be published, in accordance with Article X, Section 3(a),
above, in the SC Nurse at least sixty (60) days before the Annual Membership Meeting of
SCNA. SCNA members shall be notified in writing in accordance with approved policy.
Section 3. Elections
a. Elections shall be held annually following the approved schedule.
b. Elections shall be by secret ballot prior to SCNA Annual Membership Meeting. The ballot
may be by mail or by electronic voting. Mailed ballots will be in accordance with Article X,
Section 3(a). Electronic balloting is permitted if the integrity of the ballot is preserved and
the SCNA does not access the ballot for purpose of identifying how a member voted and
the ballot is available in accordance with Article X, Section 3(a).
Section 4. Challenge
Any challenge to the elections shall be filed with the Secretary within thirty (30) days after the
announcement of the election.
Section 5. Action by Written Ballot or Electronic Ballot
Any action that may be taken at any annual, regular, or special meeting of the members, including but
not limited to elections, may be taken without a meeting if SCNA delivers a written or electronic ballot
to every member entitled to vote on the matter. Such written or electronic ballot shall set forth each
proposed action and provide an opportunity to vote for or against each proposed action. Approval
by written or electronic ballot pursuant to this section is valid only when the number of votes cast by
ballot equals or exceeds the quorum required to be present at a meeting authorizing the action, and
the number of approvals equals or exceeds the number of votes that would be required to approve
the matter at a meeting at which the total number of votes cast was the same as the number of votes
cast by ballot. All solicitations for votes by written or electronic ballot shall indicate the number of
responses needed to meet the quorum requirements; state the percentage of approvals necessary to
approve the matter other than elections; and specify the time by which a ballot or electronic response
must be received by SCNA in order to be counted. A written or electronic ballot may not be revoked.
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ARTICLE XIV: REPRESENTATION
Section 1. Member Representation at the SCNA Annual Membership Meeting
a. The SCNA members shall be directly involved in the processes of the Association.
b. The voting body of SCNA at each Annual Membership Meeting or special meeting shall
consist of members of the Association who attend the meeting.
c. Each Member, Officer and Board Member shall be entitled to one vote on all matters
coming before the Annual Membership Meeting or special meeting.
d. The members at any Annual Membership Meeting may adopt such rules of procedure for
the transaction of business at their meetings as they may deem suitable.
Section 2. SCNA Representation at the Membership Assembly of ANA
a. The SCNA is entitled to representation at regular and special meetings of the
Membership Assembly of ANA in accordance with ANA Bylaws and policy.
b. All elected Membership Assembly representatives and alternates may serve no more than
two consecutive terms or until a successor is elected.
c. The Chief Executive Officer of SCNA shall attend the Membership Assembly, with a
courtesy seat.
ARTICLE XV: MEETINGS
Section 1. Authority
This Association shall hold an annual meeting of the membership at such time and place as shall be
determined by the Board of Directors, except where government regulations or condition incident
upon war may render this impossible.
Section 2. Order of Business
The order of business of each meeting of the Annual Membership Meeting of this Association shall
be in accordance with the program adopted at the beginning of the convention and shall include:
Call to Order
Address of the President
Reports of Organizational Units
Reports of the Tellers and Declaration of Election
Adjournment
Section 3. Annual Meeting of Members.
a. This Association shall hold an annual meeting of the members once each calendar year
at such time and place as shall be determined by the Board of Directors, except where
government regulations or condition incident upon war may render this impossible.
b. At each annual meeting of members, the President and Treasurer shall report on the
activities and financial condition of the Association.
c. For the purpose of determining members entitled to vote at any meeting of members, or in
connection with any other proper purpose requiring a determination of members, the Board
of Directors shall by resolution fix a record date for such determination. The record date set
by the Board of Directors shall be not more than seventy (70) days, and not less than the
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last day for timely giving notice, before the meeting or action requiring determination of
members is to occur. If the Board of Directors fails to set a record date, the members at the
close of business on the business day on which notice is given or, if notice is waived, at the
close of business on the business day preceding the day on which the meeting is held are
entitled to notice of the meeting and to vote thereat. The members of record appearing in the
books of the Association at the close of business on the record date so fixed shall constitute
the members in respect of the activity in question. After fixing a record date for notice of a
meeting, the Association shall prepare an alphabetical list of names of all members who are
entitled to notice of the meeting. The list shall show the address of each member entitled to
vote at the meeting. Subject to the limitations of Sections 33-31-720, 33-31-1602(c) and 33-
31-1605 of the Act, such list of members shall be available for inspection by any members for
purposes of communication with other members concerning the meeting, beginning the day
after notice is given of the meeting for which the list was prepared and continuing through
the meeting, at the Association’s principal office. The Association shall also make the list of
members available at the meeting, and any member, a member’s agent, or member’s attorney
shall be entitled to inspect the list at any time during the meeting or any adjournment.
d. Members and Directors may not vote by proxy.
Section 4. Annual Meeting of Board of Directors
An annual meeting of the Board of Directors shall be called and held for the purpose of annual
organization, appointment of committees, and transaction of any other business. If such meeting is
held promptly after and at the place specified for the annual meeting of members, no notice of the
annual meeting of the Board of Directors need be given. Otherwise, such annual meeting of the
Board of Directors shall be held at such time (at any time prior to and not more than sixty (60) days
after the annual meeting of members) and place as may be specified in the notice of the meeting.
The Board of Directors may by resolution provide for the holding of additional regular meetings
without notice other than such resolution; provided, however, the resolution shall fix the dates,
times, and places (which may be anywhere within or without the State of South Carolina) for these
regular meetings. Except as otherwise provided by law, any business may be transacted at any
annual or regular meeting of the Board of Directors.
Section 5. Special Meetings
a. Special meetings of the members of SCNA or the Annual Membership Meeting of this
Association may be called for one or more lawful purposes by the President, a majority
of the Board of Directors, or by the President upon written request of a majority of the
chapters.
b. Special meetings of the Board of Directors may be called for any lawful purpose or
purposes by the President or at least twenty percent (20%) of the Directors then in
office. The person calling a special meeting shall give, or cause to be given, to each
Director at his or her business address, notice of the date, time and place of the meeting
by any means of communication acceptable under the Act not less than two (2) days
prior thereto. Business transacted at a special meeting of Directors shall be limited to
the purposes stated in the notice of the special meeting. An oral notice is permissible
if reasonable under the circumstances and is effective when communicated in a
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comprehensible manner. Written notice, if in comprehensible form, is effective at the
earliest of the following:
1. When received;
2. Five (5) days after its deposit in the United States mail, if mailed correctly addressed
with first class postage affixed;
3. On the date shown on the return receipt, if sent by registered or certified mail, return
receipt requested, and the receipt is signed by or on behalf of the addressee; or
4. Fifteen (15) days after its deposit in the United States mail, if mailed correctly
addressed and with other than first class, registered, or certified postage affixed.
Written notice is correctly addressed to a Director if addressed to the Director’s business address
shown in the Association’s current records. If notice is given by telegram, the notice shall be
deemed delivered when the telegram is delivered to the telegraph company and the transmission
fee therefore is paid. If notice is given by telecopier facsimile transmission, the notice shall be
deemed delivered when the facsimile of the notice is transmitted to a telecopier facsimile receipt
number designated by the receiving Director, if any, so long as such Director transmits to the sender
an acknowledgment of receipt. The notice of a special meeting shall describe the purpose of such
special meeting. Any time or place fixed for a special meeting must permit participation in the
meeting by means of telecommunications as authorized below. Special meetings of this Association
may be called by the Board of Directors and shall be called by the President upon written request of
a majority of the Chapters.
Section 6. Notification
Notices of the Annual Membership Meeting or special meetings of this Association shall be sent to
the Chair of the Executive Committee of each Chapter and to all members of this Association prior
to the meeting in question. Notices of the SCNA Annual Membership Meeting shall be mailed at
least one (1) month before the first day of SCNA Annual Membership Meeting and notices of special
meetings shall be mailed at least ten (10) days before the first day of the meeting. Oral or written
notice of all meetings of members shall be given no fewer than ten (10) days, or if notice is mailed
by other than first class or registered mailed, thirty (30) days, nor more than sixty (60) days before
the meeting date by any method permitted under the Act, to all members of record entitled to vote
at such meeting; provided however, the date upon which such notice shall be deemed effective
shall be determined in accordance with Article III, Section 5 hereof. Such notice shall state the date,
time, and place of the meeting and, if required by the Act or these Bylaws the purpose or purposes
for which such meeting was called.
Section 7. South Carolina Student Nurses Association
Members of the South Carolina Student Nurses Association may attend meetings of this Association.
Section 8. Attendance At Meetings
Any Director may participate in, and be regarded as present at, any meeting of the Board of
Directors by means of conference telephone or any other means of communication by which all
persons participating in the meeting can hear each other at the same time.
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Section 9. Board Action
The Board of Directors shall take action pursuant to resolutions adopted by the affirmative vote of a
majority of the Directors participating in a meeting at which a quorum is present, or the affirmative
vote of a greater number of Directors where required by the Articles of Incorporation, these Bylaws,
the Act, or otherwise by law.
ARTICLE XVI: QUORUM
Section 1. Establishment of Quorum
a. The number of voting members present at a duly noticed meeting of the members shall
constitute a quorum for any regular or special meetings of the Association.
b. A majority of the Board of Directors, one (1) of whom shall be the President or Presidentelect,
shall constitute a quorum at any meeting of the Board.
c. A majority of the voting members of any Committee shall constitute a quorum at any
meeting of the Committee.
ARTICLE XVII: PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY
Section 1. Parliamentary Authority
The rules contained in Roberts Rules of Order Newly Revised, most up-to-date edition shall govern
meetings of this Association in all cases to which they are applicable and in which they are not
inconsistent with these bylaws.
ARTICLE XVIII: OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
Section 1. Official Publication
The official publications of this Association shall be The American Nurse and The South Carolina Nurse.
ARTICLE XIX: AMENDMENTS
Section 1. Amendment Process
a. These bylaws may be amended at any meeting of the Annual Membership Meeting of
SCNA by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the members present and voting.
b. All suggestions for proposed amendments shall be referred to the Bylaws Committee
for study. The amendments proposed by the Bylaws Committee for Annual Membership
Meeting action shall be in the possession of the Secretary at least two (2) months before
the date of the Annual Meeting and shall be appended to the call to the meeting.
c. These bylaws may be amended without previous notice at any Annual Membership
Meeting by ninety-nine percent (99%) of those present and voting.
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ARTICLE XX: DISPOSITION OF ASSETS
Section 1. Disposition of Assets
No person shall possess any property right in or to the property or assets of the Corporation. Upon
dissolution of the corporation and after all obligations are satisfied, all assets shall be distributed to
an eleemosynary corporation or non-profit business so designated by the Board of Directors at the
time of disposition.
Approved and Revised: Annual Meeting September 14, 2007
Approved and Revised: Annual Meeting October 25, 2008
Approved and Revised: Annual Meeting September 12, 2009
Approved and Revised: Annual Meeting October 23, 2010
Approved and Revised: Annual Meeting September 9, 2011
Approved and Revised: Annual Meeting September 22, 2012
Approved and Revised: Annual Meeting October 11, 2013
2012 Proviso Removed: December 2014
Approved and Revised: Annual Meeting November 12, 2016
Approved and Revised: Annual Meeting November 3, 2017
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ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
SCNA Organizational Chart
Revised February 2015; November 2016; January 2020
SCNA Membership
SCNF
Board of Directors:
Officers (3)
Directors (2)
Commission Chairs (2)
Ex-Officio (Voice, no Vote):
SCNF President
SNA-SC President
Chapter Executive
Committee Chairs
Elected Officials
Nominating Committee
Appointed Committees
Finance Committee
Special Committees
(as needed)
CEO
SCNA Staff
Commissions
SCNA Chapters
APRN Chapter
Nurse Educator Chapter
Psychiatric-Mental Health
Chapter
Women and Children’s
Health Chapter
Commission on Public
Policy/Legislation
Legislative Committee
Commission on
Professional Advocacy and
Development
CEAC
CEPC
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MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN SOUTH CAROLINA NURSES
ASSOCIATON (SCNA) AND ITS SCNA CHAPTERS
2020
I. Purpose: This Memorandum of Agreement serves to assure SCNA Chapters function in line with
SCNA by-laws, policies and Certificate of Incorporation.
II. Scope of Services:
A. Responsibilities of SCNA:
1. Provide opportunities to create new Chapters
2. Approve formation and dissolves Chapters
3. Provide a one-time starter fund of $100.00 to assist new chapters.
4. Provide event management that includes:
i. Conduct site selection process including solicitation of bids from appropriate
sites, evaluation of submitted bid material on-site inspection of selected sites
meeting event criteria.
ii. Negotiate and sign all contracts and serve as official point of contact for the
event.
iii. Receive speaker information from committees and sign speaking agreement
and handle all details of contract with speakers and obtain all needed forms
for CE provision and record keeping. Standard SCNA agreement will include
written confirmation to speakers and/or sponsors to convey date, time, location,
topic, to request required CE information (objective/content documentation,
biographical data form, handouts, etc…), and to specify honorarium and travel
arrangements (if applicable).
iv.
Issue appropriate W-9 and 1099 to all speakers who are compensated through
SCNA
v. Complete CE paperwork in partnership with the planning committee
representative for event upon receipt of speaker’s materials, and forward
to SCNA Continuing Education Provider Committee (CEPC) for review
and issuance of American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on
Accreditation criteria.
vi.
Conduct site selection process including solicitation of bids from appropriate
sites, evaluation of submitted bid material on-site inspection of selected sites
meeting event criteria.
vii. Develop, print and mail event brochure if applicable for event (with advice and
consultation of chapter).
viii. Set final registration rates for conference, based on anticipated expenses and
income, and advice/consultation from chapter.
ix. Receive registration forms and fees; copy and prepare all materials for event.
x. Provide list of registrants for event and name-tags and assist with on-site
registration process.
xi. Provide all materials related to CE process including CE Verification of
Attendance, CE Evaluation Forms and CE certificates.
xii. Provide additional on-site support for event needs.
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xiii. Write letters of appreciation to speakers, sponsors, and exhibitors at the
conclusion of event.
xiv. Pay all associated expenses and develop a financial report on income and
expenses to share with the chapter chair and the SCNA Board of Directors.
xv. Summarize evaluation forms and maintain all CE related records.
5. Provide financial services to those Chapters having funds on deposit with SCNA – to
include filing all required IRS forms.
6. Provide membership information which is based on consent to participate forms and
is updated monthly via computer system.
7. Provide communications to chapter members as requested.
8. Provide quarterly space in SC Nurse.
9. Provide space in Annual Book of Reports.
10. Contingent on availability provide meeting space. There may be costs to the
chapters.
11. Provide telephone conference capability.
12. Archive materials as transmitted to SCNA.
13. Provide access to web with separate page on website. (Password- protected section
for each Chapter, if desired.)
14. Provide election services for Chapters.
15. Create Roles and Position Standards for Chapter Executive Committee membership.
B. Responsibilities of SCNA Chapters
1. Ensure that all Chapter members are members of SCNA/ANA or SCNA-Only
2. Provide members as requested by SCNA to serve on a variety of committees,
currently including:
i. Legislative Committee
ii. SCNA Convention Planning Team
3. Provide SCNA with names for election to Chapter Officer positions, using the SCNA
Election Calendar
4. Comply with Chapter Executive Committee structure in SCNA Roles & Positions
5. Comply with Finance Policy and Procedure Section of SCNA Board of Directors and
Committee Manual.
6. Provide the following for events:
i. Identify purpose, objective and agenda, recommend content, topics, speakers,
and share all speaker contact with SCNA staff.
ii. Make recommendations for workshop site. Final decision made by SCNA Staff.
iii. Obtain commitment from sponsors willing to underwrite speakers. Must use
appropriate forms from SCNA for sponsorship and other financial support.
iv. Develop workshop budget.
v. Provide report to SCNA Board of Directors regarding workshop plans.
vi. Provide list of suggested exhibitors and sponsors.
vii. Make recommendations regarding brochure for workshop. All event marketing
will come through SCNA.
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viii. Designate a person to complete required continuing education forms for
submission to SCNA Continuing Education Provider Committee (CEPC) in close
partnership with SCNA staff.
ix.
Assist staff with on-site implementation (i.e.: introduction of speakers,
registration check-in, CE moderating activities, etc.).
7. Adhere to Balanced Budget Policy for Projects of SCNA Chapter found in the most
recent edition of the SCNA Board of Directors and Committee Manual
8. Transmit to SCNA all Consent to Participate forms obtained at chapter- level
meetings.
III. Terms and Conditions:
A. This agreement shall be effective 2020 or when all parties have signed, whichever is later.
B. SCNA will review this MOA annually. Any cause, default or negligence on the part of an
SCNA Chapter at any time may result in dissolution of this agreement.
C. The MOA will be re-executed at the election of New SCNA President with each chapter
chair.
D. Amendment. Amendments to the MOA may be made following discussions with the
Chairs of the Chapters.
AS TO SCNA BY:
AS TO SCNA CHAPTERS BY:
SCNA President
Chair of SCNA ___________ Chapter
DATE:
DATE:
THIS AGREEMENT IS NOT OFFICIAL AND BINDING UNTIL SIGNED BY SCNA CEO.
Judith C. Thompson
CEO
DATE:
Revised: January 2017; January 2018; January 2020
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SCNA STRATEGIC GOALS 2017-2019
Strategic Goals
#1 Professional Practice
Promote and support
professional practice in nursing
• Provide information to nurses
on the ANA Cornerstone
Documents (Nursing Scope
and Standards of Practice,
The Code of Ethics for
Nurses and Nursing’s Social
Policy Statement)
• Participate in disseminating
information on the future of
nursing.
• Promote and support
evidence-based practice for
all nurses.
#2 Advocacy
Advocate for the nursing
workforce, healthy workplaces
and for the health of the public
2017 - 2019 Targets
• Actively participate
in legislative policy
development and
implementation
• Fund lobbyist firm for SCNA
• Promote and support
programs, products and
services that positively
impact the health, safety and
wellness of nurses
• Educate nurses about
disruptive behavior in the
workplace.
• Support nurses recovering
from addiction through the
Peer Assistance Program in
Nursing (PAPIN)
• Encourage donations to the
SCNA Advocacy Fund
#3 Organizational
Effectiveness
Continually strengthen the
organizational effectiveness of
SCNA
• Promote membership in
SCNA
• Monitor SCNA’s
organizational structure
and financial practices to
maximize efficiency and
effectiveness
• Participate with external
publics in the health care
arena
• Provide access to the
professional career center,
and other membership
benefits for members and
employer
• Identify and implement
technology that will increase
organizational effectiveness
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SCNA LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES
2018-2020
The South Carolina Nurses Association has among its purposes:
1) To promote the quality of life and health care for all people
2) To foster the nursing profession as a leading, positive force in the health care delivery system
To achieve these broad purposes, the SCNA will provide leadership in the legislative and public
policy arena
To promote the quality of life and health care for all people in South Carolina, SCNA will:
1) Promote access to and delivery of safe, cost effective, quality health services for the public
2) Protect nursing care services to the public with emphasis in the licensed nurses’ roles as
qualified providers of healthcare services
3) Support equal rights and opportunities for all peoples unrestricted by consideration of age,
color, creed, disability, gender, health status, lifestyle, nationality, race, religion, or sexual
orientation
4) Support legislation that promotes and protects environmental health in the home, at the
worksite, in the community
5) Initiate and/or support legislation to assure comprehensive health care services to all people,
especially vulnerable populations
To foster the nursing profession in its role as a provider, leader, and collaborator in the health
care delivery system, SCNA will:
1) Initiate, monitor and respond to all activity which would affect the practice of nursing
2) Assure nursing participation in planning, development, and evaluation of policies related to
health care
3) Support and protect the rights of nurses in the workplace
4) Initiate and support the procurement of public and private funding for nursing education and
nursing research
Adopted:
November 15, 2002 SCNA House of Delegates
November 11, 2006 SCNA Annual Meeting
Revised and Approved:
October 25, 2008 SCNA Annual Meeting
October 23, 2010 SCNA Annual Meeting
September 22, 2012 SCNA Annual Meeting
October 24, 2014 SCNA Annual Meeting
November 12, 2016 SCNA Annual Meeting
October 4, 2018 SCNA Annual Meeting
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ACTION NEEDED
PROPOSED SCNA LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES
2020-2022
The South Carolina Nurses Association has among its purposes:
1) To promote the quality of life and health care for all people
2) To foster the nursing profession as a leading, positive force in the health care delivery system
To achieve these broad purposes, the SCNA will provide leadership in the legislative and public
policy arena
To promote the quality of life and health care for all people in South Carolina, SCNA will:
1) Promote access to and delivery of safe, cost effective, quality health services for the public
2) Protect nursing care services to the public with emphasis in the licensed nurses’ roles as
qualified providers of healthcare services
3) Support equal rights and opportunities for all peoples unrestricted by consideration of age,
color, creed, disability, gender, health status, lifestyle, nationality, race, religion, or sexual
orientation
4) Support legislation that promotes and protects environmental health in the home, at the
worksite, in the community
5) Initiate and/or support legislation to assure comprehensive health care services to all people,
especially vulnerable populations
To foster the nursing profession in its role as a provider, leader, and collaborator in the health
care delivery system, SCNA will:
1) Initiate, monitor and respond to all activity which would affect the practice of nursing
2) Assure nursing participation in planning, development, and evaluation of policies related to
health care
3) Support and protect the rights of nurses in the workplace
4) Initiate and support the procurement of public and private funding for nursing education and
nursing research
Adopted:
November 15, 2002 SCNA House of Delegates
November 11, 2006 SCNA Annual Meeting
Revised and Approved:
October 25, 2008 SCNA Annual Meeting
October 23, 2010 SCNA Annual Meeting
September 22, 2012 SCNA Annual Meeting
October 24, 2014 SCNA Annual Meeting
November 12, 2016 SCNA Annual Meeting
October 4, 2018 SCNA Annual Meeting
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OATH OF OFFICE
FOR
BOARD MEMBER AND CHAPTER OFFICERS
SCNA
To be administered January 2021 at the first meetings of the Board and Chapters
Will all newly elected Board members, all continuing Board members, all newly elected Chapter
Officers, and all continuing Chapter Officers, please come to the front of the room. Please turn to
face the members of SCNA and raise your right hand:
“Will you, as officially elected representatives of the South Carolina Nurses Association, promise
to execute to the best of your ability all the responsibilities of your office, to attend all meetings
faithfully; To use your position for the advancement of the Nursing Profession; To uphold the Code
of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretative Statements, 2015; and to provide to all leadership and
careful stewardship of SCNA on behalf of the membership as you are able.”
If you agree to all these requirements of your role, please answer, I WILL.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT
TO BE READ BEFORE EACH MEETING OF THE SCNA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
If anyone has a conflict of interest, or what might be perceived as a conflict of interest, on any topic
on the agenda, you should disclose that to me or at the beginning of the agenda item so that the
board can address it. A conflict of interest can be financial, or it can involve interests that you might
have in other organizations or with respect to particular people, when such interests are related to
discussion or decisions of the board of directors.
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South Carolina Nurses Association
Understanding of Duties and Agreement to Serve:
Duty of Care; Duty of Loyalty; Duty of Obedience.
A legal document
January 2021
As a member of the board or committee specified below my signature, I
acknowledge that service on a board or committee is an important volunteer position which
requires much dedication. My execution of this document (hereinafter “Agreement”) evidences my
understanding that these duties outlined herein are essential to the post and indicates my promise
to fulfill the obligations and duties of this position.
Duties:
I understand that I will be expected to carry out the duties and adhere to the policies as written in
the Book of Positions and Policy Manual or directions specific to the board or committee on which I
serve;
Attendance and Participation:
I understand and agree to commit the time, talent and energy necessary to further the work of the
board or committee and the mission of the SCNA. As such, I understand that my attendance will
be required at board and other meetings and I will arrange my schedule accordingly to meet this
obligation. I will prepare for meetings in advance and participate in discussions;
Conflicts of Interest:
In addition to my commitment to engage in behavior that is in accord with The Code of Ethics for
Nurses with Interpretative Statements, 2015, I shall also engage in behavior that is legal, ethical and
consistent with the mission and values of the SCNA. In keeping with these behaviors, I agree that I
will not intentionally derive any personal profit or gain, directly or indirectly by reason of my position
within SCNA. I will avoid all situations in which my private interests may conflict with the interests
of SCNA and I will be mindful of and seek to avoid conduct that could reasonably be construed as
a conflict of interest. I understand that I will also be required to sign an Anti-Trust statement at the
beginning of each meeting of the Board of Directors;
Authority of Individual Board Members:
I understand that no individual board or committee members can bind or commit the SCNA to
contractual, financial or other obligations.
I have read and agree to all of the above:
Signed:
Date:
Office:
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ANTI-TRUST STATEMENT
I have been asked to remind all of you in attendance that various state and federal laws prohibit the
exchange of information among competitors regarding matters pertaining to price, refusals to deal,
market division, tying relationships and other topics which might infringe upon antitrust regulations,
and that no such exchange or discussion will be tolerated during this meeting.
These guidelines apply not only to the formal meeting sessions, but also to informal discussions
during breaks, meals, or social gatherings.
Thank you for your cooperation. President, SCNA
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS, CHAPTER OFFICERS, AND COMMITTEE CHAIRS
President: Kelly Bouthillet
President-Elect: Sheryl Mitchell
Secretary/Treasurer: Cheryl Fieldhouse
Commission Chair – Public
Policy/Legislation: Jessica Stricklin
Commission Chair–Professional Advocacy
and Development: Coleen Kennedy
APRN Chapter
Chair: Jamie Cuff
Vice Chair: Sheryl Mitchell
Secretary/Treasurer: Angela Dykes
Member at Large: Vacant
Member at Large: Kahlil Demonbreun
Nurse Educator Chapter
Chair: Andrietta Barnett
Vice Chair: Lynne Hutchison
Secretary/Treasurer: Vacant
Member at Large: Debora Stokes
Member at Large: Vacant
Director, Seat 1: Jada Quinn
Director, Seat 2: Christina Branham
SNA-SC Representative (Ex-Officio)
Bethany Ghent
SCNF President (Ex-Officio) Deborah Hopla
Psychiatric-Mental Health Chapter
Chair: Kim Gilmore
Vice Chair: Jacquelin Hyman
Secretary/Treasurer: Jennifer Bell Woodley
Member at Large: Heather Miles
Member at Large: Andrietta Barnett
Women and Children’s Health Chapter
Chair: Mary Wessinger
Vice Chair: Jamie Mintz
Secretary/Treasurer: Jennifer Bell Woodley
Member at Large: Heather Schneider
Member at Large: Andrietta Barnett
Legislative Committee Chair: Stephanie Burgess
Finance Committee Chair: Cheryl Fieldhouse
Continuing Education Approver Committee (CEAC) Co-Chairs: Tushara Rhodes
Continuing Education Provider Committee (CEPC) Chair: Mary Wessinger
Nomination Committee Chair and Committee: Stephanie Davis-Chair, Andrea Coyle, Marian
McCray, and Paula Ogburn
Thank you for your leadership and service to the nurses of South Carolina!
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MEMBERS SERVING AT THE ANA LEVEL
EAB member
Elizabeth O’Connor Swanson, DNP, MPH, APRN-BC
ANA Enterprise Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation Strength through Resiliency Review Committee
Margaret Johnson, FNP, PMHNP-BC, DNP
Correctional Nursing Scope and Standards
Regina D. Bradley, MSN, MHA, BSN, RN, CCHP
Elizabeth O’Connor Swanson, DNP, MPH, APRN-BC
Nursing Scope and Standards 4th Edition
Kahlil A. Demonbreun, DNP, RNC-OB, WHNP-BC, ANP-BC, FAANP
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CURRENT SCNA MEMBERSHIP
*This list was copied from the ANA Membership list as of August 23, 2020. SCNA regrets any errors that may appear in the list.
Iman Abdul-Ali
Amber Abellan
Betty J Abernathy
Carlen Melissa Abernethy
Jacquelyn Abney
Margaret Lee Acres
Deborah Bryan Adams
Tiffany Adams
Ellen Soley Adkins
Nnennaya Agwu
Jennifer S. Ahlin
Catherine Aho
HEATHER Ann Aird
Lorraine K Aldrich
Ann C Alexander
Judith W Alexander
Lyn R Alexander
MARINDA EVETTE
Alexander
Stacy Alexander
Heather Alford
Taumeia Alford
Donna Rochelle Allen
Evelman B Allen
Evelyn Christina Allen
Gina D Allen
Nancy Whaley Allen
Dwayne Randolph Alleyne
Molly Lara Allison
Anitra Alston
Brandi Akai Alston
Sheena Alston
Tamieka Alston-Gibson
Hilary Altman
Benjamin Joel Amberg
Tricia Amelung
Darlene M. Amendolair
Amanda Lee Ammons
Ann Anderson
April Dawn Anderson
Ellanor Cecilia Anderson
Veronica Anderson
Jeannette Andrews
Mary E Andrews
Diane J. Angelini
Robbi Angle
Sally R. Ani
Mildred Rosario Annunziato
Sammisha Lea Anthony
Candyce F. Antley
Mylene Mercado Antonio
Holly Marie Archer
Lorraine M Archer
Carol Kellim Archuleta
La Juan H. Ariail
Patricia Armstrong
Geogia K. Arnold
Dianne J Arrowsmith
Frances Ashe-Goins
Karyn D Asher
Carol Ashmore
Valerie Assey
Heather T. Atkins
Donna Atkinson
Maryanne Attanasio
Jessica Augeri
Debra L. Austin
Emily Avant
Lynda M Avera
Katie Avery-Smith
Heather Dyan Axelson
Bernadette M Ayer
Sara Ayer
Ellen Amanda Babilon
Andrew Bacon
Gloria A Bacote
Jacqueline Leonora Baer
Susan M. Bafford
Andrea Denise Bailey
Isaac Andew Bailey
Lauren E Bailey
Leanne S. Bailey
Rebecca Bailey
Sharon L Bailey
Ihuoma Bailey-Smith
Jennifer Lee Bain
Anita Katharine Bainum
Cagney Baker
GraceAnna Baker
Wendy Kucera Baker
Felicia Baker-Washington
Leegia Balakrishnan
Beverly A. Baliko
Ashley Ball
Carla Ball
Julia L. Ball
Helen Ballestas
Andrea Banbury
Stephanie Bank
Korina Banks
Lisa Rae Banks
Shirley L Bannister
Sarah D Baranski
Deborah Rhodes Barbee
Janae M Barberio
Cornelia R Barbour
Barbara C Barham
Sarah Barlow
Nakita J Barnes
Andrietta Wright Barnett
Stephanie M Barnhill
Amy Barrett
Dante Barrett
Christine Barron
Stephanie Marianne Barron
Jacquelyn Anne Barrus
Emilee Robin Bartley
Tracelyn D Barton
Dale S. Barwick
Myra B. Barwick
Anne Bavier
Amanda S Baxter
Clifford Adam Beach
Linda Susan Bedker
Mary H. Behr
Rachel Beilke
Heather E. Belcourt
Shakyta Deloris Bell
Virginia E Bell
Jennifer Bell Woodley
Janis P. Bellack
Jettiva S Belton
Elbony M Belton-Ashford
Mariane Benetti
Laine P Bennett
Terry Lee Davis Beres
Carol S. Berry
Evelyn Berry
Jennifer Allison Berry
Gaye M Betcher
Katelyn Grace Bethea
Jason Betts
Susan C Beylotte
Shonna Bible
Lauren Gabrielle Biggers
Pamala Bil’Le
Aricia Binder
Amanda Farish Biondi
Anita L Bishop
Robin L. Bissinger
Brenda Black
Renae Black
Sharon Black
Jane Kay Blackwell
Kaleigh Ann Blaine
Suzanne Morris Blakeley
Ericka Blakely
Deborah Renee Blanton
Nina E. Blanton
Treva Blanton
Takasha Blassingame
Anna Blestel
Sonya Blevins
Alexis Block
Sabrina Blocker
Elizabeth Love Bloing
Paris Bloomfield
Alecia Arnold Bodiford
Anneke J Bogardus
Julie G Boggs
Anita Marie Boland
Reynaldo V Bolatete
Erin Ashley Bolin
Ashley Careen Bolton
Lori B Boncher
Rita F. Bonczek
Sharon M. Bond
Phyllis Ann Bonham
Jamie Boone
Kathleen A Boone
Lauren Melissa Booth
Krystal Marie Borgschulte
Roxie D Bosier
Kelley Hodge Bostic
Edith W Bostick
Lillian M. Bouknight
Kelly A Bouthillet
Felesia Bowen
Dana Bowers
Julie W Bowers
Katherine Alier Bowers
Teresa Ann Bowers
Latavia Bowman
Sheral W Bowman
Iris Boyd
Jaquanda Boyd
Yolanda Felita Boyd-Gantt
Mary J. Boykin
Haley Bozard
Timothy Brabbs
Wanasha Brabham
Cassandra Wright Brackett
Derrick Reynard Brackett
Linda Bradley
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Regina Bradley
Sherrill G Bradsher
Katrina Diane Bradwell
Susan E Brady
Patricia L Brame
Sarah Branan
Ann B Branham
Christina Rose Branham
Joan Marie Brantley
Charlotte A Branyon
Kelli Ann Bray
Kimberley Brazil
Beth Ann Alexander
Bremer
Austin A Bren
Peggy S Brennan
Christopher Brewer
Weatherly Rogers Brice
Catherine M Brickley
Marie W. Bridges
Caitlin W Briggs
Kendell Leann Brinkmann
Richard Brinson
Vicki Brinson
Wanda Marie Brisbon
Markeshia Jenese Brock
Melody Brockington
Nickole Broddy
Danyale Brodie Trapp
Megan Colleen Brogan
Barbara E. Brooks
Marilyn Patricia Brooks
Paula Beth Brooks
Mallory Brookshire
Cara Brotherton
Amy Brown
April Anderson Brown
Audrey O Brown
Brittany C Brown
Catherine M. Brown
Christopher L Brown
Courtney Brown
Elmer Gerald Brown
Glenna Mary Brown
Heather Brown
Jeannie Kahle Brown
Karen M Brown
Katherine Stabler Brown
Kathryn Brown
La Tonya N Brown
Laurie Anne Brown
Mary W. Brown
Sarah Brown
Shauna Brown
Stephanie Catherine Brown
Tina Michele Brown
Wanda Iris Brown
Lynn Brown-Bulloch
Sanquinette Brownlee
Melissa Brownlow
Barbara J Bryan
Algie Bryant
Debbie Chatman Bryant
Margaret Buchanan Bryant
Karen Bryson
Deborah Bucci
Cesnee Buckley
Diane C Buckner
Diane M. Budnick
Angie Buice
Erin Bulatao-Hollifield
Stacey C Bumgardner
Amy O’Neal Bunch
Kelli Burba
Andrea J Burch
Gloria Kay Burchett
Stephanie E Burgess
Tiffany Burnett
Deeana Lane Burr
Tracey Brooks Burrell
Martha Summer Bursinger
Patricia D Burton
Stacy J Burton
Tammye J. Busby
Caroline Bush
Catherine Elizabeth
Bushnell
Linda S Buster
Chesanny Butler
Renee Story Butler
Karen Whitaker Bynum
Brenda B Byrd
Toriah Janine Caldwell
Irma L Caldwell-Barber
Deborah J. Camak
Lori Marie Cameron
Roseanne Cameron
Andrea Campbell
Brenda Taneisha Campbell
Lisa Campbell
Myrtleen L Campbell
Sonia M Campbell
Tacorey Sanchez Campbell
TANYA D Campbell
Michelle Manglicmot
Campos
Sarah Manglicmot Campos
Maureen Canil
Christine Connor Cannon
Mary P Canton
Sarah J Cantrell
Janet M. Caputo
Mindora C Carithers
Laura Carlson
Teresa Carlton
Annette Carnevale
Earline Khalilah Carn-
Holmes
Diana Lee Caron
Andrea J Carovillano
Mike Carpenter
Dina Anna Carra
Marsha Wren Carroll
Mollie Carter
Pinkey Carter
Wendy Cartledge
Kimberly Oleson Casey
Allyson Cash
Melanie L. Cason
Erin S Castellano
Amanda Faith Castro
Gibson Cates
Stacey Catoe
Ann Lynn Caughman
Ellen Caughman
Gwendolyn Rogers Caulder
Miriam Cauthen
Carolyn C Cavanaugh
Patricia Celley
Evangeline A Ceridan
Vicki L Chadwick
Theresa Chandler
Sandra Marie Chaplin
Honey Dawn Chapman
Katherine K Chappell
Thomas M. Chappell
Terri Charland
Yolanda Charles
Maris Charley
Deborah K. Charnley
Lili Chen
Rose Chevere
Angela Sylvene Childers
Cheryl Chisolm
Joyce M. Chisolm
Tammy Chisolm
Doris L Chitwood
Maria Teresa Choudhary
Christina Frances
Christensen
Jennifer Church
Michelle Ciaravella
Jennifer L. Ciccone
Amanda Clark
Susan F. Clark
Victoria Nell Clark
Elizabeth Tetterton
Clements
Lisa Cleveland
Sandra H. Clontz
Amanda Clyburn
Andrea Catania Cocovich
Evelyn R Coe
Cecilia J. Cogdell
Gail G. Cohen
Amanda A Coleburn
FELICIA Coleman
Courtney M Collier
Pamela Ann Collins
Lisa A Cometto
Angela Frick Conder
Tracy Condrey
Barbara Bernice Cone
Mary Celeste Conlon
Carol Connelly
Ruby Contreras
Margaret Conway-Orgel
Barbara A Cook
Elena Serene Cook
Sonya Maria Cook
Harriet Smith Cooney
Julia C Coons
Pansy J. Cooper
Shaera Cooper
Zackery Cooper
Kara K Cooper Gilmer
Cynthia Corbett
Shelly Cordum
Colleen Corish
Elizabeth Ann Cornine
Edwin Cortes
Yaritza Cotto
Amy A Cotton
Katie Coulbourne
Kayla Courtenay
Carolyn Frances Covington
Collene Latoya Cox
DeAnna Cox
Jacquelyn Cox
Mae Hellen Cox
D. Nicole Coxe
Andrea Louise Coyle
Brooke Brown Coyne
Siri Perry Craft
Brenda Craig
Lori Craig
Heather Craven
Cheryl Denise Crawford
Deborah Kay Crawford-
Butler
Mary E Creed
Stacey Lea Cremonni
Audrey T. Cribb
Shannon Williamson Cribb
Sheila C Cribb
Rebecca Ann Crichton
Lerryn U Crocker
Pamela R Cromer
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Cynthia R Cross
Susan Deatrick Croteau
Kayrn Johnson Crowley
Cathleen Crowley-
Koschnitzki
Narzahni J Crumbie
Julie Cubbler
Jaime Cuff
Lindsey Culbertson Cossio
MELODY Culbreath Moore
Joan Culley
Dorothy Anne Cumbey
Monique Cunningham
Benita Lena Curnell
Starr H Curtis
Teshieka Curtis-Pugh
Sabra S Custer
Robin B. Dail
Alice Marie Dalena
Ann B Daniels
Barbara D’Anna
Molly E Dannelly
Sydney Jayne Dantzler
Ashley Latrease Danzy
Stanette M Darrien
Aiyorla Dash
Jamia L Davidson
Angie Kimberly Davis
Carlotta M Davis
Emma Jo Davis
Janie Marie Davis
Kenneth Davis
M Jerdone Davis
Niovia Davis
Stephanie C Davis
Tiffany S Davis
Tanisha Leann Dawkins
Renea Daye
Harnetha Renee Dean
Patricia Deane
Veronica McFadden Deas
Charity Beebe Deese
Cheryl Degraw
Cristy Degregory
Amanda Dehart
Metzfe Astel Alvarez Dela
Rama
Kahlil A Demonbreun
Phyllis Dianne Lawter
Dennis
Shacobi Dennis
Tolvalyn Dennison
Benita Latrice Denton
Bridget Ann Denzik
Patricia M Derajtys
Ashleigh Shireen Deris
Sue Ann Derrick
Joy Deupree
Dagmar M Devlin
Amber Dewberry
Victor Manuel Diaz
Annie Dickerson
Sandra G Dickson
Teresa G. Dietz
Amy Dievendorf
Judy B Dillow
Latroy Dingle
Franetta Dinkins
Ashley Divers
Donna W Dixon
Audrey M Dobberfuhl
Carol Ann Doherty
Dala Dolan
Holly Donahue
Annemarie Sipkes Donato
Sara B. Donevant
Wanda C Dooley
Courtney Dorsey
Janet Dosa
Patricia CLOWNEY Dotson
Gaye M Douglas
Janet Lynne Douglass
Jamie Downing
Malinda Hope Drawdy
Doris L Drayton
Amanda Driggers
Marcia Drinkwalter
Susan Marie Drinkwater
Natilie N Dubois
Anna E Dubose
Sandra J. DuBose
Marion Duckett
Kimberly I Dudas
Amanda Dudley
Susan Duggar
Peggy E. Dulaney
Angela Stewart Dunfee
Shannon Marie Dunlap
Jeannie A Dunn
Annette Dunphy
Charisse Dupree (Henegan)
Nancy K Durham
Susan James Durham
Tammy Fox Duvall
Amanda C Dyar Moss
Christina Dye
Angela Eason Dykes
Patricia Nottingham
Dzandu
Erica Dziedzic
Chris Harmon Earl
Marilyn M Earle
Ginger Moore Earnhardt
Lucinda A Easler
Linda Kay Easterling
Jennifer A. Ebert
Martha Eddings
Lori Ann Edgar
Rebecca Nobles Edge
Julia K Edge-Knauff
John R. Edwards
Julie Marie Edwards
Petra Edwards
Sharon Edwards
Victoria Elizabeth Edwards
Sonya Kay Ehrhardt
Angela Eichman
Sherry Foster Eison
Ngozi Ogechi Eke
Yolanda Elam
Dami Valdez Elliott
Susan C. Elliott
Cheryl A. Elliott-Dawe
Andrea Delaughter Ellis
Joycetine Ellis Barnes
Alisha Ellison
Nina S Ellison
Kathie Elmore
Tonjia B Elrod
Whitney Elswick
Jammie Emerson
Valerie Lynn England
Chapin Ensminger
Debra Erich
Bo Erickson
Lisa Erwin
Stacey Erwin
Michele Etzkorn
Jennifer Evancho
Carol H Evans
Ginger F Evans
Matthew Evans
Susan Evans
Happy Everett
Debra J Fabian
Natalie Lynn Farrar
Linda Farrell
D Jeanne Felder
Melissa Felder
Janna Felker
Jodie Fellenger
Amy Lynn Felten
Theresa M Fereday
Reylyn De La Cruz
Fernandez
Elizabeth Ferraro
Michelle L B Ferrigno
Cheryl Surrett Fieldhouse
Hattie Fields
Elizabeth Finch
Nancy J. Finch
Lisa R. Finley
Helen Fischer
Mary R. Fischer
Christine R. Fisher
Samantha Fisher
Odette D Fisher-Glover
Estalana Irene Fladger
Mona R Flanigan
Miriam N Fleisher
Jennifer Rose Florian
Ashley Flowers
Queen J Flowers
Helga Regina Floyd
Lisa K Floyd
Chanda L Flynn
Rhonda F Flynn
Stephanie Diane Flynn
Bonnie T. Fogle
Cynthia S Fogle
Sharon L. Fogle
Amanda C Forbus
Angela Foster
Brandon M Foster
Dana Foster
Jacquelin L Foster
Gretel Foster-Boatwright
Bonnie L Foulois
Oanh Foust
Katherine Fox
Tammy Adams Fox
Regina A Franco
Sandra S Franklin
Aminah Fraser-Rahim
Edna Frazier
Rebecca Freeman
Suzanne R Freeman
Kimberly Hodge Frick
Sarah Bradford Froese
Christi Fronczkiewicz
Miranda Mitchell Fuller
Dody Fullex
Amy Funderburk
Holly Furne
Chelsea Johnson Gaetke
Norma B. Gaffney
Jeanine Gage
Stacy Douglas Gaillard
Gladys Gaillard-Mcbride
Anna R Gaines
Carolann Galbreath
Laura Elizabeth Gallagher
Perry Gallion
Joy Galloway
Amy Gallozzi
Ajia Gamble
Melissa Hetrick Gambrell
Tonja A Gantt
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Natalie Garner
Pamela Duncan Garner
Edsel Dale Garnett
John Garren
Tara Brown Garrick
Tasha Loren Garrick
Tishana L Gary
Mikelle Gaston
Satavia Simone Gaston
Brandon Gates
Cheryl Gates
Sallie Mae Gathings
Ashlie Chapman Gavant
Sheila Belton Gaymon
Sheelah Grace Gayo
Christina Carolyn Geiger
Dominique Geiger
Tina D General
Savannah George
Maria Ghally
Katharine M. Gibb
Alexandria Gibbons
Debra R Gibbs
Dalana Gibson
Lynette Richardson Gibson
Merlyn Gibson
Christopher Eugene Gilbert
Annie L Gilchrist-Settles
Ruthie Giles
Francis Dowdy Gill
Tammy S. Gilliam
Tracy A Gilliard
Lauren Gilman
Kim J Gilmore
Courtney N Ginn
Shante Gleaton
Judite Melo Glenn
Tanisha Glover
Connie B. Goff
Shelly Goins
Ruth Ware Golden
Keelin J Golden-
Maldonado
Tim Goldsmith
Sherri Lambert Gonzalez
Kimberly Goodman
Jessica Goodright
Amy Lynn Goodson
Fredrica Goodson
Atalaya Patrice Goodwin
Christine L Gordon
Kendra Gordon
Betty L. Gore
Ana Gosnell
Hannah Gosnell
Kim K Gosnell
Jane Gourley
Darlene Graham
Omega D Graham
Traci Lashelle Graham
Sandra M. Granito
Alicia Pollard Grant
Carrie Grant
Sharon Grant
Suzanna Michelle Grant
Victoria Grant
Mary A. Grass
Cynthia Ann Gray
Shannon Gray
Charlotte H Grecco
Ashana Green
Cameo Aleece Green
Cassandra Green
Leeann Green
Shannon P Green
Shirley A. Green
Tina Luanne Green
Vicki C Green
Katina Greene
Chantel Greenfield
Karen J. Gregory
Carla Joanne Gregory-
Patterson
Delois Marie Gresham
Marian Berkeley Grier
Christine Ann Griffin
Gabrielle Louise Griffin
Erin Griggs
Margaretta C Grimm
Rhonda Grose
Susan Grubbs
Lana Pak Guffey
Amy Gulledge
Michele Guscio
Lizette Gutiza
Holly Greer Gwaltney
Alice M Habina
Kristina Hannelore Hacker
Kathlyn S. Haddock
Janice H. Hage
Marianne McDade Hagood
Matthew T Haigh
Alisha Marie Hair
Deana Marie Hair
Wiliam Andrew Haislip
Lee-Ann Halbert
Tara Hale
Andrea Roper Hall
Angela Rena Hall
Barbara S Hall
Cecelia Fogle Hall
Fumeko L Hall
William Hall
Edwina Marie Hallman
Julie A Hamilton
Kela Hamilton
Anita S. Hammerbeck
Makenzie Hampton
Patricia Handley
Brittany Hanes
Heather Hannon
Catherine Hansen
Sarah Jane Hansen
Fontenot
Roscia Hawkins Hardee
Vicki Harden-Taylor
Karen Hardin
Theresa A. Hardwick
Judith J Hardy
Karen L Hardy
Carolyn S Harmon
Brandi Harper
Eboni Takia Harris
Petual South Carolina
Harris
Samantha M Harris
Stanley M. Harris
Adrena B. Harrison
Charles Everette Harrison
Allison Harrold
Stantrenetta A Harrold
Noelle M Hartley
Tamara Hartwell
Carol R. Hartwig
Genia Harvey
Lois Hasan
Joann M Hashey
Wendy Hatchell
Katherine Hatchett
Teresa L Hathcox
Marianne Haugh
Marilyn Hauser
Virginia Callender Hawkins
Cassandra Hayes
Kayla Marie Hayes
Pearman Detreville Hayne
Bonnie W. Haynes
Sherry Hazen
Patricia M Head
Anna Healy
Jill Heatherington
Rosalyn Yvette Heers
Frank Heflin
Kimberly Hefner
Kelly Hegler
Liam C. Hein
Sue P. Heiney
Irene W Helms
Bennie S. Henderson
Dawn L Henderson
Sequita Latasha Hennessey
James W Henry
Tanekqua Henry
Kelsey Hensley
Laura E Herbert
Terry J Heriot
Debbie W Herman
Jo Anne Herman
Emily Herndon
Elizabeth M Hernick
Marcella Williams Herrin
Dawne F Hershberger
Brenda A Hewitt
Peggy O Hewlett
Meredith A Heyde
Chimene Gordon Heyward
Felicia Heyward
Joyce M Hicklin
Rebecca Rose Hickman
Savannah Stroud Hightower
Stephanie J Hightower
Deanne Karen Hilfinger
Messias
Estella Janean Hill
Jimmy W Hill
Melissa L Hill
Paige G Hilton
Veronica L Hinkle
Julia A. Hobson
Linda F. Hodge
David S. Hodson
Diane O. Hogan
Kathy W. Hogan
Bonnie J. Holaday
Bridget Holder
Megan Hollandsworth
Victoria Hollingsworth
Davis
Matrice Hollis
Makenzie Holloway
Kevin Lawrence Holly
Audrey Holmes
Elizabeth Ann Holmes
Hannah L. Holmes
Latasha Holmes
Regina F Holmes
Rene Holmes
Michele P Holskey
Deronda SW Honig
Amber Dawn Hook
Paula Elaine Hooks-
Clements
Jean Z. Hooper
Nelda Hope
Ashley Nicole Hopkins
Jean S. Hopkins
Deborah L Hopla
Barbie Horne
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Sara Horne
Courtney Hornilla
Faith Hornsby
Lori Katherine Horton
Latasha Denise Hott
Miriam Dianne Housand
Lacie House
Morgan Houser
Lynda J Houston
Karen E Howard
Nicole Renee Howe
Sarah Howe
Elizabeth Branch Howell
Lisa N. Howell
Eileen F. Hubler
Grayson Hucks
Katie Hudgins
Ashley Jean Hudson
Linda Leeko Hudson
Melinda Ann Hudson
Shannon Hudson
Hazelmarie Huff
Pamela H. Hughes
Ronda G Hughes
Sheri S Hughes
Cerrissa Michelle Hugie
Louann Tatum Hulse
Jennifer Garvin Humphries
Linda L Hundley
Tamatha Huneycutt
Selina R Hunt McKinney
Allison R Hunter
Brittany Yarbrough Hunter
Leah Robinson Hunter
Vashanda Hunter
Kimberly D Huston
Virginia Katherine Hutchens
Lynne M Hutchison
Mary Hutchison
April L Hutto
Sara Hutto
Jacquelin Hyman
Elva M. Hyre
Mannizess Imson
Taylor Elizabeth Irick
Tameka Roman Irvin
Renita Juliet Irving
Monica R. Isaac
Marcia Iszard
Rebecca Jablonski
Allison Ginette Jackson
Brenda T. Jackson
Emma Jackson
Juanetta Jackson
Jwan Detrice Jackson
Karen Jackson
Linda Rush Jackson
Maegen Jackson
Monica Shiniece Jackson
Quartell Jackson
Shatonne Jackson
Tibithia Octavia Jackson
Tomeka Nichole Jackson
Tonda P. Jackson
Karen LaTrice Jackson
McClary
Linda P. Jacobs
Lynn Jacobs
Mellada Jacobs
Kathy Lou Jacobson
Stacy Jacobson
Sarah James
Sherry L. James
Shirley M. James
Ruth Anne Jameson
Brenda Joyce James-Pitt
Deirdre Michele Jamison
Kathy Jamison
Mary A Jarmulowicz
Marc E Jasek
Daria P. Jeffers
Coretta M. Jenerette
Ashland Jenkins
Carolyn M. Jenkins
Deborah M Jenkins
Melissa Latrell Jenkins
Caitlin Jennings
Tiffany Leshelle Jennings
Gwendolyn F Jensen
Erika Ashley Jeter
Taylor Lauren Joest
Angela Johnson
Ashley Johnson
Ashunta K Johnson
Bonne Johnson
Charlyn Beth Johnson
Denean S Johnson
Edna Johnson
Jessica S Johnson
Julia Maria Johnson
Keyonia Young Johnson
Kristina Marie Johnson
Margaret S Johnson
Mark H Johnson
Merrilyn O. Johnson
Michelle C Johnson
Pamela S Johnson
Patricia F. Johnson
Pierrene K. Johnson
Rebecca Lynn Johnson
Rhonda Johnson
Shameka Nicole Johnson
Vicky Johnson
Vincent Bernard Johnson
Lauryn Johnston
Shelly Johnston
Anna M. Jonason
Carolyn P. Jones
Ciji Jones
Debbie S. Jones
Dianna L Jones
Erin R Jones
Eunice Denise Jones
Jimmi Lynette Jones
Karen D Jones
Kylie Nikia Jones
Lena Marie Jones
Robin Jones
Rosa Ann Jones
Amanda Paige Jordan-
Chipley
Marcille Jorgenson
Amelia Joseph
Joseph JAMES Josey
Leslie R. Justice
Jennifer S. Justus
Sondra Lynn Kaiser
Alice Kamin
Florence T Kamradt
Dianne E Kane
Birdella Kane-Crook
Annette Kao
Cynthia A. Karmasin
Lyndsey Kasprzyk
Rose Kearney-Nunnery
Matthew Keaton
Julia Keefe
Natalie Keefe
Hazel Lucile Keels
Patrice Keesee
Leah Keisler
Tracy Elizabeth Keisling
Tracy Elizabeth Kelecava
Teresa J. Kelechi
Nanette C. Kelly
Lynette S. Kemp
Yolanda Kendrick
Bernice R Kennedy
Charlotte Kennedy
Coleen Renee Kennedy
Sarah Kennedy
Thomas Wesley Kennedy
Ryan J Kerzan
Kim Kiefer
Janice Wright Kilby
Janice M Kilgallon
Colleen M Kilgore
Christenna L Kindt
Beatrice Lynn King
Natasha Twanna King
Crystal Antwanette
Kingcade
Amirah Kinlaw
Catrina I. Kinsey
Kathryn Kinyon
Nina R Kirchgessner
Amanda Faye Kirkpatrick
Kirklin Elise Kirkpatrick
Catherine Carol Kirton
Arnell C. Kithcart
Eileen Klang
Lori L Knarr-Stanley
Jessica Dolores Knebel
Elizabeth Wagoner Knight
Shirley G. Knight
Sarah Knorr
Marilynn E. Koerber
Sia Komba
Shawn Elizabeth Kouba
Margaret B. Kroposki
Karin E K Krussig
Jo Kuehn Kuehn
Aimee L Kuhn
Barbara Kurent-Byrum
Katherine Sullivan Kyle
Patricia Labbe
Juliana Lacandalo
Crystal Bianca Ladson
Erica Ladson
Patrice Nicole Ladson Keels
ROSELIND Ladson-
Hamilton
Debra Lagaly
Lorie Lagan
Carrie Marie Laird
Sarah Markolf Lamb
Joyce Lambert
Jennifer L Lamon
Samantha Renee Shaw
Lancaster
Patricia Landreman
Lisa Ann Lane
Elaine J Lang
Lisa M Langdale
Amanda Thomas Langford
Janice Garrison Lanham
Elizabeth Marcel Laorenza
Roxanne LaPointe
Ashley Owens Larson
Ginger Michell Latimer
Elizabeth Dawn Lattimer
Elizabeth H. Lawson
Claudia Elaine Lawton
Nancy Lynne Lawyer
Debra K Layer
Julianna A. Layfield
Diana Marie Layne
Avery Jess Layton
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James Leach
Sandra Leigh Leder
Clare T Lee
Deborah D. Lee
Elizabeth Alcyone Lee
Ralonda Tiona Lee
Shirleatha Lee
Lindsay Marie Legrand
Morgan Taylor Legrand
Mariola Leja-Peden
Isabel Lemasters
Shelley Lemerande
Shandel M Leonard
Lora Lynn Leslie-Turpin
Ebony Letmon
Ronni Hickman Leviner
Kayla Levy
Yolanda Y Levy
Christine Milligan Lewis
Holly Melissa Lewis
Penelepe R Lewis
Tanya Lewis
Mary M Liaghat
Sarah M Liedberg
Michelle A. Liken
Kelly Liles
Nancy Lim
Mary S Linder
Tonja Lindle
Jane Mayes Link
Nancy C Lintner
Jennifer Roberts Little
Kristen Elizabeth Little
William Andrew Little
Rebecca Christine Littlejohn
Renee Elise Litton
Penkeisha Livingston Reed
Karen Lockett
Wanda A. Loftin
Deborah Logan
Debbie Jean Lomax-
Franklin
Bridget Thomas Long
LynMarie Long
Catherine Longshore-
Schmidt
Beatriz Lopez Martinez
Renatta Loquist
Jerri Lord
Brian Lorimer
Tanya F Lott
Dorothy Louaret
Amber Love
Margaret Love
Valentina Love
Berry Scott Lovering
Fauntella Lowe
Laura Lowe
Georgina Anne Lucas
Jaclyn Blair Lucchese
Jessica Marie Luce
Sharon Denise Lupinski
Sarah Lustig
Sommer Lyles
Brett Duke Lynam
Colleen Lyons
Donna W Macaleer
Esperanza Macalincag
Patricia A. Macaruso
Cynthia L Macdonald
Robin Machajewski
Sharon Elizabeth Mack
Marlene C. Mackey
Tomieka Mackey
Andrea Marie Macmillan
Joann L Madden
Autumn Maddox
Aindrea Bree Maddray
Gayenell Smith Magwood
Pamela Marie Major
Melissa Makig-Angay
Sylvia A. Mallory
Charity Lynn Manning
Peggy M Manning
Chandra Yvette Mansell
Heather R Marlowe
Tonya Marshall
Aimee Wiggins Martin
Amber Martin
Annette M Martin
Cheryl Martin
Christina B Martin
Jenna Martin
Karen M Martin
Mary M Martin
Sharon E Martin
Tonya G Martin
Deborah Susan Martin-
Sexton
Mary Taylor Martof
Elysia Mason
Jill A Mason-Nguyen
Jean A Massey
Teresa Massey
Audrey Cheryl Massie
April Mathis
Whitney Louise Mathis
Traci Mathvink
Milva Matseva
Lauren Matthews
Kari Mau
Elijah P Mays Jr
Polly M Mazanec
Bonita F Mc Cray
Paula R McAbee
Laura Ann Elizabeth McCall
Monique Chemonn McCall
Ranee Ellenburg McCall
Jennifer McCarson
Elisabeth McCarter
Kellee La’Mia
McClenningham
Alaina Renee McClerklin
Melissa McComak
Tammy P McConnell
Douglas P McCormick
Marian S McCray
Troy D McCurry
Tammy H McDonald
Joanne McDonnell
Melissa McDonough
Betsy M. McDowell
Carrie McDowell
Joyce A McDowell
Liz McDowell
Stephanie McDuffie
Ronda McElveen
Cheri Johnson McElwee
Sean McErlane
Michelle Denise McFadden
Erin Marie McGeachie
Diana McIntyre
Carlene McIntyre-Nickle
Lesia B McKenzie
Tonya R McKenzie
Barbara A Mckinney
Candace McKinney
Elizabeth McKniff
Dashaundra C McKnight
Ranettia McLaurin
Brenda H. McLellan
Mary W McLeod
Justin Wilson McMahan
Tabia McMullen
Brittany McNair
Persia Destiny McNamara
Victoria Moriah McNeill
Velda LISE McPherson
Susan Gail McWilliam
Pamela Meadows
Michael Shawn Mealey
Honor Adair Mease
Michele Medved
Catie Meehan
Domenica Meilinger
Brian Mark Melancon
Cheryl Mele
Bonnie C. Mello
John P. Mellon
Megan Anne Meneses
Jane Taylor Mergle
Cindy S Merrow
Marize Michel
Allyson Broughton
Middleton
Chrissie M Middleton
Denise Middleton-Brown
Colleen Miele
Carrie R. Miles
Amy Christine Miller
Ashley N Miller
Christina Miller
Crystal Lynn Miller
Erin Miller
Lillie Mae Miller
Lisa B Miller
Monica Miller
Nichole A. Miller
Nichole Miller
Sonya Monique Miller
Syreeta Miller
Tracey Denise-Thoms Miller
Allison Milling
Leslie C Mills
Valerie Millwood
Henretta N Milton
Jennifer Minick
Sylvester J Miniea III
Sherry Minikiewicz
Jacqueline M Mintz
Jamie Mintz
Ellen M Mishra
Carlon Mitchell
Ginger Mitchell
Jennifer Mitchell
Jennifer Marie Mitchell
Kim Elaine Mitchell
Samarah H Mitchell
Sheryl L Mitchell
Valerie Mitchell
Helen Lorette Mitchem
Rachel Mitchum
Zahra A Mohammed
Jay T Mollett
Monica Ann Molloy
Patricia Molloy
Linda Mondoux
Lillian H. Mood
Carol A Moody
Kelley Marie Moody
Allison Moore
Deborah Dobson Moore
Hannah A Moore
Margaret Moore
Tekola Moore
Mariselli Morales
Lauren Moree
Liliana Moreira
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Brandi Morgan
James Stewart Morgan
Audrey Lane Morgan
Bowen
Carole J. Morrell
Elizabeth Morris
Judy McCullough Morris
Justin Travis Morris
Lynnette Marie Morris
Melanie Morris
Sarah Katherine Morris
Dana C Morrison
Denise Morrison
Maryalice Morro
Janice Howell Morrow
Lori Pettit Morrow
Yvonne Lee Morrow
Jessica Baldwin Moss
Miranda Elizabeth Moss
Lynda Moutray
Deborah D Moyer
Debra A. Moynihan
Sonja Boyd Muckenfuss
Melissa D Mull
M Annie Muller
Merrylee A Mullinax
Daniel Aaron Mullins
Harley Rene Muniz
Stephanie Munoz
Brenda D. Murphy
Dana J Murphy
Susan Emily Murphy
Tatia Lorraine Murray
Catherine S Murton
Ruth W Mustard
Michelle L. Myer
Dana Grace Myers
Karen Evette Myers
Kelly Myers
Latoya Myers
Latricia Myers
Madelyn Myers
Michelle C Myers
Farahnaz Nafisy
Angela Naples
Rebekah Nations
Pamela K Neal
Janice T Negron
Brenda Neil
Katina Nelson
Marsha Nelson
Torill P Nelson
Barbara L Nemeth
Lynne Sheri Nemeth
Janice F. Nepita
Tanika Nesmith
Cheryl Neuner
Angela D Newman
Patricia Newsom
Shannon Nicholl
Casey Michelle Nichols
Michelle H Nicholson
Christina Marie Nielson
HEATHER Nix
Melissa A. Nuovo
Maureen O Nwajiaku
Andrea Nwamarah
Gail C O’Malley
Andrea Webb Oates
Nancy L. Ofendo Reyes
Paula Anne Ogburn
Tamara Ohara
Cheryl M. O’Hara
Carissa Okoro
Angela L. Olawsky
Mary Lynn Olsen
Lizanne D Olyarchuk
Dorian O’Murray
Leslie Patrice O’Neal
Darlene Joan Orcutt
Lasonya Orellana
Caroline Osburn
Angel Oshields
Sophia D. O’Shields
Jolene Dee Osorio
Rebecca Rush Otts
Donna Shilane Outlaw-
Thomas
Gretchen A Overstolz
Alice R. Overstreet
Sly Owens
Virginia M Owens
Allison Owings
Kelly Marie Pabst
Frances Suzanne Pach
Lisa Page
Tryshawn Palmer
Katherine Palmgren
Melissa Pare
Ashley D Parker
Mellasenah Blair Parker
Sharlene Parmley
Linda Alisa Parnell
Constance L Parson
Mary Ann Parsons
Deepali Patel
Rina Patel
Adrain Patterson
Brooke Patterson
Fredda A Patterson
Mary Lucas Patterson
Tori Patterson
Valencia Patterson
Judy C Paull
Kimberly Elizabeth Payne
Kelly Elizabeth Payton
Ingrid Pearson
Josh Pedigo
Diane Jester Peele
Jessica D Peelle
Alison Peeples
Betty D Pelletier
Kelly June Pelletier
Lora Ann Penderman
Kirstin K Pennington
Pennie L Peralta
Deresh Tamara Perez
Nikita Shaneka Pete
Cynthia Petermann
Rhonda A Peterson
Lorrie Peyton
Marlee Phillips
Elizabeth Philmon
Kim Piacquadio
Linda Faye Pickens
Tianita; Pickens
Kathy Pike
Jennifer Pilot
Lolita Ta’Meek Pinckney
Myra Dorothea Pinckney
Michelle H Pittard
Chuck Gregory Pittman
Stuart Pittman
Catherine Pitts
Susan E. Plunkett
Ali Kindal Plyler
Jessica Poirier
Susan Polk
Joyce W Pompey
Charlene Ann Pope
Holly Poplin
Kristen Poston
Callie Powell
Dorothy Powell
Hollie Powell
Nancy C. Powell
Telatha Cornelia Powell
Tina Powell
Stephanie A Powers
Phyllis C Poyner
Kathryn Phillips Prater
Patricia F. Prather
Rebecca B. Preast
Martha A Pressley-Turner
Latonya Denise Pretty
Twanna M Pretty
Sandra F. Prewitt
Sabrina Price
Dorothy Lee Prichard
Cherylene Prickett
Ava W. Pridemore
Letitia Pringle
Charlene Pruitt
Sonya Renee Puckett
Amy Renae Purser Medina
William A Pursley
M. Claire Pursley-Watson
Laura Putnam
debra w quick
Jada C Quinn
Jayne Freedman Quinn
Rebecca Rabb
Katherine D Rabon
Christine M Ralyea
Brenda Ramirez Pena
Jennifer Lee Ramsey
Sandra M Randolph
Marlene B. Rapp
Lori Ellen Rash
Leisa M Rauch
Patricia C Ravella
Angela Marie Ravenell
Sherrion Joyce Ray
Traci C. Ray
Phyllis Ann Raynor
Avia Reaves
Nancy I. Rector
Amy Redd
Bridgette Redick
Melissa J Redmond
Dana D Reece
Rameka Reed
Cherie Reese
Jessica Reeves
Stephanie Regalado
Erin Reid
Mary S. Reid
Michael Reid
Taj Burnside Reid
Tonya Reid
Elaine Reimels
Donna Reinbeck
Alice M Renfrow
Elizabeth J Renius
Wanda Revis
Maribel Rey
Brittany Jeannette
Reynolds
Eva Marie H Reynolds
Elona E. Rhame
Elizabeth Abbott Rhoades
Tushara Rhodes
Taurie Rhoten
Colette Hawthorne Rhue
Shelby L Rials
Lenora J Ricard
Ashanti Temedres Rice
Jessica Lea Rice
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Yvonne Rice
Gwendolyn E. Richardson
Suzanne Richarsdson
William E. Richburg
Jane Van Epps Richter
Karin Riley
Lindsay Riollano
Lorraine F Rivero
Caroline Roberts
Elizabeth Barlow Roberts
Jessica Anne Roberts
Leiann Roberts Boards
Amanda Long Robertson
Kimberly Robertson
Crystal Robinson
Fanta Nicole Robinson
Micah L Robinson
Shirley M Robinson
Wende L Rochester
Nancy L Rockett
Sara Catherine Rodden
Felicia Rodgers
Ithamesia Rodgers
Misty Rodriguez
Sylvia Leticia Rodriguez-
Adedoja
Catherine Louise Rogers
Jennifer Rogers
Kristen Rogers
Linda T. Rogers
Joy Ann Roinestad
Celeste Romp
Misty Jo Roomsburg
Angel Jaimee Ross
Veronia Lynn Ross
Etoshia Rene Rouse
Carol Royals
Jennifer Rozak
Laurrie D Rumpp
Julie Runyan-Brown
Lisa Russ
Summer D Russell
Kelly Russin
Kayla Brunson Rutland
Rachel Ryan
Angela Sachs
Wanda S Samake
Laura Lee Samuel
Christina M Sanders
Jerrica Lauren Sanders
Lucille Miley Sanders
Terry Lynn Sanford
Rebecca Sanger
Kelly Santell
Carl Allen Sarbacker
Janice C Sasser
Tabitha Michelle Satcher
Antionette Luella Saunders
Michelle Sawyer
Marilyn G Saxon
Nicole L Schaefer
Stephanie L Schaller
Mary Shannon Schander
Kathleen M Scharer
Farrah L Schildknecht
Heather Schneider
Katie Schoppe
Cheryl Lynn Schosky
Julie Schroll
Marcus Rae Schultz
Micki Schurlknight
Melanie Scianna
Jennifer Lee Scott
Diane Elizabeth Scully
Elizabeth E Seal
Anna Seals
Arnisha Leshae Seaward
Alexander Wilson
Seawright
Lara Sebok
Chase Seegmiller
Marie G. Segars
Laura Seipt
Donna C Sellers
Karen E. Sellers
Marilyn D. Sellers
Nikki W Sellers
Tonya L Sellers
Colette Senseney
Courtney Settles
Leslie Tannery Sewell
Annie Shaffer
Loretta J Shaffer
Latia Shaw
Lelia Hunter Shaw
Tina Marlene Shaw Smart
Sherion Amoy Shaw-Porter
Michelle Shealy
Donnalea Shearer
Amanda L Sheldon
Latrice Janive Shell
Caroline Altman Shelley
Deborah L Shelley
Cynthia Marie Shepard
Tina Sheppard
Elizabeth Swilley Sheridan
Alyssa Marie Sherrill
Donna Marie Shields
Gertrude Shiver
Eden R Shock
Jennifer Elliott Sholts
Faith Shuler
Sipiwe M Sibande
Toni G Silver
Michael Allen Simmons
Precious Simmons
Sabrina Simmons
Constance B Simons
Robin W Simpkins
Jada Suthard Simpson
Karen J Simpson
Santesha Pickens Simpson
Terry D. Sims
Miranda Singletary
Quana Mardena Singleton
Jonathan Sippel
Ashley Nicole Burton
Sirianni
Thomas Sisk
Laura Lynn Skillen
Janice Lipe Skipper
Patricia A Slachta
Mary D. Slade
Sarah Elizabeth Slone
Naomi L Smalls
Kimberly Smart
Patricia A. Smart
Shayna Larissa Smart
Anna Marie Smigelski
Agnes Ann Smith
Ashley Smith
Brodrick Darren Smith
David Elijah Smith
Georgette M. Smith
Harriett Smith
Jacqueline Kim Smith
Jeffrey Joseph Smith
Joycelin Smith
Karen R Smith
Kimberly ANNE Smith
Kylie Smith
Machelle Speicher Smith
Pamela Gowan Smith
Pamelia Gean Smith
Patricia P Smith
Patsy Smith
Rachel Andrea Smith
Roy Hampton Smith
Shannon B Smith
Sharon Diane Smith
Stacy Perron Smith
Steven Smith
Tammy C Smith
Theresa Gent Smith
Tracie Smith
Christine B. Smoak
Jaime Smoak
Donna Jo Smolenski
Katherine Smyly
Nancee V Sneed
Gina Snell
Tracie T Snider
Samantha Snively
Nichole L Snow
Elizabeth F Snyder
Morgan Sodeman
Tiffany Solari
Selin Ann Solen
Elaine R Sommer
Margaret M Sorkin
Frances Sorrow
Robbie M. South
Ricardo Jorge Souza Leao
Margaret P. Spain
Kimberly Speer
Debbie Spells
Jeanette E Spence
Linda S Spratt
Lydia Sprouse
Rosemond Yolande
Squirewell
Lauren St Armand
Elizabeth A. Stachelek
Erika Sharmane Stack
Lori M Staelens
Pamela A Stampfli
Ellen Stanbach
Karen I. Standish
Angela Y Stanley
Ruth J. Stanton
Karen L Staples
Alyssia Starkey
Lindsey D States
Barbara Jean Steadman
Suzanne R Steele
Katie Steidle
Maryann T. Steinmetz
Gina MARIE Stenstrom
Charlotte H Stephens
Jacoty Stephens
Jacqueline G Stephens
Teresa Maggard Stephens
Victoria Stephens
Ranee Stephens Pender
Brianna Michelle Stevens
Vanessa Rae Stevens
Adrian Michelle Stevenson
Brittany B Stevenson
Amy M Stewart
Cheri Cannon Stewart
Jemme B Stewart
Stephanie Lynn Stewart
Moriah Stiles
Margo Marie Stilley
Joseph M Stocking
Kimberly L. Stockstill
Mary Stoddard
Pamela Jane Stogner
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Eugenia R Stoker
Debora Rae Stokes
Farah Stokes
Stacy Massey Stokes
Stacie Lynn Stone
Shandel Strait
Courtney Nicole Strickland
Jessica Wingard Stricklin
Mary L. Strossner
Sally Stroud
Judy Stuck
Veronica Stukes
Christine Denise Sturgell
Deanna Suber
Tammy L Sullivan
Tracy Sullivan
Betty M Summer
Sherri Summers
Melody Sumter
Lauren Sunday
Elizabeth OConnor
Swanson
English Leeann Sweat
Justin Swilling
Schinitra Ti’Onette Swinney
Wilma Kay Swisher
Joyce Swygert
Laura L. Szadek
Lisa Carol Tabakian
Gwendolyn Taitague
Jacquelyn A Tandy
Susan Tanner
Nancy Tansey
Abbey Tapler
Davina Tate
Norma J Taveras
Amber Taylor
Amy E Taylor
Brandi Nicole Taylor
Chelsea Diana Taylor
Connie L. Taylor
Jaclyn Michelle Taylor
Kimberly Taylor
Lindsey N Taylor
Margaret C. Taylor
Margaret Cone Taylor
Melissa Taylor
Melissa C Taylor
Susan W Taylor
Tyesha Taylor
Zerlinna Teague
Marcus Tedder
Michael James Tedeton-
Johnson
Elizabeth Taylor Tedford
Connie F Terry
Meredith Morris Thackston
Juanita W. Thaxton
Kimberley Theuerl
Barbara Thomas
Cuckoo Mariam Thomas
Donna R Thomas
Patricia S. Thomas
Susan A Thomas
Thais O. Thomas
Erin Thompkins
Alisha Thompson
Audrey Thompson
Carol Warren Thompson
Denise W Thompson
Erica Thompson
Kaneathra Thompson
Karen E. Thompson
Kristy Lagina Thompson
Martha Thompson
Michelle Thompson
Taylor Nicole Thompson
Vanessa Thompson
Susan Thornton
Jason Richard Thrift
Mona Thrift
Anita L. Throwe
Susan C Thrower
Stacy Michelle Tisdale
Stephanie L Tollison
Mary Jo Tone
J’Wana Lee Torian
Gale Nadine Touger
Amanda A Townsend
Tammie Tracy
Willie Mae Trapp
Robin E Traufler
Make’Da Joi Traynum
Kristal Turner Tribble
Angela M. Tronco
Vincencia Trowell
Ludmila Dmitrievna
Tsyplakova
Sandra L. Tucker
Elizabeth B Tumaliuan
Ashley Turbyfill
Mary Stovall Turman
Sarah Turnbull
Deborah Comeaux Turner
Natali Laverne Turner
Sharon Denise Turner
Tracy L Turner
Crystal Turney
Andrea Paige Tyner
Cherhara Tynes
Laroysha Ulmer
Donna McInnis Usher
Penelope L Vachon
Kathleen Valentine
Ashley Valipour
Elizabeth Van
JENNIFER Marie Vance
Christy L Vann
Kathy Vanravenstein
Connie B. Varn
Jane Marie Vaughan
Javan Vaughn
Javan Vaughn
Jennifer B Vaughn
Roberta M. Vedders
Terry Lynn Verdin
Heather Montgomery
Vereen
Patricia A. Versailles
Bailey Vevon
Lori Lynn Vick
Altonese Vitalis
Melissa Dawn Vorpahl
Mary S Wachowski
Donna C. Wade
Samantha Wadford
Allison Wagenlander
Barbara R Wagstaff
Shannon Paige Wakefield
Sarah Elizabeth Walden
Courtney Waldon
Patricia Gail B Waldrop
AMANDA YOKO Walker
Margaret L Walker
Natacha Deshawn Walker
Raquel Kelly Walker
Barbara Sue Wall
Kelly Renee Wall
Patina Sharese Walton-
Battle
Serge Raoul Wandji
Anna Wannamaker
Lanesia Wannamaker
Mary Ward
Sarah Mae Ward
Sharon A Warday
Deborah Warden
Denine Ward-Johnson
Barbara J G Warner
Evelyn Denise Washington
Kwanza Washington
Tiffany N. Washington
Candace A. Waters
Phyllis Love Watford
Emilienne Y. Watonsi
Julia M Watson
Julie Watson
Karen Lousie Weaver
Mary E Weaver
Jodie Webb
Lee A Webb
Robyn Marie Webb
Juliana Weeks
Ella S Weinkle
Grit Weinstein
Dorothy H Weiss
Timothy Weiss
Ross Welch
Joy Lynne Welling
W. Zeh Wellington
Kelly Wells
Linda M. Wells
Jeremy Chad Wentzky
Mary F Wessinger
Alice Jane West
Elizabeth J. West
Amanda Westhart
Jennifer Westmoreland
Margaret Ann Wetsel
Ginger Whaley
Holisa C. Wharton
William Antron Wharton
Shannon Wheeler
Liesl Whisenant
Michael S Whitaker
Billie White
Latonya Terease White
Martin White
Persephoney White
Vanetta W White
Roberta Gail Whiteaker
Myra Anita Cannon Whiten
Susan Scott Whiteside
Margaret Whitfield
Robin L Wideman
Nadine P. Wiggins
Page Wiggins
Tara Wiggins
Amanda Wilburn
Miriam E. Wilchanovsky
Debra Wilcox
Esther Marcia Wilds
Brenda K Wilhite
Lavena S. Wilkes
Suzanne S Wilkins
Heather Wilks
Laura Burgess Willard
Amber P Williams
Amy Allen Williams
Angeline Elizabeth Williams
Annalily Bulatao Williams
April Gayle Williams
Bonnie Jean Williams
Bruce K Williams
Caitlin Williams
Charlotte Williams
Davidia Williams
Donna Lee Williams
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Donna Williams
Dwanrhea Sharnete
Williams
Ernestine I. Williams
Jermaine Edward Williams
Jessica E. Williams
Kathleen E Williams
Kimberly Renee Williams
Lisa T Williams
Michelline Cooper Williams
Sarah D. Williams
Susan Chamberlain
Williams
Terry Carlisle Williams
Tiffaney Williams
Virginia Williams
Darlene Hicks Williams
Dunlap
Betsy Williamson
Sara Williamson
Crystal Lee Willis
Lindsey Willis
Annie E. Wilson
Beverly Cecile Wilson
Crystal G Wilson
Elaine Wilson
Gina G Wilson
Lindsey Faith Wilson
Lucretia D. Wilson
Mack S Wilson
Melisa C. Wilson
Randall Ann Wilson
Shannon T Wilson
Sharon L Wilson
Toccora Wilson
Tynaka Wilson
Versie Wilson
Victoria W. Wilson
Tameka Jordan Wimbush
Michael R Winfree
Sarah Ann Winstead
Ruth Wittmann-Price
Dawn Marie Wolak
Donna L Wolff
Bryan K Wood
Linda M Woodfin
Hightower
Angela Denise Woods
Anne Woodward
Candace Woodward
Duveen L. Woolbright
Eric Wooten
Carolyn Wray
Amanda Dawn Wright
Barbara Ann Wright
Cassandra Wright
Cindy Joy Wright
Demetris Natasha Wright
Eve Wright
Jennifer Laurentina Wright
Jessica L Wright
Kameka Wright
Keetra D Wright
Randy Wright
Sandra K Wright
Tracie Sinquefield Wright
Joanne E Wuori
Alice F Wyatt
Christina Wynn
Victoria Ann Yandle
Ana B Yanes
Keisha Sharie Yarborough
Tracey Yazvac
Deborah Lynne Yeargin
Kimberly Yodice
Janet A York
Tammy Ida Younan
ShaReda Young
Lydia R Zager
Alyssa Nicole Zalar
Nancy B Zalas
Steven Zankowitz
Alicia Zeigler
Angela C Zeigler
Suzanne Zelling
Karen Zimmer
Lea Anne Zimmerli
Sandra Zimmerman
Judith Marie Zink
Melissa Zito
Lynette Zitzner
Rebecca Anne Zobel
Fran Zozzaro
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SCNA President: Kelly Bouthillet
2020 South Carolina Nurses Association
Number of BOD Meetings Attended: 2 of 2 to date
2020 Activities:
2020 began with a new board of directors and a new vision to move SCNA forward. In short time,
however, it was clear a global pandemic was unfolding which impacted our plans for the year.
Despite the disruption of normal that COVID has caused, SCNA has accomplished much, not least
of which is the continued voice of South Carolina nurses.
In January, we held our only face to face Board of Directors meeting of the year, which served
as both an operational meeting and orientation. I was able to share my vision with the members
present and set the agenda for the coming year. As the winter/spring progressed, SCNA began
hearing from nurses across the state about working during COVID with a lack of PPE. By March and
April, working conditions were deteriorating, PPE was growing scarce and access to testing was
poor. As nurses reached out to SCNA, I shared these messages with multiple news organizations
regarding growing concerns among nurses across the state. I continued to communicate with
members, as well as reach out to Governor McMaster with our concerns over the lack of protective
equipment and test accessibility. Over the course of several months, SCNA sent several letters
to the governor, SCHA, DHEC, Senators and the state general assembly. In celebration of Nurses
Week/Month, I held a first-ever, President’s Virtual Town Hall with SCNA members to connect during
this time of uncertainty. Another letter to the governor was sent, this time requesting a mandate for
the use of face masks, when the number COVID cases began to sharply increase across the state.
This year, I have also attended ANA Leadership and Health Policy/GOVA web-calls in effort to stay
updated on priority national nursing strategies and policies.
I served as the sole Representative to the ANA’s General Membership Assembly held on June 19th,
2020. During the meeting the ANA’s Membership Assembly Adopts Resolution on Racial Justice
for Communities of Color June 20th, 2020 was adopted. A partnership between SCNA and SCNF
created the SC version, SCNA’s Statement Against Racism, June 2020. A copy of this statement can
be found of page 79.
Lastly, I also serve as a representative on the Advisory Committee on Nursing Education and the
Deans and Directors groups.
With continued focus on the COVID pandemic during 2020, our efforts continue to concentrate on
advocating for nurses and our patients, albeit in a virtual manner. I remain committed to improving
connectedness and communication during this unprecedented time.
SCNA President-Elect: Sheryl Mitchell
Number of BOD Meetings Attended: 1 of 2
2020 Activities: As President-Elect, I served as the chair of the State Planning Team for the Annual
SCNA Conference. State planning meetings were held regularly to determine the theme for 2020
conference and plan state sessions. Unfortunately, the conference was canceled due to COVID-19. I
also served as SCNA's representative on the South Carolina Nurses Foundation Board of Trustees.
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Nominations and Elections Committee: Stephanie Davis
Number of Members:
Number of Meetings:
Average Attendance:
2020 Activities:
2021 Goals:
SCNA Secretary/Treasurer: Cheryl Fieldhouse
Number of BOD Meetings Attended: 2 of 2
2020 Activities: Received finicial statements from SCNA Staff. Received reports of all check
transactions from SCNA Staff.
Finance Committee: Cheryl Fieldhouse
Number of Members:
Number of Meetings:
Average Attendance:
2019/20 Activities:
2021 Goals:
Director, Seat 1: Jada Quinn
Number of BOD Meetings Attended: 1 of 2
2020 Activities: Ongoing review of activities of the Board for alliance with the Strategic plan.
Support activities of the Board via email voting and distance meeting capacities.
Director, Seat 2: Christina Branham
Number of BOD Meetings Attended:
2020 Activities:
Chair Commission on Policy / Legislation: Jessica Stricklin
Number of BOD Meetings Attended:
2020 Activities:
Legislative Committee: Stephanie Burgess
2020 Activities:
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Wanda Crotwell
The Southern Group
SCNA Lobbyist
As you are all aware, the onset of COVID-19 changed everything about “life as we know it” in
March of 2020. As a result, the South Carolina General Assembly stood in recess in March, with
brief returns to session in May and June to deal with COVID-related funding measures and the
pending state budget for fiscal year 2021. As a result, the General Assembly passed three pieces of
legislation upon their two-day returns.
The first was the allocation of the recommendations from AccelerateSC for the first phase of federal
CARES Act funding. Of the $1.9 billion allocated to the state, almost $1.2 billion was allocated
to state agencies, education, hospitals, institutions of higher learning, and expansion of rural
broadband.
The second was a continuing resolution to fund the operations of state government at the current
levels beginning July 1, the start of the new fiscal year.
And the third was the annual sine die resolution that set the terms for adjournment of session and
the dates of their return. As a result, the General Assembly is currently standing adjourned, but will
return to session on September 15 for no more than two weeks to focus on a few key issues. The
first will be the allocation of the almost $800 million of remaining CARES relief funding. The second
will be the passage of a state budget for 2020-2021. That “new” appropriations bill will then
replace the continuing resolution currently in place to pay for the operations of government until
that time.
Finally, according to the terms of the sine die resolution, they will have the ability, although not the
requirement, to consider any and all bills that have crossed from one legislative body to the other.
While that would leave numerous pieces of legislation eligible for consideration, the insight we are
getting at this point is that it is extremely doubtful that any of those bills will be considered unless
they are used as vehicles for any needed COVID “fixes” that may need to be addressed before
January.
As a result, we anticipate that all legislation pending before the General Assembly at the time
of adjournment in the spring will be dead for the year and will need to be reintroduced for
consideration in the 2021-2022 session, which begins the second Tuesday in January. Certainly,
that could change, but given the rate of COVID cases currently in the state, we do not anticipate
the members being supportive of long discussions or debates in closed chambers. We expect their
business in September to be focused solely on funding issues with legislative discussions, especially
those not related to COVID, being held for January.
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Chair Commission on Professional Advocacy and Development: Coleen Kennedy
Number of BOD Meetings Attended:
2020 Activities:
Continuing Education Approver Committee: Tushara Rhodes
Number of Members: 8
Number of Meetings: 4
Average Attendance: Varies
2020 Activities: Focus remains on providing and maintaining initial and ongoing competency for the
Continuing Education Approver Committee (CEAC) membership. Quarterly CEAC meetings include an
update from the CEAC Chair with information dissemination from the ANCC Approver/Provider Unit
monthly virtual calls. The quarterly member updates provide an enhanced mechanism for members
to remain current with ANCC Criteria in addition to providing a forum to discuss Nursing Professional
Development trending topics. CEAC meets quarterly in conjunction with continuing education
application review cycles. This year all of our CEAC meeting have been virtual due to COVID-19.
To date, CEAC has approved fourteen (14) Individual Activities and six (6) Provider Unit Applications.
The CEAC Committee remains active with providing excellent customer service, approving quality
continuing education programs, and support of the Approved Provider Units.
Continuing Education Provider Committee: Mary Wessinger
Number of Members: 5
Number of Meetings: as needed by email
Average Attendance: 2
2019 – 2020 Activities:
SCNA had a very successful State Convention in Greenville in October of 2019.
Communicated with SCNA staff regarding the CNE to be offered to all nurses (to include APRN's) at
the 2020 Annual State Convention, in Hilton Head, in October of this year. Unfortunately our 2020
State Convention was cancelled.
Activity Title
Number
Credits
Number of
Nurses who
completed
the activity
Knot Just Suturing: Basic Office Procedures (3 CH/PH) 3.00 23 69
In Case You Missed It: 2019 Pharmacology Update (2 CH/ 2.00 117 234
PH/CS)
VPDs: Measles, and Anti Vaxxers (2 CH/PH) 2.00 113 226
Primary Care of Patients with Encephalopathy (2 CH/PH) 2.00 26 52
Prescribing Mindfully: Addressing Mental Health from a 2 56 112
Primary Care Perspective (2 CH/PH)
Update in Obstetrics and GYN Care to Women of All Ages (2 2 38 76
CH/PH)
Infertility Technologies (1.5 CH/PH) 1.5 30 45
Total
Hours
Awarded
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Stop the Bleed: Basic Bleeding Control (1.5 CH) 1.5 26 39
Spirituality and the nurse's role in spiritual assessment: 1.5 28 42
Spirituality, Health and the Healthcare professional (1.5 CH)
Research 101: Everything you wanted to know but were 1.5 15 22.5
afraid to ask! (1.5 CH)
How to Maximize Your Social Security (1.5 CH) 1.5 10 15
Breastfeeding, How to Help, When to Refer (1.5 CH/PH) 1.5 10 15
Psychiatric Pharm Update (1.5 CH/PH/CS) 1.5 66 99
Diagnosis and Treatment of Attention Disorders: Across the 1.5 36 54
Lifespan (1.5 CH/PH/CS)
A Multimodal Approach to Pain Management for Optimal 1.5 34 51
Patient Outcomes and Safety (1.5 CH/PH)
Billing for NP Services (1.5 CH) 1.5 21 31.5
Diabetes and NASH (1.5 CH/PH) 1.5 71 106.5
Luncheon Presentation Where is Your Inner Leader (.5 CH) 0.5 116 58
Cardiology Guidelines and Drug Update (2 CH/PH) 2 112 224
Leadership Seminar Finding the Leader Within (2 CH) 2 14 28
Managing the CKD/ESRD Patient (1.5 CH/PH) 1.5 28 42
Let's Talk About Obesity (1.5 CH/PH) 1.5 20 30
Medical Entomology (1.5 CH/PH) 1.5 14 21
Managing Opioid Use Disorders in Clinical practice: 1.5 48 72
Considerations for AP Nurses (1.5 CH/PH/CS)
Hospice 101 (1.5 CH) 1.5 7 10.5
Efficacy and Financial Considerations of HIV pre-exposure 1.5 19 28.5
(PrEP) and Insulin Therapy Initiations (1.5 CH/PH)
A Fib (1.5 CH/PH) 1.5 50 75
Long Term Care of the Elderly in a Skilled Setting (1.5 CH) 1.5 12 18
Latest Update on Concussions (2 CH/PH) 2 56 112
Maternal Mortality & Morbidity: America in Crisis (2 CH/PH) 2 17 34
Integrating Mindfulness Practices into Your Personal and 2 12 24
Professional Life (2 CH)
Creating a Healthy Work Environment (2 CH) 2 11 22
New Pharm and Non-Pharm Options for Treatment Resistant 1.5 46 69
Depression (1.5 CH/PH/CS)
How to Own Your Own Practice in SC (1.5 CH) 1.5 14 21
Dyspareunia (1.5 CH/PH) 1.5 18 27
Principles of Education for Nurses and Patients (1.5 CH) 1.5 3 4.5
The Medical Management of Obesity (1.5 CH/PH) 1.5 31 46.5
Advance Care Planning and the New Physician Orders for
Scope of Treatment (POST) Act (1.5 CH)
1.5 9 13.5
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Anticoagulation Therapeutics and Associated Prescription 1.5 21 31.5
Coverage Resources (1.5 CH/PH)
Regulatory Update: Keeping Safe as a Prescriber (1CH) 1 36 36
Strengthening Our Assessments: Screening Tool and Rating 1 33 33
Scales (1CH)
Reducing Your Risk of Litigation: Documentation (1CH) 1 33 33
Humor In Mental Health – A Laugh a Day keeps the
1 31 31
Psychiatrist Away (1CH)
Psychiatric Disorders and Chronic Diseases (1CH/PH) 1 33 33
CEAC 2019 Update (1.5 CH) 1.5 18 27
Total Hours
Awarded in
2019
2494.5
2021 Goals: To continue to assist with CNE offered by SCNA to the nurses in this State, both
members of SCNA and non-members. To offer quality CNE for our state's nursing professionals. To
promote participation of our chapters in the annual meeting in the Fall of the year, to evaluate the
needs of nursing education based on the needs of the nurses in this state, who practice in all areas.
To participate and keep up to date on changes in our nursing practice by the American Nurses
Association. To keep up to date with current literature and with the relevant American Nurses
Association literature on nursing practice quality and trends.
ANA Membership Assembly Representative Report
Kelly Bouthillet
Report Year: 2020
Since the beginning of the pandemic, ANA has provided much guidance on COVID related-issues,
including the lack of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for nurses. The ANA has continued to
advocate during this pandemic for safe patient handling and for the nursing profession in this time
of great uncertainty. ANA has provided numerous resources to state associations to assist in not only
caring for our patients, but nurses across various care settings.
Attended the ANA General Membership Assembly held virtually on the evening of June 19th, 2020.
This meeting was held virtually after a special meeting was called and voted on due to the COVID
pandemic prevented having the traditional face-to-face conference.
I was the only SCNA representative in attendance at the General Membership Assembly and
hence cast all six (6) votes. I did feel an extra sense of responsibility having the sole voting charge.
Considering the circumstances and number of attendees at this virtual event, the meeting was very
productive, engaging and a great success. Dr. Ernest Grant was re-elected to the position of the
ANA President.
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Before the General Membership Assembly, President Grant, unveiled ANA’s position on racism
which was accepted by the membership.
“The Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements obligates nurses to be allies and to
advocate and speak up against racism, discrimination, and injustice.
ANA, along with nurses everywhere, are again called to action. Collectively, we must emerge from
silence and speak with one strong voice as leaders and role models of compassion and empathy
for our patients, families, communities and most importantly, towards one another. Our voice is our
commitment to making a difference in all that we do for those we serve.”
The full statement can be found below and on the ANA website.
ANA’s Membership Assembly Adopts Resolution on Racial Justice for Communities of Color
June 20th, 2020
ANA's Membership Assembly Adopts Resolution on Racial Justice for Communities of Color
The American Nurses Association (ANA) 2020 Membership Assembly condemns the brutal death
of George Floyd and the many other Black, Indigenous, and People of Color who have been
unjustly killed by individuals within law enforcement. Such cruelty and abject racism must not go
unchallenged.
Racism is a public health crisis that impacts the mental, spiritual, and physical health of all people.
The Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements obligates nurses to be allies and to
advocate and speak up against racism, discrimination, and injustice. Consistent with this obligation,
ANA has taken positions against racism, discrimination and health care disparities and advocating
for human rights.
ANA, along with nurses everywhere, are again called to action. Collectively, we must emerge from
silence and speak with one strong voice as leaders and role models of compassion and empathy
for our patients, families, communities and most importantly, towards one another. Our voice is our
commitment to making a difference in all that we do for those we serve.
ANA, along with the Constituent/State Nurses Associations and the ANA Individual Member
Division, pledges to:
• Oppose and address all forms of racism and discrimination.
• Condemn brutality by law enforcement and all acts of violence.
• Champion the Code of Ethics for Nurses which calls on us to recognize human dignity
regardless of race, culture, creed, sexual orientation, ethnicity, gender, age, experience, or any
aspect of identity.
• In partnership with nurses everywhere educate, advocate, and collaborate to end systemic
racism, particularly within nursing.
• Advance institutional and legislative policies that promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and social
justice for all.
• Advocate for the ending of health inequities within communities and health care systems that
stem from systemic racism.
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• Promote deliberate and respectful dialogue, effective listening and commitment to change as a
means to improve the health of all individuals and the communities where they live and work.
SCNA’s Statement Against Racism, June 2020
Nurses have a responsibility to use your voices to call for change. To remain silent is to be complicit.
The South Carolina Nurses Association and the South Carolina Nurses Foundation stand united
in opposition to racism of any form. The avoidance of racism, discrimination, police brutality, and
for nurses, the fundamental basic human rights are foundational to nursing. In keeping with the
American Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Nurses, we stand together: Nurses Strong for
fundamental rights of all people.
ANA Hall of Fame Award, 2020
ANA established the nursing Hall of Fame Award to recognize individual nurses’ commitments to
the nursing field and their impact on the health and social history of the United States.
• ANA is honored to induct Jeri Milstead, PhD, NEA-BC, FAAN, RN, Ohio Nurses Association,
former member of SCNA and professor at Clemson. Congratulations to Jeri.
Dr. Jeri Milstead is internationally recognized as a leader, educator and mentor, and her expertise is
sought around the world. Dr. Milstead brought to the profession a focus on the impact that nurses
can have through understanding and involvement in decision making in the policy process. Through
her textbook and other writings, consultation, mentoring, role modeling, and personal experience,
she has made a broad impact on individual nurses, organizations, and the broader profession.
ANA's Membership Assembly Re-Elects Ernest Grant as National President
SILVER SPRING, MD – Ernest J. Grant, PhD, RN, FAAN, has been re-elected to a second term as
the American Nurses Association’s (ANA) national President. The voting representatives of ANA's
Membership Assembly also elected four members to the 9-member board of directors. Terms of
service will begin January 1, 2021.
“It is with great pride, duty and purpose that I serve nurses, represent nurses, and advocate on
behalf of nurses nationwide,” said Dr. Grant. “Throughout history, nurses have responded to every
public health crisis, marched for civil rights and provided patients and communities optimal care.
As our nation grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic, racism and health inequities, nurses are once
again demonstrating the resolve, compassion and undisputed skill that defines our distinguished
profession. Undoubtedly, the “Year of the Nurse” looks much different than we had expected. We
have experienced tremendous loss, but we are resilient, and we will emerge even stronger. I am
forever proud to be a nurse and to serve our profession in the company of other great leaders.”
These ANA members were elected to serve on the board of directors: Director-At-Large Brienne
Sandow, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, of the Idaho Nurses Association; Director-At-Large, Staff Nurse
Amanda Buechel, BSN, RN, CCRN, of ANA-Illinois.
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The following ANA board members were re-elected: Secretary Stephanie Pierce, PhD, MN, RN,
CNE, of the Louisiana State Nurses Association; Director-At-Large Jennifer Gil, BSN, RN, of the New
Jersey State Nurses Association.
Those continuing their terms on the ANA board in 2021 are: Vice President Susan Y. Swart, EdD,
MS, RN, CAE of ANA-Illinois; Treasurer Jennifer Mensik Kennedy, PhD, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN
of the Oregon Nurses Association; Director-at-Large Jeff Watson, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, of the Texas
Nurses Association; Director-at-Large, Recent Graduate Marcus Henderson, MSN, BSN, RN of the of
the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association.
Elected to serve on the Nominations and Elections Committee are: Amanda Foster, BSN, RN, of the
Arizona Nurses Association; Tonisha Melvin, DNP, CRRN, NP-C, of the Georgia Nurses Association;
Marylee Pakieser, MSN.RN.FNP-BC, of ANA-Michigan.
APRN Chapter: Jamie Cuff
Number of Members: 172
Number of Meetings: 3 – 2 virtually due to Covid-19
Average Chapter Meeting Attendance: 11
Number of BOD Meetings Attended By Chapter Chair: 0
2020 Activities: APRN Chapter Face book page erected / Increased chapter membership/ 2-
subcommittees formed (1- NP week 1- Virtual Education) Due to Covid-19 pandemic limited
activities.
2021 Goals: Have a 2021 conference on HHI. Offer more virtual education sessions for APRNs
across the state
Nurse Educator Chapter: Adrietta Barnett
Number of Members: 75
Number of Meetings:
Average Chapter Meeting Attendance:
Number of BOD Meetings Attended By Chapter Chair:
2020 Activities: The SCNA Nurse Educator’s chapter continues to support the mission of the
SCNA. The chapter is committed to supporting academic nurse educators as well as clinical nurse
educators around the state. The goals for the previous year were met. The chapter had a dedicated
meeting day with advance notification for all meetings sent to chapter members. The topics from
the nurse educators proposed during the APRN annual conference were derived from the current
practice issues clinical and academic nurse educators felt were important to highlight. Future goals
include preparing for additional ways to prevent nurse educator fatigue while transitioning from face
to face learning to online learning. Also, supporting the clinical nurse educator with information
regarding COVID-19 and ways to increase awareness. The SCNA Nurse Educator’s chapter meets
every 3rd Saturday of the month at 10:00am via teleconference.
2021 Goals:
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Psychiatric-Mental Health Chapter: Kim Gilmore
Number of Members: 60
Number of Meetings: 2
Average Chapter Meeting Attendance: 5
2020 South Carolina Nurses Association
Number of BOD Meetings Attended By Chapter Chair: 1
2020 Activities: Nursing symposium cancelled due to Covid-19. Chapter working on mental health
resources statewide
2021 Goals: 2021 goals are to increase membership by 20 percent, increase attendance at chapter
meetings by 10 percent, and lastly. To have Psychiatric Nursing Symposium in May of 2021.
Women and Children's Health Chapter: Mary Wessinger
Number of Members:
Number of Meetings:
Average Chapter Meeting Attendance:
Number of BOD Meetings Attended By Chapter Chair:
2020 Activities:
2021 Goals:
1301 Gervais St., Suite 802 Columbia, SC 29201.
PO Box 1768, Columbia, SC 29202
FOR THE BOOK OF REPORTS
January 2020-July 2020
This report is submitted on behalf of the South Carolina Nurses Foundation (SCNF).
SCNF Mission Statement: to promote high standards of health care by insuring the advancement
of the nursing profession through scholarships, grants, and programs of excellence
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Officers
Deborah L. Hopla, President
Felicia Bowen, Secretary
Committee Chairs
Finance:
Bylaws/Policy & Procedure
Scholarships & Awards
Marketing & Development
Deanna Cox, Vice President
Pi Johnson, Treasurer
Elwood Owens
Lara Hewitt
Judy Zink
De Anna Cox
Members
In addition to officers and committee chairs, other members are: Tammy Gilliam, Kelly Bouthillet
(SCNA liaison), Josephine Mitchell, Phyllis Raynor, Meg Stanley, Sheryl Mitchell, Jason Thrift, Elaine
Reimels, Renetta Loquist.
Appointments
Pi Johnson, Treasurer, and Josephine Mitchell, Palmetto Gold Steering Committee
Meetings of the Board of Trustees
The SCNF Board of Trustees meets on the second Friday of the second month of each quarter
beginning in February. Meeting dates for 2020 are August 21, and November 13. Meeting dates for
2021 are: February 12 and May 13 and August.
Nurses Care License Plate Initiative:
SCNF continues to benefit from a special license plate referred to as the South Carolina Nurses
Foundation NURSES CARE License Plate. These vehicle license plates are available through the
South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles. Proceeds from the sale of the license plates as stated
in the legislation must support nursing scholarships. The number of scholarships and amount of
each scholarship has increased over time based on revenue generated. The number of applications
at both the undergraduate and graduate nursing education level has also increased based on
revenues available.
Scholarships and Awards Committee
This committee continues the work of reviewing the process, number, and amount to be awarded
for each scholarship in conjunction with the treasurer and finance committee. The License Plate
Initiative (Nurses’ Care Scholarship) application process is now conducted online. In 2019 SCNF
received over $25,998.99 from the sale of the license plates and will be awarding $25,000 in
scholarships in August. SCNF has also been awarded 2 American Nurses Foundation Advocacy
Scholarships of $1000 each that the Foundation will be providing to SC Nurses this year.
Although contact is made with all registered nurse education programs in the State, scholarship
applications are not received from all schools. Efforts continue to assure that all eligible students
have the opportunity to apply for SCNF-managed scholarships. This year SCNF had 54 applicants
for scholarship funding.
Marketing and Development
SCNF participated for the annual Midlands Gives. Midlands Gives is an event that promotes
raising money and awareness for Midlands nonprofits during a 24-hour online giving challenge.
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Much preparation and planning is required of each participating non-profit. The board had 100%
participation this year with 34 new donors and over 170 individual donations. As a result of our
participation, the development of a much-needed social media presence was begun and additional
monies were added to the general fund. The SCNF board visibly reached out to potential donors
and great effort was put forth by SCNF.
Special thanks to Jason Thrift who has worked tirelessly on SCNF’s social media presence on
Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter accounts! His leadership and direction has been phenomenal!
Palmetto Gold
The Palmetto Gold Steering Committee is a special committee of the Foundation and is responsible
for implementing the Palmetto Gold Nurse Recognition and Scholarship Program. As in previous
years, 100 nurses were selected to receive the prestigious Palmetto Gold Award but due to the
pandemic the Gala had to be cancelled. The 2020 Palmetto Gold Scholarship Award Recipients will
be recognized as soon as this is possible. The 2021 Palmetto Gold Gala will be the anniversary of
the twentieth Gala with annually 100 nurses being recognized as the best nurses in South Carolina.
Scholarships will be awarded again in 2021. Many thanks to the Palmetto Gold Steering Committee
for the work done in unprecedented times.
Friends of the Foundation
In 2019 SCNF established the “Friends of the Foundation” acknowledgement with Renetta Loquist,
a nursing advocate, to be featured as the first honoree. Honorees are influential nurses from South
Carolina who have demonstrated leadership and devotion to nursing. Donations for the honoree
assists SCNF with operational funds and allows money to be designated for potential scholarship
recipients.
In 2020 our honoree is Dr. Stephanie Burgess. Dr. Burgess has a lifetime record of advocating for
nursing in South Carolina. Donations in her honor can be sent to SCNF and the “Friends of the
Foundation” designation.
Respectfully submitted
Deborah Hopla, President
South Carolina Nurses Foundation
SNA-SC
Annual Report
Bethany Ghent, President
South Carolina has never seen times such as these. From October 2019 to present day, the South
Carolina Student Nurses’ Association Board has stepped up to challenges with transparency,
diligence, and rigor.
In October, the state board traveled to Chicago, Illinois for the annual National Student Nurses’
Association (NSNA) MidYear conference. At this conference, I was elected to serve as the Southern
Region Director for the NSNA Council of State Presidents. This conference set the foundation for
what was to come for our annual state Convention in January of this year. With the theme “Together
Towards Tomorrow” and Lexington Medical Center as the presenting sponsor, our current SNA-SC
board was elected and are as follows:
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Bethany Ghent, President (Clemson University)
Reagan Conn, President Elect (University of South Carolina Columbia)
Disney Cuddington, Vice President (Midlands Technical College)
Katie Milo, Secretary (University of South Carolina Columbia)
Emily Holthaus, Treasurer (Clemson University)
Justin McMahan, Breakthrough to Nursing Director (Piedmont Technical College)
Laura Tautkus, Public Relations (University of South Carolina Columbia)
Zachary Smith, Populations and Global Health Director (Midlands Technical College)
Xan Lutsky, Ethics and Governance Director (Horry Georgetown Technical College)
Angela Hall, Nominations and Ethics Committee Director (Midlands Technical College)
The current state board is from a wide array of colleges and universities, featuring BSN, ASD, BSA,
and RN programs. In February 2020, a complete edit was made to the SNA-SC Bylaws. It was found
that many procedures of accountability were outdated, therefore these changes were submitted to
NSNA and are now published on our website (sna-sc.org).
In March 2020, a monthly newsletter was created by Angela Hall, NEC Director. This is to inform
constituents of upcoming events and avenues they can take to become an SNA-SC and/or NSNA
member. Zachary Smith (Populations and Global Health Director) was able to meet with state
legislators, including the Lt. Governor, to establish a channel of communication between the state
government and SNA-SC. This has been helpful in delivering up to date and direct information from
state legislature when communicating to constituents. In addition, the founding measures for the
South Carolina Student Nurses Association annual state convention was determined. The SNA-SC
2021 Convention will be held at Kiawah Island Golf Resort from February 5-7. Cat Golden, founder
of the “Leap Land Live” method, will be the keynote speaker. The theme for the convention will
be “Shaping Your Dreams into Reality.” In light of COVID-19, our second annual South Carolina
MidYear Event is scheduled to be via Zoom on November 7th. The theme for this event is “Year of
the Nurse” and upcoming details such as ticketing and sponsors are to be determined.
Although the annual NSNA Convention could not take place in-person, a virtual convention was
held via Zoom from April 15-18, 2020. While attending this event, I was able to give my “Effective
Leadership in 7 Steps” presentation as Southern Region Director for the Council of State Presidents.
Speaking on this national platform has allowed me to work with many surrounding states, including
Hawaii, on the topic of student leadership.
A central goal of the current SNA-SC board was to conduct in-person outreach to increase
membership. However, due to COVID-19, this is not possible. Instead, the board has created
various paths of online communication to increase student inclusion and belonging. A “Pen Pal”
program was established, as well as videos created by the SNA-SC board as forms of outreach.
These are posted to our website as well. In addition, the SNA-SC Board unanimously voted to
supply each SNA-SC designated chapter with a COVID-19 stimulus check of $200. Webinars with
our SNA-SC advisors and mentors have been scheduled to occur throughout the upcoming year to
provide support and access to navigating this unforeseen time as a student nurse.
Thank you for your time in listening to the past, present, and future activities of SNA-SC. Our goal
as a state organization is to provide opportunities for South Carolina student nurses to become the
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best nurse they can be. We hope you can attend our MidYear Event on November 7th and our State
Convention in February.
Annual Report for Organizations with SCNA Representatives
Kelly Bouthillet
Organization with SCNA Representative: Advisory Committee on Nursing Education (ACONE)
Activities: There was a suspension in meetings in the Spring of 2020 due to the COVID pandemic,
however the SCNA President will be attending virtual meetings beginning in August, with much of
the business being conducted via email.
Sheryl Mitchell
Organization with SCNA Representative: Coalition for Access to Healthcare
Activities: The Coalition for Access to Health Care continued to advocate for Advanced Practice
Registered Nurses (APRN )in South Carolina. Quarterly meetings were held to discuss legislation
impacting APRNs in South Carolina. The Coalition will continue to monitor bills, State and Federal,
which will impact APRNs ability to practice in South Carolina.
Kelly Bouthillet
Organization with SCNA Representative: Alliance for a Healthier South Carolina
Activities: All online meetings
Kelly Bouthillet
Organization with SCNA Representative: Deans and Directors
There was a suspension in meetings in the Spring of 2020 due to the COVID pandemic, however
the SCNA President will be attending virtual meetings beginning in August, with much of the
business being conducted via email.
Sheryl Mitchell
Organization with SCNA Representative: SCNF
Activities: The South Carolina Nurses Foundation (SCNF) held three meetings: February 14, 2020,
May 8, 2020, and August 14, 2020. The meetings after February 14, 2020, were held virtually due
to COVID-19. Unfortunately, the spring 2020 Palmetto Gold Gala was canceled due to the State
of Emergency that was declared by Governor McMaster. All vendors, participants, and recipients
received notification of the cancellation. SCNF is currently developing an alternative to honor
the 2020 Palmetto Gold recipients. SCNF participated in Midlands Gives and received several
donations. SCNF nominations committee prepared a slate of candidates to present to SCNA during
the joint meeting between SCNF and SCNA. SCNF received many scholarship applications and
will announce the scholarship recipients once the review is complete. Also, SCNF has increased
its presence on social media through the use of Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. SCNF’s next
meeting is scheduled for November 13, 2020.
Nancy Durham & Kim Gilmore
Organization with SCNA Representative: SC Diabetes Council
No activities in 2020 due to Covid-19
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Annual Report for SCNA Organizational Affiliate Members
SOUTH CAROLINA FAITH COMMUNITY NURSES ASSOCAITION
ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE SOUTH CAROLINA NURSES ASSOCIATION AFFILITIATES
AS REPORTED JULY 2020
MISSION:
The mission of the SCFCNA is to promote healthy congregations by encouraging and supporting
the development and sustainability of faith community nursing practices and health ministries
throughout the state of South Carolina.
VISION:
Healthy Communities through Faith and Health Partnerships
PURPOSE / OBJECTIVES:
1. To exchange and disseminate information concerning the practice of faith community nursing in
health ministry programs for communities, hospitals and other health care organizations.
2. To raise the awareness of health care professionals and the general public regarding the
importance of health ministries and faith community nursing practices.
3. To provide educational and research opportunities for members of the organization.
4. To promote professional growth, networking, and collaboration among its members.
5. To promote cooperation and maintain communication with state, regional and nationally
recognized faith community nursing and other health ministry organizations.
6. To consult with professional nursing and health ministry organizations regarding professional
standards and practice of faith community nursing and health ministers.
QUARTERLY MEETINGS:
The SCFCNA continues to convene quarterly meetings; January, April, July, October, on the second
Tuesday of the month.
At our January 10th meeting held in Columbia, we installed the officers for 2020 as follow:
President- Donna Kleister RN MS, President- elect- currently open, Secretary- Amy Goodson RN
MS, Treasurer- BJ Roof RN. The professional development activity was presented by our own Trudy
Geork who recently authored a Bible Study for people experiencing cancer. The Upstate SCFCNA
group convened their meeting Tuesday, January 17th, in Greenville. Our professional development
presentation was offered by Sharron Champion, executive director, for the Homeless Period Project.
A blessing of the hand service was performed at both meetings.
Note: due to COVID19 pandemic- January was the only month so far this year to have face to face
meetings. Meetings for April and July were changed to virtual platform via Zoom. While meeting on
virtual format, both the Midlands and Upstate groups are meeting the same date/time on second
Tuesday for April and July.
During the April 14th virtual meeting, Marisette Hasan, BSN, RN. President/CEO The Carolinas
Center, lead a round table discussion regarding the impact of COVID19 pandemic and sheltering
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in place is having on our faith communities. This activity served as our professional development
activity. Various resources and personal /professional stories were shared during this dialogue.
During the July 14th virtual meeting, our guest presenter, Tara Georgianna Jackson, research
project team member and contributor to the book, ““Faith and Healing: Among Christians in South
Carolina” to the research outcomes of this research study at University of South Carolina.
Agenda for the October 13th meeting is currently being planned and it is anticipated that this
meeting will continue on virtual platform.
The SCFCNA had planned and advertised the Foundations for Faith Community Nursing Course
that was to be offered March 12th-14th at the University of South Carolina Beaufort Campus. We
did not receive registrations, possibly due to COVID19 pandemic. As it turned out the course
would have been canceled due to pandemic related lockdowns. We are exploring other options for
offering this foundational course in terms of online or hybrid course platforms. We hope that this
may be possible for the fall.
The SCFCNA is also offering the annual conference on virtual platform on August 7th, 2020. This
was initially being planned for live conference however due to the pandemic, change to virtual
platform was a necessity. The theme for this conference is “Advanced Care Planning: A Role for
Faith Communities. Due to advances in medical care, people are living long. Despite the prevalence
of health issues related to aging, many American adults have not set up specific advanced directives
for their continuing medical care in the future should they become incapacitated and not able
to speak for themselves. Conference attendees will be given the opportunity to learn about the
conversations and activities that comprise the advanced care planning process; the nuts and bolts
of advanced directives and related forms; and some techniques that may be used to promote and
support advanced care planning activities as well as community resources. Guest speakers include:
Rev. Sabrina Gray, M.Ed Boston,MA.; Marisette Hasan RN BSN, President/CEO The Carolinas
Center; Stephanie McGuire, SC Thrive, Chief Community Relations Officer; J. Sam Wiley, Jr.
CIRS-A/D, VP of Programs, SC Chapter Alzheimer’s Association; Karen Southard, RN MHA,CPHQ
Program Director, SC The Carolinas Center for Medical Excellence; Rev. Brenda Lynn Kneece,
MDiv, Executive Minister of the South Carolina Christian Action Council. The conference is open to
Nurses, Clergy, Ministry Leaders, Pastors, Congregational Health Ministers, Health Agencies, anyone
interested in congregational health ministry.
During 2020 the SCFCNA instituted a new activity in April due to the impact of the pandemic
and multiple severe storms that spinoff tornados that impacted association members and their
communities. The SCFCNA weekly time of devotion and prayer was initiated as a resource for the
membership to come together in God’s Word and prayer seeking solace and support during these
very trying times. We are meeting on virtual platform on Thursdays at 1 pm. As Faith Community
Nurses, our practice focuses on the intentional care of the spirit. It is important during this
challenging time that we support each other in that same intentional care of the spirit so that we
may continue to serve our faith communities in a healthy wholistic approach.
SCFCNA congratulated Anita Boland RN, MSN on receiving the 2020 Palmetto Gold Excellence
in Nursing Award for her work and service in faith community nursing and her leadership with the
SCFCNA.
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Logistical activities in 2020 included: review of bylaws, filing annual financial report to State of South
Carolina Office of the Secretary of State- Division of Public Charities, and creating a strategic plan to
guide our association in the years to come.
Respectfully submitted,
Donna Kleister, RN MSN
SCFCNA - President
CEO Annual Report
Judith Curfman Thompson, IOM
CEO and Lobbyist
2020
“Life is what happens when one is making plans…”
2020 has certainly been a year to prove that old saying to be correct! I am certain that almost
all of you have been affected in more than one way since this outbreak of COVID-19. I am also
very certain that many of you have spent hours and hours working to care for the victims of this
pandemic. Some of you have remained in your “regular” roles within your institutions. Some of you
actually packed up and went to the areas of this nation that were in deep trouble from all of the
needs that they had to care for in their areas. All of you who have been working tirelessly on behalf
of your patients are to be thanked.
2020 certainly has been unusual! As the COVID-19 virus began to affect SC and work, SCNA moved
out of our office building in March. Each of the two of us on your staff moved our offices to our
homes for the duration of the pandemic. We have recently received word that 1301 Gervais St.
will be opening for those who wish to return. At this point in the events of this year, we have no
thoughts of moving back into our office building downtown until we are much further along in the
diminishing of cases in South Carolina.
That said, we continued to do the work of SCNA. The most difficult part was the need to cancel
the 2020 Convention and Annual Meeting at Hilton Head. We worked with the Sonesta to try to
figure out a way to go forward. It simply was not going to be possible. The final decision was made
after an offer came from the hotel to be able to provide service for about half of the number of
attendees that we usually have in attendance. Let me assure you that we had many days and hours
of negotiations to try to salvage our meeting. Nothing would work. Nothing would have been up to
our standards, and frankly nothing would have been up to the standards of the Sonesta.
As part of our business planning for this event, and all of our events, we do purchase insurance for
our meetings. We now await the response of the insurers to our claim. The good news in all of this is
that we had not spent a great deal in start-up costs, so, that was a boon. We are also looking at the
possibility of inviting some of the planned participants to create virtual presentations for us to have
for nurses who want to be able to ensure that they have enough hours for re-licensing. This is very
much in a formative stage. There may be too many other things that we need to do to do this this
year.
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No matter what happens with insurance and other things, we have still had a serious blow to
the SCNA planned budget, so, we shall be watching that very carefully as the rest of the year
progresses.
Planning for the Annual Membership Meeting is well underway, and it will be a virtual meeting. Part
of the effects of the past months have been the explosion of virtual meetings. It is truly a great way
to be able to meet without leaving the office. I shall be most interested in how this will continue to
be used after all this pandemic is over.
Among the items that have been accomplished this year:
Continuing our status as a Professional Nursing Development Provider through the Tennessee
Nurses Association. We continue to “trade” services for this aspect of Continuing Nursing education
with TNA as we have done for many years now. It is a cost savings for SCNA and TNA and ensures
that our program is one that provides quality Continuing Nursing Education.
Participation in the Virtual ANA Membership Assembly, June 19, 2020 from 5:00 – 8:15 PM. A most
interesting first one of these. Kelly Bouthillet was the only elected representative for SCNA who
was available of this meeting. So for purposes of voting, she had all 6 of SCNA’s votes. One of the
newest parts of the meeting included the preparation for the election. ANA is using a competencybased
model for all nominees for any and all offices. This was instituted a few years ago to ensure
that the leaders of the ANA were prepared for the very large tasks and responsibilities that they will
have if elected to national office. It was a most interesting way to get 400+ people together. This
has been a time of really great public relations with many elected volunteers and ANA staff being
on many national programs.
In South Carolina, SCNA has been busy in the months of the first part of the pandemic with calls
and requests for panel members from all over the state. Television and newspapers were well
represented. We even had calls from the New York Times and Washington Post. Kelly Bouthillet has
been widely interviewed and has done an excellence job for SCNA!
The year began with what has become an annual meeting of and for the staff of the C/SNAs across
the country. As always it was filled with practical discussions as well as great fellowship. The great
team of vendors that we have underwrite almost all of the costs for the meeting and speakers. Since
this follows fairly closely on the heels of the ANA meeting for Presidents and C/SNA staff, there is
great continuity for working together. The SEED group (Southern States in ANA) has continued to
have “occasional” conference calls during this time as well.
SCNA Board Orientation took place in January and was a very successful meeting.
I have participated in the ongoing meetings of the ANA Value Pricing Committee as well as the
ANA New Executive Director Orientation Committee. Both of these ANA committees have been
really interesting as the subjects are up to the minute about organizational management. The ANA
GOVA calls have also continued during this time. It is most interesting that since middle May, ANA
has done a complete re-forecasting about membership.
Also during this time-frame we began a new way of distributing the SCNURSE. A “hard copy” of the
paper will still be mailed to all members. We will no longer send the paper to all nurses in SC as we
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have done before. Paper and postage costs have increased greatly over the past couple of years.
On-Line copies will still be available.
In late May, President Bouthillet called in to discuss a President’s Membership Challenge for SCNA.
We adopted the idea and have been sending out checks to members who have brought in new
members. It is a really great plan and seems to be working really well.
And so, in a few paragraphs, we have a portion of the work going on at SCNA. I want to also be
very certain that each of you who are receiving this annual report are aware of the truly great good
fortune that SCNA and I have to have the work of SCNA being handled in many ways by Rosie
Robinson. Rosie is the epitome of a “can do” person. She is always looking for new ways to do
things to improve efficiency and effectiveness. She is also delightful to work with on a daily basis!
One of the down sides of working from home is that I do not get to see Rosie every weekday. This
year has been one of those transition years for the Robinson family: Wyatt graduated with honors
from Irmo High School and is on his way to Embry- Riddle Aeronautical University in Florida this
month. Rosie’s parents have left Texas and moved to Columbia for the next years of their life. So,
new adventures await all of them, but, it has also been a transition time for certain. I look forward to
continuing to work with Rosie. She is just great!
So, on we all go in what has been a most unusual year indeed!
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2020 SOUTH CAROLINA NURSES ASSOCIATION
ANNUAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
October 15, 2020
Immediately after the virtual Annual Membership Meeting is adjourned
Approximately 7:45PM
Agenda
I. Call to Order
II. Establishment of a quorum
III. Establishment of the 2021 SCNA Board Meeting Calendar
- January 16, 2021: Board Orientation and meeting (Board of Directors only)
- January, 2021 TBD Chapter Chairs online meeting
- May 14, 2021: Board Meeting
- August 20, 2021: Board Meeting
Convention dates October 14-16, 2021
- October 13, 2021: Board Meeting night before Convention
- October 14, 2021: Annual Meeting of SCNA Membership
- October 14, 2021: Annual Meeting of the Board of Directors
- December, 2021 TBD for Budget
IV. For the Good of the Order
V. Adjournment
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