Wisconsin Nurse - March 2021

Page 4 The Wisconsin Nurse March 2021
Wisconsin Nurses Association Updates
WNA Annual Business
Meeting Highlights
The WNA Annual Business Meeting was held virtually on Friday, January
22, 2021 from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm. Information and action items from the
meeting are as follows:
• Resolution of Memoriam for Pam Macari Sanberg, WNA President
from January 18, 2020 – January 14, 2021 was presented by WNA Acting
President, Beth Markham
• Condolences were offered by Barbara Nichlols on behalf of the WNA
Past Presidents.
• Treasurer’s Report was provided by Tanya Brueggen, WNA Treasurer.
• Approved amendments to the 2008 WNA Human Trafficking Reference
which reads:
That WNA will:
1. Affirm that the global issue of human trafficking is pertinent to the
public health of our nation and therefore impacts the profession of
nursing.
2. Educate and provide nurses and the community with information
and skill sets necessary to identify and refer victims of trafficking.
3. Advocate for and support legislative activities that further enhance
protection in an effort to decrease the incidence of trafficking.
4. Partner with key stakeholders, nursing organizations, and media
outlets to address the human trafficking crisis.
5. Continue with and expand our task force on human trafficking.
Wisconsin Nurses Association
Starts 2021 FRESH
Have you had an opportunity to visit WisconsinNurses.org website lately?
We took time in 2020 to consider how we wanted to our site to look and
where we could make some updates. We have a brand-new look on the site!
A few things our regular visitors should be aware of:
• Our new site employs what is known as a MEGA MENU, you should have
an easier time locating exactly what you are looking for on our website!
• Most of our MIGs (Mutual Interest Groups) are now housed on
Wisconsin Nurses Connect (our WNA Members Only platform). If you
are a member who is not on WNC, please contact Bri by email at Bri@
WisconsinNurses.org
• Our Nightingale Tribute can now directly be found under Nurses
Foundation of Wisconsin.
• Our upcoming conferences can be found under events. Specific past
conferences can be found Education > Virtual Learning Center.
Our relaunched website was developed by Netphoria, a Madison, WI based
web development company with over 20 years of experience.
The re-launch of WisconsinNurses.org will assist with our mission of being
the voice and principal advocate for Wisconsin Nurses.
• Approved the proposed amendments to the Bylaws.
Deleted Article VI, 6.B.1.n. which requires a CPA Audit every two years.
Strengthen the role and responsibility of the WNA Board of Directors
related to their fiduciary role. Article VI, 6.B.1.e. Adopt the annual
budget, promulgate financial policies and procedures, and conduct
surveillance of funds
• Administered the Oath of Office to Beth Markham as the 51st WNA
President.
• Announced the winners of the 2020 WNA Elections and received the
Oath of Office administered by Beth Markham, WNA President.
• Recognized the nurses who passed away during 2020 through the
reading of the Nightingale Tribute. (Nurses recognized can be found
on the NFW section of the WNA website.)