Alabama Nurse - August 2022

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ASNA Delegate Responsibilities
Being a Delegate to a state convention can be an exciting experience but one has inherent
responsibility. As you know, the House of Delegates (HOD) is the governing and official
voting body of the Alabama State Nurses Association (ASNA). The House meets annually
per the ASNA by-laws. Members of the HOD play a crucial role in providing direction
and support of the work of the Alabama State Nurses Association. Delegates are elected
to the HOD to work for the betterment of ASNA and the nursing profession. Each delegate
is expected to study the issues thoroughly, attend each session of the HOD (including the
Open Forums), and engage in active listening and debate. Also, delegates are encouraged to
use the extensive resources and collective knowledge available at each meeting to provide
direction and support for the work of the organization. Such a commitment benefits the
individual delegate, the association, and the nursing profession.
If a delegate is unable to attend the 2022 ASNA House of Delegates, his/her district nurses
association should be notified at once. When alternate delegates are substituted for delegates,
it is the responsibility of the District President to notify ASNA of the change immediately.
Important information for ASNA Delegate Registration
Delegates are encouraged to register for convention in advance to expedite the
on-site credentialing process. Full registration includes all convention functions, meals
and events. Please note the cutoff date for the hotel discount is August 18, 2022. ASNA
has blocked a certain amount of rooms for this convention.
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To ensure eligibility for the credentialing process, delegates are required to present
their one picture ID at the Delegate Registration desk. Membership will be verified
on site at the time of registration. Each delegate will be issued a name badge, a delegate
ribbon, and informational materials upon proof of identification. The name badge
and delegate ribbon must be worn in order to be admitted to the floor of the House of
Delegates.
Please call the ASNA office at 1-800-270-2762 or 334-262-8321 if you have questions
or concerns.
Procedure for Registration of a Delegate
1. The most current membership roster available from ANA will be available either in
online or printed version.
2. The duties of the ASNA Delegates Credentials Committee (DCC) include all
phases of delegate registration. ASNA Staff will be on hand to assist and answer
questions.
3. All delegates must provide a current membership card and 1 (one) photo ID.
a. If the delegate’s name and membership card match the current roster, a member
of the DCC will proceed to register the delegate.
b. If the delegate’s name and membership number do not match the current roster,
the DCC will check the Master Delegate List (the original information supplied
by the district president). If the name appears on this list, the procedure for
registering an alternate delegate as a delegate will be followed.
4. Each delegate will be provided a name badge identifying them as a delegate.
5. The delegate is to be instructed to retain the House of Delegates name badge. This
name badge and some form of photo ID must be available during all sessions of
the House of Delegates, should the presiding officer call for a check of delegate
credentials.
6. The delegate’s name will be marked on the control listing to develop a running
tally of those delegates who have completed delegate registration.
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