CACCN Calgary Chapter
Annual General Meeting (AGM) Minutes
April 2, 2008 @ 2030
JamesO.WilsonGallery, FortCalgary
750-9th Avenue SECalgary
Attendees: 19 members present with one proxy vote.
1.0Introduction of Attendees
2.0Current agenda approved, no additions
3.0Minutes of the 2007 AGM approved by Paula, seconded by Jana and Betty
4.0No business from the 2007 AGM minutes
5.0Chapter Reports
5.1President’s Report- Chapter Report April 1, 2007-March 31, 2008
5.2Secretary’s Report- Calgary Chapter currently has 73 members
5.3Treasurer’s Report- available to members upon request
6.0 Old Business
6.1 Constitution and Bylaws
6.1.1 Quorum numbers- Kathy reviewed the issue with the quorum numbers; however, no voting could take place this evening regarding the issue as 30 days notice had not been issued to the membership. The membership was also reminded that in the future, any member can bring a change to the C&B with a 30 day notice.
6.2 CARNA Specialty Practice Group Status- Lois will continue to gather information on acquiring the status for Alberta.
7.0New Business
7.1 Education Day discussion- Many feel that the face of those working in critical care is changing. As well, we don’t want to compete with the critical care educators. Another issue is that it seems to be getting harder to get the day off for education days. Funding is tight both through the Chapter and professionally. Could propose for CACCN Calgary Chapter to organize an education day but allow the educators to plan the educational agenda.
If we are going to only have an education day every 2 years, then it should be a big day. Could also include poster presentations like Dynamics, have a trade show style, have variety and concurrent sessions. Could also extend it to every 3 years when Dynamics occurs in Eastern Canada.
We have a wealth of educators in critical care that we can utilize; others agreed that we could coordinate with education days already ongoing. What about doing an education day with Edmonton and holding it in Red Deer? Concern raised regarding different policies and practices between the regions but that’s the great thing about meeting (like at Dynamics) to compare practices. Good topics would be new grads and outreach teams.
Pam remembered that in years past, there were Trauma Updates- Short Snappers that were 10 minute presentations. So in a day long education session, we could have a keynote speaker, break out sessions along with short snappers. Could possibly do a teleconference or videotape is so it could be shared among those unable to attend or those in smaller communities that transfer their patients to the CHR. Amy indicates could possibly utilize the Alberta Super Net to connect to rural communities. Query if this route would generate any money for the Chapter or end up costing the Chapter money to organize and hold.
Plan to meet with Critical Care Educator Group. Goals are to have a larger conference next year i.e. September 2009 and possibly involve or partner with other centers while looking for sponsorship vs. cost recovery. Kathy will facilitate and F/U at future meetings.
7.2 Road Show comments- Concept was great, good for exposure and attendance.
7.3 Fund Raising- Amy believes there are bigger and better ways to fundraise, social committee started at Foothills. Question was raised as to whether members would rather pay an extra $10 for a conference once a year. Sponsorship would also be another avenue to pursue. The Chapter will continue with basket fundraising twice a year for now.
7.4 Membership incentives- Silver Anniversary Membership Incentive Award received from National. Draws to take place following meeting.
7.5 Roles and Goals- Education and membership, can reach new staff members through GNO and site orientation, we need orientation pamphlet (Lois has forms that could go into a hand-out).
7.6 Survey- Excellent feedback but lengthy, will post on Calgary link of website.
8.0Election of Officers- no mailed in nominations. Paula nominated Lois for re-election to the Secretary’s position, Elaine seconded. Lois accepted re-election to position of secretary for another 2 year term.
9.0 Adjournment at 2145.