Department of Nursing Minutes 2
Sigma Theta Tau
Pi Beta Chapter
Board Meeting
Columbus, Georgia 31907
Officer Transition Meeting
Date: 7/29/10
MEMBERS PRESENT: Cheryl Smith, Sheri Noviello, Amanda Hawkins, Elizabeth Frander, Stephanie Lewis
MEMBERS ABSENT: Ramona Mulleins, Mallory Cameron, Gail Jones, Janice Harris
MEMBERS LATE:
ITEM / DISCUSSION / CONCLUSION /Meeting called to order @ 1130 by Amanda Hawkins
Review of Current Status of Pi Beta Chapter / Amanda Hawkins, current president, provided a document detailing officer positions with terms. 2 positions remain unfilled: Chair of Leadership Succession and Chair of Governance. / · C. Smith noted that she could fill one of those open positions. S. Noviello will follow up on the other position.
Treasurer’s Report / A. Hawkins reported that the chapter has $4143.06 in its checking account and $10,200.19 in its Synovus Account.
2010-11 Planning / It is required for each chapter to host 2 events/year. / · Pi Beta Chapter will host Evidence Based Practice presentations @ Columbus Regional and Saint Frances Hospital. All STT members will be invited.
· Pi Beta Chapter will also host the nursing profession’s presence @ CSU Tower Day, a student research forum. Discussion occurred as to how to involve junior level students. STT members will be invited.
· Induction ceremony will be May 6th, 2011. Inductees will include 10% junior nursing students and 25% senior nursing students. Discussion was had about calling for community member nominations.
Membership / Sheri Noviello, president elect, provided a roster of active and inactive members of the chapter. Discussion centered around increasing active membership and encouraging inactive members to become active. Discussion explored what members want from STT: Resume item, service opportunities, networking, etc. / · All Pi Beta Officers and Chairs will call 14 of the active members on the list and ask for updated contact information, current employer, and inform the members of the next meeting, which will be October 21st @ 12 noon @ Houlihans off Armour Rd. Members should RSVP to S. Lewis, Secretary, by 10/18. There will be a drawing for 5 members to receive their lunch free. A laptop with Internet connection will be on site for inactive members to renew their memberships.
· S. Noviello will contact John Lester in CSU PR to discuss a postcard mailing to STT members.
· All present decided a survey to explore member needs was the best way to increase membership. No one was assigned to develop the survey. Follow up next meeting.
ITEM FOR FUTHER CONSIDERATION (“PARKING LOT” ITEMS): Survey (Survey Monkey), Sponsor Community Health Fair or job fair?
ANNOUNCEMENTS :
Adjourned at: 12:55 pm
Recorder: S. Lewis
ATTACHMENTS: None