February 22, 2005

Rho Omega Chapter

Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing

Truman State University

RHO OMEGA NURSING HONOR SOCIETY

February 22, 2005 Board Meeting Minutes

BT 223 B 1200-1320

Members present: Stephen Hadwiger, Kit Hadwiger, Stephanie Powelson, Shirley Riley, Brenda Higgins, Angie Shuey, Susan Smith, and Rebecca McClanahan.

I. Board meeting minutes from December 15, 2004 were distributed, reviewed and approved without changes.

II. Review of bylaws and Implementation of the new Bylaws format were discussed. Kit and Shirley have met regarding implementation of bylaws. The Bylaws compliance form is due March 1, 2005 and will be electronically submitted. The Bylaws are now in compliance with STTI standards and have been implemented. At this time, there are no longer individual committees. These have been merged into the Governance Committee and Leadership Succession Committee (LSC). Governance members include Sharon McGahan, chair, Stephanie Powelson, Shirley Riley, and Pam Melvin. There will be two open seats on the committee this spring. Leadership Succession Committee members include Christina Davis, chair, Brenda Higgins and Deb Hudnall. Nominations for open offices and committees were discussed. Martha Smith will step into the President’s position, opening the Vice President office. Rebecca will send the membership list to Brenda Higgins to aid the LSC in obtaining nominations for open offices. March 10 was set as target date to have list of nominated members. March 21 was set as mailing date to members for voting. The ballots are due back by April 22, 2005.

III. The seven individual committees will be referred to as Task Forces supporting the Governance and Leadership Committees. Task Force reports include the following:

A. Program Task Force: Martha needs abstracts for the Spring Capstones. The deadline for abstracts will be extended to the end of February. Rebecca suggested emailing the new deadline to members. All members were asked to encourage other members and co-workers to present. The goal of 8 oral presentations was set. Stephen will verify the room reservations for Capstones. Stephanie volunteered to verify equipment availability. Three sets of equipment will be needed to aid in concurrent presentations.

B. Finance Task Force: Rebecca submitted a Standard Balance Sheet showing total liabilities and equity as $6, 974.22. The CPA audit/consult was discussed. Shirley Riley suggested Melanie Seavitts, Colliar & Abernathy, as the consultant. All members approved the motion. The audit will be scheduled no earlier than May 2005 and before June 30, 2005.

C. Awards Task Force: Stephen has met with area leaders in regard to the “Nominate a Nurse” Campaign. There will be another meeting Thursday, February 24, 2005, 12:00pm at Patterson’s. All members encouraged to attend. A sample Nominate a Nurse form was distributed per Stephen. Brenda suggested having a “coloring contest” for area students. This would correlate with Nurses’ Week. Prizes may be awarded for the art work. Target date for the community project was set for 2006. It was also discussed having a student analyze the depictions of nursing and present the findings at Capstones.

IV. Chapter Key Awards: Stephanie informed the board of a Career Fair, March 10, 2005, 12:00 pm to 2:00pm in the Mehegan Classroom, KCOM. Representation of TSU Nursing and Rho Omega at this Career Fair will count towards Chapter Key points. Kit encouraged members to gather documentation for the Chapter Key points. Rho Omega needs 50 points to apply for the award. Folders have been created and placed in the faculty workroom for the gathered documentation. A student worker will assist in organizing the documentation.

President Kit Hadwiger adjourned the meeting at 1320.

Minutes were compiled and submitted per Angie Shuey, Secretary.

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