GVSU: Student Nurses' Association

Student Nurses’ Association Meeting Minutes

September 26, 2011

Grand Valley State University

Grand Rapids, MI

I.          Call to order at: The SNA meeting was called to order at 12:02P by Julia Vanderhoef, President.

II.        Roll call: Ashley Gaebel, Secretary, took the roll call.

III.       Those present:

Board Members

President—Julia Vanderhoef, Vice President—Erin Nicoson, Secretary—Ashley Gaebel, Treasurer—Elizabeth Mikes, Communications Director—Bethany Nies, Community Wellness Director—Kaitlyn Winter, Curriculum Director—Joshua Fik, Evaluations Director— Laura Courtright,  Image and BTN Director – Molly Steensma, Membership Director – Kristyn Wheaton,  Staff Advisor—Angela Caruso, Faculty Advisor – Norine Cunningham 

Delegates

315— Jasmine Gillette, Avana Johnson, Lindsey Krueger, Linda Lamberts, Rebecca Mast, Brooke Shelton, Kristen Slatinsky, Jaime Steger, Aleigha VanderBerg.

320— Ally Duxter Lauren Glovak, Renee Dettloff, Katie New, Jessica Trierweiler

350— Lauren Gilfillan, Stephanie Moore, Lauren Rosasco, Alyssa Tassiello, Meredith Visser.

420— Frank Durante, Nicole Husen, Bianca Orduña, Erika Schilkey, Cheryl Riordan, Lauren Vockler, Taryn Zyburt

450—Laura Ambers, Nadine Mushimbele, Jennifer Senita, Brooke Telep.

Those absent:

Excused with notice: Jessica Romano, 320 Delegate; Megen Tanner, 320 Delegate; Eric DeJong, 350 Delegate; Dawn Hatchew, 350 Delegate; Natalie Ervin, 35o Delegate; +Laura Ambers, 450 Delegate.

Excused without notice: Casie Pedley, 350 Delegate. 

IV.       Approval of previous meeting minutes:

Motion: Bethany Nies, Communications Director

Second:  Elizabeth Mikes, Treasurer

V.        Approval of flexible agenda:

Motion: Elizabeth Mikes, Treasurer

Second: Bethany Nies, Communications Director

VI.       Officer reports

1. 1.      President
   1. Community Service Learning Center guest speaker was introduced. Kristyn Wheaton was thanked for all her hard work since she organizes and contacts the guest speaker. Round of applause was given.
   2. General membership approval of new uniforms completed by Josh Fik. These uniforms are not for us, but for the new curriculum. The top is going to be royal blue with nursing student on it as well as the Grand Valley logo. There will be two different options for pants for both females and males. There will be two options for females for the top and only one option for males. Layering will be an option as long as dress code is followed which will most likely be wearing a tight fitting black long sleeve shirt underneath the uniform. Shoes will be closed toe and closed heel (no crocs). Solid color in nature and must be resistant to body fluid.
   3. An announcement about the NSNA Convention sign-up will be available until Wednesday, September 28th, 5 p.m.
   4. The scrapbook committee was asked to meet after the meeting for five minutes.

2.   Vice President

- Fudraising committee was asked to meet after the meeting for five minutes. 

3.   Secretary

1. A reminder was given to the membership to remember to go back and take the quiz for STUEY so you can become an official member.
2. A reminder for the delegates that they must email both the president and the secretary if they are going to miss a meeting. Delegates are only allowed to miss two meetings.
3. A reminder for the delegates that they need to forward their reminder emails to the secretary. It is my job to keep track of your participation and if I do not know what is going on you may miss out on your delegate LIC points.
4. The CHS committee was asked to meet after the meeting for five minutes.

4.   Treasurer

      – Bylaws committee was asked to meet after the meeting for five minutes. 

5.   Communications Director

-The new website is up and running, but it is not completely finished.          Please check that out!

6.   Community Wellness Director

1.  The LIC form for the semester will be sent out via email within the next two weeks, sorry for the delay! Just to clarify, those hoping to earn LIC points for their volunteer hours are responsible for keeping tracking of their own hours throughout the semester, then submitting the completed LIC form by November 17th.
2. If anyone will be participating in the BTN Girl Scout event on November 19th can count those hours towards this semester or next semester.
3. Also, please be sure to submit all of your hours, even if you know you have exceeded the 10 LIC point maximum; Those who earn over 30 hours during their time in the nursing program are eligible for a Leadership award at graduation/pinning. Thanks for everyone’s volunteer work!

7.   Curriculum Director

      -Josh presented the new uniform options.

8.   Evaluations Director

      -Health Project Committee was asked to meet after the meeting for five minutes.

9.   Image and BTN Director

1. PIPES was explained and a sign-up sheet was passed around for those interested. It is a interdisciplinary meeting (all the health professions in the CHS building) that is a hour long once a month. It is a great learning experience. We are not sure when the next meeting will be, so if you are interested please email Molly.
2. The BTN committee was asked to meet after the meeting for five minutes.

10. Membership Director

1. The Alzheimer’s walk went very well. Kristyn thanked everyone who participated and thanked everyone for doing a great job fundraising. The goal was $1,000 and they almost doubled it by almost reaching $2,000.
2. An announcement about QPR certification was made. A suicide prevention seminar. It will be on Wednesday, October 5th at 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Only one room is available right now, so only thirty people can be taken. As soon as another room is available, thirty additional people will be able to attend.
3. Nurse recruiter panel will be next general meeting. There will be a representative from Metro, Spectrum, and Saint Mary’s. It will be a great time for you to ask questions and to learn about the process for new graduates.

11. Announcements

-Taryn Zyburt made an announcement about the blood drive that will be here at CHS on September 26th.  Email Taryn with questions or if you would like to sign up for an appointment.

12. Meeting Adjourned at:  12:55 p.m.

13. Approval of adjourning the meeting:

Motion: Ashley Gaebel, Secretary

Second: Bethany Nies, Communications Director

Minutes taken by Ashley Gaebel, Secretary