Student Nurses Association Meeting Minutes

(6/2/08)

 

Grand Valley State University

Grand Rapids, MI

 

I.                   Call to order at: 12:08

 

II.        Roll Call:  The roll call was taken by Sara Klein, Secretary.

 

III.             Those Present: President-Megan Keller, Vice President- Danielle Smith, Secretary -Sara Klein, Treasurer-Amy McMillan, Membership Director-Renee Poelman, Curriculum Director-Claire Dziewit, Community Wellness –Leah Wozniak, BTN Director-Christina Schwarz, Evaluations-Lisa Tenhavee, Website- Amy Snooks, Faculty Advisor - Nancy Schoofs, Staff Advisor-Ron Perkins.

 

Those Absent: Alison Belmonte, Amanda Elam, Lindsay Aleccia, Jennifer Pelky, and Breanne Rillema were absent without notice- unexcused. Kristen Winkler was absent with notice- excused.

 

IV.              Officer Reports:

 

A.     President

- The bylaws/resolution committee did a skit where they explained the meaning of bylaws and resolutions. They defined bylaws as “associations of policies that structures organizations.” 

- NUR 450 is selling alumni shirts and tote bags this semester. The tote bags cost $15.00 each and if you are interested in buying one, order forms are on the BB website and need to be turned in by June 25^th in the president’s mailbox in room CHS 305 no later than 5:00pm. Any questions/concerns can be directed to Rebecca Harris at harrireb@student.gvsu.edu.

- Slating and elections took place during the meeting. The open positions are president, vice president, secretary and treasurer. Those running for the positions currently are: Shannon Cregeur-President, Danielle Smith-Vice president, Sara Klein- Secretary, and Treasurer is still open! There is still time to run for any of these positions. Slating will take place at the next meeting held on June 16^th. 

- The winners of the gas giveaway this week were Kelli Cross and Amber Kortering. Congratulations!

 

B. Vice President

      - The t-shirts have been ordered and are expected to arrive next week. An email will be sent out to inform you when they will be ready to be picked up.

- We still need more volunteers for the MI Adventure event! It is LIC approved and will be held on July 19^th. It is an all day event starting approximately around 11:00 am ending around 9:00pm. For each volunteer the SNA is getting paid $7.50/hour. Activities include: concessions, taking tickets, running game booths and more. This is a great fundraiser and if you are interested there is a sign up sheet in CHS 305 or contact Danielle at vicepresident.gvsusna@gmail.com.

 

                  C. Membership Director

      - Ginger Lange from GVSU career services will be speaking on June 9^th

                        at 12:00 in room CHS 209. She will talk about resumes and what career

                        services all have to offer. This is a great opportunity and everyone is

                        welcome to come. Also chips and pop will be provided!  

                         

D. Community Wellness

      - More volunteer opportunities have been announced.

1. The Ronald McDonald House needs volunteers to help prepare meals, help out during game and craft night and during group therapy. If interested contact Leah at community.gvsusna@gmail.com.

2. The Habitat for Humanity also needs volunteers. The store called "Restore” needs volunteers on Tuesdays through Saturdays. There also has been a BLITZ build, with some openings for additional volunteers.  The West Michigan United Methodist Church Annual Conference is taking place June 3-7. Volunteers are needed from 8 AM - 8 PM on W,Th, F, and Sat. Additional help is needed at the following times:

Thurs. June 5 form 8 AM - 2PM

Fri. June 6 from 1 PM - 8 PM

Sat. June 7 from 1 PM - 8 PM

If you are interested in volunteering for Habitat for Humanity please contact Colleen Mahon-VanDoren at (616) 774-2431 extension 224 (office) or at (616) 262-6974 (cell) or email to cmahonvandoren@habitatkent.org

3. The Children’s Assessment Center (CAC) needs volunteers for various events. These include the following:

 

11th Annual Child Abuse Benefit Golf Outing
June 5, 11:00am-8:00pm
Spring Lake Country Club
Tasks: Sit at 1 of 18 holes distributing drinks, raffle tickets & prizes.

Summer Kick-off Celebration
June 7, 10:00am-2:00pm
Garfield Park on Burton St.
Tasks: Distribute CAC materials to parents and children/set up& tear down display

Walk in Their Shoes tour
June 19, 11:00am-12:00pm
Children's Assessment Center
Supervise children of various ages/play/read/distribute snacks

Ionia County Fair
July 9, 10:00am-2:00pm
Safety booths hosted by United Lifestyles
Distribute CAC materials to parents and children/set-up and tear down display

If you are interested in any opportunity at the CAC please contact Leah at community.gvsusna@gmail.com as soon as possible. Thanks.

 

                  E. Website

                        - The Frequently Asked Questions section is now up on the SNA website.  It includes questions like “Do I need to keep my books” or “Can I work during nursing school.”  It is helpful information that most nursing students wonder. If you have any comments or would like to add any questions/answers contact Amy at websitecoordinator.gvsusna@gmail.com.

               V.     Meeting Adjourned at: 12:34

               Motion: Renee Poelman                      Second: Amy Snooks

                

Minutes taken by Sara Klein.