Omicron Delta :: View topic - For Approval: Nov 2009

Alison Collins

Requesting a vote by exception please

Respectfully submitted,

Kelley Edds,Secretary

Omicron Delta: General Meeting
Time 12:00 Phoenix (MST)
Date: November 11, 2009

Roll Call

Board List (Voting Members):
SANDY CARTER Sandra Wise Jean Pickus ANGIE STRAWN
Sheba Harris Donna Hewett KATHY BAILEY Marilynn Jackson
Antoinette Dziedzic CAROL BAUER MARILYN KLAKOVICH Gina Drake Robin Goodrich KELLEY EDDS Carol Bauer

VPs and Second VPs:

CAROLYN BAILEY, DEBBIE BECK, LINDA SEALE, JESSIE GOMEZ

Non-Voting Members:
PAM FULLER ALISON COLLINS

**Attending members indicated in all caps

Approve Minutes October 14th, 2009
Updated roll call list to reflect current Board. Not able to approve minutes. Do not have a quorum present.

Meeting Agenda and President’s Report
—Sandy Carter
Sandy C thanked Kelley’s sister for the rooms in Indianapolis saved almost $2000. Alison proposed that we send Kelley’s sister fruit from Edible Creations. $75. Marilyn K and Carol second. No opposed. Approved.

Delegate Report
Angie, Marilyn K
Angie recapped what she experienced as a delegate. Wednesday she reported being very impressed with officers and flags rose. Very global present. Impressed with health global leadership. Marilyn commented on order of flags. The flags enter in order of chapters entering SSTI. Angie recapped election results. Many of whom we preselected received positions. House of Delegates closed with new President who walked in front and was very engaging. A tri-fold flyer we should get copies of which state her goals for STTI. Marilyn K reported on By-laws and resolutions. All by-laws proposal passed. Controversy over removing international board member. Resolutions are attached with Bi-annual report. One in particular related to our chapter. Establishment of a virtual chapter. Concerns that virtual chapters will take away from ground chapters. Susanne Prevose addressed questions regarding the issues of concerns. In the end supported. Sandra Wise suggested that first language deleted b/c our chapter has been a virtual chapter for a long time and Susanne Prevose stated OD has been used as a benchmark for other virtual chapters. A virtual chapter established has to go through all approval processes to meet requirements. Voting done differently this year. Done on a different day not with House of Delegates. Board Leadership Development program, Marilyn K did a presentation and has been contacted by Journal of Nursing Education contacted them to create a publication out of the presentation. Sandra Wise did a presentation on competency based education. Went very well. Kathy Bailey participated with research project. Announced that she was first in raising money for the research project. Her Hospital will also be recognized. 2011 Bi-Annual in Dallas Texas.
Sandy asked that Marilyn and Angie create a report to put on general membership meeting.

Education Chair- Marilyn K. Debbie B., Antoinette D.

46 register 39 attended. Luke gave an excellent presentation. Luke stated he has received many emails thanking him. Debriefing meeting is being scheduled to talk about what worked and did not work. Met with Alison to put together a conference template so we are planning 2 year out. Service activity- only 6 attended. 4 were board members. Marilyn did a write up thanking Marilyn J and Luke for their service. Letter to members to donate for Nurses with Purpose Organization. Sandy C room was $150 and Marilyn J covered this cost so all proceeds can go to organization.

Executive Director Report - Alison
General membership meeting postcards sent out Nov 9th. Created on website all news groups and forums. Alison sent out what needs to be posted in which forum. Kathy created a template for VPs and Second Vps to fill in and put in area campus reports. Leaving last years reports up for a few more weeks so that board members can see what was posted to help with this new post. Alison can add anything that needs to be posted. Sandy suggested that VPs talk about what is going on at the campuses. Community service or other activities. Debbie B. updated template and sent to Alison. Did not realize that she was supposed to post the report herself. Alison can help but nice to see who is involved.

Web update- spoke with Janelle. Done end of this month. Don’t go live until after general membership meeting. Will get proof soon to view. Possibly beg of 2010.

New elections form shows President, President elect, and Governance chair. Send letter to VIPs to get more responses for nominations. Sandy suggested that members suggest others.

Sent in request for Diamond sponsorship for Atlanta. Confirmed received.

Marilyn asked who used the free day at Bi-Annual. Possibly ask for refund or donate to STTI. Alison will see who to contact.

Marilyn K. reported- contacted by faculty member in Philippines for a research initiative. Asked that faculty work pro bono for them. Sent info to Dale Mueller-regional coordinator. Starting a new chapter there. Associated with Sigma Theta Tau.
Sandy C asked if there are specific criteria. Pam asked what is a” research expert”.
Marilyn K read the email received asking for faculty help to teach research.
Sandy stated her appreciated the work this committee did.

Pam suggested this be a donation.
Marilyn will see who other member talked to.

Treasurer Report – Sandy
Alison reported-Budget sent out. Waiting for audit to be done. Jim waiting for information from STTI. One issue with transferring of accounts. Billing statement had old account. Old account was charged $35. This was paid and account will be closed.

Angie reported that STTI international did a conference on money and Richard attended and did write a report for us. This was emailed out to board members.

Eligibility Report - Gina
Alison report- no leaders up for review.
Antoinette reported that several doctorate students in her class are interested in joining OD. Angie reviewed criteria for doctorate students.
Leadership/Succession Report – Donna.
Alison reported that she is caught up. Pam reported that Key flag is hanging with two medallions.

Governance Report - Marilyn
Based on international by-laws changes- number 3 approved-will update chapter bylaws. Hopefully will have before Annual Meeting. Angie asked if we vote on that. Marilyn stated no we cannot change.

Research/Scholarship Report - Robin

Pam- working on grading criteria for applications. Pam asked that Marilyn K send her the email and she will see if there is help. Sandy C asked if this can be a partnership. Pam needs more information. Sandy asked that Pam and Marilyn report next month.

Area VP Report: Online - Jean
Area VP Report: Northwest - Linda

Area VP Report: Western - Angie
Book available “You Know You’re a Nurse When..” quote from Gina Drake and a quote from a graduate.
Pam- Can we order for board and committee members for nurses’ day to thank for their work. 2009 Odyssey Conf is tomorrow. Registration is down but normally have walk ins.

Got exhibitors through website. Pam proposed that buy STTI book for board members and second VPs for nurses day. Cost $500. Angie second. Alison- pick names out of a hat-members. Sandy c- first 10 members who log into the general membership meeting. All in favor no opposed. Motion passed. Sandy C asked Alison to help.

Area VP Report: Central - Kathy

Area VP Report: Midwest - Antoinette
No report.

Debbie Beck thanked board for letting her help. Alison has a proposal for her to address. Extra money available-wants to do a conference during Nursing Week. Sandy asked how many attended last year. Debbie believes about 20.

Sandy asked for a discussion to support Metro Detroit campus with $500-1000 for Nurses Week conference. Pam asked how much exactly. Sandy C asked how many in attendance? Look at other conferences- Alison look with Sandy W to see what we have done in the past.
Pam wants to know what the request is being made for. Sandy C to support Luke with a theme Care for the Caregiver. That makes a difference in how much to support.
Antoinette-Recommend open to all Midwest regions.
Pam asks who is this for? We need detail of Debbie’s vision is. Debbie states in past open to nurses, students, faculty and other campuses.
Sandy C maybe look at a collaborative event.
Debbie Beck Proposes $500-1000 that OD supports the conference. Wants to have Luke there.
Need to research amounts given in the past and address next month.
Debbie is requested to submit a defined proposal for next meeting.

Area VP Report: Northeast - Open

Area VP Report: Southeast - Carol
Teri Chenota CCC for the University accepted to be 2nd VP for N Florida campus. Has been with University about 6 months. Is an STTI member and will have dual membership

New Business
Angie reported on Florence Nightingale event In Washington. She will work with STTI and OD to keep event high on our list. Cathedral holds 3000. Do not anticipate sell out. No tickets first come first serve. Assured that if we get there early enough there would not be a problem. STTI backing.
STTI applied with United Nations to seek global health nursing.
Old Business- none

Submitted:
Kelley Edds, Secretary

Kathryn Bailey

Recommended for add on: Kathy VP of Central reported the need to get new 2nd VP for Colorado and will work on the NM Santa Teresa campus for opportunities.

Amanda Day

Thank you for the detailed report...this was a solid report but the numerous spelling errors did detract a little from the overall presentation

Kathryn Bailey

I move to approve the minutes. Corections were recently made per meeting on Wed Dec 9th.

Cheryl Sandquist

I second the motion

Kathy Weseman

I approve the meeting minutes as posted.