July 25, 2006

New Mexico Nurse Association

Meeting called to order at 6:00pm at the Sheraton Uptown by Diane Cassell

Roll Call:
    Cathi Legg, Scott Lamont, Lisa Everson, Diane Cassell, Kim Dixon, Teri Baughman, Adriann Mischel, Kathy Bell, Susan Harrison-Salt

Presentation:
    -Susan Harrison-Salt RN
    -Nurse Trainer for the UNM Center for Disaster Medicine
-Presented a wonderful PowerPoint presentation about Disaster education and the response team!

WEB page update:
-    Adrianne met with the Lobo Internet Service; Brian Burton is the main designer
-    Brian will have to rebuild the site which has multiple phases to the process. The first is to design the site, then get our feedback
-    A 2nd tier page can be incorporated that allows for the content and graphics.
-    Can do a monthly upload of information, such as any class offerings. Anyone with the password could do the changes and additions
-    Once he is done we should not need annual updates.
-    Lobo will maintain and keep the site going for $35.00 / month. Brian estimates he would need about 20-30 hours to build the site which would cost approximately $1,300.00 - $ 1,900.00.
-    We would need to put 50% down based on the low estimate; the final payment is due upon completion.
-    Adrianne will e mail site information to anyone who wants to view his work
-    This is a well established company (since 1996) and has a wide range of experiences. Brian has been designing WEB sites for 9 years now.
-    Lisa E expressed that her church uses this company
-    Financially this is feasible as we currently have approximately $23,000.00 in the bank.
-    National is currently working on their own site as well.
~ Motion by Lisa E that we go forward and have Lobo build our site
~ Second by Teri B
Discussion:
Questions to be asked would include:
o    Is it possible to send out membership e mails for the site?
o    Is it a secure site?
*Motion passed unanimously

Scientific and General Assembly:
-    The delegates for this year are: Diane, Teri, Jean, Alison, Lisa, and Cathi. The alternates are: Sue, Kathy
-    Checks were given to each of the delegates in the sum of $1,500.00 with a reimbursement form attached
o    If driving: per April 2005 meeting the current reimbursement rate is 35cents per mile. The top dollar amount, and further discussion of the perdiem will be established at the next meeting
o    Limit of airline price to be established at the next meeting
o    Daily expense stipend is $75.00 per day maximum (this may not include alcohol) The amount may include transportation / food / tips.
o    Receipts are not required for small meals etc. However if you spend less than the allotted amount you must return the remaining portion
o    All expense reports and return of excess funds are due to Teri by the September meeting.

Articles of Incorporation:
-    Have finally been completed thanks to Teri’s hard work and persistence!
-    Teri has requested a certified copy
-    Next she will start working on changing our status to the 501C3

Next year’s seminar?
-    Teri presented a program possibility titled: Triage first!
-    This is a 2 day program that looks good … cost of $11,000 after discounts and before expenses!
-    Med Ed offers 9 other options for classes besides the CEN review. Some are 1 day, some 2
-    One class from Med Ed that sounds possible is: Emergency Nursing Nuts and Bolts
-    Teri will look into the as a possibility
-    Discussion concerning logistics and meals / snacks

~ Motion to adjourn meeting by Diane
~ Second by Kathy
* Passed Unanimously