May 24, 2006

New Mexico Nurse Association

Meeting called to order at 6:15pm at the Sheraton Uptown by Diane Cassell.

Roll Call:
    Cathi Legg, Teri Baughman, Kathy Bell, Lisa Everson, Adriann Mischel, Diane Cassell, Beth Cassell, Jean Gomez

Presentation of last meeting minutes:
~ Motion to accept minutes by Teri B
~ Second by Jean
*Motion passed unanimously

Discussion about DEMAT team. Jean offered that they are willing to come to a meeting and provide an in-service. Jean and Kathy will co-ordinate setting up a date, possibly August.

Next month Stacy Baca from Lilly will sponsor the meeting and provide an in-service.

501C3 Report:
-    All required forms have been sent to Marlene with the State.
-    Marlene has in return sent new forms to be completed
-    Once the articles of incorporation are completed then we can change our status to 501C3 which is an educational status.

Treasurers Teleconference:
-    Nothing new that affected our chapter
-    Several states are being observed / looked at by the IRS. All have incomes > $25,000.00 / year
-    The 2006-2007 Liability insurance has been paid by National this year
-    National is encouraging a 2 year Treasurer appointment

Scientific Assembly:
    -Dianne has received a packet of information
    -General Assembly Information:
        June 16, 2006: Membership tally completed for chapter
        August 4, 2006: Delegate Registration Deadline
        September 13-14, 2006: General Assembly
        September 14-16, 2006: Scientific assembly
-15 scholarships are available through the national office. (Found on the web site under foundation and scholarships.
-2007 election is available on line and by paper ballot. Be sure to vote for the new national officers. Dianne has more information on all of the candidates. Election will open on May 18, 2006 and close on June 16, 2006
- Teri B has reported that all reports have been turned in to the national office.
- The theme for this year’s silent auction is jewelry. The guidelines are: $100.00 minimum value, native to the area, creatively packaged in a 1’ x 1’ package with the jewelry removable, must include a digital photo of the jewelry when we register. Dianne has offered to do the shopping.
~Motion by Cathi L that Dianne be allowed to shop and that she will be reimbursed for expenses. No specific limit set on amount.
    ~ Second by Teri B.
    Discussion about price ranges and content of the jewelry followed
*Motion passed unanimously
- Delegate forms need to go out. Jean suggested that the forms be updated so those who apply yearly can just give an update.
~ Motion by Teri that the officers automatically are offered a delegate position (President, President Elect, Treasurer, and Secretary. The treasure and Secretary may choose to go or relinquish the opportunity.)
~ Second by Adriann
* Motion passed unanimously
- Delegate forms must be returned to Teri no later than July 20, 2006

Web Site update:
    -Our domain name needs to be protected. Name is NMENA.com
    -The cost is: 1 year = $ 30.00
               2 years = $ 50.00
                       5 years = $ 95.00
    - The charges are due in November
~ Motion by Kathy B to pay the $95.00 fee and secure the domain name for 5 years.
    ~ Second by Adrianne
*Motion passed unanimously
- Web information: nothing new to report.
- Discussion about our attempting to revamp or rebuild the site. Adrianne has located a Web Master that can provide a new site look and will manage it monthly. The estimated cost at this time is $100.00 to $150.00 with a maximum of $250.00.
~ Motion by Dianne that we use Lobo Service as our Web Master
~ Second by Teri
*Motion passed unanimously
- Adriane will contact them and give the billing needs to Teri

Treasures Report:
    - No changes from last month
- June 8, 2006 is the deadline (60 mark) for taking and passing the CEN exam in order qualify for the refund offer at the class

No further discussion or debate

Meeting adjourned @ 6:55pm by Diane Cassell