OLD BUSINESS

TOPIC

DISCUSSION

RECOMMENDATION

ACTION

FOLLOW-UP

1.

Membership Report – Membership Needs Survey Action Planning

Kevin is not present due to illness

Based on the discussion at the last meeting it was suggested to add “Open Forum” to the end of the routine new business agenda.

Adriann will send a request to Kevin to prepare a survey summary for discussion at the next business meeting.

2.

CEN Review Course Final Report, Kevin

There was some discussion regarding the feedback from those who attended the course.  It was generally felt that the content was good but basic.

Request full report from Kevin at the next business meeting.

3.

General Assembly Proposals membership feedback

The members present had not received any e-mail feedback from the members.  The content of the bylaw proposals and resolutions was discussed.

A general consensus or NMENA’s position on these topics was discussed. 

All delegates are required to thoroughly review the content prior to the General Assembly.

     NEW BUSINESS

1.

Treasurer’s Report

Sue presented the treasurer’s report in Patti’s absence.  There has been no activity since the past meeting and payment of GA stipends.  The Treasury balance is $12,404 before the receipt of the quarterly assessments. The definition of the hotel reimbursement for conference attendees was clarified.

The SOP regarding reimbursement will be clarified to state that the hotel reimbursement for attendees will be 50% of the cost of the Conference Headquarters hotel.

Adriann will add this statement to the reimbursement SOP.

2.    

2011 Officers nominations update

The ballot for 2011 NMENAQ officers has been distributed to the membership.  Cathi has received some return ballots and will compile a summary at the deadline of September 15^th.

Notification of the elected parties will be communicated once the balloting is complete.

3.    

Outstanding ED nurse nominations

Kathy has not received return nominations as yet.

Adriann will redistribute the nomination information to the membership

4.    

October Educational Program

Kevin McFarlane is schedule to provide a program on stroke management. 

Adriann will contact Kevin for his flier and CE information for distribution.

5.    

Emergency Nurse’s Week – Cathi

Activities surrounding celegration of Emergency Nurse’s Week were discussed.  Kathi Bell is investigate a governor’s declaration but has not received confirmation.  Cathi Legg suggested a congratulatory PSA in area newspapers.

Cathi will contact Sara Campbell to investigate PSA’s.  It is hoped that we will have Outstanding Nurse Nominees to include for recognition. 

6.    

Planning for next meetings.

The possibility of using video-conferencing for upcoming meetings was discussed ising free services that are available in the area.

David Marsh will contact Kevin to discuss resources further.  Adriann will contact Presbyterian IS to determine if the WiFi is available for such use in the Pinon room. 

There will not be a September meeting due to conflict with the General Assembly. 

The October meeting is planned to be an educational session with more to be announced. There will not be a November or December meeting, however, on December 1, our Christmas Celebration will be held at Artichoke Café.  Cathi will make reservation arrangements. 

7.    

Adjournment.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:15 pm.