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SNA Meeting Minutes for January 24th, 2011

0740—Meeting called to order, new board members introduced to attendees

I. Guest Speaker Ginger Manss—St. Joseph’s employee and laison for CNSA speaks about the importance of the SNA, the values of the CNSA, what are the benefits of membership
II. Guest Speaker—Nathan Watkins speaks about how to succeed in clinical and in nursing school overall, building a portfolio, preparing for the job search, and NCLEX reviews

III. Old Business
A. Vote on previous minutes
i. Tanya D. moves to approve
ii. Clair G. seconds
No objections, motion carries
B. ICC—Jody S. discusses ICC representation
C. Treasurer Report- latest profit is $1656, total balance is now $7,367.91
i. Paula discusses the need to move efforts from fundraising to community outreach, using our monies to contribute to nursing students and the community

IV. New Business
A. Class Bogs—Ana G. offers guidance, urges classes to start and upkeep blogs
B. Revision of Constitution—emailed to anyone interested
i. Clair G. moves to approve new constitution
ii. Tanya D. seconds
No objections, motion carries

Announcement of RN Lobby Days

Adjournment

"Nathan Watkins" previous ADN graduate student ~ Recipient of the Mary Randall Award, Fall 2010 is coming to talk this Monday, Jan 24th at 7:30am in Locke - 314 at the SNA meeting. He will be sharing studying tips, surviving nursing school, his recent accomplishment during nursing school and after graduation and why it is important to join the SNA, taking the NCLEX and what NCLEX Review he used.

SNA Meeting Jan 24th

The Student Nurses Association (SNA) will be having their first SNA meeting this coming January 24th at 7:30am – 9am in Locke – 314. Come earlier and get a great parking spot before class beings and enjoy a nice cup of coffee and refreshments we will be serving. Our first guest speaker will be Ginger Manss R.N., MSN, AOCN from St. Joseph’s Hospital; Ginger Manss is our Regional Director for the National Students Nurses Association (NSNA). She will be sharing to what the benefits to joining the NSNA along with the upcoming National Convention taking place this year in October.

*** All SNA members or new SNA members in attendance will receive “Free Sweatshirts” (limited on sizes). We hope to see you all there!


Future SNA meetings will be held one Monday per month at 7:30 AM in Locke- 314

-January 24th

-February 14th

-March 21st

-April 11th

-May 9th

SNA Meeting: 12/6 RN-BSN Online Degrees

Hey everyone. We're down to the final days of the semester. We are also having our last SNA meeting of the semester at 1PM in Locke 313. For this meeting, we have Nancy Ryan from Grand Canyon University. Are you interested in possibly going from RN to BSN while taking classes at home? GCU offers a online baccalaureate nursing program. If taking online classes even peaks your interest at all, then you should attend this meeting. For more information on Grand Canyon University check http://www.gcu.edu/.

Last meeting, we had nominations for officers and each ran unopposed. Congratulations to the new officers for Spring 2011:

Anna Gonzales: President

Jody Sytten: Vice President

Paula Thomson: Treasurer

Clair Giedt: Secretary

Tanya Daniel: President-Elect

Being the last meeting and it getting close to the holidays, we'll also have a bunch of treats and food for everyone to snack on. Please join us as we try to end 2010 with a bang. It was great working with all of you this year. Thank you and good luck to everyone as you progress in your nursing careers.

-AJ Arriola

SNA President, Fall 2010

Email: ajarriola7@gmail.com

Christmas Toy Drive

The SJDC Student Nurses Association’s
Community Health Committee Presents:

Toy and Book Drive
November 29th – December 10th

In Support of: Family Ties

Please bring your new toys and books for infants and children up to the age of 6 years.

Please bring donations to:
The Nursing and Health Sciences Division Office, Locke 203
Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM


If you have any questions please contact
Susan Galyon at sgalyon284@students.deltacollege.edu or
Jody Sytten at jsytten317@students.deltacollege.edu

November 22 Meeting Minutes

SNA Meeting Minutes for November 22nd, 2010

A.J. Arriola calls meeting to order at 1315

I. Old Business

A. Tanya D. moves to approve minutes from October 18th meeting
Marla F. seconds
No objections, motion carried
B. Tanya D. reports a profit of $23.75 from Whirlow’s fundraiser
C. Jody S. reports Family Ties Halloween craft was successful

II. New Business

A. Future Fundraising- Indecision about what to do with SF Giants memorabilia, auction on hold for now
B. Treasury- Paula T. reports a profit of $252.00 from sales of patches, current balance comes to $6211.91
C. Family Ties- Christmas collection of toys will start tomorrow (Nov. 23rd) and continue until the last day of the semester
D. Clair G. moves to approve funds for food for next SNA meeting not to exceed $100, Tanya D. seconds
No objections, motion carries
E. Hearst representative will be rescheduled for November 29th in Locke 313
F. Leadership Award- Clair G. moves that only one person be nominated for $500 scholarship, rather than $250 scholarships for two individuals
Ana G. seconds
No objections, motion carried
Vote for leadership award, recipient will be revealed at next SNA meeting

G. Nominations
Vice President- Jody S.
President-Elect- Tanya D.
Secretary- Clair G.
Treasurer- Paula T.
All officers run unopposed, elected at meeting

Ana G. moves to adjourn meeting, Tanya D. seconds
Meeting adjourned, see you next time!

Hurst Review Information Session RESCHEDULED to 11/29

Hey everyone. I've rescheduled the Hurst Review information session to next Monday on 11/29 at 1:00 PM. If you've been interested in taking the review or have any questions, please find time to make it to the session on Monday. This will not be a normal meeting and will purely be an information session. As always, SNA membership is not required to attend.

Jilllian Michaelson BSN, RN is the Hurst representative that will be coming to our campus. She will be bringing food for lunch, so in addition to feeding your minds she'll be feeding your stomachs as well!

I look forward to seeing you there!

-AJ Arriola

SNA President, Fall 2010

Email: ajarriola7@gmail.com