Treasurer and Membership Reports
Jo Ellen Brannan |
Jo Ellen Brannan presented the Treasurer’s Report as of 07/08/08. Report reflects 130 members (see list) and a balance of $6,435.89 (see report). Nancy Krier reported a net of $1,736.85 from the April 18, 2008 program “Nurses in War” (see report). Nancy further reported approximately $25,000 balance. Nancy also shared the letter sent to those individuals and organizations that had not renewed for 2007 (see handout). |
Treasurer’s Report approved. |
Board Status |
Nancy Krier discussed the upcoming open Board positions for next year. |
Membership will elect two members at large in November. Board will elect President-Elect, Secretary, and Treasurer. |
Committees
Board of Nursing- Ellen Davel
Illinois Center for Nursing- Cathy Grossi
Strategic Alliance- Donna Redding
Perpetuity Committee- Linda Olsen, Bonnie Elliott-Zahorik
Policy and Advocacy- Cindy St. Aubin and Cathy Grossi
Image- Georgianna Thomas |
Ellen Davel reported the rules were still being written/reviewed by IDFPR’s attorneys. Cathy Grossi further reported they should be available soon.
Cathy Grossi encouraged everyone to attend the ICN meetings which are usually held on the first Thursday every month. Meetings alternate between Chicago and Springfield but she encouraged everyone to check the website to verify date, time and location. A copy of the May 1, 2008 meeting minutes was distributed.
Donna Redding reported on a committee meeting where the ICNR website was discussed. Several recommendations were made. One was the development of the Forum for Nursing Collaboration as a member only section.
Nancy Krier reported that Chicago Community Trust has given permission to use the remaining grant monies for its originally intended purposes. In keeping with the original intent of the grant, she suggested we contract with CVENT (see handout), a web survey service. The cost is approximately $1,000 for one year. She also recommended paying anyone who is willing to help write content $50/hour to make changes to website and the placing of PowerPoint presentations from the last year on the website.
Cathy Grossi posed a question: Could we develop a specific area on the website to target individuals interested in counseling/recruiting potential nurses (teachers, counselors, etc)? – A place for grammar school teachers, guidance counselors, etc. Nancy Krier suggested we provide access to a wide range of individuals but maintain that information as part of the ICNR website and not provide too many links to other organizations.
Laura Walczak asked how 2nd career individuals access information? Do they look for information in a different way?
Bonnie Beardsley suggested we explore the development of a list serve for members only and look at the development of a forum open to public.
Vicki Gukenberger suggested we include links to recruitment and guidance materials such as Johnson & Johnson.
Joanne Condi suggested contacting guidance counselors and providing them with information about ICNR and providing them with the website to share with students.
Alma Labunski reported on the program taskforce conference call meeting. The program, “Promoting Evidenced Based Cultural Competency in Health Care Delivery” will be held on December 5, 2008. The program will be held at NIU’s Naperville campus from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM. Dr. Patti Ludwig-Beymer (Edward Hospital) will be the keynote speaker.
Teleconferencing of the program from NIU-Naperville and SIU-E is being investigated. The next taskforce meeting will be July 14, 2008.
Linda Olson reported the committee also discussed fundraising. Suggestions included having booths at the conference, having a bake sale, developing a cookbook, and exploring having a cell phone collection. The taskforce concluded that raising $10,000 requires the support of the entire organization, not just one committee. The question of what would be an appropriate fundraiser for the organization was posed.
Margie Harris- Suggested a conference-“Ruby Payne” Workshop be planned.
Linda Olson suggested we have a booth at the Power of Nursing Leadership conference in the fall.
Bonnie Beardsley suggested we create a “Recipe of Caring” book.
Nancy Krier cautioned the group about the amount of money and equipment required to undertake the suggested fundraisers.
Linda Olsen also shared the idea of developing an ornament to be sold at the December 5th program.
Bonnie Elliott-Zahorik suggested adding the idea of a fundraising event to the needs assessment previously discussed.
Nancy Krier suggested we ask members what their top five suggestions were for a fundraiser.
Bonnie Elliott-Zahorik reminded the Board that the 8th anniversary falls on the date of the next membership meeting August 8, 2008 and suggested we have a cake for the meeting. A copy of a suggested list of educational programs that could be used for a needs assessment was also distributed
Cindy St. Aubin expressed concern about the participation of committee members on the Policy and Advocacy committee as well as other committees. At the August 8, 2008 meeting, members will be provided with an updated list and encouraged to take an active role as a committee member.
Cathy Grossi reported the CNA II was moving forward. The Acuity bill passed in Ohio. IBHE- held three forums in June. The public agenda for the forums was economics and academic needs of minority students and the exploration of career opportunities. Legislative initiatives will target the future of Illinois’ workforce. The Hospital Report Card Act includes a nurse staffing report. IDPH is required to post information quarterly but this has not been implemented by IDPH.
The committee will be meeting the first week in August.
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Donna Redding moved that the Forum for Nursing Collaboration remain a public section. Seconded by Bonnie Beardsley. Motion carried.
All other suggestions were accepted by the Board.
Vicki Gukenberger moved to expend the Chicago Community Trust monies as recommended to update the website to reflect the current goals and needs of ICNR. Seconded by Cathy Grossi. Motion carried.
Nancy Krier will add questions to the Perpetuity Committee survey and have ready for the membership meeting.
Nancy Krier will order a cake for the Birthday celebration. |
Bylaws- Nancy Krier |
Bylaws recommendations (see minutes 5/21 meeting)
1. Establish a bylaws committee that will annually review the bylaws and includes the immediate past president.
2. Create a nomination committee which will be chaired by the president-elect.
3. Eliminate the webmaster as a board member.
4. Electronic voting addressed in Section 4.12.
5. Board Policies and Procedures should be developed only if needed and they should be broad.
6. Criteria for board organization membership (see minutes) should insure that the addition of an organization represent a category of nursing licensure or an extensive nurse practice arena (e.g., home health) and have statewide membership.
Bonnie Elliott -Zahorik- proposed a change in the duties of the immediate past president to include service on the Perpetuity Committee to ensure continuity.
Question from Alma Labunski, would the Illinois Nurses Foundation meet the criteria?
Vote accepted bylaw changes submitted by the bylaws committee with some revisions.
The Board will present the amendments to the membership at the August meeting for vote. |
Bonnie Beardsley moved that the Board accept the recommended changes to the Bylaws submitted by the Bylaws Committee with some revisions. Seconded by Vicki Gukenberger approved. Motion carried. |
