California Nursing Students Association Board of Directors Meeting California State University, Long Beach 1250 Bellflower Blvd., Long Beach, CA, 90840 Building 304, Student Union, Hermosa Beach Room Friday, February 28, 2014 1:00pm-6:00pm Present: Matthew Grayson- CNSA President, Devin Gray- CNSA Vice President, Joseph Vaughan- CNSA Secretary/Treasurer, Jennifer Ericson- CNSA Convention Director, Ashley MacRunnel- CNSA Community Health Director, Jireh Somera- CNSA Communications Director, Samantha Ahwah- CNSA Membership Director South, Eboni Cross-CNSA Breakthrough to Nursing Director, Patricia McFarland- ACNL CEO, Susan Herman- Advisor, Brenda Brozek- Advisor, Donna Kistler- Advisor, Cathy Melter- Advisor, Susan Bowman- Advisor Absent: Jessica Guthrie Montes- Committee Chair: Cultural Awareness, Melissa McClanahan- CNSA Image of Nursing Chair, Maria Estrada- CNSA Legislative Director, Ella Demchuk- CNSA Membership Director North, Susan Bowman- Advisor I. Call to Order Meeting called to order at 1:45pm Matthew Grayson II. Roll Call Roll Call Joseph Vaughan III. IV. Approval of Agenda New Business Approved by consensus A. Committee Nominations (Approved by consensus) M 1. Image of Nursing Committee a. Alexandra Mahle, CSUS, Dec 2014 b. Jenna Vestal, CSUS, Dec 2014 c. Marcella Levatino, CSU Fresno, Dec 2016 d. Shanae Epps, College of the Canyons, June 2014 e. Brianna Carman, CSUS, Dec 2014
f. Megan Barker, CSUS, June 2014 g. Libby Lindberg, CSUS, June 2015 h. Maite Medina, UCLA, June 2016 i. Christine Barham, CSUS, June 2015 j. Alison Gil, CSUS, June 2015 k. Poppy Miller, Grossmont College, Dec 2014 - Pat MacFarland- nursing students from different universities (Yale), are interested in working with committee B. OSHPD, Heath Careers Training Program (HCTP) Grant Eboni Cross - 5000 people across the state (spread by word of mouth) -Uses membership meetings for exposure. -Targeting low economic background and minorities (African Americans/ Southeast Asians) Matthew Grayson- Grant (if available) to expand from June 2014-15 targeting schools (high schools/middle schools) C. Daisy Award Matthew Grayson - Formed by parents of child who passed away from an autoimmune disorder. It is now recognized worldwide. - No DAISY award currently being offered at school- can be used for faculty OR students. - Required to pay $400 into foundation, and aims to raise funds. -300 hospitals worldwide participate. D. CNSA Minutes Policy Proposal Joseph Vaughan - Motion made by Joseph Vaughan, Seconded by Jireh Somera - Discussion on wording- revised. - Amendment motioned by Devin Grey (approved by consensus) - Motion carries by consensus E. CNSA Scholarships Joseph Vaughan - Presented completed CNSA Scholarship essay to board - Discussed lack of essay submissions for Critical Care scholarships - Board will be working with Critical Care in developing future essay topics for quarterly/annual scholarship - Cathy melter suggested the board post winners/sponsors on CNSA website -Include in annual report, include recipient/sponsor- allow recipient to know of sponsor. F. ANA/C Update Cathy Melter - Trisha Hunter- RN lobbyist politician - Discussed importance nursing involvement G. You re hired Brenda Brozek
- Gave copies to all present board members - 2010 produced with CNSA (publisher) sold roughly 3600 copies, 400 copies left ($18 + shipping through amazon) - Surviving and Thriving- a follow-up about how to be successful within first year of acquiring new job. Includes 43 stories from RN s about experiences early on in their careers. - Pat MacFarland stresses importance of re-reading state nursing practice act often. H. ACNL/California Action Coalition/Lois Capps Update Patricia McFarland - Working on week long program (now 5 days) in conjunction with CA AC - Graduate program in which students will earn 3 transferrable credits through CSU. - Developing relationship with potential donors. - Applying for another scholarship from CA AC - Encourage RN voice through communities- Susan new president-elect of ACNL. - Lois Capps- elected representative is DC (RN). Discussion about support of Lois Capps throughout nursing community, including CNSA. I. Fundraising Group/Budgeting/Accounting Patricia McFarland - Accounting report/ balance sheet as of Feb 26, 2014-1/3 of revenue from membership dues, rest from convention/ vendors - Clarified purpose of making motion to accept accounting report * Motion to accept accounting report (Devin Gray) seconded by Eboni Cross, passed by consensus J. NSNA Convention Planning - Board discussed flights and other expenses. Also discussed what students would be going. * Motion to approve $7,000 for convention (Eboni Cross), seconded by Jennifer Ericson, approved by consensus. - Country Time Jamboree- everyone wants to attend! K. NSNA Bylaws Amendment Proposal Speech Matthew Grayson M - Matt will be presenting the proposal at NSNA Convention in Nashville L. Event Agreement Form M - Presented "Event Agreement Form", which was created for local chapter use in response to adopted resolution submitted by Fresno State during CNSA's House of Delegates 2013. Indemnification language and instructions on form need to be created before distribution. Discussion ensued about adopting form as a policy for CNSA versus sample form for use by local chapters. M. CNSA Media Policy Jireh Somera - Current policy is dated (2006) - Will work with board in near future to update it N. Tour of Facilities - Board took a guided tour of CSULB facilities to be used for Membership Meeting
*Discussed Maria Estrada vacancy of Legislative Director V. Directors/Chairs Reports *Joseph Vaughan moves that a vacancy be declared for CNSA Legislative Director because of non-performance of duties listed in current Bylaws; Article IX, Section 2.E. Motion seconded by Devin Grey Vaughan/Gray/Passed - 8/0/0 A. Membership South Director: Membership South Meeting Samantha Ahwah - Recruiter from Valley Presb. - Discussed replacing Legislative Director speaking slot - discussed parking arrangements - Board members will be arriving at 0700 to help with registration, set-up, etc. B. Membership North Director: No Report Given C. Convention Director: CNSA Convention Jennifer Ericson - Brainstorming ideas/asking for ideas for upcoming convention D. Legislative Director: NSSI, NSNA Resolution, and CNSA Convention 2013 Resolutions (resolved clause implementation) Maria Estrada - Seat currently vacant E. Secretary-Treasurer: Scholarships (CNSA, Critical Care) - Previously discussed in section E of New Business (above) F. Breakthrough to Nursing Director: 10,000 Hands in Motion Campaign Eboni Cross - Aimed to promote BTN across the state - 3 pillar of focus Unity, Opportunity, and Hope - Provide mentorship opportunities in communities (CNSA would mentor) - Planning to fundraise for scholarships G. Communications Director: ROM, FB, Website Jireh Somera - Currently working to update/ revamp CNSA website H. Community Health Director: Ashley MacRunnel - Gathered information needed for upcoming newsletter - Looking to network throughout the state - Promoting disaster training - Currently working with Samantha Ahwah (2012-2013 CNSA Community Health Director) I. Image of Nursing Chair: 10,000 Hands in Motion Campaign: Melissa McClanahan not present - Eboni is currently working with Melissa J. Cultural Awareness Chair: No report given
VI. Announcements No new announcements to discuss VII. Adjournment Meeting adjourned at 6:07PM Matthew Grayson Matthew Grayson- President Joseph Vaughan- Secretary/Treasurer