THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON
SCHOOL OF NURSING
COMMITTEE:
Delta Omega
DATE:
September 28, 2015
TIME: 5 PM_____TO: ____6:15 pm______
Membership: L. Shanks, G. Kabb-Langkamp, K. Rose, L. Hart, A. Hiner, B. Brunt, L. Ramnytz, M. Perkowski, R. Patterson, D. Dornack, C. Sutter, A. Elaides, C.
Buchanan, L. Nemes
Excused:, K. Boss, A. Hiner
Minutes:
I.
II.
TOPIC
Call to order
Approval Minutes:
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DISCUSSION
Meeting called to order by L. Shanks at 5:05PM
Minutes from August 24,2015 were reviewed by those present. B. Brunt, first motion to approve,
seconded by L. Hart. Motion passed unanimously.
III.
Treasurer’s Report: (K.
Rose)
See attached. Balance is $24,659.62 at Citizens Bank and $51,675.04 at PNC. Deposit for $9,570.55 was
for membership from STTI. Filed 990 Income tax.
IV.
Committee Reports
a. Research Grants and
Recognition and
program (B. Brunt,
M. Huff)
No applications for the September deadline. B. Brunt an M. Huff are going over process of reviewing
research grants.
Question raised if applications from members from another chapter can apply for our research grants. The
committee is currently voting on the idea that “preference will be given to Delta Omega members”.
b.
Membership (G
Kabb-Langkamp)
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c.
Program ( L. Hart)
One member transferred out, Total of 450 active members. Previous idea of having members
surveyed was addressed. G. Kabb-Langkamp handed out sample survey that is 3 pages long.
C. Sutter stated that students have stated they are having problems navigating the international
website. Idea to invite members on how to navigate the system. D. Dornack stated that this can
be done via a tutorial or at a meeting. Perhaps R. Patterson can meet with junior students to
answer questions and orient them to the website. Plan is to get survey results November 15th. M.
Enlow to work with G. Kabb-Langkamp on with getting survey on Qualtrics.
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On-line induction system is coming in 2016.
G. Kabb-Langkamp shared templates for the Chapter bylaws for all to look at. Ones not available
are on communications and marketing.
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Annual Spring Research Conference, Tuesday, May 17, 2015. Same format: 3 hours, one
keynote speaker and 3 additional speakers. Theme: Continuing the Journey. Theme:
dissemination- sharing results.
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Fall program: October 27, 2015. Atwood and Frasche classrooms at AGMC. “Why do we do it
that way?” Answering Clinical Questions. C. Graor will discuss turning clinical questions into
ACTION
Minutes approved
unanimously with
corrections.
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project or study. A. Eliades, B. Brunt, K. Kerr will discuss research process and resources at their
hospital. Price: $20 members, $25 for non-members, $15 for students. Meal will cost about $1213. RSVPs need to be in by October 13th, 2015. Marketing: Flyer will be sent out to members
and R. Patterson to send flyer to students.
d.
Governance (C.
Sutter)
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No Report
Leadership
Succession (A.
Elaides)
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No Report
f.
Newsletter
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L. Shanks stated she has not heard from M. Zelnar. Recommend that one more e-mail with “readreceipt”.
g.
Biennial convention
delegates.
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D. Dornack asked for everyone to give them questions they can ask at the convention on behalf of
the Chapter. B. Brunt and D. Dornack stated that she will share their delegation packets at the
next meeting.
a.Region 10 Conference
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They are looking for financial support for this conference. They are asking for $100 to be bronze
members. In 2009 we donated $250. First motion to donate $100 made by B. Brunt, Seconded
by G. Kabb-Langkamp. Motion passed unanimously.
b. Key Award
c. Showcase of excellence award
for
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We received our 12th Key Award.
We also received “Showcase of excellence for connectedness and gratitude”; need to put on
Facebook and a joint press release from UA and STTI needs to be sent out
d. 2015-2017 Strategic plan
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This will be held until after national convention
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On 10/13/15 20 bag lunches are needed for the preschool program; need juice boxes, cheese
sticks, apple slices, lunchables, and yogurt. K Ross will take to OPEN-M.
Will get more info on the process; Dina Dornack will get past flyers used to ask for contribution
Hot Lunch will be 9/21/16 and possibly 2/23/16. Will check on another date for March as it is
spring break week.
e.
V. Old Business
V.
New Business
a. OPEN –M bag
Lunches; adopt a
family;hot lunch
program
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VI.
b.
Cameos of Caring
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It is 10/17/15; Delta Omega will purchase a table and ask members and students to join us. There
will be a signup sheet. Ad will be purchased for program with picture of Barb Brunt and her
national award and the 12th Key Award
C. Sutter mover; seconded by
Rachel Patterson; Passed
unanimously
c.
Nurse Leader
Application
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Carol Santschi has applied for membership in delta Omega as a nurse leader
C. Sutter moved to accept
application; seconded by A.
Eliades; passed unanimously;
L.Shanks and C. Sutter will
reply to STTI
d.
Facebook
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Rachel Patterson is keeping this up
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 6:15 pm .
Respectfully Submitted by: Cheryl Buchanan
Next Meeting: October 26, 2015 5 PM
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TOPIC
DISCUSSION
ACTION