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Tennessee Association of Student Nurses
House of Delegates 1
Franklin Cool Springs Marriot
Franklin, Tennessee
October 22-24, 2010
Prayer
Welcome
Heather McQuistion, President: Welcome fellow nursing students, professors, nurses,
advisors, exhibitors, speakers and guests. Nursing students, thanks for taking the time out
of your busy semester to support TASN and to invest in your professional development.
Nursing school is a busy time, and I know that this was a sacrifice for many. I am
honored to have you here and I hope that you will leave us refreshed, renewed and
motivated.
Announcements
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Heather McQuistion, President: I call the Annual Meeting of the Tennessee Association
of Student Nurses to order at ________. All meetings of the Tennessee Association of
Student Nurses are conducted according to Roberts Rules of Order.
Roll Call of Delegates
Heather McQuistion, President: The first business in order is the roll call of delegates. I
will now yield the floor to Missy Jones, Acting Secretary, for roll call.
Missy Jones, Acting Secretary: Delegates may not leave or be seated while the roll call is
in progress. If a Delegate comes in late, they must write their name and school on a slip
of paper and send it to me before being seated in the voting area. Delegates have been
seated in the Delegate area by school. When your school name is called, please stand up
and count off members. This is a great time to show school pride. Feel free to use your
school mascot name. For example, if your school team was the Penguins, the first student
would count “one penguin” and the second would count “two penguins” and so on. The
final student will give state the total number of penguins present.
We will begin roll call with the TASN Board of Directors.
TASN Board of Directors Heather McQuistion, President
Sarah Bumpas, Vice President
Missy Jones, Breakthrough to Nursing and Legislative Director
Bridget Norman, East Regional Director
Brittany Ewin, Middle Regional Director
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We will now call the schools alphabetically:
Aquinas College Austin Peay State University
Baptist College of Health Sciences Belmont University Bethel College Carson Newman College Chattanooga State Tech College Cleveland State Community College Columbia State Community College –
Dyersburg State Community College East Tennessee State University Excelsior College Freed-Hardeman University Jackson State Community College –
King College Lincoln Memorial University Lipscomb University
Methodist Hospital Middle Tennessee State UniversityMilligan College Motlow State Community College Roane State Community College South College Southern Adventist University Southwest Tennessee Community College St. Joseph Hospital School of Nursing Tennessee State University Tennessee Wesleyan College Tennesseee Technological University Union University University of Memphis University of Phoenix University of Tennessee Knoxville University of Tennessee Martin University of Tennessee Memphis University of Tennessee, Chattanooga Vanderbilt University Walters State Community College Heather McQuistion, President: In accordance with the requirements of the Tennessee
Association of Student Nurses, a quorum consists of 51% of the delegates present and
voting. Madame Secretary, do we have a quorum?
Missy Jones, Acting Secretary: Yes, Madame President, we have a quorum.
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Heather McQuistion, President: Please remember that a quorum is necessary at every
business meeting in order for the House of Delegates to carry out any business. As you
know, meetings of TASN are open to the public. Often, as the House is debating issues
that concern the general public, the news media may come to the convention to cover
such news. We believe that you will agree that the presence of the media conveys our
willingness to the public scrutiny of our debates on issues that affect our profession and
the public.
Introduction
Heather McQuistion, President: At this time I will introduce the TASN Board of
Directors, Committees and Chairpersons, Consultants and Staff and ask them to rise as
their name is called. They are as follows:
My name is Heather McQuistion, and I am the President.
Vice President: Sarah Bumpas
Secretary: Vacant
Breakthrough to Nursing/Legislative Director: Missy Jones
East Regional Director: Bridget Norman
Treasurer: Vacant.
Middle Regional Director: Brittany Ewin
West Regional Director: Vacant
TASN Liaison: Ellen Morris
TASN Liaison: Sherri Stevens
Heather McQuistion, President: At this time I would like to recognize special guests
attending this House of Delegates:
Do we have any past TASN Presidents in attendance? If so, please stand. Let the minutes
reflect __ past president(s) in attendance.
Do we have any Past Board Members in attendance? If so, please stand. Let the minutes
reflect __ past board member(s) in attendance.
Do we have any Past TASN Liaisons in attendance? If so, please stand. Let the minutes
reflect __ past TASN Liaison(s) in attendance.
Do we have any faculty advisors in attendance? If so, please stand. Let the minutes reflect
__ faculty advisor(s) in attendance.
Do we have any chapter presidents in attendance? If so, please stand. Let the minutes
reflect __ chapter president(s) in attendance.
Do we have any new TASN members in attendance? If so, please stand. Let the minutes
reflect __ new TASN member(s) in attendance.
Let's give them all a round of applause.
Rules for Business Meeting
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Heather McQuistion, President: Members of the board will now conduct an overview of
parliamentary procedure that will be followed during all meetings of the House of
Delegates. Madame Secretary, please take your mark.
The chair recognizes the blue card at microphone 2.
Missy Jones, Acting Secretary: Missy Jones, TASN BOD. Madame Chair, I move that all
TASN members be granted a waiver from all tests next week.
Brittany Ewin, Middle Regional Director: Brittany Ewin, TASN BOD. I second the
motion.
Heather McQuistion, President: Is there any discussion?
Seeing none, let's put this matter to a vote. All those in favor, say aye. Any opposed? Any
abstentions? Motion carries.
Reports
Heather McQuistion, President: Over the last year, I have shared some amazing
opportunities with my board. After attending convention last year, I headed to Phoenix
for MidYear, and then attended NSNA Annual convention at DisneyWorld in Orlando,
Florida. You are welcome to read more about my year in the business book.
Heather McQuistion, President: I will now ask our TASN Liaison, Ellen Morris, to
discuss our finances.
TASN Liaison, Ellen Morris: The Profit and loss and balance sheet for the fiscal year
2008-2009 is found in the business book on page ___.
Heather McQuistion, TASN President: Do we have a motion to adopt the TASN 20092010 Fiscal Report? Do we have a second?
Is there any discussion?
Seeing none, let's vote. All those in favor, say aye. Any opposed? Any abstentions?
Motion carries.
Adoption of Agenda
Heather McQuistion, President: The next order of business is the adoption of the order of
events listed in the business book at the bottom of page ___, under the heading House of
Delegates 1.
Do we have a motion to adopt the order of events? Do we have a second?
Is there any discussion?
Seeing none, let's vote. All those in favor, say aye. Any opposed? Any abstentions?
Motion carries.
Slate of Officers and Report of Nominations and Elections Committee
Heather McQuistion, President: The next order of business is nominations for candidacy.
I will now ask Sherri Stevens to explain the process.
Sherri Stevens, TASN Liaison: The campaign regulations are distributed to all candidates
in the business book. Nominations for candidacy may be made at the first and second
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business session. The House of Delegates will elect the incoming Board. The slate of
candidates at this time reads as follows: (Read Slated Candidates)
Sherri Stevens, TASN Liaison: Nominations from the floor are now in order. A candidate
nominated from the floor must have had their credentials for eligibility completed and
given to myself, TASN Liaison, or TASN BOD prior to 1630 on this date. Failure to do
so disqualifies the candidate.
The delegate presenting a name for nomination should state whether the member has
consented to serve, if elected. All delegates will have an opportunity to listen to candidate
presentations at the second House of Delegates Session. All voting delegates will have
the opportunity to vote for each office including the 3 Regional Directors.
Nominations are now in order for the office of:
President:
Vice President:
Missy Jones, Acting Secretary:
Treasurer:
Legislative Director/BTN Director:
East Regional Director:
West Regional Director:
Middle Regional Director:
Sherri Stevens, TASN Liaison: Are there further nominations to any of the offices?
Heather McQuistion, TASN President: Do we have motion to close the slate of
candidates for the 2009-2010 term of office? Do we have a second?
Is there any discussion?
Seeing none, let's vote. All those in favor, say aye. Any opposed? Any abstentions?
Motion carries.
I declare that nominations are closed for all offices until this afternoon’s business
meeting, in the same location. The second business meeting will be the last opportunity to
present nominations. You may pick up candidate applications from the Registration
Table. All those planning to be nominated during the second meeting must have their
application forms submitted by 1600 this day.
Heather McQuistion, President: The Chair wishes to remind you that all candidates, those
on the preslated list and those who have been nominated from the floor, will have an
opportunity to present their qualifications and objectives for office tonight. Each
Candidate will be asked to deliver a short presentation to the House of Delegates
outlining his/her qualifications and goals for office. The House of Delegates, Board of
Directors, and all others in attendance will be allowed 2 minutes to question each
candidate.
Those persons nominated during this meeting are to come to the front immediately
following this meeting to meet with the TASN Liaison. We need to let you know about
the upcoming meeting schedule and the NSNA convention in Cincinnati two weeks from
now. You will need to make arrangements with your professors right away. Although the
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TASN budget typically covers reimbursement for travel and attending conventions, you
will be expected to purchase airfare to Cincinnat and you will receive reimbursement
upon attendance. There is also a board meeting next Saturday for the current board to
explain the roles to the new board. I apologize for the need to rush in these arrangements,
but having our own convention later in the semester and so close to the upcoming NSNA
convention has put a rush on everything.
Announcements:
Heather McQuistion, President: Madame Secretary, are there any announcements for the
House of Delegates?
Missy Jones, Acting Secretary: There are several announcements.
 Lunch will be provided today by UT Health Science Center.
 You are welcome to attend any TNA Breakout sessions or poster presentations.
 TASN has two breakout sessions during poster presentations at 1530,
Pharmacology Made Insanely Easy by Rayfield and Associates and Patient
Advocacy by Ms. Sheila Marquart.
 HOD will meet again this afternoon at 1645 in this same location (Salons 1-5).
Please arrive early to be seated.
 Don't forget to eat a healthy breakfast at the hotel tomorrow morning as we will
not be able to offer breakfast again.
 Don't forget to apply for individual and chapter awards. The deadline to turn those
in is 1630 this afternoon (before HOD 2). Please find a TASN Liaison or board
member to turn those in.
 The dropbox for the Nursing supplies for Haiti is ________.
 Door prizes at each HOD. Must be present to win.
Heather McQuistion, TASN President: The meeting is now recessed until 1645.
Meeting Recessed at ______________.