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SNA Member Meeting

Location: Bldg. 630 Room 104

November 19th, 2003

Members in Attendance:  Cheryl Bostelman, Chantel Fitzsimmons, Jack Curtain, LeeAnn Jaramillo, Petrice Brown, Lisa Butler, Zandria Mouzan, Tonia Brewer, Angela Pharis, Kim Beilstein, Bubba Dunlap, Oreka Quintero, Frederick Hutchinson

Board members in attendance: Amber Twigg, President; Sandra Whetsell, 1^st Vice-President;  Mary Ann Powers, Treasurer;  Cristina Diano, Legislative Director;  Michelle Warrington, Public Relations Director.

Meeting called to order at 11:30 a.m.

Roll Call

Old Business:

Convention News:  We announced the South Carolina Student Nurses Association (SCSNA) 2004 newly elected representatives from Trident Technical College.  They are:

Vickie Baldwin – SNASC Executive Board Advisor

            Cristina Diano –  SNASC Community Health Director

We announced the awards won at the SCSNA 2003 Convention, Oct. 31- Nov. 1. The awards are:

                            Top Dollar

                            Top Financial Award

                            Finalist in the South Carolina League of Nursing Scholarship

    President’s Choice Award

                            Outstanding Delegate Leadership Award

                            1^st place Spirit Luncheon

                            2^nd runner up scrapbook

                            1^st runner up Community Health Board

                            $250 SNASC Scholarship Winner

                            Best Website

Thanks to all involved in preparations and attendance at the convention.  You made it a success!!!          

New Business:

Orientation:  A sign-up sheet was passed around for volunteers to assist at Orientation on November 19^th , 2p.m- 9 p.m.  Volunteers were reminded to wear their nursing smocks in order to recreate our  1^st place Spirit Luncheon song and act.  Our act included Michelle Lincoln singing as “Urethra Franklin” singing RESPECT.

Scholarships:  Scholarship points are due Nov. 30^th Box 364 or 374.  Two $250.00 scholarship points will be awarded.  Scholarship forms can be picked up by the SNA bulletin board on the 2^nd floor of building 630.

T-shirts:  A reminder that SNA member t-shirts arrived and the following people need to pick up their t-shirt: 

Community Health:  Sandy Whetsell announced the opportunities for wellness checks at the Windsor Hill.  Also, a career day at Devon Forest is scheduled for November 19^th from 8-Noon.  Watch for boxes around the nursing building. We will be colleting clothing and toiletries for Christmas.

By-laws:  By-law changes were voted upon.  The bylaw changes that will go into effect immediately include annual scholarships for SNA members totaling $1000/year, $250 annual scholarship to outstanding executive board member, increase in pinning ceremony contribution from $500 annually to $650.00 annually and a change in election dates to include a 2 month transition period.  New board members will be elected in November and inducted in January or each calendar year.  Elections this year will be held November 29^th  - December 6^th.  Ballots and drop box may be found in the Nursing Division office, Room 202.

Nominations: The floor was open for Nominations for the 2004 Executive Board. The following were nominated:

President:  Mary Ann Powers

1^st Vice President/Community Health Director:  Cristina Diano

2^nd Vice President:  Dave Keller

Treasurer:  Open

Secretary:  Cheryl Bostelman

Legislative Director:  Open

Public Relations Director/ Website Manager:  Open

Breakthrough to Nursing Director:  Misty Khamke

Anyone interested in running for office, please post your name and the position for which you wish to run as well as a short paragraph about yourself on the SNA bulletin board.

Christmas Party: A poll was taken to see who would be interested in attending a Christmas Party on December 16^th.  Over half of those polled said they would be interested in attending and bringing someone with them.  Update:  Since the meeting we have arranged to have a Christmas Party at the Sheraton Hotel, N. Charleston on December 16^th beginning at 7:00 p.m.  Please purchase tickets in advance from SNA members.

Meeting was adjourned at 12:20 p.m.

Member Meeting

June 18, 2003  

aTTENDEES:  Cheryl Bostelman, Sheri Harris, Lynn Pressley, Tashara Thornton, Vicki Freeman, Nicole Robinson-Ellis, Tonia Brewer, Zandria Mouzon, Lorne Shumak, Michele Turner, Jennifer Napoli, Sandra Zambetti, Lee Ann Jaramillo (2^nd Vice-president) , Amber Twigg (President).

Lee Ann called the meeting to order at 9:40 a.m., Bldg. 630/Room 130

Opening Remarks made by Amber welcoming members.

REPORT OF OFFICERS: Amber made announcements for officers not in attendance.

1. Secretary – Requested articles, announcements, etc.  for next newsletter

2. Treasurer: 

a.       Provided Treasurer’s report that there is approximately $1600.00 in the SNA account. Explained to members that every year, among other things, SNA donates a minimum of $1000.00 to charity of choice, donates $1000.00 in scholarships to SNA members, donates $500.00 to pinning ceremony as well as pay for costs to send delegates to state and national SNA conventions. We would like money to assist in reducing membership fees, providing nursing books to the library, as well as increasing scholarship amounts, etc.  However, in order to do these things, we really need help with fundraising ideas and execution of events. Fundraising ideas that the Treasurer is looking to do this fall include: penny wars among the classes, scratch cards (the card is a coupon or free gift and the  person scratches off the amount they must pay for the card), bowl-a-thon, nursing packs, doughnut sales, etc.

b.      The next scheduled fundraiser is a Car Wash on June 28^th 9-1 at the main campus. POC is Mary Ann Powers.

c.       Tashara suggested T-shirt sales as a fundraiser.  Amber explained that the board is looking into T-shirts and clinical bag sales, but faces a money shortage for purchasing the items upfront.  She mentioned that the board may have to wait until after Orientation sales and fundraisers this summer to reappraise the financial situation. She asked the members if only 1 of the 2 items could be procured, which items would the members support.  The members voted for clinical bag sales. Tashara suggested that perhaps businesses could sponsor SNA and provide T-shirts.  Amber stated she would discuss further with the student activities director and let the members and Tashara know what she finds out with regards to an actual sponsorship. Amber explained that cash donations must be approved by and sent to TTC’s Foundation.  As far as item donation, TTC’s Foundation must approve a request for SNA to approach a business for their donation.

3.   BTN: No report

4.   Public Relations:  Reminded people to check out SNA website www.oocities.org/ttcsnastudent/index.htm  and the SNA bulletin board for up-to-date information.

5.   Leg. Director:  Amber explained that SNA Legislative Director resigned for personal reasons. SNA posted an ad on the bulletin board for a replacement. The deadline was June 6^th . SNA’s board has approved a candidate and is awaiting her response as to whether she accepts the position.   

6.   2^nd VP: Lee Ann presented 2 charities for member vote to be SNA’s sponsored Charity of the Year. The two charities presented were Camp Happy Days and Charleston Clefts.  She explained that Camp Happy Days provides help to children with cancer and Charleston Clefts provided help to children who have cleft palates and needed reconstructive surgery but whose families could not afford the costs.  A written/silent vote was taken. Camp Happy Days was voted to be SNA’s Charity of the Year.

a.       Lee Ann announced that Nursing 209 students must have a money order for exit exams. It is questioned whether the money order is due at registration or during the first week of class. Lee Ann stated that she was told the first week of class but would look into it.

b.      Lee Ann announced that Hepatitis B vaccines are now mandatory.  It is unknown how this new mandate will affect students who are in the process of getting vaccination series but will not have completed it prior to Fall registration.  For these students, Lee Ann recommended that they contact the Nursing division office and Dr. Brady.

7.      1^st VP:  Amber announced the need for first aid volunteers for the Girl Scout Camp at the College of Charleston, June 21-28 and volunteers to perform blood pressure checks at the Charles Webb Health Fair July 12 from 10-2.  Tashara gave directions to members on the location of Charles Webb center. Amber announced the need for volunteers to help with sales and information at New Student Orientation, July 29^th 2-9 p.m. in Bldg. 410.  There is a need for volunteers to help with planning of SNA/Phi Theta Kappa Health Fair on Oct. 4^th.

Lee Ann passed around volunteer sign up sheets for community events and fundraisers and announced that the sign-up sheets would be located on the SNA bulletin board.

Old business:

1. Awards Day: TTC-SNA won Most Outstanding Organization. SNA members Cathy Burrell received a Merit Award, and Olivia Whitehurst was recognized as Who’s Who among America’s Colleges

2. Held MUSC-TTC nursing camp June 3^rd.  Thanks to those who volunteered, Michelle Lincoln, Jennifer Napoli, Zandria Mouzon, Leslee Power. 

3. Open Registration: Thanks to those who volunteered food and/or their time:   Michelle Turner, Sandy Whetsell, Christy Tarr, Michelle Warrington, Lee Ann Jaramillo, Mary Ann Powers, Charity Berg, Amber Twigg.

4. Hot Dog sales have been going on weekly in June.  Next sale 11-1 Wed. June 25^th  between 100-300 building.  NOTE: the sale has been postponed until July 2^nd.

5. Reminder of SNA State Convention October 30,31, and Nov. 1 at Wild Dunes.  Encouraged local SNA members to consider running for State Level.  For the past 2 years, TTC-SNA candidates have won the 1st VP position and our current state’s editor is also a TTC-SNA member.  If interested, please contact any local SNA board member for more information.

New Business:

1. Announcement of new chapter on TTC’s campus. The new chapter is called the Society of Success. The organization addresses goals and leadership skills and networks with other members in colleges across the U.S. There are only 2 other colleges in the state (one is USC). TTC would like to lead the way as the first technical college in SC to become part of the national organization.  To become a charter member or find out more information, contact Ann Welty of Student Activities, Bldg. 410 until it is announced otherwise.

2. Student Activities would like to announce Mainstream USA, Friday June 20^th at 6:30 p.m.  (Free ice cream and entertainment provided).  Also, Free Haircuts, courtesy of Novo Caesaries, available on June 25 and 26^th between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at Bldg. 410.

3. The summer deadline for joining Phi Theta Kappa is Tuesday, July 1. Applications are available in Student Activities, Bldg. 410, Rm. 130.

4. Announced new SNA email address sna-ttc@uxo.net  Email sent to this address is distributed to all board members and our advisors, Vickie Baldwin, Donna Pittman and Margaretta Grimm.

5. SNA meets during all Student Activity Periods. The next meeting is July 22, 12:30 -1:30, Bldg. 630/Room 104.

There were no questions. Door prizes were awarded.

Meeting adjourned at 12:30 p.m. 

SNA Member Meeting Minutes

April 30, 2003

Members present: Amber Twigg, Sandy Whetsell, Lee Ann Jaramillo, Mary Ann Powers, Christy Tarr, Jen Napoli, Aneesha Sahijram, Michelle Dawson, Jessica Kraul, Michelle Turner, Zandria Mouzon, Cathy Burrell, Sherry Timmons, Vickie Baldwin-Advisor

Amber Twigg, President: Members talked about the trip to Arizona. Sherry was recognized for recruiting the most members in the U.S.

A resolution went into the House supporting the education of the West Nile virus and it passed.

  Mary Ann Powers, Treasurer:  The SNA Yard Sale made $376.76, the Bake Sale made $13, and Raffle made $222. SNA thinking about doing a car wash sometime in June. Raffle winner: Debra Nolan, $111

  Sandy Whetsell, Vice President:  22 students volunteered at the Cooper River Bridge Run. TTC was well represented. SNA also helped with the Spring Carnival at TTC with Hot dog sales. There were 300+ people who came to the carnival.

  Paul Dancy, Legislative Director:  SNA needs to start up a By-laws committee to review the by-laws.

  Other: Scholarship winners:  Aneesha Sahijram and Michelle Turner

  Reminders:  Pinning Ceremony May 1, 2003 at Summerville Catholic

                     Awards Day and Graduation May 9, 2003

  New Business: MUSC camp for high school students will be held June 3^rd at 10 am. Nursing activities will be provided for these students to participate in.

  SNA helping out with Open Registration on May 27^th 8am-6pm and New student orientation July 29^th from 3pm-9pm

  Meeting began: 10:15am

Meeting adjourned: 10:35am