THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON SCHOOL OF NURSING
COMMITTEE: Delta Omega Meeting DATE: September 22, 2014 TIME: __5 PM____TO: ______
Membership: Lyn Benedict, L. Shanks, Greer Kabb-Langkamp, Carolyn Murrock, Annette Mitzel, Barbara Brunt, Carolyn Sutter, April Powers, Lisa Hart, Chris Heifner- Graor, Deanna Klettlinger, Aris Elaides, Michele Enlow, Guests: Students and Faculty from Germany
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Minutes: TOPIC DISCUSSION ACTION I. Meeting called to Meeting called to order by L. Benedict. order.
II. Introductions and Welcomed visiting German faculty and students, introductions, and gave explanation of explanation of the charge of Sigma Theta Tau and Delta Omega. Sigma Theta Tau III. Visit with German colleagues IV. Approval of Minutes Corrections to August Minutes: Under “Attended”, Deanna’s last name is Kletttlinger, Under III, Anne Marie was Research award winner. Under section XII Research Committee report, correct spelling of the DeYoung scholarship. Minutes were approved with corrections identified above. V. Treasurer’s L. Benedict read Kim Berger’s letter of resignation due to a new job and relocation. L. Report/Budget,2014- Benedict introduced April Powers as new Treasurer. April received the second highest 2015/position votes on the ballot . K. Berger compiled September treasurer’s report and was shared by L. Benedict to those present. Two outstanding checks remain uncashed. First by C Sutter to accept budget, seconded by L. Shanks. All those present voted to approve September budget as presented. C. Sutter explained to guest from Germany, how Delta Omega gains revenue and how these funds are used throughout the year. The proposed 2014-2015 budget presented. L. Benedict read the information regarding the DeYoung Award which is a $100 award and a plaque to be used for research. The Grelson Scholarship is to be used for someone whose research focuses on development of community health nursing. Award is $100 and a plaque. Discussion took place looking at if these two awards should remain at $100 and be added into the 2014-2015 budget. C. Sutter suggested the chair of the research committee look at these two awards and after sharing with the research committee, and present recommendations at a future meeting. 2014-2015 proposed budget reviewed by those present. C. Sutter asked why there was an increase in the induction cost. L. Benedict stated there has been an increase in cost of the food. B. Brunt stated that in the past guests of award and inductees have not been asked to pay for their meals but with the increase in the cost of the food, may want to consider charging guests or changing menu to desert type of food. First motion by B. Page 2 Brunt to accept budget as presented with the addition of $100 for the DeYoung and $100 for the Grelson awards. Motion seconded by C. Heifner-Graor. All those present voted in favor of this motion. Motion passed unanimously. L. Benedict asked if those present approve A. Powers as the treasurer. This motion passed unanimously. A. Elaides presented what will be going on during this conference. M. Wiese and A. VI. Scholarship Elaides will be presenting at the conference. A. Elaides will be attending the Chapter approval: Leadership Leadership Days and representing our Chapter. A. Elaides asked for support of $500 conference 9/24- from Delta Omega. First motion made by C. Sutter to provide support, seconded by D. 27/2014 Klettlinger. All those present voted in favor of this motion. A. Elaides will send out the Chapter Leadership Days itinerary to see if there are any specific sessions she should attend. L. Benedict had to cancel the October 31st Open-M event due to a conflict with the VII. Research Network Research Network Event. Two additional Open-M lunches are scheduled are Feb 19th Event/Open-M (Chinese New Year), May 25th. Open-M asked if we would be willing to donate $200 Dates/Projects worth of Jello (400 Boxes) for the holidays. Two boxes are given to each family. Suggestion to have a “Make the Holidays Sweet” drive to collect donations. L. Benedict to ask if they prefer small or large boxes. A. Elaides stated we could collect monetary donations and any additional money could be used to buy gifts for the family that we adopt. Research Network Event: Delta Omega plans to sponsor 10 people at $30 each. L. Benedict developed a form for people to complete if they want to apply to be a recipient of one of these sponsorships. C. Heifner-Graor clarified that those recipients would have to present. L. Hart asked if the board members could apply for one of these sponsorships. L. Benedict said yes.
VIII. Cameos of Caring Explanation of Cameos of Caring: Honoring nurses from various hospitals. L. Benedict Participation asked if Delta Omega wanted to sponsor a table again this year. C. Heifner-Graor stated this is a nice event for the organization to support. C. Sutter suggested that we try and get different people to attend. First motion from C. Heifner-Graor to sponsor a table for Cameos of Caring. Seconded by G. Kabb-Langkamp. Those present voted unanimously to approve this motion.
IX. Committee needs L. Benedict asked various committees regarding the need for additional support. Induction: G. Kabb-Langkamp could use help from 3-4. Finance committee could use 3 people to help. Membership and Marketing committee could use a few people. Newsletter committee needs 2-3 people. Brittany is maintaining the Facebook. Reminder: To get credit for this year need 4 more officers to go on the VIP site of Sigma Theta Tau and register. Page 3
X. Committee Reports a. Research C. H-G explained that twice a year there is a call for proposals to be funded. Two proposals were received and they have been distributed out to the review committee. The committee will be meeting October 6th to discuss these proposals and will report at the next meeting. b. Membership Membership: Greer reported that she is going to gather more information and ideas on recruiting c. Programs Fall: no program. Promoting the Oct 31 Research Network event. L Hart stated all board members should be encouraged to go and they can also apply for one of the sponsorship spots. Winter program: One idea is to pair up with another chapter. L. Benedict stated that she was in touch with Walsh but has not heard back. L. Hart that she found out the KSU is re-energizing their chapter and perhaps we can pair up with them. L.Benedict will find out who is in charge of the KSU chapter. L. Hart stated that a leadership may be a possible topic. Spring Conference: taskforce is going strong. They have another meeting and C. H-G is spearheading this even. A. Elaides, representative from Summa, and AGMC. Event Title: Charting the Course for new knowledge, innovations, and improvements. Focus is research, EBP, QI. Date is April 22, 2015. There will be a keynote speaker, dinner, poster presentations.
Governance: C. Sutter: no report
Finance: L. Benedict to ask S.Chiu to work with April on the treasurer role. Leadership: No report
Amber is putting the next Newsletter together but would like to retire. L. Benedict found someone in the V.I.P who would be willing to help out with the Newsletter and would contact this person. Archivist: Jessica unable to come but also did not have a report.
Next: Taking group and individual pictures of the board.
Meeting adjourned at 7 PM.
Next Meeting: Monday, October 27th, 2014 5-6:30 PM MGH ROOM 101