Sigma Theta Tau: Iota Xi Chapter

Sigma Theta Tau: Iota Xi Chapter Florida Atlantic University Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Meeting Date: October 27, 2014 8:30 am. MINUTES

Participants: Anne Dahnke, Roshini Persaud, Rhonda Goodman, Charlotte Barry, Kitty Chadwell, Susan Dyess, Terry Eggenberger, Jennifer Peterson, Dawn Hawthorne, Karen Chambers, Beth King, Suzy Pinos

Agenda Item Key Discussion Points Action Follow-Up Responsible Party Call to Order 8:48 am Roshini Persaud called the meeting to order.

Minutes Minutes of September 29, 2014 meeting not reviewed.

Reports Vacant positions for faculty President counselor at Harbor Branch and Davie.

Fall Programs

Thanksgiving Food Drive Discussion of possible organizations Dr. Barry will contact Village Academy to see if needing donations was had. Dr. they would be willing to accept donations. Eggenberger asked we keep The Lord’s Place in Palm Beach County Jennifer will email Dean Smith for permission to put in mind for future events. boxes in the lobby.

December Dinner Meeting Dates and locations were discussed. Romano’s Macaroni Grill on Roshini will confirm the date with the restaurant. December 15 was decided. Attendees will pay for their own meal. Motion was made to accept. Seconded.

Spring Programs Research Night 2015 Jean Davis will present. Looking Roshini will email Dr. Longo about incorporating for more presenters – Dr. King this night into her class. offered backup but would prefer to present in the fall. Should involve students from evidence-based practice course.

Finance Report Rhonda Goodman reported. Informational See separate finance report for details.

Recruitment Posters, community Faculty can start spreading the word Roshini will make a fact sheet for faculty to involvement, publicity about Sigma now. Posters can be distribute (specifically Dr. Eggenberger). hung now. Will host a recruitment event in January. Perhaps pair an Suzy and Roshini will collaborate on paired event. event with the SNA. Solicit hospitals, alumni, students, etc. Dr. King will email Roshini a list of nurse educators Jennifer will be at the FAU expo for at the hospitals. high school students on 11/1. Roshini will make a brochure for Jennifer to hand out at the expo.

Other Business Chapter Facebook page - Informational Roshini will email Debora to get it up and running. Debora DeAraujo will manage it.

American Nurse Movie Dr. Goodman has a telephone Dr. Goodman will report on the meeting. meeting with the producer about showing the movie here at FAU. Dr. Chadwell will contact Pat at the FNA for We can charge and/or offer CEs. information on their screening. Could be an opportunity for recruitment also. May need to Suzy will contact Elise if necessary. contact Elise at the library to obtain DVD and stream.

Display Case Nancy Parent advised Roshini of Roshini will contact Dr. Gordon regarding display difficulty in obtaining approval and case. possibility of cost.

Chapter Pictures Will be used on website, facebook, Whoever has pictures please email to Roshini. brochures, etc. Dr. Barry will look for her old pictures.

Award Recognition Dr. Barry’s award should be Roshini will add to the website. mentioned on our website.

Feedback Dr. Eggenberger reported excellent feedback from Kristen Swanson who was told by Pamela Mitchell about our chapter and school. Gwen Sherwood also provided good feedback. Next Meeting Dinner meeting on If the board feels another meeting is necessary December 15. before December 15, Roshini will call another meeting. Meeting Adjourned 9:50am

Respectfully submitted: Jennifer Peterson