2008 Meetings

September 9
September 23
October 14
October 28
November 11
December 2

HSB 4301
12:30 p.m. - 1:20 p.m.

Lunch Provided
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Agenda / Minutes

University of Missouri-Kansas City
Student Nurses’ Association
General Meeting
September 9, 2008 12:30 p.m.

 

I.                    Call to Order 1234

II.                  Guest Speaker Lisa Hoskins, Financial Aid (20 minutes)

III.                Roll Call

Vice President (SB)-absent

IV.                Approval of Minutes

a.       Fundraising (RE) motion to approve the minutes.

b.       Treas (SZ) 2nd approved

c.        No one opposed

V.                  New Business

a.       Social (AB): explained October social event options. E-mail was sent out to members of SNA prior to the meeting with brief description of each of the choices

1.       Options include:

i.Halloween party for nursing students and their families. Event will be at Sylvester Powell Community Center on Lamar and Martway in Mission, KS. It will be on Friday October 17 from 6-pm. Chili cook-off will also occur at this event. Alcohol will be at the event.

ii.Same as option 1 except there would be no alcohol at the event

iii.Halloween party at El Patron (Mexican restaurant) on Southwest Blvd on Saturday, Oct. 18 from 6-10pm. This will probably be geared more towards adults. Nursing students can bring one guest each. Free to nursing students, $10 per guest. There is a limit to 100 people for this event.

2.       Ballots passed out, collected and will be counted during the meeting

VI.                Officer Reports

a.       Treasurer (SZ)

1.       SNA budget contains $20, 943.06

b.       Secretary (JE)

1.       SNA office is located on the third floor, room number 3305. Elected officer will be in the office to answer questions, sell SNA merchandise and tickets for social events

2.       SNA Website contains announcements pertaining to SNA. SNA office hours are also posted on the site.

c.        Vice President

1.       absent

d.       President (AL)

1.       Nursing annex open for gym facility. Information was sent out in the UMKC announcements. As of right now, open on Tuesday and Thursday. More days and times will come out in the spring.

i.(Student) asked if the annex was just for the nursing students

ii.Pres (AL) annex is for Hospital Hill students; no fee to the students

2.       UMKC 75th Anniversary Celebration is October 4, 2008. Dean asked that 10 volunteers could help out with giving tours and doing “crowd control” with parking.

i.(Student) asked if this could count for community service hours

ii.Pres (AL) stated that Shawn would be the person to ask about

VII.             Committee Reports

a.       Community I  (LW)

1.       Light the Night reminder. Individuals are still able to register. Families and friends are invited to attend. An e-mail will be sent out as a reminder. Event starts at 6pm. Meet at the registration table at 7:25 or so to meet with SNA so that we can walk together

b.       Community II (JS)

1.       Health Fair. Date has been set for April 4, 2009. Committee plans on meeting with the other schools for more involvement.

i.(Student) asked if attending or volunteering at the health fair could count for bonus points in a class.

ii.Advisor (KL) approach instructor; depends on what they want to do.

c.         Election (SM)

1.       Voting Registration. Must be post marked 15 days before the election in order to participate in voting.

i.Election (KC) stated that all the registration forms are currently being sorted to be send out in grouped envelopes

d.       Public Relations (NO)

1.       Guest Speakers. Most general meetings have one scheduled except October 28 and December 2. Any ideas may be sent to PR chair to be considered.

2.       SNA information. A day needs to be chosen for SNA members to go around to the classes and talk to students about SNA. Must meet with instructors to find out what would be the best day for this. In addition, a group of individuals will be to be formed that are willing to speak on behalf of the SNA.

e.        Social (AB)

1.       October Event. Ballots have been counted. El Patron (Mexican restaurant) will be the site for the event. More information will be sent out via e-mail

f.        SAFC (AP)

1.       Absent

2.        Pres (AL) asked Fundraising (RE) to present information

g.        Fundraising (RE) stated there are no new announcements

h.       SGA Senators (SB, AL)

1. Print Quota and 24 hour Computer Lab Resolution passed. Currently resolutions are going through Mel Tyler for further evaluation

VIII.           Faculty Advisor Reports

a.       Kristin Lee

1.       pass

b.       Teri Thompson

1.       pass

IX.               Open Forum

a.       Elections (SM) during the guest speakers, we should keep the side conversations to minimum. Just don’t talk while they are here doing their presentation

i.no one opposes

b.       Pres (AL) all executive meetings are open for any member of SNA to attend

c.        Treas (SZ) suggest giving a small token of appreciation to the guest speakers. Possibly a gift card

i.Advisor (KL) guest speakers are invited by SNA. They do not expect anything in return. Suggests that sending them a thank you card will be sufficient enough.

ii. Fundraising (RE) and PubRel (NO) in charge of thank you cards

d.       (Student) asked question about computer lab not being available when nursing students need it because pharmacy students are using it for testing

i.attempt to work with the pharmacy students

ii. suggestion was made to go to either the dental or medical school and use their computer labs

X.                  Adjournment

Fundraising (RE) motion to adjourn September 2, 2008 general meeting

PubRel (NO) 2nd the motion

No one opposed

Meeting adjourned 1321

 

University of Missouri-Kansas City
Student Nurses’ Association
Executive Board Meeting
September 2, 2008 12:30 p.m.

I.                    Call to Order

12:31 p. m.

II.                  Roll Call

III.               Approval of Minutes (1 minute)

Treas (SZ) motion to approve minutes

V.Pres (SB) 2nd motion

8-0-0 pass

IV.                Old Business (10 minutes)

A.      Buddy Program (AB)

Social (AB): contact her if you do not hear back

B.      Parking tickets (AL)

Pres (AL): UMKC parking tickets can be waivered if individual was there for SNA business.

- Question here is should SNA help with paying for those tickets from July

- Reimburse students from SNA petty cash

- Students must park at university parking (garage, annex, dental, lot) for Dean to waiver

V.Pres (SB): motion to fund for city tickets from the summer out of SNA petty cash

 Parlimentarian (AS) 2nd motion

 9-0-0 pass

C.      SNA Office Hours (JE)

Sec (JE): times have been posted on the website; NJ also sent out an e-mail with office hours to student body

- Monday 12:30p-1:30p and 3:30p-4:30p (AL, JE)

- Tuesday 11:30p-12:30p and 3:30-4:30p (SB, SZ)

- Office is locked; must get key from faculty who has access to the room

- Office hours subject to change; updates will be found on the SNA website

V.                  New Business (5 minutes)

A.      Print Quota Resolution (AL)

Pres (AL): explained the resolution

-possibly a roll over account for print quota instead of 150 prints/week

-cap of prints 750/semester

Treas (SZ): motion to pass the resolution through SNA

V.Pres (SB): 2nd motion

9-0-0 pass

B.       24-hour Computer Lab Resolution (AL)

Pres (AL): explained the resolution

-24 hour computer lab possibility either at Royal Hall or Health Science Building

-security guard will be in lab with computer lab worker

Fundraising (RE): suggest using an ID card solution for entering into the lab/building

Treas (SZ): question about instructors who may reserve computer lab

Advisor (KL): explains that faculty will most likely not reserve the room during the night; will leave it accessible for the students.

Fundraising (RE): motion to pass resolution through SNA

V.Pres (SB): 2nd motion

9-0-0 pass

VI.                Officer Reports (2 minutes each) (8 minutes total)

A.      Treasurer (Sarah)

1. Lock box was purchased

2. Funds

-$21169.85 SGA

-$2533.40 U.S. Bank

-money was taken out as a deposit for semi-formal

2. Pro-Card Usage

-important that e-mail was read

-we can only make 3 mistakes/semester before our funds are frozen

-information must be back on receipt (important to remember)

-receipt must be returned to Dawn Leach

Fundraising (RE): asked about how many mistakes we have made-none have been made yet

Sec (JE): will resend the pro-card e-mail to board members

B.      Secretary (Jessamine) –Pass; meeting arrival 1240

C.      Vice President (Shannon)

1. Faculty Committees

-Monday at the latest information will be out

D.      President (Anne) -Pass

VII.             Committee Reports (2 minutes each) (14 minutes total)

A.      Community (Lauren)

1 .Light the Night Walk

- 19 walkers, $255 raised

- We have a banner that we will be able to carry during the walk

2. Health Fair

-Juanita and Maureen have taken over the task

-More information will be presented at next executive meeting

3. Blood Drive

-closer to the end of October so it can be Halloween themed

3. Community Service T-shirts

-front: UMKC Student Nurses Association / Back: Giving Back

B.      Election (Syble)

1. Voters Registration

-will take place at next general meeting

2. Honor Code

-will take place next week, information will be brought up through e-mail and information given through class

C.      Fundraising (Roney)

1. T-shirts from Jumpstart

-about 113 shirts left

- extra shirts will be brought to general meetings and social events to help sell them

-a number of shirts need to be purchased in order for us to break even with the costs

2. New T-shirts

-discount given when 12+ clothing items (ie hoodies, sweatpants, t-shirts) ordered

3. Light the Night T-shirts – see Community Report

-Election (SM): brought up a t-shirt designer suggestion

-all ideas for shirts should be sent to RE

D.      Public Relations (NJ)

1. Speakers

-all general meetings have speakers (except 11/11 & 12/2)

V.Pres (SB): suggests Michel Thomas from TMC
Parliamentarian (AS) suggests having someone from CMH-possibly during December meeting.

-VNA info from Dr. Lacy-Haun for next semester speaker

2. Cancer Survivor Speaker

- September 30, 2008, RM 4401-where community health classroom

Advisor (KL): Sigma Tau will help sponsor food

E.      Social (Amber)

1. October Event

-October 17, 2008-Halloween Party/Chili Cook-off ; At Mission (Johnson/Lamar)

-$100 deposit; about $280 for entire event

-5 to 9pm: includes set up and tear down

Advisor (KL): suggests no alcohol be served; family oriented

(MB): suggests choosing a location that is closer for everyone to get to

Fundraising (RE): states any student organization gets one rental at Pierson Auditorium/semester; Social (AB) will look into this

F.       SAFC (Ashley) -absent

G.      SGA Senators (Shannon, Anne)- Pass

VIII.           Faculty Advisor Reports (2 minutes each) (4 minutes total)

A.      Kristin Lee

1 .Lamba Phi

-hosting event with Sandra Oaste

-how to be politically active as a nurse

-dinner will be served but you must RSVP to Judy Jellison

-Rm 4408

B.      Teri Thompson-absent

IX.               Open Forum (8 minutes)

A.      Community (LW): having blood drive on Tuesday to have as many students on campus to participate in drive

B.      Fundraising (RE): possibly increase the price of the t-shirts

-believes that the shirts need to be sold

V.Pres (SB) motions to wait before increase the price until after we see what happens to the t-shirts at the general meetings and social events

Treas (SZ): 2nd motion

9-0-0 pass

C.      SNA Lounge

-belongs to pharmacy and nursing students

-student lounge

-information about lounge will be changed on website and e-mail through Judy Jellison will be sent to student body

D.      Motions

-Fundraising (RE): motion that a 30 second time limit per person after each discussion topic

V.Pres (SB): 2nd motion

9-0-0 Pass

X.                  Adjournment - 1315

 

 

University of Missouri-Kansas City
Student Nurses’ Association
Executive Board Meeting
August 15th 12:00pm

I.            Call to Order 12:17 pm

II.           Roll Call

III.          Approval of Minutes (1 minute)

                V.Pres (SB) motion to approve minutes

                Treas (SZ) second 8-0-0 Pass

                Move faculty report

                V.Pres (SB) motion

                Fundraisng (RE)) second 8-0-0 Pass

IV.          Old Business (5 minutes)

A.      Jumpstart

Buddy system (AB): sophomores are not responding. Christine Zimmerman will make announcement in class during the first week

B.      Summer Grill and Swim

Pub.Rel (NO): Thank you cards to grillers

Adviser (TT): suggestions-thank you letter professional. Thank you letter head assignment-NJ, Roney

Treas (SZ): motion

V.Pres (SB): seconds 8-0-0 Pass         

V.            New Business (20 minutes)

A.      Approve 2008-2009 SNA Budget

Treas (SZ): motions to approve budget

Social(AB): seconds 8-0-0 Pass

B.      Meeting/Lunch Schedule

Has to be an itemized receipt

V.Pres (SB): motions to approve

Treas (SZ): seconds 8-0-0 Pass

C.      Speakers at General Meetings

Community (LW): motions to have guest speakers at general meetings

Social (AB): seconds 8-0-0 Pass

D.      SNA Office Hours: sign on SNA/Tri-Council Office

Pres (AL): will e-mail the hours out; 4 executive officers will take 1 hour of office time/week

E.      Fitness/Weight Loss Program though NiCHH and SoN-Susan Bennett

F.       Electronic Bulletin Board

Pres (AL): suggest to motion table

V. Pres (SB): motion

Tres (SZ): seconds 7-0-1 Pass

VI.          Faculty Advisor Reports (2 minutes each)

A.      Teri Thompson

-suggestion for selling tickets

-left meeting at 1306

B.      Kristin Lee

VII.         Officer Reports

A.      Treasurer (Sarah)

-$22,000 SGA

-$2063.40 US Bank

V.Pres (SB): motion to buy new lock box

Treas (SZ): seconds 7-0-0 Pass

B.      Secretary (Jessamine)

Absent

C.      Vice President (Shannon)

-Student representation on boards/commitee

D.      President (Anne)

-Finalize later

VIII        Committee Reports (2 minutes each)

A.      Community (Lauren)

­i. Light the Night Walk

-Will keep Fundraising (RE) updated on counts for the walk to buy t-shirts

-Shirts to say UMKC SON (on front of shirt) GIVE BACK (on back of shirt)

B.      Election (Syble)

Left at 1305

C.      Fundraising (Roney)

T-shirts

D.      Public Relations (NJ)

E.      Social (Amber)

-First come, first serve, limited space

-Charging students for reservation

F.       SAFC (Ashley)

G.      SGA Senators (Shannon, Anne)

-Make president the only SGA rep.

-Vice President would be alternate

Treas (SZ): motions

Community (LW): seconds 7-0-0 Pass

IX.          Open Forum (8 minutes)

X.            Adjournment

Fundraising (RE): motion to adjourn at 1334

V.Pres (SB): seconds 7-0-0 Pass

Adjournment; 1334