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SDONE General Business Meeting Minutes
September 20, 2001
September
28, 2000
September 23, 1999
SDONE General Business
Meeting
Thursday, September
20, 2001 3:15-5:30 PM
Sioux Falls Convention Center
Sioux Falls, SD
1.
Call to Order: Lois Ames
The
meeting was called to order by President Lois Ames at 3:17 pm.
2.
Roll Call: Lynne Kurth
A
total of 42 people attended the
meeting. Thirty-four members were
present and 18 institutions were represented.
A quorum was attained.
3.
Approval of Minutes – September 28, 2000:
Lynne Kurth
A
motion was made by Karen Wolter, with second by Rita Haxton to approve the
minutes as written. Motion carried.
4.
Correspondence
There
was no correspondence. Lois Ames
introduced SDAHO CEO, Dave Hewitt. Dave
spoke of recent crises in New York and Washington and how health care
professionals came through once again. Workforce
issues are the biggest issues currently facing the industry; however, new
technology issues regarding stem cell research and gene therapy will continue to
challenge and change health care. This is the 75th anniversary year for SDAHO.
5.
Treasurer’s Report: Denise
Munterfering
5.1
Finance Report—Please see attachment.
The current checking account balance stands at $27,276.59.
This would not include all convention expenses.
5.2
Variance Report—Please see attachment.
Revenue remains less than expected, but expenses have been kept in check
as well. Motion by Jaci Eberhart
with second by Judy Blauwet to approve the finance and variance reports as
presented. Motion carried.
5.3
Membership Status—The membership goal had been 120.
We are currently at 115 members, 28 of whom are new.
The goal was increased to 130 members for 2002.
5.4
Proposed 2002 Budget—Please see attachment.
A motion was made by Teri Ellenbecker with second by Diana Berkland to
approve the budget as proposed. Motion
carried.
5.5
Scholarship Award—The 2001 Scholarship Award was presented to Deanna
Larson of the Avera Health System.
6.
Reports
6.1
Bylaws/Standing Rules: Teri Ellenbecker—Teri explained the current Bylaw Section
wording on membership. Diana
Berkland proposed adding more specific language from the AONE Bylaws. A motion was made by Joan Reisdorfer with second by Robin
Thompson to approve the following:
Individuals eligible
for active membership in SDONE shall be registered nurse leaders who are active
in the field of health care management. This will include, but is not limited to RN’s who hold an
organizational role of administration/management who are accountable for
strategic, operational and/or performance outcomes in sites where health care is
delivered; faculty in graduate and undergraduate nursing programs, including
deans and directors; executive directors of AONE Affiliated Groups; consultants
in nursing administration/management practice; persons working in professional
associations, regulatory agencies and/or accrediting health care organizations;
retired full members and editors of professional nursing journals.
Eligible leaders may vote in meetings, hold office or vote for Executive
Board Members of the Organization except as otherwise set forth in these Bylaws.
Membership eligibility will be extended to former members
licensed in the profession of nursing and interested in maintaining membership
or rejoining SDONE but present role does not meet eligibility criteria.
Motion
carried.
Teri
Ellenbecker then explained the proposed wording change regarding Voting in
Section 7. A motion was made by
Bonnie Krcil with second by Karen Wolter to approve the following:
All
members shall have equal voice in proceedings and are entitled to one (1) vote
per member.
Motion
carried.
6.2
Public Relations: Noreen
Davis—Noreen proposed using $200 too incent members to recruit new members.
Ideas presented include a drawing for free membership to those who renew
before December 31st each year and/or an incentive up to $200 towards
fall convention registration for those recruiting the most new members.
Another idea included an incentive for the District with the most new
members.
6.3
Nominations: Judy Blauwet—Judy
reported the election results as follows:
President
Elect—Diana Berkland
Treasurer—Jody
Sternberg
Aging
Services—Jaci Eberhart
6.4
Program: Nancy
Nelson—Nancy was congratulated on an excellent convention program.
6.5
Aging Services: Jackie
Eberhart—Jaci’s goals are to continue with educational updates on new
regulations and articles of interest. The
information will be disseminated to District Chairs.
6.6
Council on Professional Practice: Barb
Stolle—See attached report. The
Council met twice this past year. Most
issues deal with critical access hospital reimbursement issues.
6.7
Council on Public Policy (Legislation):
Diana Berkland—Please see attachment.
Diana discussed the Colleagues in Caring proposal that will ask the
legislature for a 3-pronged funding approach to offset future staffing
shortages.
6.8
Council on Home and Community: Rita
Haxton—This council met twice this past year.
Issues included regulatory issue and, funding sources.
The largest issues deal with the DSS Homemaker reimbursement and
education regarding the PPS/Oasis system.
6.9
President’s Report: Lois
Ames—Please see attachment.
6.10
District Reports—The heart of SDONE occurs at the District Level
6.10.1
District I: Shirley Knodel—No
report
6.10.2
District II: Karen Wolter—Please
see attachment.
6.10.3
District III: Joan
Reisdorfer—Please see attachment.
6.10.4
District IV: Bonnie Krcil—Please
see attachment.
7.
Old Business
7.1
Colleagues in Caring: Noreen
Davis—Please refer to attached written report.
7.2
South Dakota Nursing Leadership Council:
Judy Blauwet—Judy reported that the “Sharing Our Wisdom” conference
held in May was the big event this past year.
Those in attendance felt it was an outstanding workshop.
7.3
2002 SDONE Goals & Objectives—Lois Ames—Please see attachment.
A motion was made by Karen Wolter with second by Noreen Davis to approve
them as submitted. Motion carried.
8.
New Business
8.1
New Appointments to SDAHO Councils—Lois Ames introduced the following
new Council Members:
Council
on Public Policy (Legislation): Deb
Soholdt—Judy Blauwet, Lynne Kurth and Beth Plahn agreed to help Deb when
needed.
Council
on Professional Practice: Carman
Timmerman
8.2
SDAHO Workforce Task Force: Lois Ames—Lois informed the group that she will be the
representative
on this Task Force. All workforce shortages are being addressed, not just
nursing.
8.3
Recognition of Nurse Leadership Nominees—Lois publically acknowledged
the following nominees. District I—Gwen Schroeder;
District II—Karen Wolter; and District III—Noreen Davis.
No nominee from District IV. Noreen
Davis was the honored this year.
9.
Awards to Outgoing Board and Committee/Council Members—Lois Ames
recognized Judy Blauwet and Denise Muntefering as their terms on the Board of
Directors expired. In addition Barb
Stolle was commended and recognized for her Council work and past work as
Program Chair.
10.
Adjournment—Motion by Nancy Nelson with second by Kay Santema to adjourn the
meeting. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 4:42 pm.
Respectfully
submitted, Lynne Kurth RN, MHA SDONE Secretary
SDONE General Business Meeting
Thursday, September 28th,
2000
Sioux Falls Convention Center
3:15 – 5:00 PM
PLEASE NOTE: This is the last time that minutes will be mailed hard copy to all members. The goal after the November Board Meeting is to email the minutes to everyone that has an email address. Hard copies will be mailed only to those individuals not having an email address. A hard copy of all minutes and attachments will be stored at the SDAHO office in Sioux Falls for anyone wishing to see them. A hard copy will also be kept by the President and the Secretary.
Those
wishing to view the minutes and attachments may also do so by accessing the
SDONE web site at www.sdone.org
1. Call to Order: President, Judy Blauwet
The meeting was called to order by President Blauwet promptly at 3:15 pm.
2. Roll Call: Secretary, Lynne Kurth
A total of 31 members representing 21 different member organizations were present. A quorum was attained.
3. Approval of Minutes: September 23, 1999 meeting
A motion by Sharon Akland with second by Rita Haxton to approve the minutes as distributed in the packets. Motion carried.
4.
Correspondence
4.1 Phil Authier AONE ballot for President—Judy encouraged all AONE members to complete their ballot and send in within the designated time frame. Phil should find out the election results in late October.
4.2
Colette Brust Thank You for Leadership Award—Judy explained that
Colette was unable to attend the Awards Luncheon due to the opening of the
Innovis Health Facility. She
expresses sincere thanks to the organization.
Colette was a charter member of SDONE.
5. President/Committee/Council Member Annual Reports: reference to reports in convention packet
5.1 Bylaws Committee: Teri Ellenbecker—held until new business
5.2 Public Relations Committee: Colette Brust—No report.
5.3 Program Committee: Barb Stolle—Record breaking conference with 112 registrants this year. Barb did an outstanding job lining up the SDONE program this past year.
5.4 Council on Legislation: Phil Authier—No current report.
5.5 Council on Aging Services: Jacalyn Eberhardt—Report included in the convention packet. Jaci has a new phone number. Please contact her at 284-2145.
5.6 Council on Professional Practice: Connie Svanda—This group did not meet this past year.
5.7 Council on Community Health: Rita Haxton—Please see Attachment A. Report presented.
5.8 Colleagues in Caring: Noreen Davis—Noreen and Deb Soholt presented an overview of the Colleagues in Caring Project. Noreen stressed how lucky South Dakota is in getting all nursing organizations to work together on important nursing issues. She has worked in numerous other states where this is not occurring. Please see Attachment B. Five white papers have been concluded and presented on the following topics: Demand for Nurses, Hospitals, Nursing Facilities, Swing Beds, Assisted Living and Hospice. Two other white papers are currently being developed on American Indians and Public Health. The following web site will be active as of next week. www.sdcenterfornursing.org. This site will include information on the nursing workforce in South Dakota.
5.9 SDNLC: Judy Blauwet—Judy explained which nursing organizations are involved in collaborating on nursing issues in South Dakota. Disseminating Colleagues in Caring information and working on current NCLEX and nursing licensure issues are the current hot topics. The SDONE membership would like to see the temporary license issue studied further so that the pros and cons are better understood. A motion was made by Rita Haxton that the Council on Legislation take the issue of further study on temporary nursing licensure forward to SDONE district members and other organizations as needed. Second by Noreen Davis. Motion approved.
5.10
SDAHO: Rebecca Cradduck—Rebecca echoed the importance of what was said
at this morning’s workshop on retention of current staff.
SDONE is a leader in being proactive in trying to avert the staffing
shortages. The SDAHO Council on
Professional Practice has not been active this past year.
Major legislative issues could involve loss of funding if video lottery
and/or inheritance tax changes are implemented.
The session looks to be an interesting one.
All should be working to get children into the CHIPS program.
Money had to be sent back to the Federal Government because the money
wasn’t used. Economic
credentialing will most likely be an issue yet.
Two summer studies were done in long-term care.
Rebeccah stressed the importance of being educated on political issues.
All were asked to become actively involved and engaged with their local
legislators. Exercise your right to
vote.
6. District Reports: reference to reports in convention packet
6.1 District I: Shirley Knodel
6.2 District II: Nina Vilhauer—Nina will be stepping down. Karen Wolter is replacing her.
6.3 District III: Linda Tom—Linda will be stepping down. Diana Berkland and Pam Reisdorfer will co-chair this position.
6.4 District IV: Bonnie Krcil
District IV has met twice since the 1999 Fall Convention; February 2000, in Chamberlain, and July 2000 in Wagner, with an average of 12 members attending each meeting. Membership has remained the same with approximately 28 members.
Education programs included a presentation by Phil Authier on “Grass Roots – You can Make a Difference” at the February meeting and a review and update on the SDONE Goals and Objectives for 2000 and 2001 by Judy Blauwet, President of
SDONE.Sharing information and networking continues to be the key focus of District IV. Topics discussed throughout the year include staffing, salary adjustments, new construction projects, education and orientation for RN’s and CNA’s and computerized scheduling.
District IV plans to continue with meetings in conjunction with the District Administrators.
7.
Old Business:
7.1
Multistate Licensure Update—This issue was covered very thoroughly by
Diana Vanderwoude this morning. Please
take the time to stay current on information as it is released.
8.
New Business:
8.1. Proposed By-Laws Changes—Teri Ellenbecker—Please see Attachment C. All changes were proposed and discussed. A motion by Lois Ames to accept By-Law changes 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 and 7 with second by Linda Tom. Motion carried.
8.2. 2001 Goals and Objectives (refer to document in packet)
8.3 Financial Reports and 2001 Budget
8.3.1 Financial Report