GANSminutes_2001feb

Present
President-Katie Orr
1st VP-Susie Goethe
2nd VP- Wilson Bernales
Treasurer-Yetta Ingram-Canty
Secretary-Hayley Foster
Legislative Director-Claudia Whitmore
Community Service Director-Carmen Simmons
N District Director-Primrose Grier
E District Director-Mandy Parnacott
W District Director-Susan Hunt-Barron

Consultants Present
GLN Consultant-Cindy Green
GNA Consultant-Carolyn Hickox

Visitors Present
Shelisa McCoy
Sara Brawner

Quorum established

VI. Presentation by Former President, Jason Ellis
Former President, Jason Ellis, brought information regarding a license plate project for registered nurses. He described the general layout for the license plate, which consists of 6 numbers and the letters RN. The title "Registered Nurse" would be printed at the bottom of the plate. This plate was to be presented to the legislature during the upcoming week. An allotted amount of money would be placed in the GNF fiscal fund. The Foundation would then give all the money back to nursing students in the form of scholarship. The plate may be available as soon as 2002. There is no initial cost for GANS.

Next, Jason stressed the importance of supporting Georgia candidates running for national office. He initiated social functions two years prior to allow NSNA convention attendees to get to know the Georgia candidates. He requested that these functions be implemented once again to show our state support for the candidates.

Finally, Jason shared his personal experience regarding the board examination. He wanted to stress the importance of studying for both personal benefit and the promotion of school records.

VII. Articles
President Katie Orr read her article for this EKG episode to the board. 1st Vice President Susie Goethe presented an email she received. Pulse Magazine was requesting a personal article about why a student chose nursing and the accompanying expectations. The information was given to the board to supply to anyone interested.

VIII. Election of Additional Positions
Two visitors, Shelisa McCoy and Sara Brawner, were present. Susan Hunt-Barron presented Shelisa to the board regarding the EKG position. Susie Goethe presented Sara Brawner as the candidate for the Alternate Board position. Both were unanimously approved to obtain these positions.

IX. NSNA Annual Convention 2001
1st Vice President Susie Goethe reviewed the planned events for the April NSNA convention. She is organizing a peach pie social through the hotel's catering service. Joyce Jones will relay the details including room and clean up. The board discussed passing out pralines or peanuts with the GA candidates names attached to help campaign. Susie is also working on scheduling a room for a GA caucus. West District Director Susan Hunt-Barron suggested the GA delegates wear Braves hates to represent the state. Treasurer Yetta Ingram-Canty reported that GANS would send the board to convention from April 3 through April 8 and pay for hotel and registration.

XII. Introductions
President Katie Orr began by introducing herself and explaining the purpose of COSP. COSP meets biannually to prepare for conventions and discuss issues pertaining to nursing. Next, the board introduced themselves and their positions. This section of the meeting was completed as the school representatives introduced themselves.

XIII. Discussion
President Katie Orr opened the floor to discussion. She encouraged the school representatives to present any problems they were having with their school chapter. Current activities at the various schools were discussed next.

XIV. Fundraising
President Katie Orr reported the opportunity to fundraise at Six Flags Over Georgia. esignees from a chapter work and the school gets paid for their efforts. The designees work an eight-hour shift at six dollars per hour. In return, the workers are allowed to enjoy the park for the remainder of the day after the shift.

Another method of fundraising involves item sales. Some uniform and supply companies are willing to give the chapter a percentage of the sales. Katie emphasized the need to send thank you notes.

XVI. NSNA Convention
Next, the scheduled events for national swere discussed. Details about the special events set up by Georgia were announced. The peach pie social is open to everyone on April 5, 2001 from 1430-1545. District directors are responsible for contacting the schools in their designated area. The GA caucus will be held on Friday April 6, 2001. Pizza will be served from 1330-1430. An opportunity to meet the candidates will occur from 2230-2400. The Georgia preslated candidates are James Green for Imprint Editor and Nikki Battle for BTN Director.

XVII. GANS 2001 Convention
The GANS 2001 convention will be held October 10-14 at the Clarion Resort on Jekyll Island. The group brainstormed ideas for events based on the GANS 2000 convention. We decided to eliminate the boat trip. Beach races associated with the TV show "Survivor" will occur in teams. A masquerade ball was also suggested. A contest was held to determine the theme for the convention. The chosen theme was "GANS 2001: Survive the Challenge" as presented by Secretary Hayley Foster. Invitations and more information will be sent to the schools before school is dismissed for the semester.

XVIII. Fall COSP 2001
President Katie Orr suggested that one of the school presidents work in conjunction with a board member to serve as co-directors. Carey Kemp, President of the GA Baptist, volunteered to help. She and her successor will give input so they COSP meeting can be geared toward specific needs.

XIX. Closing
Door prizes were given to the attendees.
Treasurer Yetta Ingram-Canty will mail the extra copies of COSP booklets to the missing schools. If a meeting will be missed, it is imperative to inform President Katie Orr in advance. Shirt sizes were recorded.