Announcement of new MNA Executive Director
Dear Members of MNA Leadership:
The MNA Board of Directors is thrilled to report that we have a new Executive Director, Ed Suddath of Eldersburg, Maryland, has agreed to be our Executive Director. Ed has had a long history of working with non-profits and volunteer groups. These include working with several catering groups. He is a former teacher & coach. He has worked with Special Olympics & is an active athletic booster. Most recently, he has served as the Executive Director of the Manufactured Housing Institute of Maryland. He has put on many conferences & is very cognizant of finances. He is also detail-oriented & an experienced fund raiser. Please take this opportunity to welcome him. Rosemary Mortimer & the MNA Board of Directors.
Announcement from ANA of Dr. Imogene King's death
(Sent on behalf of ANA's Communication Department)
It is with deep sadness that we inform you of the passing of our revered colleague, Dr. Imogene M. King. Dr. King died December 24th at the age of 84. She is universally recognized as a pioneer of nursing theory development & theory-based nursing practice. She served in elected & appointed positions as a voice for the profession at international, national and state levels and has made invaluable contributions to the nursing profession. For her outstanding legacy of service, Dr. King was inducted into the America Nurses Association's Hall of Fame and the Florida Nurses Association's Hall of Fame and was a recipient of the 1996 ANA Jessie M. Scott Award. Donations may be made on her behalf to the Florida Nurses Foundation for the FNF Imogene M. King Research Grant or to the American Nurses Foundation. |
