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More than 1800 nurses from around the world met in Indianapolis, Indiana from October 31-November 4, 2009 for the 40th Biennial Convention. Attendees represented 130,000 active members from 469 Chapters in 22 countries.
The convention theme was “I am a nurse. . . I am a member of a global nursing community.”
The objectives of the convention were:
- Apply and share nursing knowledge and leadership skills in sustaining the health of the world’s people.
- Explore diverse opportunities to promote collaboration for the advancement of nursing science, practice, education, administration and policy development in the global community.
- Utilize new knowledge to create culturally sensitive practice.
- Examine interdisciplinary partnerships to promote the global nursing community.
20% In the opening plenary session, Carol J Huston, outgoing President of STTI, presented the four key themes of her Presidential Call to Action, which reflected the Vision 2020 goal of Leading Globally. The four themes were:
- Being intentionally global: Currently four percent of the members reside outside the US. Goal: increase to 20% of member residing outside North America.
- Building knowledge resources: Virginia Henderson Research Library is available through the website. Goal: increase funding by 60% from the last biennium.
- Developing leadership and paying attention to the newest and youngest members to recognize and develop leadership potential.
- Providing service. Encourage members to complete the Volunteer Interest Profile (VIP) on the STTI website to enable chapters to match interests of members with available volunteer opportunities.
Presentations
- Nearly 650 oral and poster presentations focused on clinical innovations, cutting-edge research projects, and leadership initiatives.
- Examples of presentations included
- Sessions related to STTI: Vision 2020 and Leading Globally, Conversations with the Candidates; Chapter development: Connecting Your School of Nursing to STTI Through a Chapter (Patricia Quigley participated in a panel discussion with representatives of The Netherlands, South Africa, and California).
- Technology: Technology in Nursing Education and Practice; Using Web Technologies in Leadership Development; Framework for Simulation & Emerging Technologies for Point-of-Care Transformation (Bonnie Wesorick).
- Innovation: Creating a Culture of Innovation in Nursing Education (Arizona State University, Bernadette Melnyk); Innovations in Education; Teaching Faculty to Manage Clinical Simulations Using the Virtual Reality Environment of Second Life.
- Leadership: The Geriatric Nursing Leadership Academy (GNLA): Leadership Projects for the Care of Older Adults and Their Families; Developing Global Leaders; Leadership Development; Leadership Symposium: Collaborating for Innovation and Change
Region 15 Highlights
- Julie A. Jones, graduate of Rhode Island College School of Nursing and past-President of Kappa Tau Chapter, was elected Region 15 Coordinator.
- Kappa Tau Chapter received the Chapter Communications Award.
- Patrice Nicholas, past Region 15 Coordinator, was elected Director at-Large, STTI for 2009-2011
Delta Upsilon Highlights
- Anne Carty and Patricia Quigley, as delegates representing DU, attended/ participated in the following events:
- Brick Paver Campaign for Nursing Excellence reception at the Honor Society Headquarters. Anne and Patricia successfully located, in the Paver Garden, the Paver that DU had purchased to honor Ruth Waldman. DU Chapter’s contributions helped STTI raise over 3.4 million dollars for nursing research, leadership, and the Society’s future.
- Chapter Charter and Chapter Charter Amendment recognition ceremony during the House of Delegates Session on Monday, November 2, 2009. Anne and Patricia were introduced as representing DU Chapter and walked across the stage for a photo with STTI President Carol Huston and CEO Patricia Thompson. DU ‘s Chapter Charter was amended in April 2009 to include Salve Regina University (SRU) in the Delta Upsilon Chapter at-Large.
- Region 15 Meeting
- Region 15 Dinner
- House of Delegates Sessions I & II and Delegate Briefing
- Voting for Candidates for STTI offices.
- Founders Awards Celebration
- Chapter Awards Event: Plenary Session II
- Tribute Awards Event
Patricia Quigley participated in panel discussion as cited above.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES MEETING
Action on Bylaws
All of the proposed bylaws changes were passed by the House of Delegates
The newly adopted bylaws are:
- In odd-numbered years, the annual meeting is the reporting session of the House of Delegates.
- A member of the board of directors who demonstrates behavior, as determined by the Board of Directors, that is not consistent with the mission, values, or expectations of the honor society may be removed by a three fourths (3/4) vole of the remaining members of the board, provided that notice of the intent to take such action is given to all board members at least 30 days in advance of the regular or special meeting at which the motion to remove is introduced. Such board member shall have the right to be present and to speak on his/her behalf, but shall not be allowed to be present during deliberation nor to vote. Voting shall be by ballot, which may be delivered electronically if a face-to-face meeting is not possible,
- The rules contained in the 10th edition of the Roberts’s Rules of Order Newly Revised shall govern the Society in all cases to which they are applicable and in which they are not consistent with these bylaws or special rules of order of the Society.
In terms of the Functions of Board of Directors, a bylaw, which was eliminated, reads: Deciding on revocation of membership in the event that an inducting chapter no longer exists. There was not a new bylaw to replace this, as it was eliminated entirely.
Rationale: This function is no longer necessary by any group given the bylaws amendment approved by the House of Delegates in 2007 that gives any chapter to which a member belongs the right to revoke a person’s membership in Sigma Theta Tau International. A chapter to which a member belongs will always exist.
Action on Resolutions
The House of Delegates passed all of the 2009 proposed resolutions. These may be found on the STTI website. The one that generated the most discussion was Resolution #6, to “Support the Establishment of a Virtual Chapter.” The resolution was revised to state: “Resolved, that this body affirms its commitment to the establishment of virtual chapters within Sigma Theta Tau International.”
Presidential Call to Action
The 2009-2011 President of STTI, Karen Morin, RN, DSN, ANEF, integrated Vision 2020 in her Presidential Call to Action. She will address four areas for the biennium. The four areas with an example of implementation are:
- Creating Welcoming Environments: Reach outside your comfort zone by meeting 5 new people.
- Contributing to global health: Become involved in service activities that address health needs of vulnerable populations.
- Enhancing Knowledge Resources and Networks: The Virginia Henderson International Nursing Library, a free electronic knowledge repository links nurses and other health care professionals to one another.
- Creating a Legacy of Personal Leadership: Consider volunteer opportunities that exist at the chapter, regional, and international level.
The 41st Biennial Convention will be held from October 29- November 2, 2011 at the Gaylord Texan Hotel and Convention Center at Grapevine-Dallas, Texas.
Anne Carty and I enjoyed representing Delta Upsilon Chapter at-Large for the 40th Biennial Convention in Indianapolis. It was a busy, stimulating, motivating, and energizing experience. We were privileged to meet nurses from around the world and be a part of such a dynamic organization, which continues to seek ways to improve global health. That being said, we enjoyed returning to the hotel to rest, relax, and renew our energy for the next day. The implications of the revised bylaws will be discussed with the DU BoD. Strategies suggested in President Morin’s Call to Action will be considered for implementation in DU’s planning for the year.
Thank you to the Chapter for providing this professional opportunity. We welcome any questions or comments and encourage others to run for the position of Delegate. It contributes to professional growth and also meets the goal of Creating a Legacy of Personal Leadership as emphasized by President Morin.
Respectfully submitted,
Patricia Quigley, RN PhD,
Anne E.S. Carty, DNSc, RN,
Delta Upsilon Chapter at-Large
January 16, 2010
Listed below are the names of the new officers who were voted for by the House of Delegates at the 40th Biennial Convention.
PRESIDENT ELECT
Suzanne Prevost, RN, PhD, COI
VICE PRESIDENT
Gwen Sherwood, RN, PhD, FAAN
SECRETARY
Beverly Reigle, RN, PhD
TREASURER
Richard Ricciardi, RN, PhD, FAANP
DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE
(Elect 2 candidates for 4-year term)
June Clark, RN, PhD, DBE, FRCN
Patrice Nicholas, RN, DNSc, MPH, ANP, FAAN
GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE
(Elect 5 candidates for 2-year term - 2 candidates for 4-year term)
2-year term:
Cynthia Diefenbeck, RN, PsyD, APRN, BC
Betsy Frank, RN, PhD, ANEF
Kristin Hittle, RN, MSN, CPNP-AC, CCRN
Carole Pepa, RN, PhD
Bruce Zitkus, RN, EdD, CANP, CFNP, CDE
4-year term:
Suzanne Dupuis-Blanchard, RN, PhD
Mary Lou DeNatale, RN, EdD, CNL
LEADERSHIP SUCCESSION COMMITTEE
(Elect 5 candidates for 2-year term and 2 candidates for 4-year term)
2-year term:
Carole Liske, RN, MS
Ellen Palmer, RN, MSN, PhD
Alyce Schultz, RN, PhD, FAAN
Barbara Traver, RN, MSN
Clarann Weinert, RN, SC, PhD, FAAN
4-year term:
K. Sue Haddock, RN, PhD
Carol Huston, RN, MSN, MPA, DPA, FAAN
REGIONAL CHAPTERS COORDINATING COMMITTEE
Chair
Cathy Catrambone, RN, PhD
Region 15 Coordinator
Julie Jones, RN, MS
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