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District 8 TNA Newsletter
Raise visibility of
the organization th
Sarah Williams
PhD, RN, CNE,
ANEF
President,
District 8 TNA
5 November 2014, Annual Meeting,
Oakhill Country
Club 2015
Spring
Although
there still
members
report
not receiving
the newsletters;
therefore,
I am pleased
to are
introduce
youwho
another
District
8 Newsletter,
Spring Issue
2015. It is
it
continues
to
be
a
challenge
to
make
connection
with
members.
I
would
remind
youyou
hard to believe that another year has passed, but not without success. I hope that
all
to
check
your
Spam
mail
as
you
troubleshoot.
We
use
the
email
address
listed
in
had a wonderful holiday season and hope that you are enjoying the warmer weather. As
yourget
membership
profileyear,
at the
TNA. to
Please
us know
if you
to not receive
we
off to another
I want
first let
address
issues
of continue
change occurring
at TNA
the
newsletters.
inspiring
and
motivational.
District
8
members
participated
by
which ultimately impacts District 8. If you have been keeping up with the again
information
assisting
with
registration
and
other
administrative
activities.
from the TNA president Margie O’Donnell, her message addresses thplans for
Congratulations
go three
out toR’s
Jennifer
Cook and Eula
Pines. and
On restructuring.
September 28 These
, the are
implementation
of the
– reorganizing,
relocating
Medical
Center
Rotary
recognized
both
as
recipients
of
the
Nightingale
Excellence
changes designed to better serve the nurses in Texas. Of significant importanceinis the
Nursing Award.
were recognized
during
annual
Gala. that District 8 become
restructuring
of They
the current
boundaries.
It their
is being
proposed
Once
again,
I
will
reiterate
that
we
are
always
in
need
volunteers todecreases
serve on the
comprised of 9 counties instead of the current 28. Thisofrestructuring
committees.
Please
contact
me
if
you
desire
to
serve
on
a
committee.
membership from 826 nurses to 771. Along with this restructuring, there are additional
I would
encourage
youto
to administratively
submit electronically
any support
announcements
thattoyou
would
plans
to provide
options
provide
to districts
allow
them
like
published
on
the
website
site
or
the
newletter.
[email protected]
more options to serve the membership. I would remind you all to stay tuned to the
Lastly, I want
thank
the Board
of Directors
and Committee
Chairs
who
have
publications
thatto
you
receive
with more
details about
the changes
being
proposed.
The
diligently
volunteered
their
time
and
efforts
to
ensure
we
have
been
successful
in
all
House of Delegates schedule is approaching which will address these issues is more
endeavors
that we
set out
do. I look
to another
yearI would
of success
for District
depth.
Meeting
dates
andtolocation
willforward
be announced.
Also,
remind
you all of
rd
th
8.
Nurses Day at the Capital – Feb 23 and 24 . Visit the TNA website for more
Sarah J. Williams, PhD, RN, CNE, ANEF
information.
President,
District
8, TNA to work at improving communication to enhance member
We have
continued
involvement. Earlier in the year we launched the new website www.tna8.org. Success
stories, promotions, special announcements are invited to be shared for publication. We
continue to utilize TNA state office to send blast emails announcing every event we offer.
There are members who report not receiving the newsletters; therefore, it continues to be a challenge to
make connection with members. I would remind you to check your Spam mail as you troubleshoot. We use the
email address listed in your membership profile at the TNA. Please let us know if you continue to not receive the
newsletters.
On Aug 27, 2014, we participated in “Can We Talk” again which is a coalition of over 65 women’s organizations
in San Antonio which commemorate Women’s History Month and Women’s Equality Day and Texas Women’s
Independence Day. The event was held at the Institute if Texas Cultures. The speaker for the occasion was Jessica
Buchanan, who was abducted by a group of Somalis and held in captivity for 93 days …Her presentation focused on
surviving impossible odds. Her speech was both inspiring and motivating. District 8 members participated again by
assisting with registration and other administrative activities.
Congratulations go out to Dr. Jennifer Cook and Dr. Eula Pines. On September 28, 2014, the Medical Center
Rotary recognized both as recipients of the Nightingale Excellence in Nursing Award. They were recognized during
their annual Gala.
Once again, I will reiterate that we are always in need of volunteers to serve on committees. Please contact
me if you desire to serve on a committee. I would encourage you to submit electronically any announcements that
you would like published on the website site or the newsletter. [email protected]
Lastly, I want to thank the Board of Directors and Committee Chairs who have diligently volunteered their
time and efforts to ensure we have been successful in all1 endeavors that we set out to do. I look forward to
another year of success for District 8. Sarah J. Williams.
organization to goal achievement, and the
grooming of “followers” to be “leaders.”
The Annual Meeting was held on 5 November
2014 at the Oak Hill Country Club. Dr. Sarah
Williams called to the meeting to order and
provided the welcome and announcements.
We expressed our appreciation to Dr. Dols for
the
program
presentation.
Evaluation
comments were highly complementary of both
the topic and the excellent delivery by Dr. Dols.
There were 28 members present and 2 nursing
students from Schreiner University. The
Business meeting included reports from the
president, treasurer and membership
committee. The nomination committee
introduced the ballot results.
District 8 partners with UIW Nursing
Students to Help Needy Families in
San Antonio
Outgoing officers were recognized and
presented with a token of appreciation; newly
elected officers were welcomed and inducted
by Dr. Williams.
Over the holidays, District 8 partnered with
Sigma Theta Tau Delta Alpha at Large to provide
support for underserved populations in San
Antonio during the holiday season.
The
initiative provided outreach to children and
adults (in the Courtyard) Haven for Hope. The
project
included
decorating
individual
“gingerbread houses and making friendship
bracelets. A contribution of $200.00 was
donated by District 8 to help cover the cost for
“raw materials to build gingerbread houses. “
Students from Ila Faye Miller School of Nursing
at the University of the Incarnate Word worked
together to gather donations in the form of
clothing, shoes, toys, etc. for the Haven for
Hope residents.
Newly Elected officers were:
Jane Cardea – First Vice President
Clarissa Lopez – (Secretary)
Adelita Cantu- (Director)
Adelita Cantu, Jane Cardea, and Connie Barker
were recognized for their service during 20122014.
The newly elected nominating committee was
introduced – Patricia Alvoet (Chair), Linda Hook,
Kay Avant and Annette Burns.
Newly elected delegates were also introduced –
Irene Rosales, Suzie Aldous, Keith Tucker,
Heather McHenry and Vincent Sowell.
President, Sarah Williams pose – second from
the right.
The
program,
“Leading
a
Successful
Organization,” was presented by Dr. Jean Dols,
nursing faculty from the University of the
Incarnate Word. The program focus began with
a description of the characteristics of successful
volunteer based organizations and members.
Dr. Dols then described strategies to be
implemented for recruitment and retention of
members,
establishment
of
collegial
relationships, strategic planning to guide the
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District 8 TNA
Phone
(210) 654-3383
(210) 558-8628
E-Mail
[email protected]
Website
www.dist08tna.org
Look for more information on
the elections
Board of Directors Meetings
OFFICERS
2/18/15
Sarah Williams, President
[email protected]
4/15/15
Jane Cardea, 1st Vice President
[email protected]
6/17/15
Jennifer Cook, 2nd Vice President
[email protected]
Front Insert
Clarissa Lopez, Secretary
[email protected]
Gayle Dasher, Treasurer
[email protected]
UPCOMING EVENT
DIRECTORS
Imagemaker
Patricia Barker
[email protected]
May 23, 2015
Adelita Cantu
[email protected]
Ruth Grubesic
[email protected]
Tracy Rodriguez
[email protected]
Sherry Weaver
[email protected]
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Additional information can be obtained from
any of the individuals below.
Board of Directors Meeting Dates:
Feb 18th , Apr 15th , Jun 17th, Aug 19th,
Oct 21st, and Dec 16th
Danielle Gunter, PhD, RN
Instructor, University of the Incarnate Word
[email protected]
210-283-6353
Meetings are projected to be conducted via
conference call. Notification to Board Members
will be sent NLT 7-10 days prior to meeting
date.
Heather Litwhiler, RN, MSN
Instructor, University of the Incarnate Word
[email protected]
210-283-6495
Interested in being involved in implementing a
local chapter of the American Nursing
Informatics Association (ANIA)???
Jean Dols PhD, RN
Associate Professor,
University of the Incarnate Word
[email protected]
210-829-3985
We invite you to become a Charter Member of
the South Texas Chapter of the American
Nursing Informatics Association (ANIA).
This South Texas Chapter would provide
opportunities for Nursing Informatics
continuing education, professional activities,
communication, and research locally. The ANIA
has been active as a non-profit nursing specialty
organization since 1982 and provides a forum
for enrichment and strengthening of nurses in
the field of informatics. South Texas Chapter
members must be members or join ANIA (dues
are currently $60 annually), however no
additional dues are planned for being a member
of the local ANIA Chapter.
Lee Ann Waltz, RN, MSN
Instructor, University of the Incarnate Word
[email protected]
210-832-2191
Back Insert
Nursing Informatics professionals represent a
wide spectrum of nurses who have a specialty
practice that is essential to the delivery of high
quality, cost-effective care. They integrate
nursing science, computer science, and
information science to manage and
communicate data, information, knowledge,
and wisdom in nursing and informatics
practice. Their ability to optimize information
management and communication improves the
health of populations, communities, families,
and individuals. (ANA, 2008)
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District 8 Member Receives DNP
Medical Center Rotary Club Annual
Recognizes Excellence in Nursing
District 8 Members
Medical Center Rotary Club Annual
Nightingale Nursing Award
Recognizes Excellence
in Nursing
Sept 28th, 2014
District 8 Members
Eula Pines, Membership
Nightingale
NursingChair
Award
th
Sept 28 , 2014
District 8 Member Receives DNP
Eula Pines, Membership Chair
Congratulations to District 8 member and 2014
Delegate, Dr. Rita Armstrong, received her
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from Chatham
University
on December
12, 2014.
Her focus
of
Congratulations
to District
8 member
and 2014
practice
wasDr.
in nursing
education.
We wish
Delegate,
Rita Armstrong,
received
herher
the
best as
embarks
on new
directions
for
Doctor
of she
Nursing
Practice
(DNP)
from Chatham
the
future. on December 12, 2014. Her focus of
University
practice was in nursing education. We wish her
2015 District 8 Elections Are Just
the best as she embarks on new directions for
the future.Around the Corner!
Jennifer Cook, Program Committee Chair
Dear2015
Colleagues--I’m
Alvoet, Chair
of
District 8Pat
Elections
Are Just
the Nominating
Committee.
Although it is
Around
the Corner!
only January, before you know it, summer
Dear
Pattime
Alvoet,
Chair of
will
be Colleagues--I’m
here and it will be
to prepare
the2015
Nominating
Committee.
Although
the
ballot. We
will need to
identifyit is
only January,
before
you know
it, summer
candidates
willing
to serve
the nurses
of
will be8here
and it willSecond
be timeViceto prepare
District
as President,
the 2015 and
ballot.
We will Additionally,
need to identify
President,
Treasurer.
candidates
to serve
nurses of
several
board,willing
delegate,
and the
nominating
District 8 as
President,
Vice-this
committee
positions
willSecond
be opening
President,
and Treasurer.
Additionally,
year.
Time commitment
varies,
but I am
several board,
delegate,
nominating
confident
you will
find thisand
volunteerism
to
positions
will be
opening this
becommittee
very rewarding.
Please
consider
year. Time
varies, but I am
running.
Thecommitment
Nominating Committee
confident
you
this volunteerism
typically
kicks
offwill
thefind
process
with an emailto
be very
Please consider
blast,
but rewarding.
feel free to contact
me directly
running. The Nominating
Committee
([email protected]
or 878-5925).
typically kicks off the process with an email
blast, but feel free to contact me directly
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([email protected] or 878-5925).
Jennifer Cook, Program Committee Chair
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