MASSACHUSETTS EMERGENCY NIRSES ASSOCIATION

STATE COUNCIL MEETING

WEDNESDAY APRIL 11, 2007

HOLIDAY INN, TAUNTON

ATTENDANCE: Faye Everson, Laura Raymond, Joan Cooper-Zack, Carlene Kincaid,

Kay McClain, George O’Neil, Maureen Curtis-Cooper, Gail Lenehan Linda Unda, Lynn Badger-Oriani, Gina Crocker, Jay Barrett, Phyllis Berg, Julie Bunn, Julia Rodriquez, Sophia Veinoglou, Barbara Foley,

GUESTS: Debra Donahue, Mary Martel, Debbie Tonelli, Eva Bodio, Deb Delaney, Sheila Silva, David McClain, Bill Briggs

Meeting called to order at 1730 by Faye Everson.

Welcome and introductions.

Minutes of the November 2006 were accepted.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

Faye distributed a handout of a proposed Emergency Room rights Bill that M-Power an advocacy organization for mental health consumers is looking to MENA for support. After a review of the fact sheet and group discussion, the Gail Lenehan MOTIONS to join a coalition of opposition and Julia Rodriquez as Chair of Government affairs was asked to draft a response to send to legislature. MOTION seconded by Kay McClain.

All were in favor.

TREASURER’S REPORT:

Presented by Carlene Kincaid. Carlene expressed her thanks to Joan Cooper-Zack for all the assistance given during the transition period.

Treasury Account as of April 11, 2007

Karen O’Neil Account $ 4, 318.00

Injury Prevention Account $17,473.00

General Business Account $ 20,500.00

Three CDs $10,535 matures 6/07

$ 6,100.00 matures 6/08

$10,500 matures 11/07

Carlene reports that she has changed Karen O’Neil account to a money market with no fees, interest is accrued, and there are three checks free.

She has arranged for Business check card for MENA with a $3500.00 limit, the card acts as a debit card but you are not able to get cash. There are three signers for the card, President, Treasurer and Secretary. The card is to be used by the individuals so that they no longer need to use personal credit to book function rooms, arrange for plane and hotel fare and per diem costs of travel. Carlene also shared her goal of meeting with the Chapter treasurers to educate them about current rules and ways to associate with state council for tax purposes. Carlene also reports she will be away May 13-June 9, 2007.

OLD BUSINESS:

NERS CONFERENCE:

Gina reports that the group is confident about the success of NERS. Everything is on track there are 140 registrations to date and 45 vendors. Handout of vendors provided.

NATIONAL AWARDS:

Deadline for nomination is May 1, 2007. Kaye lists award categories for the group. Faye requests that nomination letters be sent to her so that support letters from the state can be drafted.

STATE COUNCIL CHALLENGE:

States have been asked to donate $1.00/member for scholarship.

George O’Neil MOTIONS that MENA send $1.00/member as of April 1, 2007. MOTION SECONDED by Julie Bunn. MOTION AMENEDED by Carlene Kincaid that the state donation is earmarked solely for Karen O’Neil Scholarship and that members are asked to donate $1.00 in the menu. MOTION AMENDED by Kay McClain that money is collected at NERS for the state challenge and that the state matches up to $850.00 or the number of state members. MOTION SECONDED by Barb Foley. All were in favor.

Sheila Silva agreed to make a flyer detailing who Karen O’Neil was for distribution at the NERS meeting near the donation for state challenge area.

MEDICAL GROUP IN IRAQ:

A card was circled and $1.00 donation asked for of the meeting members to send to Joe Blansfield’s medical group in Iraq. Kay reminds the group of a donation pledged at a meeting for Joe’s group. Laurie reviews the November minutes 2006 in which it is noted that Kay has raised the issue that $500.00 was to be spent on items Joe Blansfield indicates is needed in Iraq. Maureen Curtis-Cooper was asked to follow up on this.

NEW BUSINESS:

BYLAWS RESOLUTIONS

BYLAW ADHERENCE: George O’Neil authored this bylaw resolution. Copy is passed out for review Anecdotal information is given that this years candidates were asked personal background information that is not currently required by bylaws No additional changes or additions should be made to eligibility requirements except by bylaw amendment. MOTION by Sophie Veinoglou that State Council support this resolution MOTION SECONDED by Barb Foley. George abstains from vote otherwise All in favor. Any individual who wishes to support resolution should notify George.

NOMINATION COMMITTEE REVISION: Michael Moon authored this resolution. Copy was passed for group to review. The Nomination Committee membership would be changed to remove the Executive Director of ENA from membership and remove the Past President of ENA. The Chair of the committee would be voted on by the committee. This resolution is being made to prevent bias from occurring. MOTION by Linda Unda to support the resolution MOTION SECONDED by Maureen Curtis- Cooper. All in favor.

Meeting adjourned at 1920.

Respectfully submitted by,

Laura Raymond, Secretary

MENA