New England Regional Symposium (NERS) 2007 Planning Meeting

Wednesday January 18, 2006 Sheraton Framingham

Attendance: Robin Walsh, Faye Everson, Gina Crocker, Donna Zimmerman,

Carlene Kincaid, Sophia Veinoglou, Jeanne Ulmer, Joan Cooper-Zack, Laura Raymond,

Marilyn Fletcher, Deb Delaney, Maureen Curtis-Cooper, Eva Bodio, Jenn Agnese, Kim Munto, Deb Donahue, Jay Barrett, Barbara Foley

I. Site suggestions

Gina, Julie, Nicki, Phyllis recently had site visit at the Hawthorne in Salem

Also suggested:

Radisson Plymouth

Sheraton Hyannis

Ferncroft in Danvers

Gina and Julie will visit the sites, compile data on Excel spreadsheet and bring

recommendation to Feb SC meeting

Important site features:

Interesting location – area attractions to draw visitors

Adequate vendor space – We need to make our vendors happy as

they support our ventures

Adequate meeting space – main hall for Keynote and break-out

sessions

Adequate guest rooms

Cost effective – for us and for attendees

II. Date suggestions

1^st choice: Wednesday April 25^th – Friday April 27^th

2^nd choice: Wednesday May 2^nd – Friday May 4^th

3^rd choice: Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday instead of

Wednesday/Thursday/Friday

III. Activities

Wine tasting – local wineries

In Plymouth – Harbor Cruise

IV. Committees:

Registration Education

Hospitality Vendors

Publicity Treasurer

A list of planning committee members and their sub-committee choices was distributed

V. Suggested speakers/topics

*Magnet journey – a panel discussion

What it means to work in a Magnet ED

*”Peacemakers” travel to concerts and provide medical care

*Terry Kunzweiler from Mass Eye & Ear

*Jill Lyons nurse lawyer speaks on documentation

*Substance abuse – someone who spoke at a previous NERS

*Psych emergencies

*Deb Delaney – Throughput

*Senator Richard Moore *former Senator Louis Bertonazzi

VI. Next meeting

Wednesday February 15^th 4:30 – 5:30

Wyndham Westborough

Prior to SC meeting

Respectfully submitted by

Robin Walsh RN