ENACK 6/26/06

Meeting called to order at 1915 by Mitch Jewett, President, (and newly elected member of the national ENA Board of Directors). Introductions were made. Those present included Mitch, Newton Medical Center; Charla Holman, Via Christi St. Joseph; Jane Ross, Wesley Medical Center; and guests Aimee Wilson, Via Christi St. Joseph; and Jim Wright, Wesley Medical Center.

Big congratulations to our Mitch Jewett for being elected to the national ENA Board of Directors.

Minutes of the last meeting as posted on the web were approved.

We have $2,047.32 in our treasury.

Mitch reported from the Government Affairs committee. There are presently no health care issues making it out of committee. The Owens Amendment to protect nurses is being closely watched. Darlene Whitlock is chair of a state task force looking at a primary seat belt law. The helmet law is going nowhere. The task force will make recommendations and send to the state. Some discussion is on-going on stiffer DUI penalties. The state-wide trauma plan was also discussed. Mitch then reported on the 2006 ENA National Board meeting actions and highlights.

Discussion was held by the group on the annual summer party. It will be held in July this year and Jane will check with Diana Lippoldt to see if we might hold it at her pool again this year. More info on this to come.

Meeting adjourned by Mitch.

Respectfully submitted,

Charla Holman, RN, BSN

ENACK Secretary/Treasurer