ENACK 7/31/06

The July meeting was the annual “ENACK Summer Fun In The Sun Party.” It was held this year at Diana Lippoldt’s lovely swimming pool and party deck.

A BIG THANK YOU to Diana for once again extending her hospitality!!!

During the festivities a brief business meeting was called by Mitch to discuss scholarships for members to attend the annual Scientific Assembly to be held in San Antonio this year. We currently have $2,047.32 in our treasury (less the $ for this party). After much discussion, Diana moved and Deb seconded to allocate up to $1400 for scholarships to nationals. The maximum amount per person is $350. If you have received money from the ENA state council, you are not eligible. If anyone is interested in this stipend, please contact Mitch, Jane, or Charla.

The meeting was then adjourned to continue swimming, eating, and visiting.

Respectfully submitted by Charla Holman, Secretary-Treasurer.

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