Kansas Emergency Nurses Association

December 7, 2007

University of Kansas Medical Center

Present: Marcina Doge, Olane Haines, Kelly Hewins, Susan McDaniel, Carol Cleek, Stella Riney, Dan Murray, Deb Veatch, Lynette Kaeneb, Janie Schumaker, Stepfanie Fair, Mike Hastings, Brian Schliegle, Lori Ricke, Fred Nies.

Meeting called to order at 10:43 by Stefanie Fair. Introductions made.

Motion made by Janie Schumaker to approve minutes as written. Motion seconded and carried with the following changes: Leilani Scnenkel (name spelling correction)

Chapter Reports:

Eastern Kansas Emergency Nurses Association – Chapter is growing. There are about 12 people who consistently attend. Meetings will be held every other month. Next meeting is scheduled for February 13, 2008 in Lawrence Ks. Chapter still needs to establish a bank account. Bylaws are pending chapter approval.

ENACK: Moving meetings to quarterly. New officers elected. Had a Xmas party in Dec.

President’s Report:

Stefanie reminded members to register for the leadership conference. Government affairs workshop coming up at the end of January. Stefanie recommended the council consider sending a person to the workshop.

Stefanie stated the Kansas pins had been ordered and will be available in February. The pins cost $2.41.

Carol Kappleman expressed her regrets for missing the meeting.

Treasurer’s Report: (Attached)

Lynette discussed various line items in the proposed budget. She noted that the 2008 budget is at a deficit. A motion was made by Fred Neis to increase the President expenses to $3500.00 (line 24) with a $75.00 per diem per day above and beyond mileage. Motion was seconded and carried. All were in favor with the exception of Lynette. Motion was made by Janie Schumaker to place $500.00 in the President Elect expense (Line 25). Motion was seconded and carried by 100% vote.

Motion was made by Fred Neis to approve the 2008 budget with the above noted amendments. Motion seconded and carried with Lynette opposed.

Committee Reports:

v Bylaws – no reports

v Communications – Lynette to research website options and discuss in February.

v ENPC / TNCC – Darlene’s report read by Stefanie – TNCC-I progressing as expected. Darlene would like to know if anyone would like to assist with teaching rural courses. Darlene recently wrote a letter of support for EMS-C. Safe kids to adopt platform next month. There was an injury prevention workshop at Stormont Vail in October.

v Government Affairs – no report

v General Assembly – no report

v Injury Prevention – No report

v Scholarship – No report

v Education – No report

v Nursing Practice – Questions arose about roles in trauma care and pro’s and con’s about dedicated triage nurses. Also discussed ER case manager role.

Old Business:

Revised delegate application – no update

New Business:

Committees and Chairs – Stefanie reviewed the roles and responsibilities of each committee. A sign up was sent around so that members could sign up for committees of interest. Stefanie assigned committee chairs – list attached.

Meeting adjourned at 1330.

Minutes Submitted by

Janie Schumaker