Kansas Emergency Nurses Association

State Council Meeting

February 13, 2009

Attendance: Carol Kappelman, Janie Schumaker, Shelly McMaster, Dave Meek, Jenny McCracken, Denise Spaeth, Marcina Doze, Diane Haines, Helen Long, Susan McDaniel, Beverly Zemlock (guest), Scott Harrison, Torey Hicks, Elaine Swisher, Karlene Baxa, Mitch Jewett, Lynette Kornelson, Darlene Whitlock, Stella Riney, Jane Ross, Brain Selig, Deb Veatch, Charla Holman.

Call to order: Meeting called to order by the State President, Carol Kappelman, at 10:34am. Introductions were made.

Agenda: Motion was made and seconded to approve the agenda.

Minutes: Motion was made and seconded to approve the minutes with the following corrections: one addition to name for secretary/treasurer for the ENACK chapter, call to order was 10:45 not 10:15, Change “there” to “their” in the middle of the general assembly paragraph, and the last page should say note the change in the meeting date not the meeting time.

Board of Director Position: Carol announced that Gwen Philbrook with be filling the vacant Board of Director position for 2009.

President’s Report: Carol announced that due to increasing numbers attending general assembly, there is an initiative underway to look at retooling the format. A survey was sent out and Carol responded on behalf of the state. No decisions or changes have yet been made.

Carol reported that the orientation and triage courses will be made available to individuals at a reduced cost.

National has set a new goal for membership. The goal is to reach 40,000 members in 2009. The current membership count is at 35,852.

Carol reported that a list of candidates running for national office is available. Carol passed the list around.

Carol reported on the state challenge from ENAF. The challenge will begin on March 1, 2009.

$1000 dollar scholarships are available for the leadership conference in honor of Denise King.

Handout s for the state leader’s conference will be available online. In addition, state and chapter logos are available for use online.

Carol has been asked to serve on a panel at the state leader’s conference.

President Elect Report: Darlene reported that she enjoyed attending the state leader’s conference. Darlene announced that Mitch is running for the National Board of Directors.

Board Liaison Report: Mitch reported that the National ENA budget is tight this year. ENA is committed to keeping basic services intact. Meeting structures are being looked at as Carol mentioned with the General Assembly. ENA has not had to dip into reserves. Mitch reminded the group that he is always available as a resource.

Treasurer’s Report: Lynette presented the proposed final 2009 budget. (attached) Budget is based on 11 delegates. New budget needs communications section increased as postage is going up. Communications will be increased to $600.00. 2009 budget was approved unanimously by the state council.

Lynette stated she would like to take 10K from savings and checking and place it in CD’s. Motioned, seconded and approved for Lynette to proceed with this.

Committee Announcements: Carol passed around a list of current committee assignments and asked that any open positions be signed up for by parties who are interested. Carol gave an overview of the current committees and new committees as part of the National volunteerism program.

Committee Reports:

1. Membership – Marcina reported that the membership committee will be meeting before each state council meeting.

2. Trauma / ENPC – Darlene reminded all to find courses online at the ENA website. Cost of books will be increasing by 5$ by the first of June. ENA working on a reverification course that should be out by next year. It is no longer required to send course evals to Darlene, but you can if you like. Darlene discussed the need for us to continue to QA our courses to ensure high quality is being maintained, especially with newer course directors. Darlene encouraged the state council to consider sponsoring grant dollars for rural areas to obtain TNCC.

3. Education – Jane reported her committee would be supporting the summit. Jane stated she would like to bring in some national speakers for a second state educational opportunity.

4. Government Affairs – Jenny reported she had just been to Arlington for education about government affairs. Jenny reported that 500 million restored to healthcare from the stimulus package. There is work being done to raise salaries for nursing instructors. Also work on EMS for children and trauma systems. Jenny also shared information from the rural health association. Carol reminded the group that there are 2 EN 411 positions available.

5. Injury Prevention – Jane planning to get the ENCARE active again in Witchita. Report any injury prevention teachings to Jane.

6. Media Relations – Janie reported she has just become signed onto the list serve. States are being encouraged to send out press releases on their activities. Currently, the list serve is discussing opportunities to communicate with state legislators about seat belt laws.

7. Certification – Janie will be the contact for this listserv. Janie reported that she serves on the BCEN board and the exam review and construction committee. Janie will keep the state council up to speed on certification news.

8. Student Nurse Relations – Kelly Hewins will be developing an ER course for senior students.

9. Fundraising – State pins are for sale for $5.00.

10. Bylaws – Will be revised this year.

11. Scholarship – A letter with scholarship information will be sent out to the various schools in the state that would have eligible students.

12. Communication – Website bill is due and has been decreased from 329 to 149. Discussed changes and options for the website. Postcards were sent out earlier this time and will continue to be sent out earlier so that people can plan for meetings.

13. General Assembly - See old business

14. Strategic Plan – Denise getting a group together. Anticipates a meeting soon in Salina.

ACT/EMS/Safe Kids – Darlene reported that safe kids do not have a lobbyist to support the graduated driver’s license. Darlene is now on the Safe Kids executive committee. EMSC is supporting the Emergency Pediatric Class. They have recently purchased a $6000.00 dinosaur suit to teach kids not to be afraid of EMS workers. EMSC needs more pediatric reps on their committees. Darlene would like to propose a grant to be used in rural areas for the six regions for TNCC courses. BIS is working on an evaluation of the state trauma indicators. Results may push for EMS to take trauma patients to the closest trauma center vs. closest hospital. Darlene encouraged all to review the scorecard for roadway. It is available on the ENA website. Darlene reported that the board of EMS currently have numerous laws before the legislature, such as EMS being allowed to carry knives. Also looking at destination protocols and the availability of EMS reports as patients are delivered to the emergency department. Darlene reported that KSNA is struggling financially. There is no longer support for mileage and meals to attend KSNA meetings. There was a motion and second and approval for reimbursement of Darlene’s mileage and meals (from December 2008 and going forward) to the KSNA meetings as an ENA representative. The KSNA convention was well attended. Darlene spoke about the graduated driver’s license. Darlene suggested we consider an ENA booth at the next meeting. Darlene reported that Stormont Vail in Topeka would be hosting a trauma symposium on August 28, 2009. Darlene recommended July 24, 2009 for the Trauma Summit.

Chapter Reports:

1. ENACK – Jane reported weather interfered with their last meeting. They are meeting after the state council meeting.

2. EKENA – first meeting in 2009 will be on 2/18. The goal is to get more people involved.

Old Business: Carol discussed that the group that reviewed the delegate form suggested it be changed to reflect attendance of 3 meetings vs. 4 to quality for delegation status. This was motioned, seconded and approved. The second discussion for change was around whether points should be allowed for teaching courses if it is part of your job. The group decided not to change this item.

Carol discussed options for ordering more state pins. Motion was made and seconded for 200 pins to be ordered. Approved.

Carol discussed the August 14^th meeting needs a location. Two suggestions were made – the executive committee will decide and let all know.

Members should let Carol know if they are interested in serving on the EN411.

ENAF – Carol asked the group to be thinking about the state challenge and how we should participate.

New Business: Carol asked that we consider funding for the six trauma regions. Motion was made to give 1000 dollars per region for TNCC education for nursing to be dispersed through ACT, to include the $2000.00 in grant money from ENA that has not yet been spent. Motion approved.

Meeting adjourned at 2:12pm.

Submitted by Janie Schumaker