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Nursing Alumni Society
Board of Directors Meeting
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
AlumniCenter, Board Room
President Mary Buckley called the meeting to order at 5:27 p.m. and asked for any corrections or additions to the minutes of the February 20, 2007 Nursing Alumni Society board of directors meeting. Kathy Hutson made a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Susan Alvis seconded the motion and the minutes were approved by voice vote.
May 2007 Pinning Ceremony – Final arrangements are underway with Kathy Hutson calling Emens for confirmation. Practice will be May 3 at Emens, from 2-4 p.m. Mary, Ernie Krug and Susan Alvis have agreed to attend the practice. Ernie will bring the programs and Mary will review the list with the students. Mary will bring the scissors to the ceremony. The ceremony will take place on May 4, beginning at 7 p.m. Mary will ask Pam to order the flowers from the Flower Bin. The board of directors will pay the expenses for the reception. There will be 53 graduates. Mary will email the upcoming July and December graduates and ask them to help work the ceremony by passing out the programs. Kathy will help distribute scissors and flowers.Nursing Alumni Banquet – Last-minute details were finalized. Pam and Mary will order 12 corsages from the Flower Bin. Corsages go to: senior nurse, furthest traveled, and the Outstanding Alumni. Corsages and charms will be given at the time of registration. Kathy will wrap the charms. Those helping with registration will be: Doreen Johnson, Julie Johnson, Kathy and Ruth Ann Tolle. Doreen will greet our Outstanding Nursing Alumni and make introductions. Mary will clarify the name to be put on the plaque and how many guests the award- winner will be bringing. The class of 1952 will be honored as the "55 year class", class of 1957 will be honored as the "50 year class" and the 1983 class honored as the "25 year class."
July Pinning Ceremony – Ernie will do the programs. Kathy will represent the board at the ceremony. Susan, Kathy and Mary will be at the practice on July 19 at 4 p.m. All board members were encouraged to attend. Mary and Pam will order the flowers and the board has agreed to cover the expenses of the reception.
2007-2008 Board Slate – Susan Alvis' term has expired, but she is willing to stay on the board. Mary will contact Mario, Jo Ann, Nadia and Brandy regarding their continuation on the board.
Alumni Association/Alumni Council Update - Kathy reported they will meet on April 28. She will have an update at the August meeting. Susan Alvis purchased a gift for Diane. Ruth Ann will contact Diane and deliver the gift. Kathy raised the issue of the board's participation in the Homecoming parade scheduled for October 13, 2007. The board has decided against a float, but will consider walking in the parade or other options. Regarding the Children's Museum, Kathy is hoping to have a meeting with them in the next three weeks. The board is planning to use this project in conjunction with a summer class of the nursing students.
Upcoming Dates – The next board of directors meeting will be August 28, 2007 at 5:30 p.m. at the Alumni Center.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:20 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Julie Johnson, Communications Assistant
