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GSGNA Business Meeting
October 6, 2007
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Meeting called to order at 1230 by President Laurie Wallace.
President’s message: |
Laurie introduced Board members. She has served as President for 2 years. Shelley Riddle is President Elect and will assume President in 2008. Laurie explained the benefits of membership in SGNA; free subscription to Gastroenterology magazine, discounts on seminars and Annual Course. Emphasized the importance of our regional SGNA and increasing our membership numbers, especially with the National Course being held here in St. Louis in 2009. We will need lots of volunteers. Also spoke of more members becoming involved with the GSGNA Board and what a great organization it is. Board members are involved with planning every aspect of the educational seminars, from the topics, speakers, location and CEU offerings. It gives you a sense of accomplishment. |
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Secretary Report: |
Not available due to Pat Moushey’s absence.
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Treasurer’s report:: |
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Checking
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$13,807.03 |
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Savings: |
$9,779.78 |
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CD: |
$7,135.85 |
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| 18 members and 14 nonmembers attended today’s seminar. |
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Vendor Giveaways: |
Bob Weis, Cook Endoscopy- Basket; winner: Faith True.
Sheila Cappello, Steris- Amer. Express Gift Card; winner Judy Wright.
Jim Thorpe, Olympus- Camera; winner Angela Ford.
Mike Stroder, Bell Medical- Refrigerator; winner Marilyn Missey.
Shelley Riddle, GSGNA- Flamingo Bag; winner: Stephanie Hampton.
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Communication: |
Website responsibilities in transition. Laurie apologized for the delay in updates.
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Education: |
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Evening seminars: |
2 evening seminars will be held at St. Anthony’s Medical Center, each offering 4 CEU’s.
Nov. 14: On-Call GI Emergencies with Jeff Davis and Jason Buchheit
Dec. 12- on Capnography with Dr. Bhat and Bell Medical.
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Spring seminars: |
Live ERCP/EUS presentations March 1, 2008. Coordinate with Heartland, Kansas City. Laurie and Shelley have been in contact with both Candi Quillan from Heartland and Bob Carr with Unitas.We are soliciting additional vendor support. We are also planning a live presentation for the National Conference here in St. Louis in 2009.
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By Law Revisions: |
These need to be revised every two years. Last revised in 1998.
Elected officers are: - President
- President elect
- Secretary
- Treasurer
- Director at Large
Laurie commented that the same individuals seem to rotate these positions. Our goal is to offer more candidates to members. Laurie addressed each change proposed:- President- 2 year term. This would make it a 6 year commitment. 2 years as President elect, 2 years as President, and 2 years as Immediate Past President. President elect would be a 2 year term.
- Secretary and treasurer would be a maximum of 3 consecutive 2 year terms.
After some discussion and questions as to whether enough members’ were present to vote on revisions to the By Laws, it was decided to post pone the vote. Laurie apologized for the delay in getting these revisions to the members. Revision proposals will be mailed to members and they will be able to vote electronically.
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Elections: |
Sandy Krausz is running for President Elect. She has served two consecutive terms as Treasurer. She has 18 years GI experience. SGNA member for 10 years, and involved with regional SGNA for 4-5 years. Sandy became a certified GI nurse in 1999. She works at St. Anthony’s Medical Center. Marilyn Missey is running for Treasurer. She is a new board member with 8 years GI experience and an SGNA member for 3 years. She obtained GI certification in 2006. Marilyn also works at St. Anthony’s. Both were elected. Congratulations Sandy and Marilyn.
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Meeting adjourned at 1257. |
Respectfully submitted:
Pat Moushey, CGRN
Secretary |
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