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Florida Nursing Students ’ Association BYLAWS Information and Changes. Presented by: Amy Vaccarello, First Vice-President. What are bylaws, and why do we need them?. Rules for the regulation of an organization and the rights of its members. Offers consistency
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Florida Nursing Students’ Association BYLAWS Information and Changes Presented by: Amy Vaccarello, First Vice-President
What are bylaws, and why do we need them? • Rules for the regulation of an organization and the rights of its members. • Offers consistency • Defines roles and responsibilities • Required in order to be a constituent of NSNA
What’s inside FNSA’s bylaws? • The four“areas of conformity” • Purpose and Function • Membership • Dues • Representation • Requirements to become a constituent of FNSA • Outlined duties of all officers and consultants • Committees and special liaisons • And more…!
What should be in your school’s bylaws? • The four“areas of conformity” outlined by FNSA • Purpose and function • Membership • Dues • Representation • Any information required by your school in order to be incompliance with your school’s policies • Make a point to review your bylaws every year—try to make a set time • Starting a New Chapter handout
There’s even a bylaw template! • www.fnsa.net • Click on “About FNSA” • Then, click on “Bylaws” • “Bylaws: School Template” • Red wording: meant to be replaced; there will be more necessary changes • Italic-bolded words: suggested by NSNA, but are not required. • May be altered in whatever way needed to create the best bylaw format for your school.
FNSA Constituency Form • Required in order to be a constituent of FNSA • Due October 5th if attending convention (prefer electronic copy) • If not represented, due no later than November 10th, 2012
Any Questions? Amy Vaccarello 1st Vice President Bylaw Committee Chair (561) 603-6842 fnsa_1stvp@yahoo