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Napa Valley Oncology Nursing Society. From CHIP to Successful Chapter 2010-2012. Karen Stilwell MSN RN CNS OCN November 19, 2012 . CHIP is formed. How did our CHIP become a Chapter?. Jun‘10 Letter of interest submitted to ONS / Show of interest Sept Kickoff educational event
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Napa Valley Oncology Nursing Society From CHIP to Successful Chapter 2010-2012 Karen Stilwell MSN RN CNS OCN November 19, 2012
How did our CHIP become a Chapter? Jun‘10 Letter of interest submitted to ONS / Show of interest Sept Kickoff educational event Nov Bank account established Tax ID number filed for nonprofit status Jan’11 Strategic Plan adopted for 2011-2012 Regular meeting schedule established July Election of officers/Logo developed Oct Increased membership up to 24 members 2012 current Regular meetings and educational events September : Charter application was submitted October 22, 2012: Napa Valley ONS Charter Application approved by National ONS
NVONS CHIP Officers 2011-2013 • President: Karen Stilwell • Vice President: Anne McCaffrey • Secretary : Robbie Woolley • Treasurer: Ulla Philbin
NVONS Chapter Strategic Plan 2012-2016 • VisionThe vision of the Oncology Nursing Society is to lead the transformation of cancer care. • MissionThe mission of the Oncology Nursing Society is to promote excellence in oncology nursing and quality cancer care.
Proposed Strategic Plan 2012-2016 Napa Valley Oncology Nursing Society
At the local level, the Napa Valley ONS Chapter of ONS will support the ONS strategic area of Knowledge by:
Three focused areas • Recruit student nurses and new grads • Support nursing education • Scheduled high quality educational programs • Encourage ONCC certification among members • Partner with community agencies that have similar interests • American Cancer Society • Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
Next Steps • GET INVOLVED • Read your emails • Like Napa Valley ONS on Facebook • Work with a friend: Join a committee! • Share your interests • Meet and greet another member -someone you don’t already know! • Help to plan an event • Bring your ideas to the chapter! • BECOME A LEADER
Required Committees • WE NEED YOU! Please volunteer: • Program Committee –develop educational agenda, network with nursing speakers from all over the country Chair: Karen Stilwell • Membership Committee – get to know people in the local oncology world, encourage others to join us • Chair: Robbie Woolley • Nominating Committee – learn what it takes to be a leader in various chapter roles, learn about the voting process at the local and national level • Chair: Anne McCaffrey
Are there suggestions for the good of the chapter? We are committed to being open to ideas Don’t hesitate to speak out New ideas are necessary for growth and sustainability of our chapter Help make YOUR chapter what YOU want it to be!