Mission Statement: The Rehabilitation Nurses Society is a membership organization that provides

1. RNS Newsletter Holiday Celebration 2010 Mission Statement: The Rehabilitation Nurses Society is a membership organization that provides continuing education and networking for medical care coordination. The professional goal of its members is to advocate for quality patient care while utilizing community resources in a cost effective manner. BRING A WRAPPED GIFT VALUED AT $25.00 FOR OUR GIFT EXCHANGE December 2nd Topic ….. The Tournament of Roses & the Nurses Float : Honoring the Nurses in our Lives Presented by Sally Bixby, RN We’ll get a unique view of the Tournament of Roses organization, told through Sally’s perspective as a 19-year volunteer with the Tournament of Roses organization. She’ll touch on the history, structure & audience reach for the parade, game & various platforms served by TOR. She is currently the Treasurer of the TOR and in 2013, she will be the 2nd woman and the only nurse to serve as president. She is a former Director of Surgical Services at the City of Hope who is now devoting her time to focus on getting ready for her parade and her role as the leader of the Tournament of Roses. In addition to the inside view of the TOR, Sally will also tell us about the first float in the Rose Parade’s history that honors nurses! For more information about the TOR and the Nurses Float, see page 3 of the newsletter for the link to both organizations. LOCATION: Quiet Cannon Date: December 2, 2010 Cost: members - $25.00 900 Via San Clemente Registration: 11:30 – 12:00 pm non-member - $35.00 Montebello, CA Lunch: 12:00 – 1:00 pm CEU’s: approved for 2 hours 323-724-9284 Presentation: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm BRN provider # 01219 CCM - 2 CEU’s If you register, you are responsible for paying for the meal, even if you don’t attend. Please RSVP by e-mail, phone or mail by November 26, 2010. E-mail: administrator@cchomenurses.comCall Kellie Kerr or Maryanne Sawoski. Office: (818) 753-5106 cell (818) 730-8490 Number of members _____ at $25.00 Number of non-members: _____ at $35.00 Name: ___________________________________ Address: ___________________________________ ___________________________________ City: ___________________________________ State: _________ ZIP: ____________________ October 28, 2010 RNS Meeting Detach and mail to…. ( Please include your check) Maryanne Sawoski, c/o RNS Continuity Care Home Nurses 12722 Riverside Drive, Suite #108 North Hollywood, CA 91607 Attention: Kellie Kerr

2. President’s Message By Renae Paulson, RN November 10, 2010 Dear RNS Members and Friends, I have so much to be Thankful for that it is hard for me to find a singular focus for this last letter from me to you. Being the President of RNS has given me joy beyond measure. It is not often that one can be surrounded by a group of similar persons that seek to build up one another and that is truly what I have personally benefitted from these past years. My commitment to serve this organization has not been a hardship and in fact, it has given me an opportunity to grow and learn in a safe and welcoming environment and for that I am thankful to you, the membership and faithful friends of RNS. In addition, I have learned more about myself and I have gained a much broader perspective of the power of the individual when combined with others of the same accord. Belonging to a group brings a wholeness to our lives. It is within the group that the individual can be found and set free at the same time. Our Holiday meeting will the 1st Thursday of December. Come and share the joys of the season with each other. This is one of our more celebratory meetings as we gather to ring in some holiday cheer through our gift giving. This year, not only will you be exchanging gifts valued at $25.00 with one another , but you will also be given the opportunity to buy a raffle ticket for a home made quilt. The purpose of this raffle is to raise money for flowers on a Float for the 2012 Rose Parade that would represent Nursing. Say WOW with me as this will be awesome history in the making! We will be having a transitional Board of Director meeting on December 2nd at 10am. It gives me great pleasure to pass the baton on to the new BOD and wish them well as they lead this great organization for the next 2 years. If you have any items that you wish the BOD to consider, please feel free to contact me prior to the BOD meeting. The 2011 – 2012 Board of Directors for RNS: President Barbara Greenfield Vice President Rita Pathmanaban Corresponding Secretary/Newsletter Karen York Treasurer/Meeting Registration Maryanne Sawoski Recording Secretary Hector Chavez Member At Large/Membership Diana Campos I wish to thank Michael Demoratz, PhD for his presentation on the Wild West of Home Care. Michael is the Director of Business Development for Amada Home Care in Laguna Beach. His experience and knowledge of licensing was engaging and informative. A hearty ‘Thank You’ to our business partners that continue to provide gifts to raffle at each meeting. Our October meeting raffle gifts were provided by: Lori Brummels from CNS, and Maryanne Sawoski from Continuity Care Home Nurses; Susan Gomez from Care Meridian; and Barbara Tucker from Dr. Heskiaoff’s office. HAPPY THANKSGIVING! Stay well and I hope to see you at the RNS meeting on December 2, 2010. Renae Paulson, RN RNS President

3. 2010 Board of Directors There is not a NOVEMBER meeting Mark your calendars to attend the December 2nd Holiday Celebration at the Quiet Cannon. Renae Paulson President(818) 240-1234, ex. 2601 renae.paulson@libertymutual.com Rita Pathmanaban Vice President (714) 336-3212 ritapath@cox.netKaren York Corresponding Secretary/ (newsletter and web-site) (818) 240-1234, ext. 2043 karen.york@libertymutual.com Maryanne Sawoski Treasurer(818) 753-5106 Cell (818) 730-8490 administrator@cchomenurses.com Nancy PersonRecording Secretary (818) 240-1234, ext. 2669 nancy.person@libertymutual.com Diana Campos Member at Large (membership) (818) 894-7879 dcampos@assistedca.com For more info on the Tournament of Roses and the Nurses float, check out their web-sites: www.tournamentofroses.com www.flowers4thefloat.org Employment Opportunity Excel Managed Care has an opening as a sales rep in Southern California. For additional information, contact: Steve Smetana Excel Managed Care (888) 464-0044 CHECK US OUT …WE’RE ON THE WEB! www.rns-ca.org

4. Do you have an address change? Do you want your newsletter by e-mail? If so, send an e-mail to Karen York. Let us know if you know anybody who would be interested in becoming part of a dynamic professional organization committed to the education and networking needs of its members. Karen will e-mail a copy of the newsletter to them. Mark your calendar to attend the December 2nd meeting ….. and don’t forget to RSVP by November 26! To e-mail your reservation, send an e-mail to: administrator@cchomenurses.com To RSVP by phone, call Kellie Kerr or Maryanne Sawoski (818) 753-5106 You can mail your registration to: Maryanne Sawoski, c/o RNS Continuity Care Home Nurses 12722 Riverside Drive, Suite #108 North Hollywood, CA 91607 What are calories? They are the little buggers that get into your wardrobe at night and sew your clothes tighter! Happy Thanksgiving, everybody! We’re on the Web! see us at www.rns-ca.org RNS c/o Karen York 5429 Tyler Ave. Temple City, CA 91780 CHECK US OUT …WE’RE ON THE WEB! www.rns-ca.org