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ASTDN APHN

ASTDN Annual Meeting May 7-9, 2012 Austin, Texas Glynnis LaRosa, President and Lisette Osborne, President-Elect. ASTDN APHN. Overview. Articles of Incorporation Bylaws – revised Policy and Procedure Manual – revised Member Resolution. Articles of Incorporation.

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ASTDN APHN

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  1. ASTDN Annual MeetingMay 7-9, 2012Austin, TexasGlynnis LaRosa, Presidentand Lisette Osborne, President-Elect ASTDN APHN

  2. Overview • Articles of Incorporation • Bylaws – revised • Policy and Procedure Manual – revised • Member Resolution

  3. Articles of Incorporation • Retained an experienced attorney to assist with transition and document preparation • Plan to file Articles of Incorporation for APHN as a not for profit corporation in the state of Oklahoma as a 501 (c) (3)

  4. Articles of Incorporation • Oklahoma State law followed by attorney when preparing the Articles and Bylaws • Oklahoma chosen for state of incorporation as this is the state where APHN will receive mail and the residence of the Administrative staff

  5. Articles of Incorporation • One addition made beyond Oklahoma State law to fourteenth article • Will be updated following the annual meeting to add two more signatory names

  6. Revised Bylaws • Certain language is specific to Oklahoma State law and cannot be changed • Bylaws contain items not often changed, other information to be included in the Policy and Procedure Manual

  7. Revised Bylaws • Revised membership categories and expanded those who can run for office • Member-at-Large renamed Director-at-Large • Will be updated following the annual meeting to reflect the new Board members

  8. Membership Categories • Official State / Territorial Representative • Contributing Member • Category retained – required as an affiliate of ASTHO (Association of State and Territorial Health Officers • Category deleted – additional contributions may be made as a Sponsor ASTDN APHN

  9. Membership Categories • Local, State or Federal Governmental Public Health Nursing Leadership • Alumni • Retired Alumni • Associate • Student • Category deleted • Category deleted • Category deleted • Category deleted • Category retained ASTDN APHN

  10. APHN Membership Categories • Three Membership Categories • Official State/Territorial Representative • Public Health Nurse • Retired Public Health Nurse • Two Associate Membership Categories • Friend • Student

  11. Membership Categories

  12. Official State/Territorial Representative • A registered nurse who serves as the State/Territorial Nursing Director or is designated as the official representative by the State/Territorial Health Official of that jurisdiction • Has voting rights • May serve as an Officer or Director-at-Large • May Chair and/or serve on committees and workgroups

  13. Public Health Nurse • A registered nurse working in the field of public health including, but not limited to, those working in a local, state, or federal governmental public health agency or department, school health, higher education and community based nursing, but who is not the Official State or Territory Representative • Has voting rights • May serve as an Officer or Director-at-Large • May Chair and/or serve on committees and workgroups

  14. Retired Public Health Nurse • A retired, registered nurse who formerly served as a public health nurse in any capacity in the field of public health • Has voting rights • May serve as Secretary, Treasurer or Director-at-Large, but not as President-Elect • May Chair and/or serve on committees and workgroups

  15. Associate Membership Categories

  16. Friend • A non-nurse individual with an interest in public health nursing • Does not have voting rights • May not serve as an Officer or Director-at-Large • May serve on committees and workgroups, but may not Chair

  17. Student • A nursing student enrolled in a college or university with proof of student status • Does not have voting rights • May not serve as an Officer or Director-at-Large • May serve on committees and workgroups, but may not Chair

  18. Policy and Procedure Manual Revisions

  19. APHN Dues • Membership • Official State/Territorial Representative - $400 • Public Health Nurse - $120 • Retired Public Health Nurse - $50 • Associate Membership • Friend - $50 • Student - $25

  20. Member Resolution Member Vote Passed on 5/2/12

  21. Questions & Feedback

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