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Board Members |
Lauren Hutchison President
Rashonbah Rogers 1st VP
Brittney Watts
2nd VP
Mandy Millwood Treasurer
Graciela Vega
Secretary
Nadine Tipton
BTN
Devonare Meachum
BTN
Ryan Sua
Webmaster
Kecia Berry
Webmaster
Barbara Davies
Alternate
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SNA
Board Position Descriptions
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Interested in applying for a board member position? It's as easy as
1-2-3!
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Review the
position descriptions.
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Select the position you would like to run for.
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Complete the
application and submit it by the
deadline listed below.
(Contact Chris Barnes at
csu14754@mail.claytonstate.net
for an application)
DEADLINE:
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Applications MUST be submitted by 5:00, February 23, 2006. Place the
application in a sealed envelope marked "APPLICATION" and deposit
the envelope in the SNA mailbox located on the wall in C-37.
DETAILS:
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Current
SNA members are eligible to apply
for office.
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You must
have a GPA of at least
3.0 to apply.
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You will
receive a confirmation e-mail from Chris Barnes stating that your
application has been reviewed, GPA verified, and you are eligible to
run for office.
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Each candidate must present a candidate defense at the next SNA meeting
(TBA).
The defense will relate to that particular position you are applying
for and will consists of questions (no more than 2-3) directed
toward success in that position. The respective current officer will
ask you the questions and if time permits, we will take questions
from the other SNA members.
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Chris
will advise faculty members about the candidate defense session. If
you are running for office and have a class during the SNA meeting
timeframe, please let Chris Barnes know the name of the
class and instructor.
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Voting will be held online (on WebCT) February 27 through March 2 or
when we have enough running for office.
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Winners will be announced during Spring break. They will be posted
on the SNA website and WebCT.
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Please contact
Chris Barnes if you are interested in running for a Board Position at
csu14754@mail.claytonstate.net
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Only members who shall
be nursing students throughout the full term of office (Fall 07'- Spring
08') or have the privileges of active membership shall be eligible for the
office of President, First or Second Vice President, Treasurer, Breakthrough
to Nursing Director, Secretary, or Webmaster. Only members who have a
cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or above shall be eligible to run for
any CSNA office. CSNA officers will also be members of the NSNA and GANS
throughout the term of office. - CSNA 06'-07' Bylaws |
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President:
* Only Seniors Can Apply for President *
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The main responsibility
of the President is to give leadership to the association and to
serve as its spokesperson. In addition, the President calls the
meetings of the executive board and serves as a liaison between the
faculty, Student Life Office, and State Chapter (GANS).
In order to work effectively,
the President must see that all board members understand their
responsibilities. The President must delegate responsibility to
encourage broad participation of the board members. The president
must know how to use resources, to fine current issues in nursing,
and to get things accomplished.
Some of the few specific tasks
of the president include, but is not limited to:
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Preside at all meetings of the CSNA and the Executive Board;
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Appoint special committees with the approval of the
Executive Board; and
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Serve as ex-officio member of all committees except the
nominating committee; and
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Ensure that members submit all appropriate award
applications to GANS and NSNA; and
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Organize the CSNA annual meeting; and
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Represent the CSNA in matters relating to the CSNA and
perform all other duties pertaining to the office.
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Coordinate the governmental affairs' activities of CSNA; and
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Be
responsible for review and recommendations for change in
bylaws; and
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Review resolutions for proper format and references and
submit to the resolutions committee chairperson of the GANS;
and
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Perform all duties pertaining to organization of orientation
in cooperation with faculty and staff.
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1st Vice
President:
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Acts in the absence of the President during meetings or appearances.
Some specific duties
include, but is not limited to:
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Produce, edit and distribute the CSNA newsletter (SNA
Times); and
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Provide pertinent information regarding CSNA and activities
to appropriate agencies including at least one article to
Imprint (NSNA's official publication); and
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Coordinate all activities and arrangements of the state and
national conventions; and
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Perform all duties assigned by the President.
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2nd Vice
President:
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absence of the President and/or the 1st Vice President.
Some specific duties
include, but is not limited to:
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Assume duties of the President in the absence or disability
of the President; and
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Coordinate all fund raising done by the CSNA in support of
its activities; and
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Organize portfolio opportunities to be provided by SNA; and
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Act
as liaison to the Office of Student Life and the Alumni
Association; and
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Perform all duties assigned by the President.
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Treasurer:
* Only Seniors Can Apply for Treasurer *
The Treasurer will receive, disburse, and keep account of SNA
funds. The Treasurer will keep a record of all dues, and works
with the President and Office of Student Life to develop an
annual budget.
Some specific duties
include, but is not limited to:
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Act
as a custodian of CSNA funds; and
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Sign
checks or vouchers for monetary disbursements as the bylaws
provide and set deadlines for members to submit receipts for
reimbursements within two weeks from date of purchase or
convention date; and
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Submit annual budget recommendations for approval by the
Executive Board; and
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Perform all duties assigned by the President.
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Secretary:
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at all SNA meetings. Minutes are an office record of the
proceedings of an organization's meeting. Minutes provide an
impartial record of what was done. Accuracy and clarity are
important. If the Secretary is unable to attend the monthly
SNA meeting, it is the responsibility of the Secretary to
appoint another SNA member to take the meeting minutes in
their absence. Some specific duties
include, but is not limited to:
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Prepare the minutes of all business meetings of the CSNA and
Executive Board; and
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Inform the NSNA and GANS of all current programs and
activities and provide up-to-date names and addresses of
district offices; and
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Inform all CSNA members of association meetings through
announcement postings two weeks in advance when time allows
and notify all Executive Board members by telephone of CSNA
association and Executive Board meetings; and
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Act
as liaison between Clayton State University SGA and the CSNA;
and
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Perform all duties assigned by the President.
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BTN
Director:
Breakthrough to Nursing (BTN) is NSNA's project to increase
the number and diversity of students choosing nursing as a
career.
The responsibilities of
the BTN Director include, but is not limited to:
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Act
as liaison between pre-nursing students at Clayton State
University, Department of Nursing, and other Affiliated
schools; and
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Act
as a liaison with the Office of Student Affairs for
recruitment purposes; and
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Perform all duties related to membership in NSNA and assume
Project-In-Touch (NSNA membership drive program) Recruiter
status; and
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Organize and execute fundraising activities for orientation
including and limited to: Clinical Supplies Sale and SNA
Membership Sign-Up
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Perform all duties assigned by the President.
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SNA
Webmaster:
The main responsibility of the Webmaster is to update and maintain
the SNA website. Some specific duties include, but is not limited to:
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Update and maintain the Clayton State University SNA website
according to the needs of the organization.
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Use
list serves to send mass communication emails to members and
potential members of SNA.
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Perform all duties assigned by the President
- Basic knowledge
of FrontPage and Adobe Acrobat is helpful. Other web software knowledge is
helpful, but not a must.
- Must be organized and able
to post information in a timely manner.
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