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Our Inland Empire Nurses Association also took time to celebrate nursing on April 17th at the Red Lion River Inn in Spokane. The event was free, and those who attended enjoyed wonderful food, drink, and conversation with other nurses, nursing students, family and friends. Jana Gardner and Sheri Hanson won a contest to name the 2008 Spring Event "Nurses' Night Out - R & R" (Recognition & Rewards). They both won $5 gift certificates to Starbucks for selecting the winning theme.
Nursing Excellence Awards went to Janet Toone for Lifetime Achievement, and Debbie Brinker for Nursing Leadership. Additionally, scholarships were awarded to Michele Wolf and Jana Gardner.
Karen Wright (http://www.writeminded.com) provided a motivational talk that challenged us all to reach below the surface, to recognize, value and improve our responses to life happenings. "Purpose: My vision, Possibility: My choices, and Passion: My connection" was the basis of her message, as she encouraged all to be confident and proud of daily actions and choices.
The IENA Board of Directors and I encourage all of you to make a
choice to attend IENA events next year. It is a great opportunity to
share in our diverse nursing community. The Board of Directors takes
a break from meetings during the summer, and then we begin again in
the fall. We have positions open, so think about joining the fun
next year. Call our office at 509-328-8288 and let Colleen know you
are interested in helping our District 4 membership to be strong. Have a great summer! Hope to hear from you soon.
Sharon L. Bradley MSN RN (Sheri)
April 17, 2007
This year's Spring Gala event was a wonderful evening for members to reconnect, acknowledge award winners and visit, as well as giving the students that attended a chance to see IENA in action. The theme for this year was "Care for the Caregivers." The event was capped off by speaker Karen Wright. In addition to award and scholarship presentations, several door prizes were awarded to attendees.
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We hope to see all of you at next year's event.
NEW IENA BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2007-2008 Congratulations and Welcome to the newly elected members of the IENA Board of Directors for 2007-08:
Directors at Large:
Occupational Directors:
Nomination Committee:
Regarding the positions that had not been filled per the ballot: these positions were filled by the Board from a list of write-in candidates on the official ballot. We still have vacancies. If you or someone you know is interested in serving on the IENA Board please contact the office for details about the vacant positions by August 15th, 2007.
The new members will join the existing Board in October of 2007.
October 2006-March 2007: Misty K. Anderson, Kathryn Rene Anthony, Cheryl R. Athos, Dongha T. Bach, Kathryn E. Bader, Shawn Baker, April Barr, Patt Bates, Forest Bell, Julie Bliss, Melanie L. Boharski, Kelly Brannan, Jennifer E. Britton, Susan KS Bruner, Jenna Brunette, Keith A. Brunskill, Barbara Burchell, Danielle Burton-Williams, Kimberly Cameron, Judy Campbell, Bethany Carchedi, Diane Carr, Rodney Carpenter, Patricia Carroll, Julie Chadwell, Hana M. Chappell, Starla L. Clissold, Susan R. Coley Samek, Katherine Conrath, Mary E. Corrinck, Joyce Cosby, Joanna B. Cowel, Erica L. Craig, Danielle Creiglow, Heather Dach, Julie Davenport, Sarah Decker, Anne Desonia, Jane Dirkers, Douglas Dixon, Leah Dootson, Dale Dorsey, Sheryl Durgan, Brianne Dutton, Timofey Elikh, Joy Ensminger, Dace Erdman, Deborah Essig, Carrie Estuar, Cheryl Evans, Brenda Fairman, Nancy Fig, Bucklee Filer, Marlene Flak, Kathy Ford, Christine Forde, Rebecca Forenian, Christina Fox, Valerie Fracul, Jessia Frost, Susan Fry, Yvonne Funke, Jana Gardner, Gerald Gifford, Patricia Gile, Erin Gitlingham, Kathrine Goggin, Mary Goodrich, Erin Goris-Clason, Debra Gorsuch, Melonie Graff, Rima Hajjar, Cindy Hale, Lindsay Hart, Katrina Hatfield, Beth Havercroft, Scarlet Hazzard, Jessica Herbes, Kelli Holliday, Amie Holmquist, Heather Hopkins, Stephen Hopkins, Jennifer Horecny, Pakeerasine Horobiowski, James Huskinson, Michelle Huskinson, Susan Jackman, Leah Jackson, Rebecca Johnson, Crystal Johnstone, Jennifer Jordan, Karyn Kaley, Bernadette Kaney, Aleesha Kaundai, Melanie Kemtt, Ashley King, Nicholas Kleinsmith, Kelly Knight, Jonathon Knopes, Shannon Kreger, Amanda Kruger, Alicia Lafferty, Heather Lawson, Amber LaZelle, Mark I,ease, Maryann Ledbetter, Jung Sun Lee, Park Cassie Leverson, Gia Loren, Karen Loucks, Laura Luck, Anna Lukashev, Christopher Lundy, Kimberly Matchett, Timothy McClain, Elizabeth McConnell, Diana McConnell, Teri McKersher, Jodie Meads, Melissa Merifield, Karol Moser, Laura Julie Moss, Megan Mulholland, Tammy Nguyen, Bradley Olmstead, Diane Osborn, Joan Owens, Jacquelyn Parke, Irene Parks, Michele Marie Peterson, Rhonda Pflugrad, Josephina Phillips, Joliena Pierce, Karen Querna Bernie, Angela Rintamaki, Tiffany Rumsey, Allison Robertson, Elaine Rosato, Rebecca Romano, Marilyn Rupnow, Elizabeth Russell, William Russell, I'auni Samuleson, Lydia Sauers, Sattler Marilyn Scales, Heidi Schaber, Kary Schaffer, Robin Scherer, Roberta Schult, Joan Ordway Schumacher, Cheryl Scott, Shena Scott, Valerie Scrafford, Rachel Shackelford, Georgia Smith, Melody Smith, Sarah Snyder, Nora Spencer, Amy Spindt, Carrie Springman, Linda Spurgeon, Sheena Staples, Shannon Stephens, Angela Sterling, Katie Stevenson, Mitchell Strasner, Wendy Strebeck, Patricia Stumpf, Camille Sturdivant-Daly, Rampley Jane Taylor, Rebekah Taylor, Sharonna Tesch, Tanya Thames, Barbara Thorson, Radecki Tiffanie, Melinda Tripp, Irina Trots, Megan Valentine, Lisa Vanderburg, Jennifer Vaughn-Marton, Cheryl Verduci, Tana Vesser, Jason Vestal, Mollie Villard, Stephanie Wagner, Kristina Wagoner, Megan Wald, Patricia Waldbillig, Luanne Walker, Clinton Wallace, Kimberly Ward, Curtis Watson, Lisa Weber, Jamie Welch, Tamara Weimer, Kathleen Weyl, Suzanne Wical, Mary Wieboldt, Heather Williamson, Michaele Wood, Carol Wood, Leanne Woods, Patricia S Woodworth, Jason Wright, and Tracey Zebedeo.
The Inland Empire Nurses Association is District 4 of the Washington State Nurses Association. For information on membership Registered Nurses should call WSNA at 1-800-231-8482 or the IENA office at (509)328-8288 or e-mail iena@aimcomm.net.
The Inland Empire Nurses Association Office is located at 222 W. Mission Ste. 231 in the Garden Court Building. Please call 328-8288 before visiting to ensure a staff member is on hand to greet you.
Tax free contribution or memorial remembrances in the name of a loved one may be mailed to: Inland Empire Nurses Association, 222 W. Mission, STE 231, Spokane, WA 99201.
The Association News is published five to six times a year by the Inland Empire Nurses Association, 222 W. Mission, Box 231, Spokane, WA 99201, a non-profit organization. Information on advertising rates may be obtained by calling 509-328-8288. |
Editors: Stasia Warren Janet Toone 2006-2007 Board of Directors Inland Empire Nurses Association
President: Sheri Bradley President-Elect: Theresa Buxton Vice-President: Kay Johnson Treasurer: Martha Goodall Secretary: Linda Williamson
Directors-at-Large: Janet Toone Theresa Buxton Dianna Dodson Deanette Brandt Vicki Dodson Michele Slider
Occupational Group Directors:
General Duty: Sara Panter Community/Public Health: Kathy Bernier Independent Practice: Angela Starkweather Nursing Management: Kelli Rinas Education: Barb Leon
Nominations Committee: Anne Bailey, Claudia Flores, Judy Miller, and Gayla Demory
HRSA has just posted the application for the FY 2007 Nursing Scholarships. Through this program, nursing school students can receive scholarships to pay for their tuition and fees, as well as a $1,200/ month stipend. Upon graduation, these nurses must work full-time in a facility deemed to have a critical shortage of nurses for at least 2 years (some will have a longer service commitment).
For information, go to HRSA.
Applications must be received by HRSA by June 30, 2007.
GETTING INVOLVED IN IENA: If you would like more information on how you can become involved with IENA, a complete list of committees is on our web site. Give us a call or send an e-mail if you would like to participate in one of the committees. Most are limited in time involvement.
PLEASE remember to call or e-mail the IENA office if any of your personal information changes such as: last name, address, retirement, relocation, or are no longer members. We want to make sure you receive all mailings from IENA and that our records stay current. Thank you.
ATTENDEES AT THE SPRING EVENT entered a drawing to name the 2008 Spring Gala. Congratulations to Jana Gardner and Sherry Hanson - they won the contest, naming the 2008 Spring Event "Nurses' Night Out - R & R" (Recognition & Rewards). They both received $5 gift certificates to Starbucks for selecting the winning theme.
2007 EVENTS
09/22/07-09/25/07: Local Unit Leadership Conference in Chelan, Washington.
10/16/07: The IENA Annual Legislative Reception will take place at the Red Lion River Inn (Spokane). Additional details coming in September 2007.
2008 EVENTS
05/06/08:
WSNA Centennial Anniversary Celebration. Check the WSNA website or call 1-800-231-8482 for additional information.
NOTE TO NEW IENA
MEMBERS:
If you have joined WSNA/IENA between July 2006 and May 2007, please fill
out the
Member Survey for your chance to win a gift card to Starbucks. (The
Member Survey can only be opened using Microsoft Word).
Please respond by July 15th, 2007.
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National
Nurses Week 2007 was celebrated from May 6 (National Nurses Day)
through May 12 (Florence Nightingale's birthday). The National theme
was "Nursing: A Profession and a Passion" (ANA,
