Chapter 191 sent two delegates to recent STTI Congress in Las Vegas and shared these highlights of the Convention with its Board upon return. President Diane Gillis and President-elect Kathy Lehmann wish to share it now with our members.
14. DELEGATE Vote on Bylaws
Changes for Electronic Delegates ~
NO vote on new chapters
Quicker induction times
No historical conflicts
NO vote on probation/revocation
of chapter charter
Increased confidentiality
No instances to date
16. DELEGATE Vote on Bylaws
NEW Chapter Model ~
Practice Setting now authorized to
apply for ‘At-Large’ chapter charter
Current chapters may apply for
chapter amendment as ‘At-Large’
chapter
19. Key Take-away Points
Now lose average 50% of new members
Succession Planning – fill all positions
Establish annual strategic plan & budget
Establish policies & procedures
File taxes & maintain external $$ audit
STTI is more than Induction & 2 activities
20. Where Theta Alpha Stands
Need to retain members
Need to fill all positions
Drafted annual strategic plan
Need to write policies & procedures
Maintain budget, tax filing, $$ audit
President’s Call to Action 2015-17
21. Theta Alpha is doing GREAT!
In 2015, U.S. News and World Report
ranked UMass Boston's graduate program in
nursing No. 41 in the country.