AORN of Alameda County
Monthly Chapter Meeting
Westover Vineyards and Winery
June 6, 2001
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 1913 by President Evelyn Steen.
MINUTES: Minutes of the May 2, 2001 chapter meeting were read by the Readers Committee and approved.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT: A closing balance of $12,096.14 as of June 5, 2001 was reported by Treasurer Ann Ceasri. Submitted for audit.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: A motion was made to accept the proposed revisions to the AORN of Alameda County Bylaws as presented to the membership on May 2, 2001. Following discussion, this motion was seconded and approved by the members present.
PRESENTATION OF SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS: Susan Sykes, committee chairperson, distributed awards to Sophie Taylor, Clenia Yadao, and Donna Rodgers.
RECOGNITION OF CNORs, CRNFAs: Karin Selbach was lauded for her CRNFA achievement, culminating a 2000 hour, eight year effort.
RECOGNITION OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN: Outgoing President Steen expressed thanks to those who helped her this past year.
TELLER'S REPORT: 170 ballots were sent out and 57 were returned. A motion was made to destroy the ballots. This motion was seconded and approved by the members present.
INSTALLATION OF ELECTED OFFICIALS: Donna Benotti installed the newly-elected officers utilizing a fairy theme.
PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS: Sophie Taylor presented her objectives to the membership.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Please turn in your points to Donna Rodgers by the end of June.
There will be a Bylaws meeting Tuesday, June 12, 1800-2000 at Sophie Taylor’s home.
Research committee is recruiting help to distribute vendor packets. See Kathie Shea.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 1958 by President Sophie Taylor.
RAFFLE: Prize donations by Westover Vineyards and Winery.
Submitted by Donna Rodgers
AORN of Alameda County
Monthly Chapter Meeting
Eden Medical Center, Conference Room
May 2, 2001
PROGRAM: "Let's Talk AICDs" was presented by Rick Sanghera of Guidant Corporation.
CALL TO ORDER: The business meeting was called to order at 1955 by President
Evelyn Steen.
MINUTES: Minutes of the April 4, 2001, chapter meeting were read by the Readers
Committee and approved.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT: A closing balance of $11,622.87 as of May 1, 2001 was
reported by Treasurer Ann Ceasri. Submitted for audit.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
BUDGET & FINANCE: Draft of proposed budget to be reviewed by Board following
meeting.
MEMBERSHIP: June installation meeting tentatively set for Bill Smyth’s Westover Winery in Palomares Canyon. Flyers with details will be mailed to each facility. People are not renewing their memberships - we need help at each facility to promote membership!
NOMINATING: Ballots have been mailed out. Teller has received 50 in return
thus far. Due date is May 8.
PROGRAM/EDUCATION: There are 16 sign-ups for the May 5 Synthes workshop.
RESEARCH: Did not meet as planned. Still need to plan how to market Rep. packet.
WAYS & MEANS: Education workshop serving as fund-raiser.
POINTS: Forms available tonight. Please complete one and return to Donna Rodgers at June meeting.
NEW BUSINESS: The deadline for this year’s Leadership Conference is June 1.
We need to send Sophie. Election results are pending. Bylaws revisions were distributed and discussed. They will be voted on at the next meeting.
OLD BUSINESS: Please take a flyer to your facility regarding the Special Meeting on May 12, 2001. Linda Groah will be the featured speaker and Donna Watson will also be in attendance.
CORRESPONDENCE: Awards packets for 2002 are due October 1, 2001.
The SF/Marin newsletter is available from Evelyn. They are having a seminar on May 9 for those who are interested.
MEETINGS: See Monthly Chapter Meeting Agenda.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 2035 by President Evelyn Steen.
Submitted by Donna G. Rodgers
AORN of Alameda County
Monthly Chapter Meeting
Eden Medical Center, Conference Room
April 4, 2001
PROGRAM: “Bloodless Medicine and Surgery” was presented by Mary-Katheryn Derr, Director of Inservice Education, Bloodless Healthcare Development, Inc., and Coordinator, Bloodless Medicine and Surgery Program, San Ramon Regional Medical Center, San Ramon, CA.
CALL TO ORDER: The business meeting was called to order at 1946 by President Evelyn Steen.
MINUTES: Minutes of the February 7, 2001, chapter meeting were read by the Readers Committee and approved.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT: A corrected closing balance of $16,768.04 for February 6 was reported by Treasurer Ann Ceasri. The closing balance for April 3 is $17,609.60. Submitted for audit.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
BYLAWS: Meetings will return to Tuesdays due to Sophie’s class schedule. The next meeting will be Tuesday, April 11, 1800-2000 at Sophie Taylor’s home.
MEMBERSHIP: We need to start recruiting members as our numbers have fallen to 170 from 240 in 1997.
NEWSLETTER: We still need a rep to finance mailing. Congress reports are on the web site.
NOMINATING: Slate of candidates given to President.
PROGRAM/EDUCATION: Please take flyers to facilities for Synthes Spine Workshop on May 5, 2001. The 0800-1200 class will provide four contact hours at a cost of $40. The May 2 monthly meeting will be on “Care of the Automatic Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator (AICD) Patient.”
POINTS: Forms are available from Donna Rodgers.
HISTORIAN: Martha See is accumulating information from each meeting.
RESEARCH: Next committee meeting will be April 17, 1800-2000 at Eden. Final draft of the template for vendor policy and guidelines in the OR distributed. Marketing of same and credentialing packet for vendors will be discussed. Kathie Shea shared letter of feedback regarding the PNDS.
NEW BUSINESS: Slate of officers presented: Treasurer - Ann Ceasri; Board of Directors - Diane Brophy, Evelyn Steen, Kathie Shea; Nominating Committee - Theresa Arruda-Tanner, Joann Sakaldasis.
Overview of Congress shared by President-Elect Sophie Taylor - see April 2001 newsletter and our website for details.
Proposed Chapter Bylaws change regarding categories of membership presented to membership and will be voted on next month.
A local meeting to discuss the proposed restructuring of AORN at the national level is being pursued by Kathie Shea. She will provide details as they unfold.
CORRESPONDENCE: Thank-you from Samuel Merritt for mentoring.
June 22-26 AORN will be going to Washington, DC. AORN SF/Marin is presenting “Anatomy of a Lawsuit” on April 28. Flyers available.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 2043 by President Evelyn Steen.
Submitted by Donna G. Rodgers
No March Meeting Due to Congress March 11-15, 2001 in Dallas
AORN of Alameda County
Monthly Chapter Meeting
Eden Medical Center, Conference Room
February 7, 2001
PROGRAM: “Overview of the Organ and Tissue Donation Process” was presented by Donyale John, RN, BSN, CPTC, Hospital Services Coordinator, California Transplant Donor Network.
CALL TO ORDER: The business meeting was called to order at 1928 by President Evelyn Steen.
MINUTES: Minutes of the January 16, 2001 chapter meeting were read by the Readers Committee and approved.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT: A closing balance of $16,800.47 as of February 6, 2001 was reported by Treasurer Ann Ceasri, who will be completing the term of Carrolyn Bryant.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
BYLAWS: There will be a meeting Monday, February 12, 1800-2000 at Sophie Taylor’s home.
LEGISLATIVE: The ORNCC luncheon in Dallas will be on women’s abuse.
MEMBERSHIP: There will be no chapter meeting in March due to Congress.
NEWSLETTER: Deadline for the next newsletter is March 24. We still need to find new advertisers to replace those who have withdrawn their support. Congress delegates are responsible to get their reports to Mary Ritchie.
NOMINATING: Seeking candidates for President-elect, Treasurer, Board of
Directors, and Nominating Committee.
PROGRAM: Flyers will be out the beginning of March for the April chapter meeting, featuring “Bloodless Medicine and Surgery” by Mary-Katheryn Derr of San Ramon Regional Medical Center. Mark your calendars for the May 5 half-day Synthes Spine Workshop to receive 4 contact hours. Details forthcoming.
RESEARCH: The next meeting will be February 20. Final draft of the vendor form was distributed for comments.
WAYS & MEANS: The scholarship raffle took in $758 and yielded a profit of $538.
HISTORIAN: The February newsletter features an informative front-page article by Martha See.
NEW BUSINESS: Congress issues were presented to the chapter to give the delegates a feel of how to best represent our interests in Dallas. The idea of a dues increase did not seem unreasonable to most. The proposed bylaws amendment to create an affiliate membership category also met with approval.
OLD BUSINESS: The budget discussion was deferred due to the illness of our treasurer.
On a legislative note, HR3911, the bill to reimburse CRNFAs through Medicare, needs to be reintroduced to the new Congress. We are urged to write our representatives in support of this effort. Also, HCFA is once again pursuing taking the RN out of the OR.
MEETINGS: See Monthly Chapter Meeting Agenda.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 2013 by President Evelyn Steen.
Submitted by Donna Rodgers
AORN of Alameda County Chapter Meeting
Eden Medical Center, Conference Room
January 10, 2001
Program: “Pain - The Fifth Vital Sign” was presented by Kathie Shea, RN, CNOR.
Call To Order: The business meeting was called to order at 1938 by President Evelyn Steen.
Minutes: Minutes of the December 6, 2000 chapter meeting were read by the Readers Committee and approved.
Financial Statement: A closing balance of $16,505.47 as of January 9, 2001 was reported by Ann Ceasri.
Committee Reports:
Budget & Finance: A budget has been developed by the committee and needs Board approval.
Bylaws: There will be a meeting Monday, January 15, 2001 from 1800-2000 at Sophie Taylor’s home. Note the new day. There will be a meeting for Congress delegates after the next chapter meeting.
Membership: Need to come up with a campaign, as our numbers are dwindling.
Newsletter: Deadline for the February newsletter is January 20.
Program: “Overview of the Organ and Tissue Donation Process” will be presented by Donyale John, RN, BSN, CPTC, Hospital Services Coordinator for the California Transplant Donor Network, at the February 7, 2001 chapter meeting.
Project Alpha: Samuel Merritt students will be starting soon. Kathie Shea will address students at Eden tomorrow.
Research: Committee took the month of December off, but will be meeting on January 23. They are developing final language for the policy and guidelines regarding sales reps in the OR. By June, they hope to develop and distribute a form to be used by Alameda County facilities as well as a credentialing center.
Ways & Means: The Greens Sale produced $450 in revenue.
Historian: Give any information to Martha See. Chapter anniversary is coming up.
New Business: None.
Old Business: Congress delegates see Sophie for your assignments. Chapter members read issues to give input to delegates and/or candidate preferences. Award dinner will be Saturday night during Congress.
Correspondence: Christmas card from Vivian Watson. Habitat for Humanity will be happening again at Congress. Newsletter received from San Jose chapter. Anyone interested in World Conference in New Zealand, talk to Clenia Yadao or Donna Rodgers.
Meetings: See Monthly Chapter Meeting Agenda.
Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 1958 by President Evelyn Steen.
Submitted by Donna Rodgers
AORN of Alameda County Chapter Meeting
Nordstrom Conference Room, Stoneridge, Mall
December 6, 2000
Call to Order: The business meeting was called to order at 1848 by President Evelyn Steen.
Minutes: Minutes of the November 1, 2000 chapter meeting were read by the Readers Committee and approved.
Financial Statement: A closing balance of $15,490.76 as of December 5 was reported by Ann Ceasri.
Committee Reports:
Ways & Means: The Christmas greens have arrived and can be picked up at Donna Benotti’s. Please call first.
Research: Current research project is under way. The survey results will be in the latest newsletter. The template for sales reps in the OR is complete. Dr. Kleinbeck will receive her national award at the Congress awards dinner.
Old Business: Donna Benotti is accepting money for next month’s meeting (dinner).
Announcements: There will be a short Board meeting after the fashion show.
Meetings: The January program is entitled “Pain: The Fifth Vital Sign” and will be presented by Robin Dennings, MD, of San Ramon Regional Medical Center.Note that this meeting is on January 10, 2001, at 1830 at Eden
Hospital.
Adjournment: The business meeting was adjourned at 1856 by President Evelyn Steen.
Raffle: Presented by Scholarship Committee. See list of winners in the upcoming newsletter.
Program: “From Holiday Through Spring: Fashion Trends for the Woman of the 21st Century” was presented by Pam Sweeney from Nordstrom’s Personal Touch.
Submitted by Donna Rodgers
AORN of Alameda County Chapter Meeting
Eden Medical Center, Conference Room
November 1, 2000
Program: “Intuitive DaVinci System” was presented by Paul Sweitzer, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Intuitive.
Call to Order: The business meeting was called to order at 1935 by President Evelyn Steen.
Minutes: A correction was made to the minutes of the October 4 chapter meeting. The closing financial balance was $14,541.06. The minutes were approved by Readers Committee with this correction.
Financial Statement: A closing balance of $13,828.76 as of October 31 was reported by Ann Ceasri.
Committee Reports:
Budget & Finance: Has not been able to meet yet.
Bylaws: There will be a meeting Tuesday, November 7 from 1800-2000 at Sophie Taylor's house.
Legislative: Recent ORNCC meeting was attended by Pam Reuling. Don't miss her informative report in the upcoming newsletter.
Membership: Tonight’s raffle will be for a free membership, valued at $85!
Newsletter: Deadline for the December newsletter is November 25.
Ways & Means: Greens Sale money must be turned in to Donna Benotti tonight.
Nominating: The committee will be seeking candidates for the offices of President-Elect, Treasurer, two Board of Directors, and two Nominating Committee.
Program: The December program will be at Nordstrom in Stoneridge on December 6. It will be entitled “From Holiday Through Spring: Fashion Trends for the Woman of the 21st Century.” We will meet in Customer Service on the first floor at 1745 (sharp!). Dinner is $15.
Research: Please fill out survey and return to Kathie Shea.
New Business: None.
Old Business: Perioperative Nurse Week is November 12 - 18.
Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 1957 by President Evelyn Steen.
Raffle: Presented by Membership Committee. Donna Benotti was the lucky winner!
Submitted by Donna Rodgers
AORN of Alameda County
Monthly Chapter Meeting
Eden Medical Center, Conference Room
October 4, 2000
Program: “Subtotal Hysterectomy” was presented by Darlene Lanka, MD, of Kaiser Permanente Walnut Creek and Pleasanton.
Call to Order: The business meeting was called to order at 1950 by President Evelyn Steen.
Minutes: Minutes of the September 6 chapter meeting were read by the Readers Committee and approved.
Financial Statement: A closing balance of $14,777.06 was reported by Ann Ceasri.
Committee Reports:
Bylaws: There will be a meeting Tuesday, October 10 from 1800-2000 at Sophie Taylor’s house.
Legislative: ORNCC is meeting Saturday, October 21 from 1000-1500 at the Oakland
Hilton. Jonas Israel and Clenia Yadao will be attending.
Ways & Means: Greens packets are available. The golf tournament was canceled - not enough golfers signed up. Do we want to have a scholarship raffle? If yes, Susan Sykes needs help from the committee.
Newsletter: Mary Ritchie has moved to the L.A. area, so please send or e-mail newsletter contributions to her.
Nominating: Seeking six officers this year - president-elect, treasurer, two Board
of Directors and two Nominating Committee members.
Program: The December program will be at Nordstrom’s in Stoneridge Mall on December 6. It will be entitled “Holiday Through Spring – Fashions for the Woman of the 21st Century.” Dinner will be $15.
Research: There will be a meeting on Wednesday, October 6, 8 p.m. at Eden. Bring a
copy of your facility’s sales representative policy to the meeting.
Old Business: Perioperative Nurse Week is November 12 – 18. We are encouraged to be public-oriented in our celebrations. San Francisco/Marin chapter is planning an Exploratorium presentation once again.
No budget yet, but hopefully will be ready by next month.
Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 2023 by President Evelyn Steen.
Raffle: Presented by Ways & Means Committee.
Submitted by: Donna G. Rodgers
AORN of Alameda County
Monthly Chapter Meeting
Eden Medical Center, Conference Room
September 6, 2000
PROGRAM: “PNDS and Universal Perioperative Documentation” was presented by Susan Kleinbeck, RN, PhD, CNOR, University of Kansas.
CALL TO ORDER: The business meeting was called to order at 2002 by President Evelyn Steen.
MINUTES: Minutes of the June 7, 2000, chapter meeting were read by Readers Committee and approved.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT: Deferred by President Steen.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
BUDGET & FINANCE: Committee chairperson will compile temporary budget information in order for the chapter to function.
BYLAWS: There will be a meeting Tuesday, September 12, 2000, at 1800 at Sophie Taylor’s home. Direction sheets are available or call Sophie for same.
LEGISLATIVE: Met during summer. Will be pushing for CRNFA bill (see newsletter). Leadership conference will be June 20-22, 2001, in Washington, DC. Anyone interested?
MEMBERSHIP: Membership drive under consideration.
PROGRAM/EDUCATION: Committee met in July. See tentative schedule in August newsletter. Encouraging car pooling to meetings.
PROJECT ALPHA: Meeting with Samuel Merritt students who will be coming to OR so they know what to expect and what is expected of them.
WAYS & MEANS: Need 60 more golfers by September 15. Greens packets will be available at October meeting with money due at November meeting.
NEWSLETTER: Mary Ritchie is moving to Southern CA but will continue doing the newsletter via e-mail submissions. First class mailing has been paid for by Maxxim and Skytron will continue to advertise, so half of the newsletter budget has been met.
POINTS: Clenia gave tabulated points to new committee chairperson, Donna Rodgers.
RESEARCH: Focus this year will be on sales reps. in the OR, utilizing a modified Delphi study.
HISTORIAN: New historian is Martha See.
NEW BUSINESS:
Budget in the works.
Committee work plans due in October.
Perioperative Nurse Week is coming up in November.
Only four chapter surveys have been returned.
Note that meeting time is now 1830.
OLD BUSINESS: Awards packets handed out at Board meeting must be mailed by October 1.
CORRESPONDENCE:
Affiliation status membership being discussed by National Board.
Evelyn told of her leadership conference attendance this summer. She encouraged those in Pete Stark’s district to write him regarding the RNFA bill.
MEETINGS: See September Monthly Meeting agenda.
RAFFLE: Celebrated those who car pooled, among others.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 2050 by President Evelyn Steen.
Submitted by Donna Rodgers
AORN of Alameda County
Monthly Chapter Meeting
Strizzi's Restaurant, San Leandro
June 7, 2000
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 1937 by President Martha See.
MINUTES: Minutes of the May 3, 2000, chapter meeting were read by Readers Committee and approved.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT: Deferred due to absence of treasurer.
NEW BUSINESS: Evelyn Steen will be attending the annual Leadership Conference at headquarters. Our recommendation for National recognition will be Sylvia Durrance.
A motion was made to destroy the ballots from our election of officers. It was voted on and approved by the membership.
There will be a Transition Board Meeting Saturday, June 18, 2000, at 0830 at Martha See‚s home. Please bring a breakfast item to share.
SCHOLARSHIP AWARD RECIPIENT:
Amy Saft, a chapter member enrolled in a Master of Science in Nursing program at Samuel Merritt College, thanked the membership for her award.
RECOGNITION OF CNORs: Certified perioperative nurses were asked to stand and be acknowledged. Katherine Winter from Summit is the newest honoree.
RECOGNITION OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN FOR 1999-2000
PRESIDENTIAL REPORT: President Martha See shared the accomplishments of her year as president.
INSTALLATION OF ELECTED OFFICIALS: Donna Benotti did the honors using a fairy theme.
PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS: New President Evelyn Steen addressed the chapter.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: The Program Committee will meet at 1800, Wednesday, July 19,2000, at Strizzi‚s.
Please turn in your points to Clenia by June 30, 2000. They can be mailed to her.
ADJOURNMENT: President See adjourned the meeting at 2026 and presented the gavel to our new president, Evelyn Steen.
SUBMITTED BY: Donna G. Rodgers
AORN of Alameda County
Monthly Chapter Meeting
Eden Medical Center, Conference Room
May 3, 2000
Program: “Preventing Electrosurgical Burns During Laparoscopy” was presented by Timothy J. Wynne BS, West Coast Regional Sales Manager of Electroscope, Inc.
Call to order: The meeting was called to order at 2001 by President Martha See.
Minutes: Minutes of the March 1 chapter meeting were read by the readers committee and approved.
Financial Statement: Treasurer absent. On March 20, 2000, a balance of
$17,824.88 was recorded.
Committee Reports:
Bylaws: There will be a meeting Tuesday, May 9 at 1900 at Donna Benotti’s house.
Legislative: Pam Reuling has format for writing letters to representatives regarding HR3911. See display of Habitat for Humanity project house built for mother of nine.
Membership: Forms are available from Sophie. Beth Barnerd is a new member from Alaska.
Newsletter: Deadline for the June newsletter is May 24.
Nominating: Ballots were mailed.
Program: Installation of officers dinner will be at Strizzi’s on June 7.
Points: Forms are available and due by the end of June. Totals determine
who will be asked to serve as a delegate to Congress.
Project Alpha: Donna Benotti will address students on the expectations of OR nurses.
Research: Our chapter won an award from National for intermediate chap- ter. Our poster was displayed at Congress and won an award of merit. Dr. Kleinbeck wants to come speak to our chapter in September. Think about future projects - perhaps concerning reps. in the OR.
Scholarships: Only one student applicant, so perhaps we could fund someone to go to the leadership conference. See Susan following meeting.
Ways & Means: Donna Benotti is new chairperson. Golf tournament volunteer form is available, as well as form letter created by Donna to solicit donations.
Old Business: Review of revised Delegate Policy, followed by discussion.
New Business: Results of ballot:
President - Evelyn Steen
Vice-President - six write-ins
President-Elect - Sophie Taylor
Secretary - Donna Rodgers
Board of Directors - Clenia Yadao
Nominating Committee - Debbie Hoxie
Committee sign-up sheets available and circulated at meeting.
Announcements: Next ORNCC meeting is May 20 in San Diego.
AORN of San Jose is compiling a cookbook, for those who are interested.
Tuesday, May 23, at 1800, there will be a meeting of the Ways & Means Committee concerning the golf tournament.
Adjournment: Following a raffle, the meeting was adjourned at 2130 by President Martha See.
Submitted by Donna Rodgers
No April 5, 2000 meeting due to Congress April 2-6
AORN of Alameda County
Monthly Chapter Meeting
Eden Medical Center, Conference Room
March 1, 2000
Program: "Anesthetic Implications of Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass" was presented by John Monks, MD, of the East Bay Anesthesia Medical Group.
Call To Order: The meeting was called to order at 2000 by President Martha See.
Minutes: Minutes of the February 2 chapter meeting were read by the readers committee and approved.
Financial Statement: A balance of $18,383.29 was reported by Treasurer Carrolyn Bryant.
Committee Reports:
Bylaws: There will be a meeting Tuesday, March 7, at 1900 at Donna Benotti's house.
Legislative: Pam Reuling will be attending the next ORNCC meeting in Ontario. There is now a House sponsor for the RNFA Medicare reimbursement bill thanks to letter campaign.
Membership: Letters are being mailed to RNs whose membership is lapsing.
Newsletter: March 22 is the deadline for the next newsletter.
Program: There is no April meeting due to Congress. The May topic will be supracervical hysterectomies, presented by Dr. Darlene Lanka. The June meeting will be at Strizzi's - details to be announced.
Points: Forms are available from Martha.
Project Alpha: Donna Benotti and Kathie Shea trained 20+ reps. on Feb. 5, earning the chapter another $500 for their efforts. Congratulations and thank you!
Research: Data elements project will be presented at a Congress session Monday, April 3, from 1700-1830.
Scholarship: Applications are available from Susan Sykes and Martha See.
Ways & Means: There will be a meeting in conjunction with the Bylaws meeting Tuesday. On the agenda - golf tournament. There are 69 heart pins still available for sale.
Old Business: A motion was made to accept the Proposed Bylaws Amendments with the addition of an Article VIII Section 1B to read the same as Article VIII Section 2B (see form). Following discussion, the motion was seconded and approved by the membership.
Clenia presented the proposed bylaws amendments to be discussed at Congress as they appear in the January AORN Journal on page 96-97. Table 1 elicited negative feedback from our membership; Table 2, agreement; and Table 3, negative feedback (language not strong enough).
New Business: The slate of candidates for the upcoming election was presented by Evelyn Steen. President - Evelyn Steen, President Elect - Sophie Taylor. Nominating - Debbie Hoxie, Board - Jonas Israel and Clenia Yadao, Secretary - Donna Rodgers. Ballots will be printed and mailed. Chairman of the Tellers Committee is Nina Cervantes.
Correspondence: See March Monthly Meeting Agenda. $1171 was our portion of the proceeds from the January 22 combined workshop.
Announcements: See March Monthly Meeting Agenda.
Adjournment: Following a raffle, the meeting was adjourned at 2126 by President Martha See.
Submitted By: Donna G. Rodgers
AORN of Alameda County
Monthly Chapter Meeting
Eden Medical Center, Conference Room
February 2, 2000
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 1900 by President Martha See.
MINUTES: Minutes of the January 5, 2000, chapter meeting were read by readers committee and approved.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT: Deferred due to absence of Treasurer Carrolyn Bryant.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
BYLAWS: There will be a meeting Tuesday, February 8, 2000, at 1900 at Donna Benotti’s house.
LEGISLATIVE: The next ORNCC meeting will be held in Ontario, CA. Look for a complete report in a forthcoming newsletter.
MEMBERSHIP: Application forms are available to take to your facilities.
NEWSLETTER: Deadline for the next newsletter is March 22. There are still heart pins for sale.
NOMINATING: Seeking candidates for offices - a slate will be presented at the next chapter meeting.
PROGRAM: The March 1, 2000, chapter meeting will be on “Anesthetic Implications of Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery” by John Monks, MD, of East Bay Anesthesia Medical Group.
POINTS: Forms are available from Martha.
RESEARCH: Delegates will be seated in the front row at Congress.
SCHOLARSHIP: Applications are now available for members, students, and first time Congress attendees.
WAYS & MEANS: We will be sponsoring a golf tournament on September 23 at 0800 at The Bridges in San Ramon, a Johnny Miller/Damian Pascuzzo designed golf course inspired by the course at Royal Domoch in Northern Scotland. It will be a shotgun start.
NEW BUSINESS: Nelda Devine has resigned from the Nominating Committee due to health concerns.
Debbie Tung is resigning from the Board of Directors and Program Committee.
There were 75-80 attendees at the January 22 workshop - 11 from our chapter.
PROGRAM: “Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery” was presented by Shahroukh Bakhshay, MD, Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery, San Ramon Regional Medical Center.
Delegate issues to be voted on at Congress on pages 96-97 in January 2000, AORN Journal to be discussed at next meeting.
Kathie Shea presented proposals from Bylaws committee on ways to streamline the chapter. These will be voted on at next meeting.
ADJOURNMENT: Following a raffle, the meeting was adjourned at 2115 by President Martha See.
SUBMITTED BY: Donna G. Rodgers
AORN of Alameda County
Monthly Chapter Meeting
Eden Medical Center, Conference Room
January 5, 2000
PROGRAM: "Advances in Vascular Surgery" was presented by Srinivas Ramashandra, MD, FACS, General and Vascular Surgery Chief, Department of Surgery, Kaiser Hospital, Hayward.
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 2018 by President Martha See.
MINUTES: Minutes of the December 1 chapter meeting were read by the readers committee and approved.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT: A balance of $13,151.82 was reported by Treasurer Carrolyn Bryant.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
BYLAWS:There will be a meeting Tuesday, January 11 at 1900 at Donna Benotti's house.
LEGISLATIVE: Congress convened Monday in Sacramento. National urges members to write their congress persons with regard to RNFA reimbursement.
NEWSLETTER: January 19 is the deadline for the next newsletter.
NOMINATING: A meeting is planned, time and place will be announced.
PROGRAM: The February 2 chapter meeting will be "Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery" by Shahroukh Bakhshay, MD, Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery, San Ramon Regional Medical Center.
PROJECT ALPHA: Samuel Merritt college students will be starting in the OR next week.
SCHOLARSHIP: Applications are now available. The deadline for submission is April. Contact Susan Sykes at (h)510-430-1422 or (w)510-869-6581 to receive an application.
WAYS & MEANS: Pin sales have slowed, but may pick up for Valentine's Day. Mary Ritchie will be in charge of trying to sell 100 pins on e-bay.
NEW BUSINESS: President's Award 2000 due January 7.
Questions being sought for candidates' caucus at Congress. Contact Martha if you have input.
Students from the National Student Nurses' Association who are interested in perioperative nursing will be matched to chapters by zip code number for networking opportunities.
Informal clinical question posed regarding tracking forms for vascular implants - further investigation required.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 2038 by President Martha See.
SUBMITTED BY: Donna G. Rodgers
AORN of Alameda County
Monthly Chapter Meeting
Dino's Restaurant, Castro Valley
December 1, 1999
PROGRAM: "Self-Help Accupressure for Neck and Shoulders" was presented by Verlie Carmack-Collins, RN, MA.
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 2100 by President Martha See.
MINUTES: Minutes of the November 3 chapter meeting were read by the readers committee and approved.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT: A balance of $15,223.93 was reported by Treasurer Carrolyn Bryant.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
BYLAWS: The Points Policy will grant one point per hour of committee work.
EDUCATION: The A-O workshop realized a profit of $837.07. An introductory OR course for new Stryker reps. was taught by Kathie Shea and Donna Benotti who earned $500 for the chapter with their efforts.
LEGISLATIVE: A comprehensive ORNCC report by Pam Reuling appears in the December 1999 newsletter.
MEMBERSHIP: Encourage co-workers to attend chapter meetings. Student membership forms available.
NEWSLETTER: January 19 is the deadline for the next newsletter.
PROGRAM: The January 5, 2000, chapter meeting will be on "Advances in Vascular Surgery" by Srinivas Ramashandra, MD, Chief of General and Vascular Surgery, Kaiser Hayward.
WAYS & MEANS: Greens have arrived for pick-up at Donna Benotti's. We have sold 505 pins with 245 remaining.
NEW BUSINESS: Alameda County/Contra Costa County AORN joint meeting with Patricia Seifert and others January 22, 2000, "The Value of the Perioperative Nurse", 4.5 CEs, lunch provided.
RAFFLE: Presented by the Scholarship Committee. Grand prize winner of stay at bed & breakfast was Pam Reuling. $100 cash second prize went to Dorothy Cronin. Third prize of a dried wreath was won by Rose LaMarte. See upcoming newsletter for complete report of the festivities.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 2127 by President Martha See.
SUBMITTED BY: Donna G. Rodgers
AORN of Alameda County
Monthly Chapter Meeting
Eden Medical Center, Conference Room
November 3, 1999
PROGRAM: "Repetitive Stress Injuries" was presented by Andrew Stein, MD, of Associated Orthopaedic Surgeons of Hayward.
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 2047 by President Martha See.
MINUTES: Minutes of the October 6 chapter meeting were read by Readers Committee and approved.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT: A balance of $15,968.21 was reported by Treasurer Carrolyn Bryant.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
BYLAWS: There will be a meeting Tuesday, November 9 at 1900 at Donna Benotti's house.
EDUCATION: There were 25 attendees for the AO class which took in $1000 at a cost of $162.93.
LEGISLATIVE: Look for a complete report on the recent ORNCC meeting in the December newsletter.
NEWSLETTER: November 24 is the deadline for the December newsletter. Mary Ritchie circulated flyers for C.R.A.C.K. - see her for details. AORN membership applications available to take to facilities.
NOMINATING: Still seeking candidates for President, Vice-President, President-Elect, Secretary, two Board of Directors, and one Nominating Committee.
PROGRAM: The December 1 meeting, to be held at Dino's Restaurant in Castro Valley, will be on "Self Help Accupressure for Neck and Shoulders" by Verlie Carmack-Collins, RN, MA. Reservations by November 24.
POINTS: The new points form is available.
RESEARCH: The Data Elements pilot study is complete. Results will be published at Congress.
SCHOLARSHIP: Raffle tickets distributed tonight. Please turn in money at December meeting when drawing will be held.
WAYS & MEANS: 419 heart pins have been sold thus far at a profit of $951. Turn in greens orders tonight. Possibility of pay for periodic classes to educate reps. discussed. Needs further discussion.
NEW BUSINESS: January 22 meeting with Contra Costa County Chapter at Mount Diablo Medical Center will feature Patricia Seifert and others on "The Value of the Perioperative Nurse." Correspondence from National on a President's Award involving OR Nurse Week, November 14-20.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: See November Monthly Meeting Agenda.
RAFFLE: Sponsored by Ways & Means Committee.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 2123 by President Martha See.
SUBMITTED BY: Donna G. Rodgers
AORN of Alameda County
Monthly Chapter Meeting
Eden Medical Center, Conference Room
October 6, 1999
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 1850 by President Martha See.
PROGRAM: "Hyperbarics and the Perioperative Nurse" was presented by Lt. Col. Roberto A. Penne, MD, Flight Commander, Hyperbaric Medicine Flight.
MINUTES: Minutes of the September 8, 1999, chapter meeting were read by Readers Committee and approved.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT: A balance of $14,196 was reported by Treasurer Carrolyn Bryant.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
BYLAWS: Working on points values for various activities. Turn in points tallies to Nelda in June.
EDUCATION: See newsletter and announcements on agenda. October 11 deadline to register for AO class.
LEGISLATION: ORNCC meeting on October 30 at San Francisco Hyatt Regency from 10 a.m. until 3 p. m.
NEWSLETTER: November 24 is the deadline for the next newsletter. New editor needed for next year.
PROGRAM: November 3 program will be on "Repetitive Stress Injuries" presented by Andrew Stein, MD, Associated Orthopaedic Surgeons of Hayward. December 1 program will be on "Self Help Accupressure for Neck and Shoulders" presented by Verlie Carmack-Collins, RN, MA. The December meeting will be held at Dino's Restaurant in Castro Valley. Reservations must be made by November 24 for salmon, veal, or chicken.
RESEARCH: Practice charts will be given to committee members to be done on three patients at their respective institutions.
SCHOLARSHIP: Eliciting help to print raffle tickets and gift ideas and/or donations. Sale of tickets will begin in November with money being turned in in December.
WAYS & MEANS: Greens packets distributed. Money due at next meeting. Heart pins are selling well. A motion was made to order eight dozen more pins. Following discussion, this motion was voted upon and approved by the membership.
NEW BUSINESS: Hospital Captains were elicited by President See.
Our chapter has been invited to get together with the Contra Costa chapter
on a Saturday to discuss ways to increase membership. It will be January 22,
2000, at Mount Diablo Hospital in Concord. Patricia Seifert will be in
attendance and there will be four contact hours available. More information will be
forthcoming.
Are we interested in sponsoring a golf tournament? Kathie Shea has
information.
Would we like to tour a hyperbaric chamber? Possibly the first Saturday in
February, 2000?
CORRESPONDENCE: President Seifert is planning a contest for OR Nurse Week. See Martha.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: See October Monthly Meeting Agenda.
For OR Nurse Week, please e-mail Mary Ritchie with facility news.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 2114 by President Martha See.
SUBMITTED BY: Donna G. Rodgers
AORN of Alameda County
Monthly Chapter Meeting
Eden Medical Center, Conference Room
September 8, 1999
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 1850 by President Martha See.
PROGRAM: “Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery: The Role of Surgical Navigation” was presented by Larry Dickinson, MD.
MINUTES: Deferred by secretary.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT: A balance of $14,000 was reported by Treasurer Carrolyn Bryant.
NEW BUSINESS: Introduction of officers, Board of Directors, and committee chairmen. Awards packets to be turned in tonight.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
BUDGET AND FINANCE: Met on September 6. There will be a short Board meeting tonight to approve proposed budget.
BYLAWS: There will be a meeting Tuesday, September 14 at 1900 at Donna Benottí’s house.
EDUCATION: See page 14 of August newsletter for details on upcoming IM Rodding seminar.
NEWSLETTER: Deadline for next newsletter is September 22.
NOMINATING: Seeking candidates for President, Vice-President, President-Elect, Secretary, two Board of Directors, and one Nominating Committee.
PROGRAM: October 6 program will be on “Hyperbarics and the Perioperative Nurse”, presented by Lt. Col. Roberto A. Penne, MD, Flight Commander, Hyperbaric Medicine Flight. Dinner will be compliments of the Air Force Medical Service and must be confirmed by September 29.
PROJECT ALPHA: Will be resuming to get students interested in OR.
RESEARCH: A consensus has been reached in establishing a universal perioperative nursing record. October 1 begins the pilot project.
SCHOLARSHIP: Seeking more committee members, ideas for raffle prizes, suggestions for raffle tickets.
WAYS AND MEANS: Selling pins for $4 each. Greens packets will be out at October meeting and are to be returned in November
CORRESPONDENCE: Our chapter will be allowed seven delegates to Congress.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: See September Monthly Meeting Agenda.
RAFFLE: Sponsored by Program Committee.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 2103 by President Martha See.
SUBMITTED BY: Donna G. Rodgers.
AORN of Alameda County
Monthly Chapter Meeting
Strizzi's Restaurant, San Leandro
June 2, 1999
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:27 p.m. by President Evelyn Steen.
MINUTES: Minutes of the May 5 chapter meeting were read by Readers Committee and approved.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT: Closing balance as of June 2 was $17,146.85 as reported by Treasurer Karen Stevens. Submitted for audit.
NEW BUSINESS:
The Bylaws Committee has recommended that our chapter name comply with the
National name change adopted at Congress. A motion was made to this effect.
It was voted on and approved by the membership.
A motion was made to destroy the ballots from our election of officers. It was voted on and approved by the membership.
There will be a Transition Board Meeting Saturday, June 19 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Eden Hospital. Please bring your favorite breakfast item to share.
ORNCC report given by Kathie Shea.
SCHOLARSHIP AWARD RECIPIENT:
Kim Manifesto, a new graduate who wants to work in the OR, thanked the
membership for her award.
RECOGNITION OF CNORs: Certified perioperative nurses were asked to stand and be acknowledged. It is the 20th anniversary of CNOR. Ann Kintz, Beth Mar, and Dorothy Cronin were among the first recipients.
PRESIDENTIAL REPORT: President Steen shared the accomplishments of her year as president.
INSTALLATION OF ELECTED OFFICIALS: Kathie Shea conducted the installation featuring an animal theme.
PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS (OUTGOING): President Steen thanked her officers for a memorable reign.
ADJOURNMENT: President Steen adjourned the meeting at 8:12 p.m. and presented the gavel to the new president.
PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS (INCOMING): Newly-elected President Martha See addressed the membership.
SUBMITTED BY: Donna G. Rodgers
AORN of Alameda County
Monthly Chapter Meeting
Eden Medical Center, Conference Room
May 5, 1999
Program: "Spinal Fixation" was presented by Jan Henstorf, MD, of the Fremont Orthopedic Group.
Call To Order: The meeting was called to order at 8:20 p.m. by President Evelyn Steen.
Minutes: Minutes of the March 3 chapter meeting were read by the Readers Committee and approved.
Financial Statement: Treasurer absent. Closing balance as of March 2 was $18,331.88.
Committee Reports:
Bylaws: Next meeting is Tuesday, May 11, from 7-9:00 p.m. at Donna Benotti's house. Updating of forms continues, including new ones for annual reports, which are due at the June meeting.
Education: Planning an October one-day workshop at Eden on Synthes IM Rodding by Jay Wisener.
Newsletter: Deadline for next newsletter is May 20.
Program: June 2 meeting will be the Installation of Officers dinner at Strizzi's in San Leandro.
Historian: Organization of past materials is in progress.
Tellers: Write-ins for President-Elect and Vice President are not valid.
Research: Kathie Shea will attend the May 15 ORNCC meeting in San Diego. Our poster at Congress received the Award of Merit.
Legislative: CNA did not support the RNFA legislation.
New Business:
Old Business:
Correspondence:
Letter from Pat Seifert on the Columbine tragedy shared with our chapter.
Announcements and Meetings: See May Monthly Chapter Meeting Agenda.
Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 9:02 p.m. by President Evelyn Steen.
Raffle: Sponsored by the Membership Committee.
Submitted by Donna Rodgers, secretary
No April Meeting due to AORN Congress.
AORN of Alameda County
Monthly Chapter Meeting
Eden Medical Center, Conference Room
March 3, 1999
Program: "Perimenopause and Hormone Replacement" was presented by Darlene Lanka, MD, of Kaiser Permanente, Walnut Creek and Pleasanton.
Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 8:20 p.m. by President Evelyn Steen.
Minutes: Minutes of the February 3 chapter meeting were read by the Readers Committee and approved.
Financial Statement: Closing balance as of March 2 was $18,331.88 as reported by Treasurer Karen Stevens. Submitted for audit.
Committee Reports:
Bylaws: There will be a meeting Tuesday, March 9 from 7-9:00 p.m. at Donna Benotti's house.
Education: The Spring workshop has been postponed until summer due to room availability problems.
Legislative: ORNCC meeting disclosed problems with RNFA legislation as legislator has withdrawn support due to pressure from AST. See upcoming newsletter for details. Volunteers at Congress will have special scarf, bridge pin, and red jacket. There will be a 5 p.m. Saturday orientation in the "Volunteer Room" at the Moscone Center.
Newsletter: Deadline for the next newsletter is March 18. Pens with chapter web site on them available.
Nominating: Presented slate of candidates. Vice-President: none; President-Elect: none; Treasurer: Carrolyn Bryant; Board of Directors: Kathie Shea, Susan Sykes, Sophie Taylor; Nominating Committee: Karen Stevens, Marsha Conner.
Research: Abstract of poster with Kansas City chapter and us was received. These two Research Committees will meet Monday, March 29, from 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Historian: Organization of materials in progress.
New Business:
Air Force Awareness speaker available for dinner meeting, if interested.
ORNCC scholarship deadline is March 15. Scholarships are for $1000. See Evelyn for details.
Please complete and return Congress Education Needs Assessment scan sheets for Congress 2000.
The meeting was opened to nominations for slate of candidates. There being none, a motion was made to accept the presented slate of candidates. The motion was approved.
Nelda Devine suggested Ethicon's Vicryl suture problem be investigated as a clinical question.
Old Business:
The Scholarship Committee has awarded 6 $100 scholarships to serve as one day's tuition to Congress for first-time attendees. The recipients are Marsha Conner, Nelda Devine, Diane Brophy, Karin Selbach, Sophie Taylor, and Ferne Spector.
Announcements: See March Monthly Chapter Meeting Agenda.
Meetings: The next chapter meeting will be the first week of May. There will be no meeting in April due to Congress.
Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m. by President Evelyn Steen.
Raffle: Sponsored by Education Committee.
By: Donna G. Rodgers
AORN of Alameda County
Monthly Chapter Meeting
Eden Medical Center, Conference Room
February 3, 1999
Program: "Minimally Invasive Vein Harvesting" was presented by John Lee, PA, Cardiothoracic Surgical Associates.
Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 8:10 p.m. by President Evelyn Steen.
Minutes: Minutes of the January 6 chapter meeting were read by the Readers Committee and approved.
Financial Statement: Closing balance as of February 3 was $17,847.83 as reported by Treasurer Karen Stevens. Submitted for audit.
Committee Reports:
Bylaws: There will be a meeting Tuesday, February 9 from 7-9:00 p.m. at Donna Benotti's house to continue work on updating forms.
Newsletter:Deadline for the next newsletter is March 18. Any and all articles welcome.
Nominating: There will be a meeting at 4:00 p.m. February 23 at Tri-Valley. Slate of candidates will be presented at next chapter meeting.
Program: March 3 program will be on "Perimenopause and Hormone Replacement" by Darlene Lanka, MD, of Kaiser Walnut Creek and Pleasanton.
Research: Round 6 of the Delphi study has been completed and submitted. There will be a poster at Congress.
New Business: See February Monthly Chapter Meeting Agenda. Proposed AORN name change will be discussed at Congress. If you do not plan to attend, but wish input, talk to your delegates.
Old Business: See February Monthly Chapter Meeting Agenda.
Correspondence: See February Monthly Chapter Meeting Agenda and Evelyn Steen for details.
Announcements: See February Monthly Chapter Meeting Agenda.
Meetings: There will be a brief Board of Directors meeting following the chapter meeting tonight.
Raffle: Sponsored by Membership Committee.
Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m. by President Evelyn Steen.
By: Donna G. Rodgers, RN, BSN.
AORN of Alameda County
Monthly Chapter Meeting
Eden Medical Center, Conference Room
January 6, 1999 minutes
Program: "Cultural Competency" was presented by Miriam Warner, PhD, anthropologist, trainer, and speaker for "Cross-Cultural Consulting."
Call to order: The meeting was called to order at 7:52 p.m. by President Evelyn Steen.
Minutes: Minutes of the December 2 chapter meeting were read by the Readers Committee and approved.
Financial Statements: Closing balance as of January 6 was $19,531.27 as reported by President Evelyn Steen for Treasurer Karen Stevens. Submitted for audit.
Bylaws: There will be a meeting Tuesday, January 12 from 7-9:00 p.m. at Donna Benotti's house.
Newsletter: New deadline information is available on handout so pick one up! New e-mail address for Mary Ritchie also.
Program: February 3 program will be on "Minimally Invasive Vein Harvesting" by John Lee, PA, of Cardiothoracic Surgical Associates.
Research: Please complete the final round of the Delphi Study tonight and fill out clinical question.
Scholarship: One-day financing available for Congress attendance. Apply if interested.
Correspondence: Congress posters were sent from National to display at chapter facilities. There will be a Nurse Week poster contest. Questions for candidates caucus should be sent to headquarters or e-mailed to same. Commemorative Congress ornaments will be for sale. ORNCC luncheon will be Monday, March 29, from 11:30-1:00 p.m.
Announcements: See January Monthly Chapter Meeting Agenda.
Meetings: Don't forget the Board of Directors meeting Thursday, January 21, 1999, at 6:00 p.m.; meeting place to be announced.
Adjournment: Following the raffle, the meeting was adjourned at 8:14 p.m. by President Evelyn Steen.
By Donna G. Rodgers
AORN of Alameda County
Monthly Chapter Meeting
Strizzi*s Restaurant, San Leandro
December 2, 1998
Program: ·Stress ManagementÓ was presented by Judith A. Hughes, MS, from Valley Community Health Center.
Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 8:48 p.m. by President Evelyn Steen.
Minutes: Minutes of the November 4 chapter meeting were read by the Readers Committee and approved.
Financial Statement: Closing balance as of December 2 was $17,084 as reported by Treasurer Karen Stevens. Submitted for audit.
Committee Reports:
Bylaws: There will be a meeting Tuesday, December 8 from 7-8:30 p.m. at Donna Benotti*s house.
Legislative: See ORNCC report in December newsletter. HCFA news flash online at AORN of Alameda County web site.
Membership: Guests introduced, including those from Kaiser Oakland.
Nominating: Completed wage surveys still being accepted. Give them to Nelda Devine.
Program: January program will be on ·Cultural CompetencyÓ by Miriam Warner, PhD, anthropologist, consultant, trainer, and speaker for ·Cross-Cultural Consulting.Ó
Research: Round 2 of the Delphi Study was mailed November 20. The last round will be conducted in January. Results to be displayed at the Poster Session at Congress as presented by the Kansas City chapter. Please complete the clinical question for tonight.
Scholarship: Funds available for applicant to attend one day of Congress - first-timer preferred.
Old Business: Christmas greens should be available Saturday for pick-up.
Correspondence: From Ruth Schumaker regarding the AORN Board of Directors and Political Action Committee. Delegate issues for Congress. See Evelyn for details.
Announcements: See December Monthly Chapter Meeting Agenda.
Adjournment: The business portion of the meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m. by President Evelyn Steen with Scholarship Raffle to follow.
Scholarship Raffle Winners
By Donna G. Rodgers
AORN of Alameda County
Monthly Chapter Meeting
Eden Medical Center, Conference Room
November 4, 1998
Program: "Unlicensed Assistive Personnel in the Operating Room: Regulatory Implications for OR Nurses" was presented by Shannon Sutherland, RN, JD, CNA Regulatory Policy Specialist.
Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 8:15 p.m. by President Evelyn Steen.
Minutes: Minutes of the October 7 chapter meeting were read by Readers Committee and approved.
Financial Statement: Closing balance as of November 4 was $17,753.61 as reported by Treasurer Karen Stevens. It was submitted for audit.
Committee Reports:
Bylaws: There will be a meeting Tuesday, November 10 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at Donna Benotti's house.
Education: There were 22 participants at the September 26 workshop which netted a profit of $865.
Legislative: See the upcoming newsletter about the ORNCC meeting of October 31. Congress flyers are in the mail and contain information about the California luncheon, etc.
Membership/Ways & Means: Greens packets distributed. Bring orders with money to the November meeting. Greens will arrive in early December for distribution.
Newsletter: Deadline for the upcoming newsletter is November 23. OR Nurse Week highlights are welcome.
Nominating: Candidates are being sought for five positions. See committee for details.
Program: December program will be on "Stress Management" by Judith A. Hughes, MS, of Valley Community Health Center. Location is Strizzi's Restaurant in San Leandro. See flyer.
Research: Round five of the Delphi Study is to be completed this evening.
Scholarship: Tonight is the annual raffle kick-off with packets of tickets for each facility. Prizes include an earthquake preparedness kit, bed and breakfast stay, and $100 cash. Recipient will receive scholarship aid or funds for Congress.
Ways and Means: Christmas Greens money and orders are due tonight.
New Business: See November Monthly Chapter Meeting Agenda.
San Jose Chapter will have a display at High Tech Museum for OR Nurse Week.
Thirty volunteers from Alameda County Chapter have signed up to help out at Congress this year.
"Plugged In" Newsletter information will appear in AORN Journal under "Nursing Online." See the December issue.
Old Business: See November Monthly Chapter Meeting Agenda.
Raffle: Sponsored by the Research Committee for voters only!
Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 8:43 p.m. by President Evelyn Steen.
By Donna G. Rodgers
AORN of Alameda County
Monthly Chapter Meeting
Eden Medical Center, Conference Room
October 7, 1998
Program: "Computers and Robotics in the O.R." was presented by Robert A. Harding, RN, Director of Surgical Services at San Ramon Regional Medical Center.
Donna Benotti reviewed the new continuing education system (see September meeting minutes).
Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 8:15 p.m. by President Evelyn Steen.
Minutes: Minutes of the September 2 chapter meeting were read by the Readers Committee and approved.
Financial Statement: Closing balance as of October 7 was $17,465.43 as reported by Treasurer Karen Stevens. It was submitted for audit.
Committee Reports:
Bylaws: There will be a meeting Tuesday, October 13 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Donna Benotti's house.
Education: There were 22 participants at the September 26 workshop which netted a profit of $865.
Legislative: Election handouts available. District maps on display for members to pinpoint their location. The day before the November meeting is election day. Bring your "I voted" sticker for a special raffle. ORNCC meeting is October 31 (Halloween) at the San Francisco Hyatt after the OR manager meeting.
Membership/Ways & Means: Greens packets distributed. Bring orders with money to the November meeting. Greens will arrive in early December for distribution.
Newsletter: Current edition will be slightly delayed, but can be previewed online.
Nominating: Candidates are being sought for President-Elect, Treasurer, three Board of Directors, and two Nominating Committee. Willingness-to-serve forms are available.
Program: The November program will be on "Unlicensed Assistive Personnel in the Operating Room: Regulatory Implications for OR Nurses" by Shannon Sutherland, RN, JD, CNA Regulatory Policy Specialist.
Research: See October 7 Research Committee Report by Chairperson Kathie Shea.
Scholarship: Grand prize for raffle will be Sonora Bed & Breakfast stay.
New Business: See October Monthly Chapter Meeting Agenda.
There will be a meeting of volunteers for 1999 Congress following the ORNCC
meeting October 31.
Need feedback on "Plugged In" newsletter.
OR Nurse Week will be November 8-14 this year. Please share facility plans with the
group.
Old Business: Awards surveys should be in the hands of National.
Raffle: Sponsored by Legislative Committee.
Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 8:38 p.m. by President Evelyn Steen.
By Donna G. Rodgers
AORN of Alameda County
Monthly Chapter Meeting
Eden Medical Center, Castro Valley
September 2, 1998
Program: "You Can Walk the Walk, but Can You Talk the Talk?" was presented by Susan Kleinbeck, RN, PhD, CNOR, of the University of Kansas at Eden Medical Center Conference Center.
Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 8:20 p.m. by President Evelyn Steen. Invited guests of members were introduced.
Minutes: Minutes of the June 3, 1998, chapter meeting were read by Readers Committee and approved.
Financial Statement: Closing balance as of September 2 was $14,899.83 as reported by Treasurer Karen Stevens. Submitted for audit.
Committee Reports:
Bylaws: There will be a meeting Tuesday, September 8 from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. at Donna Benotti's house.
Education: Changes in the continuing education (CE) system. Certificates need to be typewritten (in their entirety). Those who have made reservations for the dinner/meeting each month will receive their CE certificates at the conclusion of the program. Certificates for drop-ins will be available at the following monthly meeting, unless a self-addressed stamped envelope is provided to Donna Benotti to mail the certificate to the recipient. Don't forget the workshop on September 26 "The Value of Working Together."
Legislative: Pam, Clenia, and Evelyn are planning to provide a district map for our enlightenment. Information will be shared at October meeting on nursing issues in the upcoming election. Plan to bring your proof-of-voting receipts to the November meeting for prizes.
Newsletter: Claire Rozman, former chapter president, will be in the area for an upcoming symposium. See Mary Ritchie for details. Facility news sheets available for newsletter contribution.
Program: October program will be on "Computers and Robotics in the OR" by Robert A. Harding, RN, Director of Surgical Services at San Ramon Regional Medical Center.
Research: Attendees were urged to sign up for Data Elements survey.
Scholarship: Prizes for raffle being sought.
Ways & Means: Annual Greens Sale begins next month. Orders and checks due at November meeting. Greens will arrive in December.
Points: Forms were distributed to members for self-monitoring.
New Business: See September Monthly Meeting Agenda.
Old Business: Seeking volunteers for Congress in San Francisco this year. Lila McAlhany is collecting relevant information for History Project for National. Contributions welcome.
Correspondence: From National: There are ten $1500.00 chapter incentive grants available. Remember chapter awards surveys. There is a web site for a national membership committee. The budget was passed by the Board. Evelyn read the slate of candidates for 1999-2000.
Announcements and Meetings: See September Monthly Meeting Agenda.
Raffle: Sponsored by Research Committee.
Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 9:02 p.m. by President Evelyn Steen.
By Donna G. Rodgers
AORN of Alameda County
Monthly Chapter Meeting
Strizz*'s Restaurant, San Leandro
June 3, 1998
Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 7:48 p.m. by President Evelyn Steen.
Minutes: Minutes of the May 6, 1998, chapter meeting were read by Readers Committee and approved.
Financial Statement: Closing balance as of June 3 was $10,846.95 as reported by Ann Kintz for Treasurer Karen Stevens. Submitted for audit.
Scholarship Awards: Diane Brophy presented Kimberly Manifesto with a $500 scholarship on behalf of the Scholarship Committee. Amy Saft, recipient of the 1997 scholarship, updated us on her nursing career.
Recognition of CNORs: Certified perioperative nurses were asked to stand and be acknowledged.
Recognition of Officers and Committee Chairmen: See June Monthly Meeting Agenda for a complete listing or upcoming newsletter.
Presidential Report: President Steen shared the accomplishments of her year as president.
Installation of Elected Officials: Donna Benotti did the honors.
Teller's Report: Lila McAlhany reported that 26 ballots were returned and one was rejected.
Announcements: This month's research question was based on the need of a member. Next year, the focus will include recommended practices.
Data Elements Update: First meeting of the Research Committee was May 28th to discuss Data Elements project. Dr. Susan Kleinbeck will be the featured speaker at the September chapter meeting to further enlighten us.
AORN/Marin meeting installation dinner will feature Ruth Shumaker.
Volunteers needed for 1999 Congress in S.F.
Points need to be turned in by the end of June to Martha See.
Transition Board Meeting will be Saturday, June 27, at 9:00 a.m. Location is Eden Hospital.
Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 8:27 p.m. by President Evelyn Steen.
Submitted by Donna G. Rodgers
AORN of Alameda County
Monthly Chapter Meeting
Eden Medical Center, Castro Valley
Castro Valley Room
May 6, 1998
Call to order: The meeting was called to order at 7:10 p.m. by President Evelyn Steen.
Minutes: Minutes of the March 4, 1998, chapter meeting were read by the Readers Committee and approved.
Financial Statement: Closing balance as of May 6, 1998 was $14,633.30 as reported by Treasurer Karen Stevens. Submitted for audit.
Committee Reports:
Bylaws: There will be a meeting Tuesday, May 12 from 7-8:30 p.m. at Donna Benotti's house.
Legislative: No news from HCFA. There was an ORNCC meeting in February which no one from the chapter attended. The next ORNCC meeting will be in San Diego on May 30.
Newsletter: May 22 is the deadline for the next newsletter. Our chapter was the proud recipient of the 1998 Newsletter Award from National. Thanks to Mary Ritchie for all her hard work.
Program: Our next chapter meeting will be the installation of new officers. It will be on Wednesday, June 3, at Strizzi's Restaurant in San Leandro at the usual time.
Scholarship: The quilt raffle will be held tonight.
Points: Points need to be turned in at the June meeting to Martha See.
New Business: See May Monthly Meeting Agenda.
Kathie Shea presented her idea for a research project on Data Elements Outcomes and Interventions. We will team with the Kansas City chapter and apply to the Foundation for a grant. Those interested in participating should see Kathie for more details.
Program: "Nursing Practice Act Update" was presented by Catherine Dodd, MS, RN, Chief Administrative Officer, American Nurses Association/California (ANA/C).
Old Business: See May Monthly Meeting Agenda.
The proposed Think Tank is on hold for now.
Correspondence: See May Monthly Meeting Agenda.
Announcements: See May Monthly Meeting Agenda.
Committee sign-up sheets were circulated and member participation encouraged.
Meetings: See May Monthly Meeting Agenda.
Raffle: Quilt raffle was sponsored by the Scholarship Committee. Winner was Martha See's twin sister.
Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 9:21 p.m. by President Evelyn Steen.
Submitted by: Donna G. Rodgers
There was no April meeting due to Congress.
AORN of Alameda County
Monthly Chapter Meeting
Eden Medical Center, Conference Room
March 4, 1998
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 6:58 p.m. by President Evelyn Steen.
MINUTES: Minutes of the February 4, 1998, chapter meeting were read by the Readers Committee and approved.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT: Closing balance as of February 17, 1998 Board Meeting was $14,422.11 as reported by Secretary Donna Rodgers for absent Treasurer, Karen Stevens.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
BYLAWS: See new Reimbursement Request form. There will be a meeting Tuesday, March 10, 1998, from 7-8:30 p.m. at Donna Benotti*s house.
EDUCATION: Working on seminar for May 2, "The Value of Working Together." Still trying to recruit a speaker.
LEGISLATIVE: The deadline for the letter-writing campaign to HCFA has been extended to April 17, 1998. Remember to submit an original and three copies.
NEWSLETTER: Deadline for the next newsletter is March 24, 1998.
NOMINATING: Presentation of slate of candidates: President: Evelyn Steen; President-Elect: Martha See; Secretary: Donna Rodgers; Board of Directors: Debbie Tung, Mary Ritchie; Nominating Committee: Nelda Devine.
PROGRAM: There will be no chapter meeting in April due to Congress. The speaker for the May 6 chapter meeting will be announced.
RESEARCH: Please complete and return Clinical Questions.
SCHOLARSHIP: Tickets for the quilt raffle were distributed to various facilities. The raffle will be held in May.
NEW BUSINESS: See March Monthly Meeting Agenda.
A motion was made to accept the slate of candidates as presented by the Nominating Committee. This motion was voted on and approved by the membership.
The California Luncheon will be Monday, March 30, 1998, from 11:30-1:00 p.m. in the Orange County Convention Room in Orlando.
The possibility of a Think Tank in May at Bill Smythe's winery is being looked into by President Evelyn Steen.
OLD BUSINESS: See March Monthly Meeting Agenda.
Debbie Tung will be stepping down as head of the Research Committee. Kathie Shea has volunteered to fill that position.
CORRESPONDENCE: See March Monthly Meeting Agenda.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: See March Monthly Meeting Agenda.
The president of the San Francisco/Marin AORN chapter made an appeal for volunteers to help with the 1999 Congress to be held in San Francisco.
RAFFLE: Sponsored by the Membership Committee.
PROGRAM: "Current Topics and Issues Facing Perioperative Nurses" was presented by Linda K. Groah, RN, MN, CNOR, CNAA, Past President of AORN.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m. by President Evelyn Steen.
SUBMITTED BY: Donna G. Rodgers
AORN of Alameda County
Monthly Chapter Meeting
Eden Medical Center, Conference Room
February 4, 1998
PROGRAM: "The Effects of El Nino on Urinary Incontinence" was presented by John Heine, MD, of Washington Hospital.
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 8:12 p.m. by President Evelyn Steen.
MINUTES: Minutes of the January 7, 1998, chapter meeting were read by the Readers Committee and approved.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT: Closing balance as of 2/4/98 was $13,502.68 as reported by Treasurer Karen Stevens. Submitted for audit.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
BYLAWS: There will be a meeting Tuesday, February 10, 1998, from 7-8:30 p.m. at Donna Benotti's.
EDUCATION: External Fixation Workshop was a success with 23 attendees. Ethicon will be our co-sponsor for the May 2, 1998, workshop on "The Value of Working Together". It will be a 4-hour seminar to be held at Eden Hospital.
LEGISLATIVE: A reminder to get your letter to HCFA re: RN role in the OR by February 17. Four sample letters were distributed.
NEWSLETTER: See "Christmas in April" article on page 1 of February Newsletter for community volunteer opportunity. Members' e-mail addresses being sought to facilitate establishment of a "sister chapter" with AORN South Wales.
NOMINATING: Chapter members urged to volunteer to run for offices of President, President-Elect, Vice-President, Secretary, 3 B.O.D., and 1 Nominating Committee.
PROGRAM: Linda Groah, RN, will be our guest speaker at the March Chapter Meeting to discuss "Current Topics and Issues Facing Perioperative RNs".
RESEARCH: Clinical question continues. Suggestions for future questions can be e-mailed to Debbie Tung.
SCHOLARSHIP: Applications are available. Contact Martha See.
POINTS: Please keep tally and turn in your record at the June meeting.
NEW BUSINESS: None.
OLD BUSINESS: None.
CORRESPONDENCE: See February Monthly Meeting Agenda.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: See February Monthly Meeting Agenda.
RAFFLE: Sponsored by Membership Committee.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m. by President Evelyn Steen.
SUBMITTED BY: Donna G. Rodgers
AORN of Alameda County
Monthly Chapter Meeting
Eden Medical Center, Conference Room
January 7, 1998
PROGRAM: "Refractory Laser Surgery" was presented by Marlee Holmes, MD, of Kaiser Pleasanton.
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 8:12 p.m. by President Evelyn Steen.
MINUTES: Minutes of the December 3, 1997, chapter meeting were read by Readers Committee and approved with corrections.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT: Closing balance as of 1/7/98 was $13,345.69 as reported by Treasurer Karen Stevens. Submitted for audit.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
BYLAWS: There will be a meeting Tuesday, January 13, 1998, from 7-8:30 p.m. at Donna Benotti's.
EDUCATION: External Fixation Workshop application in December Newsletter. Registration deadline is January 24.
LEGISLATIVE: Handout re: AORN Government Affairs Alert concerning HCFA proposed changes to the rules governing surgical and anesthesia services for Medicare/Medicaid hospitals. More information will be provided at next chapter meeting. Regarding new overtime law, hospital contracts supersede this law.
MEMBERSHIP: no report
NEWSLETTER: Facility news forms available.
NOMINATING: Still seeking candidates who want to run for the offices of President, President-Elect, Vice-President, Secretary, 3 B.O.D., and 1 Nominating Committee.
PROGRAM: Linda Groah will be our guest speaker at the March Chapter Meeting to discuss 1998 Congress issues. John Heine, MD, of Washington Hospital, Fremont, will be speaking to us next month on "The Effects of El Nino on Urinary Incontinence".
PROJECT ALPHA: no report
RESEARCH: Clinical question participation encouraged and suggestions for future queries sought.
SCHOLARSHIP: no report
WAYS & MEANS: no report
POINTS: no report
HISTORIAN: Seeking input. '93 - '97 archives missing.
NEW BUSINESS: None.
OLD BUSINESS: None.
CORRESPONDENCE: See January Monthly Meeting Agenda.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: See January Monthly Meeting Agenda.
RAFFLE: Sponsored by Membership Committee.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:36 p.m. by President Evelyn Steen.
SUBMITTED BY: Donna G. Rodgers
AORN of Alameda County
Monthly Chapter Meeting
Strizzi*s Restaurant, San Leandro
December 3, 1997
PROGRAM: "A Packing Seminar" was presented by Anna Martinsen and Julie Burke of Nordstrom in Pleasanton.
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m. by President Evelyn Steen.
MINUTES: Minutes of the November 5, 1997, chapter meeting were read by Readers Committee and approved.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT: Closing balance as of 12/3/97 was $12,673.72 as reported by Treasurer, Karen Stevens. Submitted for audit.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
BYLAWS: Met last month and all is up to date. Next meeting will be Tuesday, 12/9/97, 7-8:30 p.m. at Donna Benotti's house.
EDUCATION: See page 11 of December Newsletter for information on External Fixation Workshop to be held in January.
LEGISLATIVE: Article on ORNCC meeting of 10/4/97 on page 10 of December Newsletter.
MEMBERSHIP: no report
NEWSLETTER: December Newsletter being distributed to this month's meeting attendees to save money.
NOMINATING: Still seeking candidates to run for offices of President, President-Elect, Vice-President, Secretary, three B.O.D., and one Nominating Committee.
PROGRAM: Lila McAlhany: January program will be on "The Eximer Laser" by Dr. Marlee Holmes of Kaiser Pleasanton. Dinner will be $10 as of January.
RESEARCH: no report
SCHOLARSHIP: Drawing will be held tonight. February newsletter will have information on accessing scholarship applications.
POINTS: Records are available and need to be turned in by June, 1998.
HISTORIAN: Contributions always welcome.
WAYS & MEANS: Greens Sale awards announced. First place to Donna Benotti and second place to Dorothy Cronin.
NEW BUSINESS: Board-approved $100 donation to a charitable organization was presented to chapter. A motion was made to donate $100 to A Friendly Place for Valentine's Day. This motion was voted on and approved. It was also suggested that miscellaneous sundries be brought to February meeting to accompany donation.
OLD BUSINESS: None.
CORRESPONDENCE: See December Monthly Meeting Agenda.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: See December Monthly Meeting Agenda.
Kathie Shea was presented with a plaque for outstanding achievement from Sigma Theta Tau for her revisions of their chapter's nominating process.
RAFFLE: Sponsored by Scholarship Committee. See list of awards. Consolation drawing sponsored by B.O.D. for meeting attendees only.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:47 p.m. by President Evelyn Steen.
SUBMITTED BY: Donna G. Rodgers
SCHOLARSHIP RAFFLE WINNERS 1997
AORN of Alameda County
Monthly Chapter Meeting
Eden Medical Center, Conference Room
November 5, 1997
Program: ·Latex LitigationÓ was presented by Steven Kazan (an attorney).
Call To Order: The meeting was called to order at 8:07 p.m. by President Evelyn Steen.
Minutes: Minutes of the October 1 chapter meeting were read by the Readers Committee and approved.
Financial Statement: Closing balance as of November 5 was $11,419.72 as reported by the treasurer, Karen Stevens. It was submitted for audit.
Committee Reports:
New Business: None.
Old Business: None.
Raffle: Sponsored by the Membership Committee.
Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 8:43 p.m. by President Evelyn Steen.
Submitted by: Donna G. Rodgers
AORN of Alameda County
Monthly Chapter Meeting
Eden Medical Center, Conference Room
October 1, 1997
Program: ·Introduction to AntioxidantsÓ was presented by Michael W. Colburn, DPM, of Kaiser Pleasanton, Walnut Creek.
Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 8:36 p.m. by President Evelyn Steen.
Minutes: Minutes of the September 3, 1997 chapter meeting were read by Readers Committee and were approved with corrections.
Financial Statement: Closing balance as of October 1 was $11,341.37 as reported by Treasurer, Karen Stevens. Submitted for audit.
Committee Reports:
New Business: None.
Old Business: None.
Raffle: Sponsored by the Membership Committee.
Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 9:01 p.m. by President Evelyn Steen.
Submitted by: Donna G. Rodgers
AORN of Alameda County
Monthly Chapter Meeting
Eden Medical Center, Conference Room
September 3, 1997
Program: "Help! I Need to Get Organized!" was presented by Rhonda Elliot, B.S., of Organized by Design.
Call To Order: The meeting was called to order at 8:15 p.m. by President Evelyn Steen. Invited guests of members were introduced.
Minutes: Minutes of the June 4, 1997, chapter meeting were read by Readers Committee and approved with corrections.
Financial Statement: Closing balance as of 9/2/97 was $11,226.37 as reported by Treasurer, Karen Stevens. Submitted for audit.
New Business: Introduction of Officers, Board of Directors by President Evelyn Steen.
Committee Reports:
Correspondence: See September Monthly Chapter Meeting Agenda.
Announcements: See September Monthly Chapter Meeting Agenda.
Raffle: Sponsored by Membership Committee.
Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m. by President Evelyn Steen.
Submitted by Donna G. Rodgers
