FUNCTIONS

BY - LAWS

1. Initiate amendments to the By-laws of PNAATX

2. Receive and recommend the proposed amendments to the Executive Boardfor approval

3. Submit approved proposed amendments at a general assembly meeting for ratification and adoption

4. Archive PNASA By-Laws based upon retention guidelines established by the Executive Board.

CHAIR: Dr. Mona Gaw

CO-CHAIR: Von Capule

POLICIES & PROCEDURES

1.  Formulate guidelines for the submission, review and approval of policies procedures affecting the business of the Association.

2. Coordinate the annual review of policies and procedures and present a summary at the annual meeting.

3. Archive policies and procedures based upon record retention guidelines established by the Executive Board.

CHAIR: Dr. Mona Gaw

CO-CHAIR: Von Capule

ETHICS

CHAIR: Dr. Mona Gaw

CO-CHAIR: Von Capule

EDUCATION & RESEARCH

1.  Assess the educational needs and research interest of its members.

2. Plan and implement educational and research endeavors as deemed necessary.

3. Inform members of forthcoming research and educational presentations in the community.

CHAIR: Cheryl Wagas

CO-CHAIR: Rachele Orbeta

SCHOLARSHIP

1.  Assist members in seeking financial assistance for further education in nursing.  

2. Establish criteria for selecting recipients of the Nursing Scholarship Awards.

3. Screen and recommend applicants for scholarship awards to the Executive Board

CHAIR: Cheryl Wagas

CO-CHAIR: Rachele Orbeta

MEMBERSHIP

1.  Develop effective strategies for membership recruitment and retention.

2. Coordinate with the Treasurer related to membership dues and renewal.

3. Keep an updated membership roster.

4. Be responsible for sending the Welcome Packet to each new member.

CHAIR: Mylene Barnfield

CO-CHAIR: Annette Torres

WAYS & MEANS

1.  Assess and prioritize the current needs of PNAATX.

2. Plan and implement fundraising activities for PNAATX.

3. Secure funds through reasonable means to augment the treasury.

CHAIR: Mylene Barnfield

CO-CHAIR: Annette Torres

HUMAN RIGHTS

1.  Assist Filipino-American nurses upon request, on their professional and socio-cultural concerns related to equal employment opportunity and human rights and welfare.

2. Plan welcome activities for Filipino-American nurses who are new to Austin.

3. Communicate with the Executive Board when there are allegations that human rights are violated.

4. Disseminate information on human rights to members.

CHAIR: Gemma Redmon

CO-CHAIR: Emelita Raygon

COMMUNITY SERVICE

1.  Attend official meetings of the community organizations affiliated or involved with PNAATX.

2. Disseminate information of PNAATX community activities.

3. Address and respond to community services such as health fairs, disasters, etc.

4. Keep record of current volunteer activities.

CHAIR: Gemma Redmon

CO-CHAIR: Emelita Raygon

BUDGET & FINANCE

1.  Keep record of all disbursement and revenues

2. Prepare the annual budget and financial plan of PNAATX in collaboration with the Treasurer for approval of the Executive Board.

3. Evaluate the yearly budget to determine if the projected and actual income and expenses are in line.

4. Evaluate and monitor the treasury record of PNAATX in collaboration with the treasurer and auditor.

CHAIR: Romeo Albornoz

CO-CHAIR: Noravil Tamayo

PUBLICITY / PUBLIC RELATIONS & WEBSITE

1.  Handle all the publicity, advertising and public relation activities of PNAATX.

2. Be responsible for the official publication of the Newsletter and PNAATX Website.

3. Manage the Social Media sites of PNAATX, including, but not limited, to Facebook, Instagram, etc.

CHAIR: Romeo Albornoz

CO-CHAIR: Noravil Tamayo

NOMINATIONS & ELECTIONS

1.  Establish rules on the mechanism of nominations and elections.

2. Announce the offices to be filled, the date and place of election, eight weeks before the election.

3. Obtain nominations of candidates to these offices with the consent of the nominee.

4. Appoint tellers to count election returns.

5. Announce the official results of the election on Election Day.

6. Collaborate with the Excellence Awards Committee in planning for the Induction of the incoming Executive Board Members

CHAIR: Malou Von Ohlen

CO-CHAIR: