SF/Marin President's Message
SF/Marin Chapter President's Message
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE - June 2003
We are approaching the end of this year's Chapter calendar, and it was a very good year. This was my first experience as an AORN Chapter President and I am very grateful for your nomination and tremendous support. At last year's Installation Dinner I listed my goals: Nursing Education, Increased Membership and Mentoring.
We had three very successful Nursing Education Workshops and the Public Education "OR Nurse Day" at the Exploratorium; we are working now to increase our membership with the Membership Challenge Campaign before the dues increase July 1, 2003; and we all have the opportunity to mentor with so many hospital conducting their own Perioperative Training Courses. Positive, sincere mentoring is vital in training and retaining nurses in the OR.
Our last Chapter Business meeting was held last week at the Cantina in Mill Valley. In addition to a fun evening, excellent CE Speaker and delicious Flajita Bar, we had election of Officers for next year. Try to attend the Installation of Officers Dinner at our next dinner meeting.
Please mark your calendars with future events:
Installation of Officers Dinner June 11, 2003
Leadership conference in Denver July 25 - 27, 2003
Transitional Board Meeting August 9, 2003
Preparing for the CNOR Exam October 4 & 5, 2003
OR Nurse Day at the Exploratorium November 8, 2003
AORN Congress in San Diego March 21 - 25, 2004
I plan to stay active in our AORN Chapter and I hope you will too by attending our future meetings, workshops and events; and checking in on our chapter and AORN web sites.
HAVE A GREAT SUMMER!
Martha Smith