1. Rachel Malloy, MSN, RN, CNRN, SCRN, ANVP
Calendar Planning
Rachel Malloy, MSN, RN, CNRN, SCRN, ANVP

2. Why Plan a Year in Advance?
Allows members to mark their calendars
Attracts new members by showing organization and commitment
Provides a template to stay on top of activity planning
Maintains momentum – always advertising the next event
Why Plan a Year in Advance?

3. Begin with a one year calendar and note all holidays
Add all relevant conferences that might be a conflict – national, regional and local
IE: AANN education meetings, NTI, etc.
Understand how your chapter wants to spend their time – how often do you want to meet? How many board meetings? Any symposiums?
Considering scheduling meetings around designated celebrations or events IE: Neuroscience nurses week, local stroke walk, etc.
Starting from Scratch

4. Do you want your meetings on the same day of each month at the same time?
IE: Third Thursday of the month at 6 PM
Or do you want to mix it up?
Consider having symposium / education days on Monday or Friday
May increase attendance for those that need to travel to attend
Holiday parties are better attended early – first week of December.
Spread out the hard stuff – fill in gaps with easier meetings ie: vendor sponsored events.
Additional Thoughts…