1. 2017 Chapter Excellence Award
Large Chapter
Grand Canyon Chapter 0310

2. Introduction Formed June 2013 Volunteer Committee Formed
Merge of Arizona Chapters
In a effort to increase participation
Volunteer Committee Formed
2014
Focus on community & group events
Education offered at each business meeting
Engagement with community hospitals for nurse or physician speakers
Annual Education Seminar Offered

3. Community Involvement
Goal of Involvement at Meetings
Collecting food boxes at each meeting
Meet the needs of feeding families year round
On average, created 12 boxes to feed a family of 4 at each meeting
Boxes donated to organizations in both Phoenix & Tucson

4. Community Involvement
Representation at ANAI
Lobby for APRN legislation
Representation at Lobby Day at the Capital in Phoenix

5. Community Involvement
Community Walks
Community Involvement
Susan G Komen
October 2015
AORN Foundation Walk
April 2016

6. Education Offered with every regular Chapter Meeting
Meetings provided lunch
Offered across the state to cover the needs of the Chapter
Seminar offered once a year
6 CE’s offered
Full day of education
Dynamic speakers on a broad range of innovative topics

7. Regular Chapter Meeting
Education
Regular Chapter Meeting

8. Summary
Our Chapter has worked together to provide education that is innovative, supports lifetime learning, and maintaining certification
Our goal of support the needs of our community as well as putting the face of the perioperative nurse in the community