1. Information session

2. Outline What is the VPNG? A bit about the history
Benefits of membership
Becoming a member
Becoming a committee member
Becoming a hospital rep

3. What is the VPNG? Local association that forms part of ACORN
Perioperative nurses Victoria-wide
Charitable organisation status- all profits back into promotion of perioperative nurses

4. Vision & Core Values VISION
To inspire and lead excellence in perioperative nursing
CORE VALUES      
Excellence
Professionalism
Patient Advocacy
Innovation
Collaboration

5. History Formed in 1957 Then ANF Special Interest Group
Now… Not for profit organisation
Over 1000 Members

6. Benefits of Membership
Scholarships / Grants
Study days / Conferences
Introductory course
Website
Snippets newsletter
Social media sites
Networking
All ACORN benefits (website/journal/scholarships & grants/conferences)

7. Becoming a Member $100 annually Join via website

8. Becoming a Committee Member
Your chance to shape perioperative nursing practice!
Sub-committees
Education
Communication
Conference
Monthly meetings

9. Becoming a Hospital Rep
Promoting VPNG events
Promoting Perioperative Nurses Week (Oct)
Sharing ideas/articles/interest pieces/activities via snippets/facebook

10. To conclude….
Perioperative nursing & VPNG membership goes together like….
Gowns and Gloves!

11. Any Questions?
Thank you!