1. GAPNA-GLC First Dual Meeting September 12, 2019
Andiamo, Livonia, Michigan and The Chop House, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Sponsored by: Merck

2. President’s Report
Nina

3. Thank you from GAPNA-GLC
“Updated Considerations for Management of Clostridium difficile: A Case-Based Discussion.”
Presenters: Chris Farnum, DO (Livonia) and Akshay Shah, MD (Grand Rapids)
Sponsored by: Merck
Thank you from GAPNA-GLC

4. CONGRATS!! Linda Keilman, DNP, GNP- BC, FAANP
Of the Great Lakes Chapter on winning the
2019 GAPNA Award for Excellence in Community Service.

5. CHAPTER EXCELLENCE

6. Secretary & treasurer’s Reports
Maria and Diana

7. Approval of 3rd Quarterly 2019 Meeting Minutes
Will be passed around and we can return at the end for approval

8. BUDGET PROPOSAL Category 2019-2020 P/A LEGISLATIVE *MICNP coalition $$
BANKING
*Check Image fees
*FDS merchant acct
*Authorize.net
$1500/
50/
1000/
450/
CHAPTER AWARDS
*Prac/Lead plaques
*Posters
$1000/
300/
700/
CHAPTER
*Ed/Bus mtg
*BOD mtg
*30th anniversary
750/
250/
500/
CHAPTER CONFERENCE
*Honoraria
*Speaker travel
*Dearborn Inn
*CE application
*Postage
*Brochures
*Folders/CDs
*Sponsor Poster
*Refunds
*ENP charges
*Misc. (gift bags/badges, etc)
*LARA name list
$25,000/
1650/
14,300/
2500/
3200/
300/
1000/
800/
250/
CONFERENCE CALLS
$1000/
GAPNA NATIONAL
*Foundation Baskets
*Archiving
*Pres. Reimbursement
*Pres.Elect Reimburse
*Welcome gifts
*New member brkfst
*Chapter tables
$7600/
500/
600/

9. BUDGET PROPOSAL TOTAL $50,120/ MARKETING/PRINTING *Promo Poster/Brochu
*Advertising
*Misc. Printing
*MICNP membership
$2000/
300/
700/
800/
200/
MISC EXPENSES
*Memorials
*Donations
*Office Supplies
*Monograph
*Free membership
$4200/
2000/
400/
1000/
100/
NP STUDENT SUPPORT
*Student scholarship
*Mentorship night
Materials
Food
*Student director gift
$6100/
4000/
600/
POST OFFICE BOX
$150/
WEBSITE
$70/
TOTAL $50,120/

10. GAPNA BOD REPORT
Debbie and Michelle

11. Diane Stempak, Nina, Maria, Donna, Ruth, Michelle
Old Business
Diane Stempak, Nina, Maria, Donna, Ruth, Michelle

12. NP STUDENT MENTORSHIP NIGHT
Planning has started and those interested should see Diane Stempak or a Board Member.
March 17, 2020 at St. Mary Mercy Hospital

13. National Membership Drive
Get 5 new members – get a FREE membership
Get >5 new members – you enter a drawing for a FREE conference
May 1 – December 31, 2019

14. GAPNA Exchange A communication platform for our organization
Ability to join a SIG
Send out Information blast, daily/weekly digest
Upload a personal profile today!

15. GAPNA National Funding
Reminder that grant money is available for:
DNP Projects
Research
GAPNA.org

16. Grand Rapids Connection

17. Sepsis Activities Around Town
Stoney Creek Run and Healthy Livonia 5K both on September 8, 2019

18. NeW Business
Nina and Group

19. Board of Directors: GAPNA
GREAT LAKES CHAPTER
President: Nina Ganesh Nandish
President-Elect: Ruth Anne Pendergrast
Immediate Past President: Donna Hamill
Treasurer: Diana D. Burton
Secretary: Maria Contreras
Student Director at Large: Kristiana Hila

20. Become an Active Member!
How Do We Serve???
Become an Active Member!
So many ways to become involved
Most meetings are held via teleconference
Increased rewards with getting to know other members
Committee membership may count toward re-certification
Talk with a Board Member tonight!

21. Special Rates available and Delta Airline Discounts.
Research/Project consultants available.
GAPNA Basket Raffle ideas
GAPNA Foundation Activities: Golf outing, Fun run/Walk, Donny and Marie Show.
Several Industry Supported Presentations with meals. A Great way to network.
GNCC: Earn the GS-C Credential
Dementia Care Specialist Modules: Preconference workshop from UCLA Program, extended module deadline October 31.

22. 12th Anniversary Annual
Gerontological Nursing Conference
Advancing Excellence in Geriatric Care
Friday, November 1, 2019 Members Only Dinner Event
Saturday, November 2, 2019 Conference

23. Committee reports
Tom, Michelle, Cindy

24. College reports
Group

25. Annoucements
Group

26. UPCOMING EVENTS
October 3-5, 2019 GAPNA National Conference in Las Vegas at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel.
October 31 Deadline - Dementia Care Specialist modules.
November 1-2, GAPNA-GLC 12th Annual Gerontological Nursing Conference, Advancing Excellence in Geriatric Care, at The Dearborn Inn
December GAPNA-GLC Business Quarterly Meeting

27. Thank you and Drive Safely Home
Nina and Group