1. Project InTouch Keys to Success East Carolina Association of Nursing Students (ECANS) Hilary Mendel, Director of Membership Elizabeth Newcomb, President

2. Key #1 Successful Chapter Reorganization

3. Key #1 Continued …  Revision of chapter mission and bylaws  Active Board members who have worked diligently to revive our chapter

4. Key #2 A Successful Chapter is an Active Chapter

5. Key #2 Continued …  Make sure your student body knows the significance of membership.  ECANS is the voice for students at East Carolina University’s College of Nursing  President & Vice-President are invited to join the Student Advisory Council  Opportunities for service  ECU’s motto is SERVIRE, which means “to serve”  Ronald McDonald House, Relay for Life, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), scholarships for Haiti, American Red Cross

6. Key #2 Continued …  Opportunities for fun  College of Nursing Chili’s Night  End of semester cook out  Mid-Year State Conference  Annual State Convention  Annual National Convention

7. Key #3 A Successful Chapter Engages Potential Members

8. Key #3 Continued …  Attending events where potential members are present  New student orientation  Visits to COAD 1000  ECU Excels event  Barefoot on The Mall  All pre-nursing majors are invited to attend any and all events without paying dues

9. Key #4 A Successful Chapter Communicates Effectively

10. Key #4 Continued …  LISTSERV for pre-nursing students, traditional students, and alternate-entry students  Posters in College of Nursing  Announcements in classes  Announcements to pre-nursing advisors

11. Questions?