BNA Member Sub-committees
 

Members are expected to support two subcommittee.  Members please reach out directly to the Chair/co-chair with any questions.

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Nominating Committee

Meetings Occur: TBD                                        

Chair:  Danita Smith 

Co-Chair:  VACANT*****

• Notify the membership committee of all elective positions to be filled.

• Screen candidates and prepare a slate of officers and elected committee persons as specified in ARTICLE VII, Section 1.B. and 1.C.

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Finance Committee    

Meets Every 2nd Tuesday at 6pm                                                  

Chair: Dawn Patrick 

Co-chair: Dr. Robyn Drake 

• Consider and recommend means for securing adequate income.

• Recommend an annual budget to the Executive Board.

• Advise the Executive Board and the chapter concerning investments and other financial business.

• Have all financial records examined at the end of the fiscal year by an accountant.

 

Membership Committee

Meetings: Every 1st Tuesday at 7pm                                         

Chair: Mia Glover  

Co-chair: Afshanti Hunter 

• Receive, review, and approve all applications for new members.

• Devise ways and means for increasing the membership of the chapter.

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Bylaws Committee

Meetings: 3rd Monday of Even Months at 6pm                                                    

Chair: TBD

Co-chair: Cynthia Parham ***

• Periodically review the Bylaws and notify the members of the proposed amendments at least thirty (30) days before the meeting.

• Prepare the amendments for presentation to the membership.

• Review chapter by-laws every five (5) years and make recommendations for changes as necessary.

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Program Committee

Meetings: Every 4th Wednesday at 7:30pm                                      

Chair: Crystal Bailey 

Co-chair: Brittney Jarvis 

• Make recommendations to the Executive Board for activities affecting Black local nurses and health care of the Black community.

• Work closely with members/groups and educational institutions to increase and retain the number of Blacks and other minorities completing nursing programs.

• Assist Black and other minority students in the development of strategies to achieve successful completion of nursing programs

 

Health Policy Committee

Meetings: Every 3rd Thursday at 5:30pm

Chair: Dr. Teri Murray 

Co-chair: Vacant 

• Initiate, and support desirable health and nursing legislation in the interest of the Black community.

• Work collaboratively with health care providers and/or organizations in disseminating information regarding national and/or regional legislative issues.

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Scholarship & Awards Committee

Meetings Occur: Every 1st Thursday                                 

Chair: Dr. Wilma Calvert 

Co-chair: Kristen Glover

• Establish and disseminate criteria for submitting candidates recommended for NBNA and the chapter scholarship award and recognition.

• Screen and prepare all necessary information regarding recommended candidates for NBNA and chapter approval.

• Announce selected scholarship and award recipients at the annual meeting.

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Publicity & Public Relations Committee

Meetings: Every other 3rd Tuesday at 6pm               

Chair: Constance Payne 

Co-chair: Avis Eden 

• Secure publicity for the chapter and all committee activities through all mass communications systems.

• Be responsible for a Speakers Bureau.

• Rules for advertising 

• Management of publicity outlets: social media, organization website

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Special Student Mentorship Committee

Meetings: Tentatively Every 4th Wednesday at 7pm            

Chair: Krista Simmons  

Co-chair: Afshanti Hunter 

• Mentor chapter nursing students

• Fundraiser for nursing student activities: scholarship sponsorships

• NCLEX preparedness and school support

• Community relationship building and partnerships

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Special Professional Development Committee

Meetings:1st or 2nd Wednesday of the month at 5:30pm    

Chair: Dr. Anniece Spencer   

Co-chair: Catherine Jamerson *** 

• Resume, bio, and professional profile building

• Professional photos portfolio

• Scholarship application preparedness

• Internship and externship partnership development

• Preparation for publishing articles and presentations

• Career Development