BNA Member Sub-committees
 

Members are expected to support two subcommittee.  

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Nominating Committee

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• 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    

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• 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

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• 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

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• 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

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• 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

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• 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

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• 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

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

• Rules for advertising 

• Management of publicity outlets: social media, organization website

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Special Student Mentorship Committee

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• 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

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• 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