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NursePLAN Convention events
NursePLAN, the political action committee of the
Massachusetts Nurses Association, has several events scheduled during
tte MNA convention. Please plan to join us for as many of these
programs as your schedule allows. NursePLAN raises money to support
candidates for state office that will help advance nursing's agenda
on Beacon Hill.
Proposed bylaw change to be voted at annual breakfast
meeting
- NursePLAN is proposing a bylaw change to be
voted upon during the annual breakfast meeting.
- Bylaws at Article VII Section 2: Quorum
"At Board meetings, a majority of the Board of Directors
including the Chairperson and six members shall constitute a quorum
for the transaction of business" is the current reading.
The proposed change is to include "or Vice Chairperson" after the
word "Chairperson".
Rationale: This makes Section 2 regarding a quorum consistent with
Section 1 and also allows for the transaction of business if the
Chair is unable to be present at every meeting. This still ensures
a majority of Board members and elected positions presence for the
business of NursePLAN to be conducted.
All MNA members are welcome to participate in NursePLAN and to
attend the annual breakfast meeting, which will be held during the
MNA Convention at 7 a.m. on Nov. 10 at the World Trade Center in
Boston.
Single payer guest speaker for NursePLAN annual breakfast
Massachusetts legislator and a supporter of nursing issues Senator
Robert Travaglini, who will serve as the Annual NursePLAN Breakfast
Guest Lecturer.
The prospects for single payer health care in Massachusetts will
be addressed by state Sen. Robert Travaglini, who will serve as
the NursePLAN annual breakfast guest lecturer.
Senator Travaglini is a Democrat from East Boston and Cambridge.
He is the majority whip and has been a consistent supporter of MNA
and MNA's issues for years.
He is a Frank M. Hynes Award recipient and is the leading senator
responsible for the passage of third party reimbursement for nurse
practitioners.
Now, as a sponsor of legislation to secure a single payer health
care system in Massachusetts, he will speak to the MNA membership
at the NursePLAN annual breakfast meeting.
Plan on attending this very important discussion.
The breakfast will be held on Nov. 10 at the MNA Convention at
the World Trade Center, Boston.
Book sale as NursePLAN fundraiser at Convention
Each year, NursePLAN has a major fund raising event during the
MNA Convenient. This year, NursePLAN has a novel and fun way to
encourage members to support their powerful political action committee
and have fun too.
NursePLAN is hosting a "Book Sale." But in traditional NuresPLAN
fashion, this is no ordinary book sale. Besides interesting and
needed books, you will also find the items you will need as extra
special Christmas, birthday and special occasion presents. Hardcover,
coffee table and pocket books will be on sale at the NursePLAN fundraising
booth
So bring your Christmas gift list and your checkbook. You'll take
a little pressure off your shopping stress while you contribute
to NursePLAN, MNA's political action committee.
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