committees

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PROGRAM- Shall plan and coordinate the programs for all meetings, workshops and dinners in coordination with the executive officers and Membership/Dinner Chair.

MEMBERSHIP/DINNER-Shall encourage all school nurses in the county to become members of the Association, review all initial applications for for membership and verify certification.  Provide all members of the Executive Board with a current membership list. Promote good public relations whenever and wherever it is feasible in the interest of the Association.  Shall be responsible to select a centrally located place to have all meetings.  Correspond with  companies that school nurses use and invite to the general meetings.  Make publications for all meetings coordinating with the Program chairperson. 

BY-LAWS-Shall be reviewed every (5) years proposed amendments to the Executive Board for consideration to present same at a general membership meeting for discussion as set forth in By-Law 11. 

NOMINATING-Shall consist of a minimum of three (3) and a maximum of (5) members who shall be appointed by the President at the October meeting of the general membership.  The Vice President shall be the chairperson of this committee.  This committee will present a slate of candidates at the annual meeting of the Association qualified to fill each office, and who have consented to serve, if elected. 

LEGISLATIVE- Shall keep the members informed of all legislation pertaining to school and school personnel, and shall contact legislators urging actions compatible to the interests of the Association and the promotion of improved professional practices. 

NEWSLETTER/WEBSITE-Shall be responsible for writing and posting information and upcoming meetings, conferences, and membership applications on the Association website.  Provide updates on legislation, current news and information links for all members. 

MENTORING-Shall be a resource for new school nurses.  Shall give guidance and be a resource for any questions.  

SCHOLARSHIP-The Association shall award one (1) scholarship to a New Jersey State registered professional nurse who is attending a college or university to obtain his/her certificate or is a certified school nurse attending a college or university to obtain a Master/Advanced Degree in school nursing or related health field and who works or lives in Ocean County.  Scholarship applications are due to the Scholarship chair no later than April 1st of the current school year.