STANDING COMMITEE

Functions:

• Initiate amendments to the By-Laws of the PNASA.

• Receive and recommend the proposed amendments to the Executive Board for approval.

• Submit approved proposed amendments at a general assembly meeting for ratification and adoption.

• Archive PNASA By-Laws based upon retention guidelines established by the Executive Board.

Functions:

• Assist members in seeking financial assistance for further education in nursing.

• Establish criteria for selecting recipients of the Nursing Scholarship Awards.

• Screen and recommend applicants for scholarship awards to the Executive Board

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Functions:

• Assist Filipino-American nurses upon request, on their professional and socio-cultural concerns related to equal employment opportunity and human rights and welfare.

• Plan welcome activities for Filipino-American nurses who are new to San Antonio.

• Communicate with the Executive Board when there are allegations that human rights are violated.

• Disseminate information on human rights to members.

Functions:

• Assess and prioritize the current needs of the PNASA.

• Plan and implement fundraising activities for the PNASA.

• Secure funds through reasonable means to augment the treasury.

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Functions:

• Attend official meetings of the community organizations affiliated or involved with PNASA.

• Disseminate information of PNASA community activities.

• Address and respond to community services such as health fairs, disasters, etc.

• Keep record of current volunteer activities

 

 

Functions:

• Plan for the Annual Nursing Excellence Award Ceremony of PNASA.

• Establish selection criteria for the Excellence Awards.

• Submit nominations for Excellence Awards to PNAA and other awards programs from various professional associations.

• In collaboration with the Nominations and Elections Committee, plan for the awarding ceremony and Induction of the incoming Executive Board.

Functions:

• Assess the educational needs and research interests of its members.

• Plan and implement educational and research endeavors as deemed necessary.

• Inform members of forthcoming research and educational presentations in the community.

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Functions:

• Develop effective strategies for membership recruitment and retention.

• Coordinate with the Treasurer related to membership dues and renewal.

• Keep an updated membership roster.

• Be responsible for sending the Welcome Packet to each new member.

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Functions:

• Handle all the publicity, advertising and public relation activities of the PNASA.

• Be responsible for the official publication of the Newsletter and PNASA Website.

• Manage the Social Media sites of the PNASA, including, but not limited, to Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube

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Functions:

• Establish rules on the mechanism of nominations and elections.

• Announce the offices to be filled, the date and place of election, eight weeks before the election.

• Obtain nominations of candidates to these offices with the consent of the nominee.

• Appoint tellers to count election returns.

• Announce the official results of the election on Election Day.

• Collaborate with Excellence Awards Committee in planning for the Induction of the incoming Executive Board Members.​

Functions:

• Keep record of all disbursement and revenues.

• Prepare the annual budget and financial plan of the PNASA for approval of the Executive Board.

• Evaluate the yearly budget to determine if the projected and actual income and expenses are in line.

• Evaluate and monitor the treasury record of the PNASA in collaboration with the treasurer and auditor.

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Functions:

• Formulate guidelines for the submission, review and approval of policies and procedures affecting the business of the Association.

• Coordinate the annual review of policies and procedures and present a summary at the annual meeting.

• Archive policies and procedures based upon record retention guidelines established by the Executive Board.

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