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ONS Business Meeting Highlights and Opportunities for Members

Explore updates on ONS Chapter awards, volunteer opportunities, partnerships, and upcoming events like the 33rd Annual Congress. Engage with networking programs and leadership announcements within the PACONS community.

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ONS Business Meeting Highlights and Opportunities for Members

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  1. PACONS Business Meeting Wednesday, March 12, 2008

  2. ONS Business • PACONS is the recipient of the ONS Chapter voting award. The Metro Minnesota and Missouri Valley chapters were also winners. Thanks to all members who voted!

  3. ONS Business • Volunteers wanted to field test breast care certification items • Wednesday, May 14th prior to ONS Annual Congress • Two sessions: 9-11 AM and 3-5 PM • Volunteers will receive a $25 voucher off the first administration of the Certified Breast Care Nurse Examination, to be offered in January 2009

  4. ONS Business • ONSEdge in partnership with Genentech BioOncology: • Will celebrate the special nurse-patient partnerships formed in HER2+ breast cancer • Nominate an outstanding nurse for his or her exceptional work helping patients throughout the course of treatment

  5. ONS Business 33rd Annual Congress: May 15 – 18, 2008 Philadelphia, PA “Declare Yourself” Register by April 1, 2008 Save $100

  6. PACONS Business PACONS 2008 President’s Award Recipient Anne M. Markham, RN, MSN, APRN-BC, AOCN CONGRATULATIONS Anne!!!

  7. PACONS Business ONS CONGRESS 2008 PACONS Chapter Booth:Diane Flynn and Sarah DelPercio Giveaways: Carolyn Grande, Jackie Smith, Teresa Kider and Colleen Scheeler Pre-Congress bag stuffing: Trish Gambino and Peg Rummel Room Monitors: Sue Walton Registration Booth: Clarice Maggio Treasury/Funding: Suzanne McGettigan

  8. PACONS Business • ONS CONGRESS 2008 • Opening Ceremonies: Fralinger String Band • Thanks to Bucks-Montgomery Chapter for their efforts and monetary support • Governor Edward Rendell – decree requested – May as Oncology Nursing Month

  9. PACONS Business Best of ONS 2008 Saturday, May 31, 2008 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM Embassy Suites by the Airport

  10. PACONS Business • LinkedIn: PACONS Pilot Program • Online network of experienced professionals. Goals: • Reach other members of the Philadelphia Area Chapter • Accelerate business/careers through referrals from Philadelphia Area Chapter Group (PACG) members • Know more than a name-view rich professional profiles from fellow PACG members • Use the link http://www.linkedin.com/e/gis/61813/281A30164DAB and get started networking...

  11. PACONS Business • President–Elect: Trish Gambino • Secretary: Terry Downey-Freiman • Treasurer: Suzanne McGettigan • Directors-At-Large • Colleen Scheeler • Clarice Maggio • Jackie Smith

  12. PACONS Business • Program Committee Chairperson: Diane Flynn • April 15, 2008, “Post-ASH Update” • June 5, 2008, “Colorectal Cancer Pathways to Survival” • Membership Committee Chairperson: Sue Walton • Membership survey results • March- 2008 Directory • Newsletter Editor: Teresa John • February/March 2008 edition is out • Awesome job Teresa! • Virtual Community Design and Content: Cindy Briola

  13. THANK YOU

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