Here’s a quick pre-holiday update:

• Anna Mall, your chapter advisor had a family emergency and will be away from her role for about two weeks. Don’t worry, we have you covered – just email or call us at Chapters@aacn.org or 800‑394‑5995, extensions 338, 365, or 313. If you were waiting for her to respond to you about anything, please let us know so we can assist. 

• NTI Registration and Housing are Both Open! Go to www.aacn.org/nti

• Chapter Leadership Development Workshop at NTI is open for registration to all members. Pre-conference PC125 on Sunday, 5/20.

• NTI SCHOLARSHIPS!! Post this to your sites! Let everyone know to apply! Deadline is 12/8/17.

• Keep your websites and Facebook up-to-date so members can you find you. 

• Touch base with all board members; revisit the strategic plan; be open to change. 

• Be Inclusive, be transparent, use the Healthy Work Environment Standards to guide you.

• Each board member plan for 2018: find someone to introduce into the chapter, mentor a new leader and be prepared for the coming year.

• Take time for yourself—— you are amazing! 

Thank you so much for all you do and your drive for excellence. Your work keeps the AACN mission ALIVE— Much Gratitude! 

Karen Certalic, MBA
Chapter Specialist
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
A Community of Exceptional Nurses
karen.certalic@aacn.org  | www.aacn.org/chapters
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