Save the Date! February 15 th

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1 W I N T E R Coming up Save the Date! February 15 th March 15 th April 19 th ONS Foundation Scholarship Deadline Feb 1 st Bachelor s Scholarships Awarded annually from $3,000 - $5,000 each Master s Scholarships Awarded annually $5,000 each Doctorate Scholarships Awarded annually $5,000 & $7,500 ONS National Election Open through Feb 16 th (Each week ONS draws a winner to receive a $50 Starbucks gift card!) 6:00 Registration 6:30 Program Start Eurasia Café CAR-T Therapy in B-Cell Malignancies RSVP to kaveney@kitepharma.com By Feb 1 st Seating is limited! SEVONS Dinner & Business Meeting Location TBD (Near or on Peninsula) We re online! SEVONS Dinner Meeting Location TBD (Southside) Be sure to check out our chapter s website for announcements, minutes, scholarship information, and more! Our chapter uses the website to post event information and announcements, but also sends information from our Gmail account. If you are not receiving s from either of these two avenues, please us at sevonsva@gmail.com to be added to the list.

2 President s Corner Greetings SEVONS members and Happy 2018 to you! I hope this New Year has greeted you with health and happiness thus far. First, I would like to thank our board members, past and present, for donating their time and energy to working for our chapter. With the addition of two new board members, Cheryl Ladue and Sangita Seaburg, our board is excited to hit the ground running this year! We cannot begin to thank both Donna Sternberg and Barbara Piper for their dedication to SEVONS over the years as they step down from their positions. If you can believe it, the SEVONS chapter was first founded in 1982, making 2018 our chapter s 36 th year. I bet there are still several of our members that could share some remember when stories of those good ole days! A lot has changed in 36 years, and though attendance numbers at meetings isn t the same as it was in the good ole days, the board has great ideas for a variety of activities in an attempt to meet the needs of our diverse membership. Be on the lookout for announcements regarding educational programming (including CEU events!), community opportunities, and even political activities. We want to encourage your involvement in our activities and the activities offered by ONS National. If you have a particular interest, please reach out to the board. On behalf of the board, I would like to thank each of you as well. Without you, our area would not have quality oncology nurses to care for them through their journeys. Thank YOU for your dedication to oncology nursing and CHEERS to 2018! Christine Ladd, BSN, RN, OCN Do YOU Know Our Mission, Vision & Values? Mission: To Advance Excellence in Oncology Nursing and Quality Cancer Care Vision: To Lead the Transformation of Cancer Care Values: Innovation ONS and its members face every endeavor with knowledge and learning. We strive to apply our broad perspectives consistently while leading the transformation of cancer care. Excellence We strive to foster excellence in oncology nursing and quality patient care. We are committed to nothing less than excellence in our organization and the care of patients. Advocacy We, as an organization and as individuals, advocate on behalf of people with cancer to ensure their quality of life and access to exemplary care throughout the continuum of life. We advocate on behalf of patients and the profession to ensure respect and recognition, access to education, safe working environments, and fair reimbursement. We also serve as advocates for public health policy. 2

3 Join 4,000 passionate oncology nurses in WASHINGTON, D.C. May 17 th -20 th, 2018 for The Oncology Nursing Society s Annual Conference. At Congress, you ll learn the latest cancer treatments and symptom management strategies, help to advance the science of cancer care, and stand as an advocate for your patients and profession. Register by March 29 th to receive early-bird pricing! Camp Kessem is a nationwide community, driven by passionate college student leaders, that supports children through and beyond their parent s cancer. They are the largest national organization dedicated to this unique population supporting children with innovative, fun-filled programs that foster a lasting community. There are many Camp Kessem locations scattered throughout the country, the closest to the SEVONS chapter being held at William & Mary. This year's Camp Kessem at William & Mary will be held August 19-24, If you know of a child or children that could benefit from this amazing FREE opportunity, please check out 3

4 2017 Year in Review 4

5 Meet the Sevons Board Christine Ladd, President Sangita Seaburg, Treasurer Leanna Edwards, Secretary Tiffany Hopper, Director at Large Cheryl Ladue, Director at Large Deborah Kennedy, Programs Chair Melissa Kerr, Nominations Chair Jennifer Taylor, Membership Chair 5

6 Southeastern Virginia Chapter of the Oncology Nursing Society (SEVONS) 513 Sandy Valley Ct. Virginia Beach, VA 23452