Saskatchewan Nurses Foundation

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1 Saskatchewan Nurses Foundation ANNUAL REPORT 2015 YEAR IN REVIEW

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Philosophy... Page 3 Presidents Message....Page 4 Awards Committee Report.... Page 6 Communications Committee Report... Page 8 Board of Directors.. Page 9 Board Committees.... Page 10 Membership Page 11 Regular Donations..... Page 16 Memory Donations.... Page 17 Auditor s Report.. Page 18 Founding Members. Page 27 SNF Facts.. Page 28 SNF Bursary Awards. Page 29 Agenda 2016 Annual Meeting. Page 30 Minutes 2015 Annual Meeting Page Annual Report Page 2

3 PHILOSOPHY The Saskatchewan Nurses Foundation believes that: all people, at some time in their lives, will be recipients of nursing care; recipients of nursing care, and nurses themselves, desire nursing care to include the use of current knowledge based on research; society benefits when nurses are highly knowledgeable, competent professionals; society wishes to share with individual nurses and employers the responsibility to contribute financially to the efforts of nurses to enhance their competence through education and research; the Foundation is an effective mechanism through which society can contribute financially to the education of nurses; and the Foundation has the privilege and responsibility to make its work known throughout Saskatchewan, interprovincially and nationally Annual Report Page 3

4 PRESIDENT S REPORT SNF PRESIDENT S REPORT As a registered charity providing financial assistance to eligible Registered Nurses (RNs) in support of continuing education, the Saskatchewan Nurses Foundation (SNF) continues to be a relevant and appreciated financial resource. Our membership for the June, 2015 to May, 2016 membership year was 144 members: 128 RN; 4 RN(NP); 1 RN(retired); 2 RPN; 5 Nursing students; and 4 members of the public. Of the 128 RNs, 43 were newly graduated RNs; SNF provides a one year complimentary membership to graduates with their initial registration as an RN who complete the membership application. Great effort is put into increasing membership each year. We continue to run the membership challenge between SUN and SRNA at their annual meetings. This is a friendly, collegial competition to see which annual meeting can obtain the most memberships and serves as a perfect opportunity to communicate the mandate of SNF and also encourage RNs to apply for funding. The Board also continues to work to find new and better ways to raise funds, beyond membership fees, to continue our efforts to provide bursaries to RNs. Work with Larry Christie to add a sponsorship segment to the fundraising efforts is ongoing. We also received funding through the development of two new awards, the creation of the Elizabeth Bassendowski Award and the Walker Mireau Bursary. We greatly appreciate and thank the donors for supporting SNF s work. Although a major fund raising event was not held this year in order to prepare for participation with the SRNA as they plan for their 100 th Anniversary, several smaller activities were held. The annual 50/50 draw was also held at both the SUN and SRNA annual meetings. These draws netted the association $ The Foundation continues to accept on-line contributions through As well, people have the option to use Paypal to purchase SNF memberships online through the SNF website. As identified, SNF is working with SRNA to plan a joint fundraising event for the SRNA 100 th Anniversary celebrations. We encourage members to watch for further SRNA and SNF communication on this event in the near future. SNF continues to use computer based technology to facilitate meetings. This has greatly contributed to the ability for RNs anywhere in the province to not only participate in the annual meeting, but also for RNs to become Board Members and participate in the work of the Foundation without having to travel. This has greatly facilitated involvement of RNs throughout the province and saved the Foundation travel costs. A topic of primary focus at this year s meetings relates to the amount of money awarded each year. Many of the Board Members feel it is important to ensure that the awards are equitably distributed each year, rather than amounts being dependent upon the number of applicants in any 2015 Annual Report Page 4

5 given application term. Consultation with SNF financial advisors is necessary to determine feasibility of this change and will occur this winter in order to determine the Foundation s ability to standardize bursary amounts. A decision in this regard will be shared with members once finalized. Janis Hall, Sandra Bassendowski and Liz Domm have completed their terms. On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank these great RN leaders for their contribution to SNF. I would also like to encourage all RNs to consider becoming members of SNF and potentially running for a Board of Directors position. In closing, we would like to thank Robin Evans for her continued work as Executive Director of SNF. We are excited about the upcoming opportunities in 2017 and hope that you will consider joining us in the work we do to support RN education. Sincerely, Beverly Balaski, RN President, Board of Directors, SNF SNF Board of Directors: Beverly Balaski, RN, President Sandra Bassendowski, RN, (on leave) Denise Dick, RN (SUN), Moose Jaw Liz Domm, RN, Janis Hall, RN, Watrous Donna Marin, RN (SRNA), Cindy Peternelj Taylor, RN, Saskatoon Twyla Salm, (non-nurse member) 2015 Annual Report Page 5

6 AWARDS COMMITTEE REPORT The SNF board approved the following bursary recommendations from the Awards Committee. PhD Michelle Pavlov $ 1000 Laura Vogelsang $ 1000 Sharleen Jahner $ 2000 Masters Rena Sutherland $ 1500 Janelle Thompson $ 500 April Mackey $ 1000 Clinical Course Lani Antoine $ 350 Patricia LeBlanc $ 200 Professional Development Conference Raymond Lekcharoen $ 125 Heather Harmon $ 100 Charlene May $ 350 Jana Garinger $ 250 Jacqueline Fortin $ 225 Natalie Chrapko $ 300 Ryan Hodgins $ 225 Specialty Certification Exam Neil Basuel $ 250 Louie Manganop $ 250 Cherrylyn Dabao $ 250 Shannon Mikolaisen $ 250 Sabrina Strykowski $ 250 Named bursary recipients: Grey Nuns Hospital Alumnae Association April Mackey SRNA Nurse Practitioner Bursary Janelle Thompson Elizabeth Bassendowski Memorial Award April Mackey Saskatoon City Hospital School of Nursing Alumnae Bursary - Sharlene Jahner 2015 Annual Report Page 6

7 The following bursaries were not awarded as there were no eligible applicants Jean Mahoney Bursary Kernen-Miner Bursary Respectfully submitted, Cindy Peternelj Taylor, Chair Liz Domm Janis Hall Laurelle Pachal 2015 Annual Report Page 7

8 COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT This committee did not meet in this year Annual Report Page 8

9 SASKATCHEWAN NURSES FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2015/2016 Beverly Balaski Registered Nurse Sandra Bassendowski Registered Nurse Liz Domm Registered Nurse Janis Hall Watrous Registered Nurse Cindy Peternelj-Taylor Saskatoon Registered Nurse Twyla Salm Associate Professor Donna Marin SRNA, Nursing Practice Advisor Ex-officio Denise Dick SUN Vice-President, Finance Ex-officio Robin Evans SNF Executive Director Annual Report Page 9

10 SASKATCHEWAN NURSES FOUNDATION BOARD COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP AWARDS COMMITTEE COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE Cindy Peternelj Taylor, Chair Liz Domm Janis Hall Laurelle Pachal 2015 Annual Report Page 10

11 2015 Members Last name First name City Membership Type Ahmad Rabiah RN Andreas Daphne Swift Current RN Antoine Lani McLean RN Badrock Dawne Saskatoon RN Balaski Beverly RN Barlow Chris Saskatoon RN Bathgate Debra Saskatoon RN(NP) Batool Zahra Saskatoon RN Beck Veronica Estevan nursing student Belcourt Terri RN Berger Orrin Saskatoon RN Bigalky Jodie RN Bilinski Hope Saskatoon RN Black Trevor non-nurse Blais Patrick RN Bloch Aaron GN Bonk Allison RN Bordas Fred RN Bowey Alison RN Braithwaite JoAnne RN Breitkreuz Lorna Springside RN Brown Carol Carlyle RN Burgess Teryn Moose Jaw RN Cameron Tina Indian Head RPN Cameron Sheila RN Cardiff Janelle Saskatoon RN Cheetham Darla Saskatoon RN Chhina Mandeep Saskatoon RN Christopher Glen-Mary Yorkton RN 2015 Annual Report Page 11

12 Last name First name City Membership Type Clement Leah RN Coe Jeannie Saskatoon RN(NP) Cook Cassandra Saskatoon RN Couture Patricia Debden RN Cugnet Marga Weyburn RN Deringer Gina Assiniboia RN Desjardins Susan RN Dew Ariane Windthorst RN Dew Heather Windthorst RN Dimnik Carmen Saskatoon RN Dirpaul Alma Saskatoon RN Dix Vanessa Moosomin RN Dixon Sharon Saskatoon RN Dobrinski Barb Hudson Bay RN Domm Liz RN Dragan Nicole Indian Head RN Dyck Netha Saskatoon RN Eisler Karen RN Elash Alexander RN Evans Catherine Saskatoon RN Evans Robin RN Fell Alyssa nursing student Fischer Janice RN Forgrave Stacey Warman RN Frazer Cali Kipling RN Gibbons Karen non-nurse Gieg Tess Saskatoon RN Gingara Michelle Esterhazy RN Giruzzi Tony non-nurse Greschner Nadyne RN Groves Brenda Portreeve RN 2015 Annual Report Page 12

13 Last name First name City Membership Type Haley Jessica Riverhurst RN Hall Janis Watrous RN Hammond Janet Indian Head RN(retired) Hart Caity Harvey Ariel Moose Jaw RN Herzog Thea Prince Albert RN Irving Amy Saskatoon RN Jordan Shauna Canora RN Joshi Vandana RN Kent-Wilkinson Arlene Saskatoon RN Kirsch Kristen Lipton RN Klenk Maureen RN(NP) Knibbs Jennifer Saskatoon RN Koch Warren La Ronge RN/RPN Kugi Elizabeth Saskatoon RN Kuntz Alexandra RN Kupchanko Deborah RN Lajeunesse Brandi Prince Albert RN Lavallee Eryn Saskatoon RN Le Nouail Nicole Moose Jaw RN LeBlanc Emily Pilot Butte nursing student LeBlanc Patricia Richardson RN Leggott Cassandra Lanigan RN Loden Cathie Weyburn RN Loos Francis RN MacLean Patricia Watson RN MacLean Christa RN Manson-Brick Nori RN Marin Donna RN Martin-Smith Mary RN Mayer Paula RN 2015 Annual Report Page 13

14 Last name First name City Membership Type McDonald Marie Sherry Saskatoon RN McFarlane-Smood Diana Saskatoon RN McKay Shirley Emerald Park RN McKinnon Faye Moosomin RN McLean Colby Saskatoon RN McRoberts Shauna nursing student Metzler Betty Yorkton RN Molnar Gaylene Saskatoon RN Moses Melissa Indian Head RN Munn Laura RN Mutter Valerie Saskatoon RN Muzio Linda RN Mychan Shannon Prince Albert RN Neher Mona RN Ntumba Makubudi Simon RN O'Byrne Caitlin RN Ogunyemi Oluwakemi Saskatoon RN Olson Haylee Saskatoon RN Pachal Laurelle RN Pathak Sushila Humboldt RN Patterson Latoya Grenfell RN Paul Connie Moose Jaw RN Petersen Joanne Moose Jaw RN Petersen Tulsa Moose Jaw nursing student Piad James Nicholas Prince Albert RN Piller Heidi Neudorf RN Press Madeline Saskatoon RN Reed Noreen Shell Lake RN Sawa Nicole Saskatoon RN Scrivener Diane Prince Albert RN Shepherd Barb RN 2015 Annual Report Page 14

15 Last name First name City Membership Type Skjerdal Ashley Weyburn RN Slugoski Shanine Saskatoon RN Stringer Connie Montmartre RN Stubbee Kimberlie RN Sutherland Lisa Kindersley RN Swertz Stella Weyburn RN Thompson Janelle RN Ullyott Karen RN Urban Kristen Saskatoon RN Van Loon Laura Saskatoon RN Verveille Francoise RN(NP) Vogel Erika RN Vogelsang Laura Saskatoon RN Wagner Joan RN Warkentin Ruth Lac Vert RN Wasko-Lacey Linda Rosetown RN Watt Jody La Ronge RN Weseen Sandy RN Wilkins Tiffany Swift Current RN Wormsbecker Karen Saskatoon RN Wright Garth RN Zaba Eileen Saskatoon RPN 2015 Annual Report Page 15

16 2015 REGULAR DONATIONS Bathgate, Debra Belcourt, Theresa Blau, June Clement, Leah Coe, Jean Cugnet, Marga Dyck, Netha Eisler, Karen Evans, Robin Fitz-Gerald, Barbara Hunt, Cecile Kent-Wilkinson, Arlene Klenk, Maureen McKay, Shirley Muzio, Linda Reed, Noreen Taciuk, Patricia Verville, Francoise Warkentin, Ruth Saskatoon Saskatoon Weyburn Saskatoon Kinistino Saskatoon Emerald Park Shell Lake Wakaw Lac Vert 2015 Annual Report Page 16

17 2013 MEMORY DONATIONS In Memory of Roberta Mireau, Donated by Dr. & Mrs Allen, Wisconsin Rapids, WI, USA Donna Barber, Norma Barber, Christine Bristol, Donna Brunskill, Indian Head Maureen Cooper, Duncan, BC Liz Domm, Karen Eisler, Robin Evans, Joanne Felstrom, Violet Heinrich, Linda Hutchinson, Kelowna, BC Laurel Josvanger, Linda Kraus, Calgary, AB Marlene Lindberg, Wilton, CT, USA Francis Loos, Carol Steele, Swift Current Eleanor Stundon, Grenfell Dave & Diane Treuhaft, Sylvania, OH, USA 2015 Annual Report Page 17

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27 FOUNDING MEMBERS Donna Barber June Blau John Engel Esterhazy Janet Fowler Norma Fulton Saskatoon Betty Hailstone Hester Kernen Saskatoon L. Jane Knox Theresa McLean Moose Jaw Roberta Mireau Margaret J. Rosso Vera Spencer Battleford Chapter SRNA Canora Invermay Chapter SRNA Eston Chapter SRNA Kindersley Chapter SRNA Leader Eatonia & District Chapter SRNA Lloydminster Chapter SRNA Melfort Chapter SRNA Moose Jaw Chapter SRNA Prince Albert Chapter SRNA Chapter SRNA Saskatoon Chapter SRNA Southeastern Chapter SRNA Southwest Chapter SRNA Swift Current Chapter SRNA Weyburn Chapter SRNA Yorkton Chapter SRNA Ciba Geigy Canada Ltd. Mississauga General Hospital Alumnae Association SRNA Professional Staff 2015 Annual Report Page 27

28 SNF FACTS Saskatchewan Nurses Foundation SNF was founded in 1981 through an amendment to the Registered Nurses Act. It was registered as a Non-Profit Corporation on September 15, The SNF Bursary Program has been developed to: 1. Foster excellence in nursing. 2. Further the contribution of the nursing profession to society. The Fund The Foundation was launched with a $50, gift from the Saskatchewan Registered Nurses Association. Individual and organizational gifts are sought each year to build the fund. Eligibility To receive assistance, individuals must be current members of the SRNA, have completed the equivalent of at least one year of experience as a registered nurse in Saskatchewan, and be pursuing a degree program or clinical course judged applicable to nursing. Upon completion of studies, bursary recipients must spend at least one year working in the field of nursing in Saskatchewan for every $ awarded. The Need is Great Nurses are the largest health care profession, numbering over 11,000 in Saskatchewan. The changing environment in which health care is delivered, the knowledge explosion and advances in technology together impact on the need for continuing education for nurses. This continuing education will contribute to safe competent nursing care for people of Saskatchewan. Because the demand exceeds funds available, SNF continues to seek donations to enable it to meet its objectives. Bursaries Awarded From 1981 to 2015 SNF awarded 424 bursaries valued at $405, to Saskatchewan nurses. In addition 20 Trauma Nurse Core Course Bursaries each valued at $ were awarded Annual Report Page 28

29 BURSARY AWARDS Year Bursaries Granted Doctoral Master Baccalaureate Clinical Courses Profes sional Develo pment Certific ation Exam Total Dollars $3, $3, $10, $17, $14, $31, $26, $7, $12, $9, $12, $16, $13, $10, $6, $11, $10, $10, $10, $12, $7, $7, $ $ $10, $12, $11, $10, $10, $10, $6, , , , , Totals $405, NOTE This Table does not include 20 Trauma Nurse Core Course $ for a total of $ TNCC Bursaries awarded: 1997 = 13; 1999 = 3; 2000 = Annual Report Page 29

30 SASKATCHEWAN NURSES FOUNDATION ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING Tuesday, November 29, HOURS (7:00 PM) Web meeting AGENDA 1.0 Call to order 2.0 Approval of the Agenda 3.0 Reading and approval of minutes from May 20, 2015 Annual meeting 4.0 Business arising from the minutes 5.0 New Business 6.0 Report 6.1 President 6.2 Awards Committee 6.3 Communications Committee 6.4 Nominations Committee 7.0 Auditors Report and Financial Statement 8.0 Election of Directors 9.0 Appointment of Auditors 10.0 Other Business 11.0 Next Meeting 12.0 Adjournment 2015 Annual Report Page 30

31 SASKATCHEWAN NURSES FOUNDATION ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING Thursday, May 20, 2015 Online Webinar Present; Janet Hammond, president Liz Domm Tess Gieg Denise Dick MINUTES Larry Christie Arlene Kent Wilkinson Beverly Balaski Janis Hall Robin Evans, staff 1.0 Call to order The meeting was called to order at 2003 by President Janet Hammond. Since there was not quorum, the substantive motions will be sent to SNF members for ratification. 2.0 Approval of the Agenda Moved by Denise Dick, seconded by Larry Christie that the agenda be approved as circulated. Carried. 3.0 Reading and approval of minutes from 2014 Annual meeting Moved by Larry Christie, seconded by Beverly Balaski that the minutes of the 2014 annual meeting be approved as circulated. Carried. 4.0 Business arising from the minutes There was no business arising from the minutes 2015 Annual Report Page 31

32 5.0 Bylaw Changes Moved by Beverly Balaski seconded by Denise Dick that the bylaw changes be approved as proposed. Carried 6.0 Reports 6.1 President There were no questions about the president s report 6.2 Awards Committee There were no questions about the Awards committee report 6.3 Communications Committee There were no questions about the Communications Committee report 6.4 Nominations Committee This report will be considered under the elections. The reports were considered under one motion. Moved by Janis Hall, seconded by Denise Dick that the four committee reports be accepted as printed in the annual report. Carried 7.0 Auditors Report and Financial Statement Robin Evans, Executive Director, presented the auditors report and financial statement as included in the 2014 Annual Report for information. There were no questions from the floor. Moved by Larry Christie, seconded by Beverly Balaski that Milton & Associates be appointed auditors for the 2015 financial year. Carried. 8.0 Election of Directors Beverly Balaski, Laurelle Pachal, Cindy Peternelj Taylor and Twyla Salm (public representative) have agreed to let their names stand for election to the Board of Directors for the term. Following a tally of the votes, Beverly Balaski and Cindy Peternelj Taylor were declared elected. Twyla Salm was elected by acclamation Annual Report Page 32

33 9.0 Other Business 10.0 Next Meeting The 2016 SNF annual meeting will be held at the call of the Board of Directors Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 2029 by President Janet Hammond 2015 Annual Report Page 33