WOCN-STL AFFILIATE MEETING MINUTES FOR APRIL 6, 2010
A. Call to order: Janette Dietzler, president. Time: 1643 Members attending were: Mary Baldetti, Jackie Bangert, Liz Borsay, Pam Bowman, Nancy Bryant, Colleen Cole, Debbie Coleman, Janette Dietzler, Pat Donald, Susan Dry, Diana Economon, Linda Geurin, Kay Gundy
Cathy Hall, Christine Heady, Lyn Kramer, Roxy Lupien, Marsha McGuire, Beverly Mittrucker, Liz Moore, Tamara Morehouse, Audrey MoyerHarris, Dena Muscarella, Betsy Naeger, Linda Newberry, Rhonda Pepmiller, Beverl Pool, Terri Reed, Grace Spinner, Retta Sutterfield, Linda Wessel, Mary Wilhelm, and Betty Nittler. Also Dana Chenoweth, JoAnn Hager, Mary Long, Cathy Robinson, Kim Vierling, Tricia Steiniger and Jeanette Brown.
B. Approval of February Minutes: Kay Gundy, secretary
Changes: The poster on peristomal lipoplasty was presented by Liz Moore and Roxy
Lupien.. Rhonda Pepmiller did her poster on gelling wound dressings (Versiva). Terri
Reed and Diana Economon had a poster accepted at SAWC on necrotizing fasciitis,
irregularly shaped wounds and the open abdomen. Janette Dietzler had a poster on
dermaplast. Roxy Lupien moved to accept the minutes as amended. Seconded by
Rhonda Pepmiller
C. Treasurer Report: Linda Newberry, treasurer. Current balance in the checking account is $2741.92. The money market account balance of $20,000 earned $56.18 in interest, for a total of $22,798.10. There were no expenditures as of 4/1/2010. Final balance $22,798.10. Nancy Bryant moved to accept/approve the treasurer's report. Seconded by Beverly Mittrucker.
D. Committee Reports: It was decided by a vote of the membership to hold committee meetings on the day of the WOCN meetings from 4:00-4:30 to facilitate attendance.
Holiday Committee--needs more volunteers for this year's committee.--See Addendum
Scholarship Committee: Linda Geurin. Application received from Debbie Coleman
(Hillsboro) for WOCNEP. Kay Gundy is an approved preceptor for the WebWOC
program, Diana Economon is trying to get the contract approved so that she can
precept for WebWOC as well. April Kuhlman, Linda Newberry, Rhonda Pepmiller,
Diana Economon, JoAnn Hager and Nancy Bryant are preceptors for Emory.
STL-A Library-Proposal Colleen Cole (deferred to June mtg)
Regional Conference Committee: Janette Dietzler
JoAnn Hager presented her findings regarding possible venues:
1)St. Louis Soccer Park is available 10/26, but only able to accommodate 90-120 people, and does not have much room for the vendors. Approximate price/person would be $31.35 ($4,702.50).
2) Sheraton Westport is available 9/21 and has sufficient space for our needs. A/V is available, at an extra charge ($425), they can help set up, but if additional help is needed there will be a $60/hr charge. Approximate cost/person is $68.20 ($10,229)
3) Eric P Newman Center is available 9/21 and would have everything we need at no additional charge (except vendor tables, which would be an additional $10 /ea.) Cost/person ~$74.00 ($11,100).
4) The Cedars Banquet Center, based on 150 persons, available Tues, 10/26. No A/V is included. (screen rental at additional charge, dependent upon size). Vendor tables would be an extra $500.
Box lunch available @$5375.00, Buffet lunch @ $6,425.00. Price/person $42.83 plus screen charge.
5) Orlando Gardens, based on 150 persons, available Tues, 10/26. No technical support available. Includes room setup with classroom seating, corded mic and podium, registration table. We would provide our own projector and computer, 8 foot screen. Room rental waived with buffet lunch. Continental breakfast, buffet or box lunches, water station, soda and snack available. Cost/person $37.87 (($5680.50).
It would appear that our best option would be the Newman Center. Rhonda Pepmiller will go with JoAnn Hager and Diana Economon to look at the Newman and see that it indeed meets our needs.
Janette Dietzler reported that we have confirmation from >8 vendors who want to sponsor speakers. Tentatively, the charge for vendors will be $150/table/vendor. Date September 21, 2010. We are trying to keep the charge per attendee < $100/person. Janette reported that it will cost $250 to approve 8 or less CEUs for the program through MONA, and will need 45 days to get approved. Audrey Moyer-Harris reported that National Healing already has a program with 9 approved CEU credits related to wound care, which she will check on, since we wanted to include some ostomy CEUs in the program. Outlines will be needed for each speaker's presentation in order for MONA to accredit. The program will tentatively include 45 minute sessions, a continental breakfast, morning break, lunch, afternoon break and possible cocktail hour, but must end by 1645. We will need to do the marketing ourselves, though we will check with National to see if they can help with marketing. Discussion was held to see if we wanted to include MDs and PTs in the targeted audience, and it was decided to stay with nurses (RNs, Pas and LPNs). Others may attend if they wish, but will not receive CEUs/CMEs. This will be something to look at if we hold another conference at some time. Audrey Moyer-Harris will look at accreditation and speakers, Diane Economon and JoAnn Hager will speak on ostomy. Other speakers may include Cynthia Fleck, KCI (surfaces) and Healthpoint. Rhonda Pepmilller moved to proceed with the conference planning if it can be done for a cost of <$100/person. Seconded by Diana Economon.
E. Website Report: Janette Dietzler for `April Kuhlman, webmaster. February saw 333 page loads, 135 unique visitors, 27 returning visitors and 108 first time visitors. There were 108 page loads, 43 unique visitors, 15 returning visitors and 28 first time visitors in March. April cannot accommodate a more complex/interactive website and does not want to commit to a contract. She states she has not been getting information from others in order to update the site. We are asking members if they know anyone who does web design that would be available to take over this job.
F. UOAA Report: Betsy Naeger. UOAA mettings held 2nd Monday each month. Contact Betsy
Naeger 314-781-4544 or Lee Ann Barcus 636-240-3551 for questions or information. Contact Mary Beth Akers to sign up for the "Live and Learn" email newsletter (marybethakers@excite.com).
1) The UOAA product fair will be held at St John's on May 3 (Monday) in the
VonGontard Conference Center. Ostomates and WOC/ET nurses are invited.
Keynote speaker will be Les Anderhub, Past UOASL President, "The Luckiest
Man Alive." There will be a 50/50 raffle and a Grand Raffle for one night at a
B+B, Boone's Lick Trial Inn in St. Charles, MO and a gift certificate for dinner at
Trailhead Brewery across the street. Tickets were sold at the meeting, and will
also be sold at the product fair.
2) The UOAA Youth Rally for ostomates aged 11-17 will be held July 12-17 at
Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio. Please contact Mary Beth Akers
regarding camp and the enewsletter. UOAA sponsors the cost for first time
attendees, and 50% of the fee and airfare thereafter.
G. WOCN positions:
1)Audrey Moyer-Harris's position at National Healing is now open as she moves into a new
position.
2) AMH-Regional Medical Center is looking for a Director of Practice Management.
3) Christine Heady is moving to the Wound Clinic at DePeres Hospital, leaving an opening
at Pyramid Home Health for a WOCN nurse.
4) SLUH is still seeking a FT WOCN nurse.
H. Old Business: Janette Dietzler
1. News/articles for WOCNews due to Pat Donald
2. Election Process change--to look at in fall 2010
I. New Business: Janette Dietzler
1. Interactive STL-Affiliate WOCN webpage-deferred to next meeting
a. Audrey Moyer-Harris: legalities
2. Committee meetings: Agreed to meet from 4-4:30 on WOCN meeting dates. Will
maintain list of committee members (see addendum)
J. Announcements
1. Email addresses--please continue to notify Kay Gundy of changes of email addresses, or
non-work email contact information if your workplace firewall blocks our messages.
2. New Products: TCC-EZ a new total contact cast which goes on in ~ 2 seconds.
3. We received a Thank You note from Lyn Kramer:
Dear WOCN's: Thank you so much for the prayer blanket + shawl. I use them regularly to keep warm during chemo + naps. VERY warm + cozy. Everyone loves the bright colors @ cancer center. Thanks for all your love + support + prayers. I think they are working. Having less pain + abd pressure since March. Watch out Italy, here I come! Love + thanks, Lyn
K. Adjournment: Time 1734
Moved Christine Heady
Second: Linda Newberry
The April meeting is sponsored by Molnlycke.
2010 upcoming St. Louis Affiliate Educational Dinner Meetings: June 1 (EHOB), August 2, October 5, December 7 Holiday Party.
Respectfully submitted by Kay Gundy, secretary St. Louis Affiliate WOCN
Saint Louis Affiliate WOCN Committees
Holiday Committee
Christine Heady
Beverly Mittrucker
Betsy Naeger
Audrey Moyer-Harris
Jackie Bangert
Linda Newberry
Scholarship Committee
Linda Geurin
Sheila Cullen
Library Committee
Colleen Cole
Pamela Bowman
Regional Conference Committee
Janette Dietzler
Christine Heady
Beverly Mittrucker
JoAnn Hager
Diana Economon
Michelle Rains
Liz Borsay
Rhonda Pepmiller
Debbie Coleman
Liz Moore
Audrey Moyer-Harris