The purpose of this Association is:
1. To promote the highest standards of neonatal nursing practice and education.
2. To assist the neonatal nurse in advancing professional development and economic welfare.
Our goals are to: Goals
1. Facilitate an exchange of information between nurses in the neonatal field;
2. Make available to its members a forum for continuing education; and
3. To establish a communication network among nurses working in the neonatal field.
Membership in the Association is a privilege and is contingent on concurrent membership in the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF NEONATAL NURSES ("NANN").
SEFANN began as an idea in a few dedicated NICU nurses who attended the National Association ot Neonatal Nurses conference in Orlando in 1993. We held our first planning meeting after returning to Miami, & had out first official meeting in January of 1994. Our official charter was granted at the National Meeting the following year.
Since SEFANN has shown itself to be an award winning association. We have been awarded chapter of the year as well as several individual chapter awards. Additionally, several of our members have earned the SIG leadership award & Robyn Main Excellence in Bedside Nursing awards given by NANN every year. One of our members has even been recognized by NANN for her significant contribution to neonatal nursing. But each chapter is only as good as it’s members, & we want you.
In addition to the excellent opportunities to network with your peers at our bimonthly meetings, SEFANN offers one hour of continuing education at each of these meetings. Annually we sponsor a 2-day seminar which is extremely discounted to our members.
Community involvement
We are also actively involved in our community, serving as a supporter for all the March of Dimes events in our community. You will have many opportunities for professional growth & personal development.
Funding
As if this were not enough, SEFANN offers three scholarships for it’s active members in the amount of $300.00 each year.
Isn’t it time that you got involved in your profession? Remember, the National Association of Neonatal Nurses is the only professional organization for & about neonatal nurses!
Bylaws
South East Florida
Association of Neonatal
Nurses - Chapter Bylaws Article
I Name The name of this
organization shall be the South East Florida Association of Neonatal Nurses. Article
II Purpose The purpose of this
Association shall be: 1. To
promote the highest standards of neonatal nursing practice and education. 2. To
assist the neonatal nurse in advancing professional development and economic
welfare. Article
III Goals 1. Facilitate
an exchange of information between nurses in the neonatal field; 2. Make
available to its members a forum for continuing education; and 3. To
establish a communication and collaborative network among nurses working in the
neonatal field. Article
IV Membership Section I. Membership
in the Association is a privilege and is contingent on concurrent membership in
the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF NEONATAL NURSES ("NANN"). Section II. The
membership of this Association shall not be limited by numbers. Section III. Membership
shall consist of active members as set forth by NANN bylaws. Section IV. A
person shall be declared a member upon payment of local and national dues. Section V. Dues
shall be determined by a majority vote of members. Dues MAY NOT exceed national dues. Active membership ($15) dues shall be collected annually. Article
V Officers Section I. The officers of the Association
shall consist of a President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer. Collectively these officers are referred to
as the Executive Committee. Section II. The officers shall be elected by a
majority of votes cast by written or electronic ballot, to serve for a term of
two (2) calendar years. All officers
shall take office on January 1st immediately following their election. During their term in office, each officer
will be given one year membership to the National Association of Neonatal
Nurses, for each year in office completed, beginning in 2005. Section III. The
duties of the officers are as follows: a. The President shall preside at any official meeting of the
Association and coordinate the work of the officers to ensure that the
objectives and policies of the Association are maintained and promoted. b. The Vice President shall preside at meetings in the absence
of the President and coordinate the educational activities of the Association. c. The Secretary shall record the minutes of business meetings,
conduct official correspondence of the Association, and be responsible for
keeping Bylaws and membership records. d. The Treasurer shall collect and disburse Association funds
and present a statement of financial condition at each general business
meeting. Section IV. Executive
Committee and Board will meet quarterly.
Meeting time and place shall be arranged by the President. Section V. In
the event of a resignation or vacancy of an office, an election by the
membership present at the next business meeting shall be held to fill the
office for the remainder of the term. Article
VI Board of Directors Section I. Composition. The Board of Directors
shall be composed of one member of each active standing committee, who shall be
elected bi-annually. The committees currently active are: community service,
membership, programming, nominations, fund-raising and research/
practice. Committee activity will be
moderated by the Association. Upon completion of their term, board members will
be given a one year membership to SEFANN
for each year of service to SEFANN beginning in 2003. Section II. The Board of Directors will report
the activities of their committee, and will help advise the elected officials
in decision making. Section III. Members of the Board of
Directors will be elected by the members bi-annually. In the event the elected official is unable to complete their
term of office, a new representative will be elected by the members present at
the following monthly meeting. Section IV. Special meetings can be requested by
the elected officials or by a majority of the council members. Article
VII Membership
Meetings Section I. The
regular meetings of the Association shall be held every other month. Meeting time and place shall be arranged by
the programming committee or designee. Section II. A
quorum shall consist of all active members present at the meeting. Section III. Each
active member shall be entitled to one vote on matters properly placed before
the membership. Article
VIII Amendments to the
Bylaws Section I. The Bylaws shall be reviewed
bi-annually. Section II. The
Bylaws may be amended at any regular business meeting of the Association by a
favorable vote of two-thirds (2/3) of the members present. Article
IX Rules and
Parliamentary Authority The rules governing the
Association shall be decided upon by a simple majority of members present at
any regular business meeting. The rules
contained in the most current edition of Robert's Rules of Order shall be the
parliamentary authority. Expenditures of SEFANN
treasury funds in any amount over $200.00 shall be approved by ¾ of the board
and executive committee. Article
X Adoption Adopted at a meeting of the South East Florida Association
of Neonatal Nurses on the twenty-seventh of March, 2007. 1. Provide continuing education for members - minimum of six
hours/year. 2. Maintain membership. 3. Conduct a two day seminar. 4. Provide scholarship/ research grants for local membersFuture Short-Term Objectives
