2017 Delegate Packet

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Chapter Delegates, Thank you for representing your chapter of the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI) at the 44th Biennial Convention. As a convention delegate, you will be gathering with approximately 1,000 colleagues from around the world to conduct the business of the society. Your time and dedication are truly appreciated!

Please utilize the information in this packet to complete your role at the House of Delegates sessions on 31 October – 1 November. These materials, along with your Delegate Newsletter, will ensure you are adequately prepared. You may mark on any of these documents and reference them during the House.

Should you have any questions about your delegate role or responsibilities, please visit the Delegate Certification desk, located in the JW Grand Foyer East.

Thank you,

Cathy Catrambone PhD, RN, FAAN President, STTI

Patricia E. Thompson EdD, RN, FAAN Chief Executive Officer, STTI

THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING! 2

TABLE OF CONTENTS Special Announcements.............................................................................. 4 Candidate Displays...................................................................................... 5 Candidate Displays Layout.......................................................................... 6 Election Voting Instructions........................................................................ 7 House of Delegates Seating Assignments.................................................. 9 Standing Rules of the House of Delegates............................................... 16 House of Delegates Etiquette.................................................................... 17 House of Delegates Agenda....................................................................... 18 2017 Proposed Resolutions....................................................................... 24 2015-2017 International Bylaws................................................................ 29

Our Mission: Advancing world health and celebrating nursing excellence in scholarship, leadership, and service.

Our Vision: The global organization of choice for nursing.

Our Values: Love, Courage, and Honor

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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS CHAPTER SALES TABLE IN THE MARKETPLACE The Marketplace, located in Griffin Hall of the JW Marriott, will be open until 1:00 p.m. (1300) on Tuesday, 31 October.

Stop by to purchase STTI apparel, books, jewelry, and gifts, along with products to take back to your chapter.

REGIONAL COORDINATOR CANDIDATE FORUMS AND REGIONAL MEETINGS SUNDAY, 29 OCTOBER 5:15-6:30 p.m.

(1715-1830) Please refer to the program book for room details.

Meet with others in your region and your regional coordinator to learn about what’s happening in your area. The Showcase for Regional Excellence recognition will be included in the regional meetings. Also, become acquainted with those running for regional coordinator.

CHAPTER AWARDS RECOGNITION EVENT MONDAY, 30 OCTOBER 10:30-11:30 a.m. (1030-1130) JW Grand Ballroom

Join in congratulating colleagues and award winners during the Chapter Awards Recognition event, which is open to all registered attendees. The following awards will be presented: • Chapter Key Awards • Chapter Communications and Publicity Award • New Member Pillar Award • Melanie C. Dreher Outstanding Dean Award for Excellence in Chapter Support Lunch will be available after the event in the Exhibit Hall A in the Indiana Convention Center.

STTI’S CENTER STAGE SATURDAY, SUNDAY, MONDAY Stop by STTI’s Center Stage, inside Exhibit Hall A in the Indiana Convention Center, to learn more about STTI initiatives and programs.

28-30 OCTOBER Exhibit Hall A, Indiana Convention Center

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CANDIDATE DISPLAYS The candidate displays are in Exhibit Hall B in the Indiana Convention Center.

Please see the other side for a diagram of the candidate display layout.

PRESIDENT-ELECT Marion Broome-C23 Richard Ricciardi-C33 VICE PRESIDENT Kathlyn Sue Haddock-C34 Juli Maxworthy-C24 SECRETARY Janice Agazio-C22 Safiya George-Dalmida-C32 DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE (Elect two) Gloria Chan-C35 Joanne T. Clavelle-C25 Juana Mercedes Gutierrez Valverde-C31 John Whitcomb-C21

GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE Two-year term (Elect three) Elizabeth Carlson-C41 Linda Johanson-C47 Joan Creed-C43 Susan Rushton-C52 Teresa Darnall-C49 Shellye Vardaman-C54 GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE Four-year term (Elect two) Dorothy (Dot) Dunn-C60 Rita Munley Gallagher-C56 Mary Graiver-C58 Jennifer Saylor-C64 LEADERSHIP SUCCESSION COMMITTEE Two-year term (Elect four) Shu-li Chen-C66 Thayer McGahee-C48 Robin Coatsworth-Puspoky-C42 Tazeen Saeed Ali-C46 Stephanie Jeffers-C44 Benjamin Smallheer-C51 Barbara Lockwood-C50 LEADERSHIP SUCCESSION COMMITTEE Four-year term (Elect three) Anna Dermenchyan-C57 Debbie Beck-C53 Kuei-Ru Chou-C55 Gwen Sherwood-C61 Bonnie Clipper-C59 Devita Stallings-C63 REGIONAL CHAPTERS COORDINATING COMMITTEE CHAIR Karen Gorton-C65 Linda Streit-C62

STTI GLOBAL REGIONAL COORDINATORS AFRICA Felicity Daniels-C1

NORTH AMERICA

ASIA Jerico Alicante-C12 Nada Lukkahatai-C2

Enna Edouard Trevathan-C7

EUROPE Marie-Louise Luiking-C3

Pamela Fuller-C8 Evelyn Houston Bell-C14

LATIN AMERICA/ CARIBBEAN

REGION 3

Lorena Chaparro-Diaz-C4 Eulalia Kahwa-C11

REGION 1

REGION 2

Peggy Jenkins-C9 Sarah Miller-C15

REGION 4

REGION 6

REGION 11

REGION 7

REGION 12

REGION 8

REGION 13

REGION 9

REGION 14

Theresa Kyzar-C19 Caroline Coburn-C18 Shena Gazaway-C29 Sonja R. Fuqua-C17 Alice L. March-C28

MIDDLE EAST

Yasmin Parpio-C5

Georgia Dinndorf-Hogenson-C10

No display; nominations will be taken from the floor.

OCEANIA

REGION 5

REGION 10

Karen Clark-Burg-C13 Eleanor Horton-C6

Lynda Bartlett-C20 Tracey Soper-C30

Karen L. Hoblet-C16 Donald Rose-C27

Dee Welk-C26 Diana Lyn Baptiste-C40 Beth Desaretz Chiatti-C36 Wanda Lawrence-C39 Deanna L. Mulvihill-C45 Denise M. Tate-C38

REGION 15

Patricia Bartzak-C37

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CANDIDATE DISPLAYS LAYOUT

DOOR 6

ELECTION VOTING INSTRUCTIONS Delegates will use hand-held voting devices for election and bylaws amendment voting. A device will be issued to each delegate. If you are listed as the sole delegate for your chapter, the voting card in your device has been programmed to cast both of the chapter’s votes. If you are a delegate representing more than one chapter, you will be issued multiple devices and will cast a vote on each device.

While delegates will receive voting instruction prior to election voting during House of Delegates Session I on Tuesday, 31 October 2017, you may also visit Delegate Certification to learn more about these devices, obtain one-on-one training, and ask questions. Delegate Certification hours are in the convention program book and Delegate Newsletter.

Each position will be voted on separately and will be called one at a time. Voting will occur in the following order: • President-Elect • Vice President • Secretary • Director-at-Large (elect 2) • Governance Committee, 2-year Term (elect 3) • Governance Committee, 4-year Term (elect 2) • Leadership Succession Committee, 2-year Term (elect 4) • Leadership Succession Committee, 4-year Term (elect 3) • Regional Chapters Coordinating Committee Chair • STTI Global Regional Coordinators • • • • • • • • • • •

AFRICA ASIA EUROPE LATIN AMERICA/CARIBBEAN MIDDLE EAST OCEANIA NORTH AMERICA, Region 1 NORTH AMERICA, Region 2 NORTH AMERICA, Region 3 NORTH AMERICA, Region 4 NORTH AMERICA, Region 5

• • • • • • • • • •

NORTH AMERICA, Region 6 NORTH AMERICA, Region 7 NORTH AMERICA, Region 8 NORTH AMERICA, Region 9 NORTH AMERICA, Region 10 NORTH AMERICA, Region 11 NORTH AMERICA, Region 12 NORTH AMERICA, Region 13 NORTH AMERICA, Region 14 NORTH AMERICA, Region 15

When the vote is opened, the candidates will appear on the screen.

A FULL LIST OF CANDIDATES AND CANDIDATE STATEMENTS ARE INCLUDED IN THE DELEGATE NEWSLETTER.

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ELECTION VOTING INSTRUCTIONS MAKING A SELECTION: • •

•

Use the center trackball to scroll and view your choices.

For positions with more than five candidates, keep scrolling downward to reveal all available candidates.

Press down on the trackball. An “X” will appear by the names you have selected.

CHANGING A SELECTION: •

•

Clicking on a selected candidate again will clear that selection and remove the “X” next to the candidate’s name.

To clear all selections made, simply hit the RED triangle.

SUBMITTING YOUR VOTE •

•

When you have made your selection and are ready to cast your vote, press the GREEN square to send.

The keypad will confirm the choices you submitted. If you wish to change your mind, simply press the RED triangle to cancel, and reselect.

The devices will not allow you to select more than the prescribed number of choices.

Votes for regional coordinators will be limited to delegates from defined regions using the programmed voting cards.

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HOUSE OF DELEGATES SEATING ASSIGNMENTS Chapters are assigned seats in the House of Delegates based on the chapters’ chartering dates. Below are the section and row assignments for chapters at the 2017 House of Delegates. Delegates are required to sit in their assigned seats for both House Session I and House Session II. Chapter & Number

Sec Row

Chapter & Number

Sec Row

Alpha 001

1

2

Beta Eta-at-Large 053

1

9

Alpha Alpha 023

1

5

Beta Gamma 049

1

8

Alpha Beta 024

1

5

Beta Iota 055

1

9

Alpha Chi 044

1

8

Beta Kappa 056

1

9

Alpha Delta 026

1

5

Beta Mu 058

1

10

Alpha Epsilon 027

1

5

Beta Nu 059

1

10

Alpha Eta 029

1

6

Beta Omega 070

1

11

Alpha Gamma 025

1

5

Beta Omicron 061

1

10

Alpha Iota 031

1

6

Beta Phi 067

1

11

Alpha Kappa-at-Large 032

1

6

Beta Pi 062

1

10

Alpha Lambda 033

1

6

Beta Psi 069

1

11

Alpha Mu 034

1

6

Beta Rho 063

1

10

Alpha Nu 035

1

6

Beta Sigma 064

1

10

Alpha Omega 046

1

8

Beta Tau 065

1

11

Alpha Omicron 037

1

7

Beta Theta-at-Large 054 1

9

Alpha Phi 043

1

8

Beta Upsilon 066

1

11

Alpha Pi 038

1

7

Beta Xi 060

1

10

Alpha Psi 045

1

8

Beta Zeta-at-Large 052

1

9

Alpha Rho 039

1

7

Chi-at-Large 020

1

4

Alpha Sigma 040

1

7

Chi Alpha 503

5

8

Alpha Tau 041

1

7

Chi Beta 504

5

9

Alpha Theta 030

1

6

Chi Chi 524

5

11

Alpha Upsilon 042

1

7

Chi Delta 506

5

9

Alpha Xi 036

1

7

Chi Epsilon 507

5

Alpha Zeta 028

1

5

Chi Eta 509

Beta Alpha 047

1

8

Beta Beta-Dallas 048

1

8

Beta Beta-Houston 648

1

8

Beta Chi 068

1

11

Beta Delta-at-Large 050

1

9

Beta Epsilon 051

1

9

Chapter & Number

Sec Row

Chi Omicron-at-Large 517

5

10

Chi Phi 523

5

11

Chi Pi 518

5

11

Chi Psi 525

5

12

Chi Rho 519

5

11

Chi Sigma 520

5

11

Chi Tau 521

5

11

Chi Theta 510

5

9

Chi Upsilon 522

5

11

Chi Xi-at-Large 516

5

10

Chi Zeta 508

5

9

Delta 003

1

2

Delta Alpha-at-Large 095 1

15

Delta Beta-at-Large 096

1

15

Delta Chi-at-Large 116

2

2

Delta Delta 098

1

15

Delta Epsilon 099

1

15

Delta Eta 101

1

16

Delta Gamma-at-Large 097

1

15

Delta Iota 103

1

16

Delta Kappa 104

1

16

9

Delta Lambda-at-Large 105

1

16

5

9

Delta Mu 106

1

16

Chi Gamma 505

5

9

Delta Nu 107

1

17

Chi Iota 511

5

10

Delta Omega 118

2

2

Chi Kappa 512

5

10

Delta Omicron 109

1

17

Chi Lambda 513

5

10

Delta Phi 115

2

2

Chi Mu 514

5

10

Delta Pi 110

1

17

Chi Nu 515

5

10

Delta Psi 117

2

2

Chi Omega 526

5

12

Delta Rho 111

1

17

9

HOUSE OF DELEGATES SEATING ASSIGNMENTS Chapter & Number

10

Sec Row

Chapter & Number

Sec Row

Chapter & Number

Sec Row

Delta Sigma 112

1

17

Eta Epsilon 171

2

10

Gamma Psi-at-Large 093 1

15

Delta Tau-at-Large 113

1

17

Eta Eta 173

2

10

Gamma Rho 087

1

14

Delta Theta 102

1

16

Eta Gamma 169

2

9

Gamma Sigma 088

1

14

Delta Upsilon-at-Large 114

2

2

Eta Iota 175

2

10

1

14

Delta Xi 108

1

17

Eta Kappa-at-Large 176

2

10

Gamma Tau-at-Large 089

12

16

10

1

1

2

Gamma Theta 078

Delta Zeta 100

Eta Lambda 177

14

2

11

1

1

2

Gamma Upsilon 090

Epsilon 004

Eta Mu 178

13

2

11

1

2

2

Gamma Xi 084

Epsilon Alpha 119

Eta Nu 179

12

2

12

1

2

2

Gamma Zeta 076

Epsilon Beta 120

Eta Omega 190

3

5

11

1

2

2

Iota 008

Epsilon Chi 140

Eta Omicron 181

16

3

12

2

2

2

Iota Alpha 215

Epsilon Delta-at-Large 122

Eta Phi 187 Eta Pi 182

2

11

Iota Beta 216

2

16

Epsilon Epsilon 123

2

3

Eta Psi 189

2

12

Iota Delta 218

2

16

Epsilon Eta 125

2

3

Eta Rho 183

2

11

Iota Epsilon 219

2

16

Epsilon Gamma-atLarge 121

2

3

Eta Sigma 184

2

11

Iota Eta 221

2

17

Eta Tau 185

2

12

Iota Gamma 217

2

16

Epsilon Kappa 128

2

3

Eta Theta 174

2

10

Iota Iota 223

2

17

Epsilon Lambda 129

2

4

Eta Upsilon 186

2

12

Iota Kappa 224

2

17

Epsilon Mu 130

2

4

Eta Xi 180

2

11

Iota Mu 226

2

17

Epsilon Nu 131

2

4

Eta Zeta 172

2

10

Iota Nu-at-Large 227

2

17

Epsilon Omega 142

2

5

Gamma 002

1

2

Iota Omega 238

3

4

Epsilon Omicron 133

2

4

Gamma Alpha 071

1

11

Iota Omicron 229

3

3

Epsilon Phi 139

2

5

Gamma Beta 072

1

12

Iota Phi-at-Large 235

3

3

Epsilon Pi 134

2

4

Gamma Chi 092

1

14

Iota Pi 230

3

3

Epsilon Psi 141

2

5

Gamma Delta 074

1

12

Iota Psi 237

3

3

Epsilon Rho 135

2

4

Gamma Epsilon 075

1

12

Iota Sigma 232

3

3

Epsilon Sigma-at-Large 136

2

5

Gamma Eta 077

1

12

Iota Tau 233

3

3

Gamma Gamma 073

1

12

Iota Theta 222

2

17

Gamma Iota 079

1

13

3

3

Gamma Kappa 080

1

13

Iota Upsilon-at-Large 234

Gamma Lambda 081

1

13

Iota Xi 228

2

17

Gamma Mu 082

1

13

Iota Zeta 220

2

16

Gamma Nu 083

1

13

Kappa 009

1

3

Gamma Omega 094

1

15

Kappa Alpha 239

3

4

1

13

Kappa Chi 260

3

7

Kappa Delta 242

3

4

Kappa Epsilon-at-Large 243

3

4

Kappa Eta 245

3

4

Epsilon Tau-at-Large 137 2

5

Epsilon Theta 126

2

3

Epsilon Upsilon 138

2

5

Epsilon Xi 132

2

4

Epsilon Zeta 124

2

3

Eta 006

1

2

Eta Alpha 167

2

9

Eta Beta 168

2

9

Gamma Omicron-atLarge 085

Eta Chi 188

2

12

Gamma Phi 091

1

14

Eta Delta 170

2

9

Gamma Pi-at-Large 086

1

14

HOUSE OF DELEGATES SEATING ASSIGNMENTS Chapter & Number

Sec Row

Chapter & Number

Sec Row

Chapter & Number

Sec Row

Kappa Gamma 241

3

4

Lambda Sigma 280

3

9

Nu Iota 319

3

15

Kappa Iota 247

3

5

Lambda Tau 281

3

9

Nu Kappa 320

3

15

Kappa Kappa 248

3

5

Lambda Theta 270

3

8

Nu Lambda 321

3

15

Kappa Lambda 249

3

5

3

10

Nu Mu 322

3

15

Kappa Mu 250

3

5

Lambda Upsilon-atLarge 282

15

5

8

3

3

3

Nu Nu 323

Kappa Nu 251

Lambda Zeta 268

17

7

3

3

3

1

Nu Omega 334

Kappa Omega 262

Mu 011

6

10

Nu Omicron-at-Large 325

16

3

3

3

Kappa Omicron 253

Mu Alpha 287

Kappa Phi-at-Large 259

3

6

Mu Beta 288

3

10

Nu Phi 331

3

16

Kappa Pi-at-Large 254

3

6

Mu Chi 308

3

13

Nu Pi-at-Large 326

3

16

Kappa Psi 261

3

7

Mu Delta 290

3

11

Nu Psi 333

3

17

Kappa Rho-at-Large 255 3

6

Mu Epsilon 291

3

11

Nu Rho-at-Large 327

3

16

Kappa Sigma 256

3

6

Mu Eta 293

3

11

Nu Sigma 328

3

16

Kappa Tau 257

3

6

Mu Gamma 289

3

11

Nu Tau 329

3

16

Kappa Theta 246

3

5

Mu Iota 295

3

11

Nu Theta 318

3

15

Kappa Upsilon 258

3

6

Mu Kappa 296

3

12

Nu Upsilon 330

3

16

Kappa Xi 252

3

5

Mu Lambda 297

3

12

Nu Xi-at-Large 324

3

15

Kappa Zeta-at-Large 244 3

4

Mu Mu 298

3

12

Nu Zeta 316

3

14

Lambda 010

1

3

Mu Nu 299

3

12

Omega 022

1

5

Lambda Alpha-at-Large 263

3

7

Mu Omega 310

3

14

Omicron-at-Large 014

1

3

Mu Omicron 301

3

12

Omicron Alpha 359

4

4

Lambda Beta-at-Large 264

3

7

Mu Phi 307

3

13

Omicron Beta 360

4

4

Lambda Chi 284

3

10

Mu Pi 302

3

12

Omicron Chi 380

4

7

Lambda Delta 266

3

7

Mu Psi 309

3

13

Omicron Delta 362

4

5

Lambda Epsilon 267

3

8

Mu Rho 303

3

13

Omicron Epsilon 363

4

5

Lambda Eta 269

3

8

Mu Sigma 304

3

13

Omicron Eta 365

4

5

Lambda Gamma 265

3

7

Mu Tau 305

3

13

Omicron Gamma 361

4

5

Lambda Iota 271

3

8

Mu Theta-at-Large 294

3

11

Omicron Iota 367

4

5

Lambda Kappa 272

3

8

Mu Upsilon 306

3

13

Omicron Lambda 369

4

6

Lambda Lambda 273

3

9

Mu Xi 300

3

12

Omicron Mu 370

4

6

Lambda Mu 274

3

9

Mu Zeta 292

3

11

Omicron Nu 371

4

6

Lambda Omega 286

3

10

Nu 012

1

3

Omicron Omega 382

4

7

Lambda Omicron 277

3

9

Nu Alpha 311

3

14

4

6

Lambda Phi 283

3

10

Nu Beta 312

3

14

Omicron Omicron-atLarge 373

17

4

7

9

3

Omicron Phi 379

Lambda Pi-at-Large 278 3

Nu Chi 332

7

10

14

4

3

3

Omicron Psi 381

Lambda Psi 285

Nu Delta 314

6

9

14

4

3

3

Omicron Rho 375

Lambda Rho-at-Large 279

Nu Eta 317 Nu Gamma 313

3

14

Omicron Sigma 376

4

6

11

HOUSE OF DELEGATES SEATING ASSIGNMENTS Chapter & Number

12

Sec Row

Chapter & Number

Sec Row

Chapter & Number

Sec Row

Omicron Tau 377

4

7

Pi Iota 391

4

9

Psi Zeta-at-Large 532

5

13

Omicron Theta 366

4

5

Pi Kappa 392

4

9

Rho 016

1

4

Omicron Upsilon 378

4

7

Pi Lambda 393

4

9

Rho Alpha 407

4

11

Omicron Xi-at-Large 372 4

6

Pi Mu-at-Large 394

4

9

Rho Beta 408

4

11

Omicron Zeta 364

4

5

Pi Nu 395

4

9

Rho Chi-at-Large 428

4

14

Phi 019

1

4

Pi Omega 406

4

11

Rho Delta 410

4

11

Phi Alpha 479

5

5

Pi Omicron 397

4

10

Rho Epsilon 411

4

12

Phi Beta 480

5

5

Pi Phi 403

4

10

Rho Eta 413

4

12

Phi Chi 500

5

8

Pi Pi 398

4

10

Rho Gamma 409

4

11

Phi Delta-at-Large 482

5

5

Pi Psi 405

4

11

Rho Iota 415

4

12

Phi Epsilon 483

5

5

Pi Rho 399

4

10

Rho Kappa 416

4

12

Phi Eta 485

5

6

Pi Sigma 400

4

10

Rho Lambda 417

4

12

Phi Gamma 481

5

5

Pi Tau 401

4

10

Rho Mu-at-Large 418

4

13

Phi Iota 487

5

6

Pi Theta 390

4

9

Rho Nu-at-Large 419

4

13

Phi Kappa 488

5

6

Pi Upsilon 402

4

10

Rho Omega 430

4

14

Phi Lambda 489

5

6

Pi Xi 396

4

9

Rho Omicron 421

4

13

Phi Mu 490

5

6

Pi Zeta 388

4

8

Rho Phi 427

4

14

Phi Nu 491

5

7

Psi-at-Large 021

1

4

Rho Pi 422

4

13

Phi Omega-at-Large 502 5

8

Psi Alpha-at-Large 527

5

12

Rho Psi 429

4

14

Phi Omicron 493

5

7

Psi Beta 528

5

12

Rho Rho 423

4

13

Phi Phi 499

5

8

Psi Delta 530

5

12

Rho Tau 425

4

13

Phi Pi 494

5

7

Psi Epsilon 531

5

12

Rho Theta 414

4

12

Phi Psi 501

5

8

Psi Eta 533

5

13

Rho Upsilon 426

4

14

Phi Rho 495

5

7

Psi Gamma 529

5

12

Rho Xi 420

4

13

Phi Sigma 496

5

7

Psi Iota 535

5

13

Rho Zeta 412

4

12

Phi Tau 497

5

7

Psi Kappa 536

5

13

Tau 017

1

4

Phi Theta 486

5

6

Psi Lambda 537

5

13

Tau Alpha 431

4

14

Phi Upsilon 498

5

8

Psi Mu 538

5

13

Tau Beta 432

4

14

Phi Xi 492

5

7

Psi Nu 539

5

14

Tau Chi 452

4

17

Phi Zeta 484

5

6

Psi Omicron 541

5

14

Tau Epsilon 435

4

15

Pi 015

1

4

Psi Phi 547

5

15

Tau Eta 437

4

15

Pi Alpha 383

4

7

Psi Pi 542

5

14

Tau Iota 439

4

15

Pi Beta 384

4

8

Psi Rho 543

5

14

Tau Kappa-at-Large 440

4

15

Pi Chi 404

4

11

Psi Sigma 544

5

14

4

15

Pi Delta 386

4

8

Psi Tau 545

5

14

Tau Lambda-at-Large 441

Pi Epsilon-at-Large 387

4

8

Psi Theta-at-Large 534

5

13

Tau Mu 442

4

16

Pi Eta 389

4

8

Psi Upsilon 546

5

15

Tau Nu 443

4

16

Pi Gamma 385

4

8

Psi Xi 540

5

14

Tau Omega 454

4

17

HOUSE OF DELEGATES SEATING ASSIGNMENTS Chapter & Number

Sec Row

Chapter & Number

Sec Row

Chapter & Number

Sec Row

Tau Omicron 445

4

16

Upsilon Beta 456

5

2

Xi Pi 350

4

3

Tau Phi 451

4

17

Upsilon Chi 476

5

4

Xi Psi-at-Large 357

4

4

Tau Pi 446

4

16

Upsilon Delta 458

5

2

Xi Rho 351

4

3

Tau Psi 453

4

17

Upsilon Epsilon 459

5

2

Xi Sigma 352

4

3

Tau Rho 447

4

16

Upsilon Eta 461

5

2

Xi Tau 353

4

4

Tau Sigma-at-Large 448

4

16

Upsilon Gamma 457

5

2

Xi Theta 342

4

2

Tau Tau 449

4

17

Upsilon Iota 463

5

3

Xi Upsilon 354

4

4

Tau Theta 438

4

15

Upsilon Kappa 464

5

3

Xi Xi 348

4

3

Tau Upsilon 450

4

17

Upsilon Lambda 465

5

3

Xi Zeta 340

4

2

Tau Xi 444

4

16

Upsilon Mu 466

5

3

Zeta 005

1

2

Tau Zeta 436

4

15

Upsilon Nu 467

5

3

Zeta Alpha 143

2

6

Theta-at-Large 007

1

2

Upsilon Omega 478

5

5

Zeta Beta 144

2

6

Theta Alpha 191

2

12

Upsilon Omicron 469

5

3

Zeta Chi-at-Large 164

2

9

Theta Beta 192

2

13

Upsilon Phi 475

5

4

Zeta Delta-at-Large 146

2

6

Theta Chi 212

2

15

Upsilon Pi 470

5

4

Zeta Epsilon 147

2

6

Theta Delta 194

2

13

Upsilon Psi 477

5

5

Zeta Eta-at-Large 149

2

6

Theta Epsilon 195

2

13

Upsilon Rho 471

5

4

Zeta Gamma 145

2

6

Theta Gamma-at-Large 193

2

13

Upsilon Sigma 472

5

4

Zeta Iota 151

2

7

Theta Iota 199

2

13

Upsilon Tau 473

5

4

Zeta Kappa-at-Large 152 2

7

Theta Kappa 200

2

14

Upsilon Theta 462

5

2

Zeta Lambda 153

2

7

Theta Lambda 201

2

14

Upsilon Upsilon 474

5

4

Zeta Mu-at-Large 154

2

7

Theta Mu 202

2

14

Upsilon Xi-at-Large 468

5

3

Zeta Nu 155

2

7

Theta Nu 203

2

14

Upsilon Zeta 460

5

2

2

9

Theta Omega 214

2

16

Xi 013

1

3

Zeta Omega-at-Large 166

8

14

17

2

2

3

Zeta Omicron 157

Theta Omicron 205

Xi Alpha 335

8

15

17

2

2

3

Zeta Phi 163

Theta Phi 211

Xi Beta 336

8

14

4

2

2

4

Zeta Pi 158

Theta Pi 206

Xi Chi 356

9

15

17

2

2

3

Zeta Psi 165

Theta Psi 213

Xi Delta 338

8

15

2

2

2

4

Zeta Rho 159

Theta Rho 207

Xi Epsilon 339

8

15

2

2

2

4

Zeta Sigma 160

Theta Sigma 208

Xi Eta-at-Large 341

7

15

17

2

2

3

Zeta Theta-at-Large 150

Theta Tau 209

Xi Gamma 337

13

2

Theta Upsilon 210

2

15

Xi Kappa-at-Large 344

4

2

Zeta Upsilon-at-Large 162

8

2

4

2

Theta Theta 198

Xi Iota 343

7

14

2

2

2

4

Zeta Xi 156

Theta Xi 204

Xi Lambda 345

6

13

3

2

2

4

Zeta Zeta 148

Theta Zeta 196

Xi Mu 346

Upsilon 018

1

4

Xi Nu-at-Large 347

4

3

Upsilon Alpha 455

4

17

Xi Omicron-at-Large 349 4

3

Xi Phi 355

4

4

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STANDING RULES OF THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES RULE 1. All participants shall be registered before being admitted to the convention and House of Delegates.

RULE 10. When addressing the chairperson, the speaker shall rise, address, be recognized, and state his or her name, chapter, and school(s).

RULE 2. The voting body shall be composed of certified delegates to the convention.

RULE 11. The Board of Directors shall approve the minutes of the House of Delegates.

RULE 3. All certified delegates are expected to attend all sessions of the House of Delegates.

RULE 12. A summary of actions shall be provided to all chapters.

RULE 4. Delegates shall be seated in the section reserved for voting members during the business meeting.

RULE 13. Campaign and voting violations shall be initially investigated by the president or his or her designee(s). If more than admonishment is required, the matter will be brought before the House of Delegates for a discussion.

RULE 5. Each verbal report given during the reporting session shall be followed by a five (5)-minute questionand-answer session.

RULE 6. Debate shall be limited to fifteen (15) minutes for each main motion and two (2) minutes for each speaker. No member of the House of Delegates may speak more than twice to the same question except by consent of the delegates.

If there are delegates wishing to speak when the time expires for consideration of the main motion, the chair will take an automatic vote to extend debate five (5) minutes. Additional time extensions shall be in five (5)-minute increments, and all time extensions shall require a two-thirds vote.

RULE 7. When no delegate is seeking the floor, the House of Delegates may grant a nondelegate permission to speak.

RULE 8. All motions shall be submitted in writing at the time they are made and taken to the International Secretary, who will read and number the motion before the vote is taken.

RULE 9. Only certified delegates may make motions; voting may occur only during the hours designated.

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RULE 14. The individual vote totals for elections shall remain confidential.

RULE 15. A person whose religious obligations prevent his or her participation on the day of the House of Delegates may designate in writing another delegate to exercise his or her vote on his or her behalf.

RULE 16. Delegates who are unable to rise when a standing vote is called may vote while remaining seated by raising their hand.

RULE 17. Smoking is not permitted in the House of Delegates.

RULE 18. All cell phones shall be turned off and all pagers shall be on vibrate mode or turned off during the House of Delegates.

RULE 19. Electronic voting may be used at the discretion of the chairperson.

RULE 20. These rules may be suspended by a majority vote, but if suspended, the rules in the parliamentary authority shall apply, if applicable.

HOUSE OF DELEGATES ETIQUETTE HOUSE OF DELEGATES PARTICIPANTS

• Chair – The STTI president is the chair of the biennial convention House of Delegates.

• Tellers – Volunteers in charge of the election of STTI officials.

• Voter expeditor – STTI staff person available for delegate changes after the House of Delegates comes into session; assists with questions about the electronic voting mechanism • Microphone monitors – STTI staff in charge of assisting delegates who wish to speak during the House of Delegates • Runner – STTI staff who will take motions and other items to the parliamentarian after they have been presented by a delegate to the House of Delegates • Head timer – Individual who tracks the time that a motion has been discussed and ensures that the chair is aware when the 15-minute discussion time is ending

SPEAKING ABOUT A MOTION? BE PREPARED. • • • •

If you are nominating a candidate, you must have a completed, legible Candidate Consent Form.

If you are making a motion, you must have a legible Motion Form completed before the motion is stated.

Print and sign your name on the Motion Form.

The original form will go to the secretary, the second copy will go to the parliamentarian to be used for screen changes, and the third copy will be provided to you.

• STTI encourages all delegates to talk with the parliamentarian before the session where the motion will be submitted, to ensure that it is appropriate and ready for submission. The Parliamentarian Office is located in Room 300 of the JW Marriott. The parliamentarian will be available on 30 October, 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

(1100-1300) and 4:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m. (1600-1730), and 31 October for 90 minutes after the close of the House of Delegates.

DISCUSSION OF MOTIONS

• Discussion of any motion is limited to 15 minutes.

• The discussion may be extended by a vote called by the chair and completed by the House of Delegates.

• Each delegate may speak only twice about an issue and may speak only for two (2) minutes each time. You must wait to be recognized by the presiding officer before speaking.

• To speak about a motion, come to one of the four (4) microphones and take the appropriate card: • Red card = Delegate would like to speak against a motion/issue.

• Green card = Delegate would like to speak for a motion/issue.

• White card = Interrupting motions have the right to use the white card. Interruption motions are: Appeal the decision of the chair, call for orders of the day, move for a counted vote, parliamentary inquiry, point of order (meaning that the rules have been broken), or to raise a question of privilege.

• Delegates are recognized in alternating order: for, against, for, against.

• When you speak, please state your name and chapter name.

OTHER

• According to STTI standing rules, all cellular phones must be turned off during the House of Delegates.

• If your travel plans are on Wednesday, you should plan to check out of your room before the beginning of the House of Delegates session. Once the session starts, you should not leave until it is recessed.

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HOUSE OF DELEGATES AGENDA SESSION I AGENDA

Tuesday, 31 October 2017, 10:30 a.m. (1030)

OPENING CEREMONY Arrivals and Introductions

Daniel J. Pesut, PhD, RN, PMHCNS-BC, FAAN, Protocol Presider, Alpha

Arrival of Past Presidents and Past CEO Arrival of the Board of Directors Arrival of the President

CONVENING THE DELEGATION Call to Order

Cathy Catrambone, PhD, RN, FAAN, President, Gamma Phi, Phi Gamma

Welcome and Introductions Moment of Silence Credentials Report Laurie Carbo-Porter, PhD, RN, CNE, Secretary, Tau Kappa-at-Large Adoption of Standing Rules Adoption of Order of Business

BUSINESS SESSION Overview and Testing of Voting Devices Presentation of the Ballot Suzanne S. Prevost, PhD, RN, FAAN, Chair Leadership Succession Committee, D elta Psi, Epsilon Omega, Xi Alpha Nominations from the Floor Instructions on Voting Connie Sobon Sensor, PhD, RN, CTN-A, Chair of Tellers, Alpha Tau, Kappa Eta Voting

LUNCH

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REPORTING SESSION & RECOGNITION CEREMONY Reports from International Officers Report of International President Cathy Catrambone, PhD, RN, FAAN, President, Gamma Phi, Phi Gamma Report of International Board of Directors Laurie Carbo-Porter, PhD, RN, CNE, Secretary, Tau Kappa-at-Large Report of International Treasurer Kenneth Dion, PhD, RN, MSN, MBA, Treasurer, Epsilon Theta Report of International Headquarters Patricia E. Thompson, EdD, RN, FAAN, Chief Executive Officer, B eta Chi, G amma Xi Reports of Standing Committees Governance Committee Larry Slater, PhD, RN-BC, CNE, Chair, Governance Committee, Nu, Phi Gamma, Upsilon Leadership Succession Committee Suzanne S. Prevost, PhD, RN, FAAN, Chair, Leadership Succession Committee, Delta Psi, Epsilon Omega, Xi Alpha Regional Chapters Coordinating Committee Julie Jones, MS, RN, APRN, Chair, Regional Chapters Coordinating Committee, Delta Upsilon-at-Large, Kappa Tau, Phi Gamma Reports of Advisory Councils and Task Forces & Recognition of Service Advisory Council on Policy Rebecca Patton, DNP, RN, CNOR, FAAN, Chair, Delta Xi Clinical Advisory Council Joanne Clavelle, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, FACHE, Chair, Alpha Kappa-at-Large Global Advisory Panel on the Future of Nursing & Midwifery Martha Hill, PhD, RN, FAAN, Nu Beta International Academic Nursing Alliance Yvonne Botma, PhD, MSocSc, BSocSc, RN, RM, FANSA, Chair, Tau Lambda-at-Large

Research & Scholarship Advisory Council Anne Hofmeyer, PhD, RN, Chair, Phi Delta-atLarge Resolutions Advisory Council Laurie Carbo-Porter, PhD, RN, CNE, Chair, Tau Kappa-at-Large Conference Planning Task Force George Byron Peraza-Smith, DNP, ARNP, GNP-BC, Delta Beta-at-Large Next Generation Leaders Task Force Carole Liske, PhD, MS, RN, Chair, Beta Omega, Omicron Delta, Phi Gamma, Psi Upsilon, Theta Pi Eric Hartley, Chair, Delta Upsilon-at-Large, Phi Gamma

Reports of Publications & Recognition of Service Journal of Nursing Scholarship Susan Gennaro, DSN, RN, FAAN, Editor, Alpha Chi Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing Bernadette Melnyk, PhD, RN, CPNP/PMHNP, FNAP, FAAN, Editor, Epsilon Reflections on Nursing Leadership James E. Mattson, Editor Reports of Related Subsidiaries & Recognition of Service Sigma Theta Tau International Foundation for Nursing Patricia M. Davidson, PhD, MEd, RN, FAAN, Chair, Nu Beta International Honor Society of Nursing Building Corporation Judith A. Halstead, PhD, RN, ANEF, FAAN, Chair, Alpha Nursing Knowledge International Joanne Olson, PhD, RN, FAAN, Chair, I ota Omicron, Mu Sigma, Tau Upsilon

ADJOURNMENT Cathy Catrambone, PhD, RN, FAAN, President, Gamma Phi, Phi Gamma

The Delegate Briefing will take place immediately following House of Delegates Session I.

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HOUSE OF DELEGATES AGENDA

SESSION II AGENDA

Wednesday, 1 November 2017, 8:00 a.m. (0800)

RECONVENING THE DELEGATION Call to Order

Cathy Catrambone, PhD, RN, FAAN, President, Gamma Phi, Phi Gamma

Revised Credentials Report Laurie Carbo-Porter, PhD, RN, CNE, Secretary, Tau Kappa-at-Large

ELECTION RESULTS Report of the Tellers Connie Sobon Sensor, PhD, RN, CTN-A, Chair of Tellers, Alpha Tau, Kappa Eta Declaration of Election Cathy Catrambone, PhD, RN, FAAN, President, Gamma Phi, Phi Gamma

BUSINESS SESSION Action on Proposed Bylaws Amendments Larry Slater, PhD, RN-BC, CNE, Chair, Governance Committee, Nu, Phi Gamma, Upsilon Presentation and Adoption of Resolutions Laurie Carbo-Porter, PhD, RN, CNE, Secretary, Tau Kappa-at-Large

BREAK RECOGNITION OF CHAPTER ANNIVERSARIES

Cathy Catrambone, PhD, RN, FAAN, President, Gamma Phi, Phi Gamma

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF NEW CHAPTERS

Larry Slater, PhD, RN-BC, CNE, Chair, Governance Committee, Nu, Phi Gamma, Upsilon

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Chi Tau Chapter State University of New York – Delhi Delhi, New York, USA Chartered on 18 December 2015

Chi Phi Chapter Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach, Florida, USA Chartered on 15 March 2016

Chi Upsilon Chapter Adventist University of Health Sciences Orlando, Florida, USA Chartered on 13 March 2016

Chi Chi Chapter Westminster College Salt Lake City, Utah, USA Chartered on 24 March 2016

HOUSE OF DELEGATES AGENDA

Chi Psi Chapter Texas State University – Round Rock Campus Round Rock, Texas, USA Chartered on 22 April 2016

Psi Eta Chapter Flinders University Adelaide, South Australia, Australia Chartered on 21 November 2016

Chi Omega Chapter Lake Superior State University Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, USA Chartered on 28 April 2016

Psi Theta-at-Large Chapter Vanguard University Costa Mesa, California, USA Concordia University Irvine Irvine, California, USA Chartered on 10 December 2016

Psi Alpha-at-Large Chapter The University of Notre Dame Australia Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia Curtin University Bentley, Western Australia, Australia Edith Cowan University Joondalup, Western Australia, Australia Chartered on 13 August 2016 Psi Beta Chapter Silliman University Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, Philippines Chartered on 23 August 2016 Psi Gamma Chapter Southern Utah University Cedar City, Utah, USA Chartered on 29 September 2016 Psi Delta Chapter Liberty University Lynchburg, Virginia, USA Chartered on 1 October 2016 Psi Epsilon Chapter McKendree University Lebanon, Illinois, USA Chartered on 2 October 2016 Psi Zeta-at-Large Chapter Monash University Clayton, Victoria, Australia University of Tasmania Launceston, Tasmania, Australia Federation University Ballarat, Victoria, Australia Victoria University Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Chartered on 17 November 2016

Psi Iota Chapter University of St. Thomas Houston, Texas, USA Chartered on 16 December 2016 Psi Kappa Chapter The University of Jordan Amman, Jordan Chartered on 20 February 2017 Psi Lambda Chapter Resurrection University Chicago, Illinois, USA Chartered on 10 March 2017 Psi Mu Chapter Caldwell University Caldwell, New Jersey, USA Chartered on 11 March 2017 Psi Nu Chapter Concordia College Bronxville, New York, USA Chartered on 23 March 2017 Psi Xi Chapter University of Saint Mary Leavenworth, Kansas, USA Chartered on 29 March 2017 Psi Omicron Chapter Davenport University Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA Chartered on 30 March 2017 Psi Pi Chapter Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA Chartered on 30 March 2017

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HOUSE OF DELEGATES AGENDA Psi Rho Chapter Middle Georgia State University Macon, Georgia, USA Chartered on 30 March 2017

Psi Upsilon Chapter Western Governors University Salt Lake City, Utah, USA Chartered on 12 July 2017

Psi Sigma Chapter Colby-Sawyer College London, New Hampshire, USA Chartered on 10 April 2017

Psi Phi Chapter Lipscomb University Nashville, Tennessee, USA Chartered on 5 October 2017

Psi Tau Chapter State University of New York – Downstate Medical Center, College of Nursing Brooklyn, New York, USA Chartered on 24 April 2017

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF CHARTER AMENDMENTS

Larry Slater, PhD, RN-BC, CNE, Chair, Governance Committee, Nu, Phi Gamma, Upsilon Iota Nu-at-Large Chapter East Texas Baptist University Marshall, Texas, USA Texas A&M University – Commerce Commerce, Texas, USA Added to the charter on 21 April 2016 Omicron Omicron-at-Large Chapter Good Samaritan College of Nursing and Health Sciences Cincinnati, Ohio, USA Added to the charter on 2 April 2017 Beta Zeta-at-Large Chapter Westfield State University Westfield, Massachusetts, USA Added to the charter on 22 April 2017 Omicron Xi-at-Large Chapter University of Maine at Augusta Augusta, Maine, USA Added to the charter on 30 April 2017

Xi Omicron-at-Large Chapter University of Technology – Sydney Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia University of Wollongong Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia The University of Notre Dame Australia Darlinghurst, New South Wales, Australia Added to the charter on 24 August 2017 Kappa Zeta-at-Large Chapter Maine Medical Center Portland, Maine, USA Added to the charter on 16 September 2017 Psi-at-Large Chapter Northwest University Kirkland, Washington, USA Olympic College Bremerton, Washington, USA Added to the charter on 23 September 2017

BREAK DEPARTURE AND RECOGNITION CEREMONY

Cathy Catrambone, PhD, RN, FAAN, President, Gamma Phi, Phi Gamma

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STAND AT EASE INSTALLATION AND TRANSITION CEREMONY

Daniel J. Pesut, PhD, RN, PMHCNS-BC, FAAN, Protocol Presider, Alpha Cathy Catrambone, PhD, RN, FAAN, President, Gamma Phi, Phi Gamma Elizabeth Madigan, PhD, RN, FAAN, Chief Executive Officer, Alpha Mu

Arrival of Elected Committee Designates Governance Committee Leadership Succession Committee Regional Chapters Coordinating Committee Arrival of Board and Officer Designates Administration of Oath of Office Investiture of the New President Transfer of the Presidential Chain and Gavel Departure of Outgoing President Outgoing President’s Video Introduction of New President Presidential Video Presentation of President-Elect Chain

PRESIDENTIAL CALL TO ACTION

Beth Baldwin Tigges, PhD, RN, PNP, BC, 2017-2019 President, Gamma Sigma, Phi Gamma, Psi Nu

INVITATION TO THE 2019 BIENNIAL CONVENTION

Beth Baldwin Tigges, PhD, RN, PNP, BC, 2017-2019 President, Gamma Sigma, Phi Gamma, Psi Nu

ADJOURNMENT

Beth Baldwin Tigges, PhD, RN, PNP, BC, 2017-2019 President, Gamma Sigma, Phi Gamma, Psi Nu

DISMISSAL/RECESSIONAL

Daniel J. Pesut, PhD, RN, PMHCNS-BC, FAAN, Protocol Presider, Alpha

GREETINGS TO OUTGOING AND INCOMING BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Delegates will have the opportunity to congratulate and thank the 2015-2017 and 2017-2019 board members in the JW Ballroom Foyer immediately following dismissal of the House of Delegates.

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2017 PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS 1. Proposed Resolution in Support of the Global Advisory Panel on the Future of Nursing & Midwifery (GAPFONÂŽ) convened by Sigma Theta Tau International Whereas, GAPFON, an international panel of global health leaders convened under the auspices of Sigma Theta Tau International, continued its work during this biennium to establish a unified global voice and vision for the future of nursing that will advance global health; and

Whereas, GAPFON is now embarking on the implementation phase and will engage multiple stakeholders globally and regionally; and

Whereas, GAPFON seeks to provide evidence and build capacity to influence health policy, education, and the global health agenda; and

Whereas, GAPFON is a vehicle for interdisciplinary and intersectoral thought leaders to share information, develop and influence policy, establish partnerships, and influence global health outcomes; and

Whereas, GAPFON will align with mission-specific organizations and groups to refine recommendations from global regional meetings and implement strategic actions with measurable outcomes; therefore, be it

Resolved, that this body affirms its support for the collaborative goals of STTI and GAPFON to promote a unified voice for nursing worldwide to advance global health.

2. Proposed Resolution in Support of Healthcare Providers and Humanitarian Workers Worldwide Responding to the Needs of Refugees, Internally Displaced Persons, and Migrants Whereas, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the UN Refugee Agency, estimates 34,000 people a day are forced to flee their homes because of conflict and persecution; and

Whereas, every person has human rights and needs to be treated with compassion and dignity; and Whereas, many individuals and families are being displaced to areas within and outside their home country without adequate support and resources to attain and maintain well-being; and

Whereas, refugees, displaced persons, and migrants across the globe are experiencing or are at risk for multiple health problems resulting from stress, poverty, and trauma; and

Whereas, healthcare providers and humanitarian workers, including nurses, are addressing the needs of refugees, internally displaced, and migrant populations through advocacy, policy, and service; therefore, be it

Resolved, that this body reaffirms the value of a pluralistic society where all people live with dignity and basic human 24

rights and expresses support for all healthcare providers and humanitarian workers, including nurses and midwives, across the globe as they care for all refugees, internally displaced persons, and migrants.

2017 PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS 3. Proposed Resolution in Recognition of the Importance of the Society’s Global Leadership in Supporting Nurses Working to Positively Influence the Culture of Care and Health Policy Whereas, every nurse plays a key role in recognizing her/his responsibility to stand up and be counted as a leader to positively influence the culture of care and health policy; and

Whereas, Sigma Theta Tau International recognizes the need to garner input and knowledge from nurses in practice and provide ways for them to exert their influence within the society and collaborate with educators and researchers to share and create relevant new knowledge; and

Whereas, the next generation of nursing leaders and future scholars will impact health outcomes through a positive culture of care and through changes to health policy; and

Whereas, Sigma Theta Tau International has global networking opportunities to enhance professional development, strengthen professional communities, and unite and share the latest evidence to guide practice and health policy; and

Whereas, Sigma Theta Tau International now promotes greater involvement of those on the front lines of care to take a leadership role and to prioritize the role of scholarship to enhance the quality of care around the globe; therefore, be it

Resolved, that this House of Delegates recognizes and affirms its focus on global leadership by continuing to offer resources and networking opportunities aimed at helping nurses positively influence the culture of care and health policy wherever they are.

4. Proposed Resolution in Support of Global Mentoring and Engagement Within Sigma Theta Tau International Whereas, Sigma Theta Tau International continues to identify and develop chapters around the globe; and Whereas, there are numerous opportunities to mentor members to engage in Sigma Theta Tau International through service, scholarship, and leadership at the chapter, region, and international levels; and

Whereas, mentoring members to be strong leaders within Sigma Theta Tau International is a benefit to nursing, global health, and future generations; and

Whereas, Sigma Theta Tau International is an intentionally global organization, and strives to reach nurses around the world, supporting members in all facets of their membership experience; and

Whereas, Sigma Theta Tau International values the contributions of leaders at every level and supports their continued development; therefore, be it

Resolved, that Sigma Theta Tau International affirms its support for exploring global models of culturally appropriate mentoring for all members in an effort to increase member engagement in service, scholarship, and leadership at all levels of Sigma Theta Tau International throughout the world.

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2017 PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS 5. Proposed Resolution in Appreciation for the Outstanding Work of Sigma Theta Tau International’s United Nations Liaison and Youth Representatives Whereas, Connie Sobon Sensor, STTI’s liaison to the United Nations, has provided tireless and valuable work furthering the society’s focus on global health; and

Whereas, she has provided leadership to enhance STTI member engagement in United Nations events; and Whereas, she has demonstrated belief in the power of nursing to improve and promote the health of the world’s people; and

Whereas, the efforts of the STTI youth representatives—Tim Shi (2012-2016), Aden Hamza (2015-present), and Marnie Colborne (2015-present)—work on behalf of the society to support the mission of advancing world health and celebrating nursing excellence in scholarship, leadership, and service; therefore, be it

Resolved, that this House of Delegates expresses sincere appreciation to Connie Sobon Sensor, Tim Shi, Aden Hamza, and Marnie Colborne for their commitment to providing exemplary service to the society through their volunteer work at the United Nations.

6. Proposed Resolution in Appreciation for the Leadership and Stewardship of President Cathy Catrambone, the Board of Directors, and Subsidiary Boards Whereas, Cathy Catrambone, the 31st President of the society, called members to influence through advocacy, policy, philanthropy, and lifelong learning to advance global health and nursing; and

Whereas, the Board of Directors upheld the vision, mission, and values of Sigma Theta Tau International through their leadership and sense of organizational purpose; and

Whereas, boards of the International Honor Society of Nursing Building Corporation, the Sigma Theta Tau International Foundation for Nursing, and Nursing Knowledge International ensure the sustainability, viability, and visibility of the society; and

Whereas, their efforts support and safeguard the organizational assets and human resources through the intelligent collection and dissemination of both funds and knowledge services; therefore, be it

Resolved, that this House of Delegates expresses sincere appreciation to President Cathy Catrambone, the Board of Directors, and STTI’s subsidiary boards for their dedicated leadership and commitment to the mission, values, and goals of the society.

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2017 PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS 7. Proposed Resolution in Appreciation for all STTI Staff, Chairs and Members of Committees, Advisory Councils, and Task Forces Whereas, all STTI staff members, chairs and members of committees, advisory councils, and task forces enacted the president’s call to action and upheld the vision, mission, and values of Sigma Theta Tau International through their leadership and sense of organizational purpose; and

Whereas, the STTI staff members and society leaders gave their time and energy supporting nurses who provide health services to individuals, groups, and populations worldwide and enhancing the relevancy and meaningfulness of the society to the global community of nurse scholars; and

Whereas, the many staff members in all service areas and subsidiaries, including Business Administration; Constituent Services; Educational Resources; Leadership & Scholarship; Financial Services; Awards & Development; Global Initiatives; Information Technology; Marketing & Communications; International Honor Society of Nursing Building Corporation; Sigma Theta Tau International Foundation for Nursing; and Nursing Knowledge International have provided exceptional service to the honor society and its members; and

Whereas, the editors of the society’s publications embraced excellence in scholarship and disseminated information that seeks to improve the health of the world’s people; and

Whereas, the regional coordinators facilitated and enhanced the work of chapters and members; and Whereas, convention volunteers created an environment favorable to disseminating knowledge, conducting the society’s business, and connecting a global community of nurse scholars; therefore, be it

Resolved, that this House of Delegates expresses sincere appreciation to the staff members of STTI, chairs and members of committees, advisory councils, and task forces; regional coordinators, and convention volunteers for their dedicated leadership and commitment to the mission, values, and goals of the society.

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2017 PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS 8. Proposed Resolution in Appreciation for the Outstanding Leadership of Dr. Patricia E. Thompson as CEO of the Society for the Past 10 Years Whereas, Patricia (Pat) Thompson has provided outstanding leadership and service as the Chief Executive Officer of Sigma Theta Tau International for the past 10 years; and

Whereas, she has served as chair on two subsidiary boards, including Nursing Knowledge International and the Building Corporation; and

Whereas, she has served as Chapter President for Beta Chi Chapter, Coordinator of Region 3, Chair of the Nominating Committee, and a variety of positions on STTI’s Board of Directors including Second Vice President, Vice President, President-Elect, and President; and

Whereas, she has upheld the society’s values through her leadership overseeing STTI and its subsidiaries, therefore, be it

Resolved, that this House of Delegates expresses sincere appreciation to Chief Executive Officer Patricia E. Thompson for her commitment to providing exemplary service to the society’s global constituencies, strengthening the society’s international brand recognition, and for her visionary leadership and excellence in advancing the mission of the society.

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2015-2017 Bylaws These bylaws will govern the international organization for the 2015-2017 biennium.

Updated by Delegates at the 43rd Biennial Convention 11 November 2015

TABLE OF CONTENTS Article I. Name, Key, Seal and Headquarters ………………...…1

Article X. Committees…………………………………….5

Article II. Purposes…………………………………………………..1

Article XI. Finance…………………………………………5

Article III. Membership……………………………………………….1

Article XII. Official Publications…………………………...6

Article IV. Chapters…………………………………………………..2

Article XIII. Parliamentary Authority……………………….6

Article V. House of Delegates………………………………………3

Article XIV. Amendments to Bylaws………………………6

Article VI. Annual Meeting of Members…………………………….3

Article XV. Amendments to Articles of Incorporation…..6

Article VII. Board of Directors………………………………………..4

Article XVI. Dissolution…………………………………….6

Article VIII. Officers……………………………………………………4

Article XVII. General Provisions……………………….…..6

Article IX. Elections………………………………………………….4 Section 2: Qualifications for Membership a. Sigma Theta Tau International does not discriminate.

Candidates are qualified for membership so long as eligibility requirements are met. b. Student candidates shall have demonstrated superior academic achievement, academic integrity and professional leadership potential. c. Regular Member 1) Students in Basic Programs a) Definition – Basic program is defined as an accredited baccalaureate or equivalent nursing degree program that leads to the first professional nursing degree. b) Academic Achievement – Students shall be eligible for membership if they have achieved excellence according to the standards approved by the Society. c) Rank in class – Students shall rank not lower than the highest 35 percent of their class in scholarship. d) Curriculum – Students shall have completed at least one-half of the required nursing curriculum. e) Exceptions – Exceptions may be made at the discretion of the chapter’s governance committee following the guidelines adopted by the International Board of Directors.

2) Students in Graduate Programs a) Definition – Graduate program is defined as an accredited program of graduate study in nursing including master, post-master, doctoral and post-doctoral.

Article I. Name, Key, Seal and Headquarters The name of this organization shall be the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International, Incorporated (Sigma Theta Tau International), and it shall have an official key and corporate seal. The Headquarters of the organization and the management of the organization shall be located at the Center for Nursing Scholarship in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Article II. Purposes The purposes of this Society shall be to: 1. Recognize superior achievement.

2. Recognize the development of leadership qualities.

3. Foster high professional standards.

4. Encourage creative work.

5. Strengthen commitment to the ideals and purposes of the profession.

6. Provide support, including funding, to other organizations exempt from federal income taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

7. Assist and engage in any other activities which are permitted to be carried on by organizations exempt from federal income taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Article III. Membership Section 1. Categories of Membership a. Regular Member b. Honorary Member

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Academic Achievement – Students shall be eligible for membership if they have achieved excellence according to the standards approved by the Society. c) Curriculum – Students shall have completed a minimum of one-quarter of the required graduate curriculum. d) Students in graduate programs who are registered nurses, legally recognized to practice in their country and have a minimum of a baccalaureate degree or the equivalent in any field, shall be eligible to be considered as a nurse leader at any point in the program. e) Exceptions – Exceptions may be made at the discretion of the chapter’s governance committee following the guidelines adopted by the International Board of Directors.

3) Nurse Leader A nurse leader, who is a registered nurse, legally recognized to practice in his/her country with a minimum of a baccalaureate degree or the equivalent in any field, and who has demonstrated achievement in nursing, shall be eligible for membership.

Honorary Member An honorary member is any person who is not eligible for regular membership in Sigma Theta Tau International but who has gained national and/or international recognition in the field of nursing or in any field contributing to nursing.

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Section 6. Revocation of Membership Membership in the Society may be revoked at any time by a chapter to which the member belongs for just cause and after due process. Revocation of membership shall be determined at a meeting of the chapter, at which a quorum is present, by at least three-fourths vote for revocation by those present.

Article IV. Chapters Section 1. Definition of Chapter A chapter is an organized division of nurse scholars and leaders that has met all of the requirements for establishment and has been granted a charter in accordance with the procedures required by the Society. An at-large chapter is an organized division of nurse scholars and leaders from two or more institutions of higher education or institutions of higher education and practice settings that have met all of the requirements for establishment and have been granted a charter in accordance with the procedures required by the Society. All chapters shall have regular members.

Section 3. Selection of Members a. Regular Members: 1) Student member candidates are required to be enrolled in an institution of higher education where the chapter is located to be considered for membership in that chapter. If there is no chapter at the institution of higher education in which the student attends, student member candidates may be considered for membership in another chapter.

2) The nurse leader candidate may be selected for membership by any chapter. b. Honorary Members: 1) Honorary membership is awarded only by the Board of Directors of Sigma Theta Tau International.

2) Any active member, through a chapter or the Board of Directors may nominate persons for honorary membership.

3) Each member of the Board of Directors shall have one vote for each nominee based on established criteria. A favorable vote of three-fourths of the Board of Directors shall be necessary for election to honorary membership.

Section 2. Organization of a Chapter a. Criteria for Chapter Development A chapter may be established in: 1) An educational unit that is an integral part of an institution of higher education and that grants a baccalaureate/equivalent degree, which leads to the first professional nursing degree, and/or a graduate nursing degree. The baccalaureate/equivalent or graduate degree nursing program within the institution of higher education shall be accredited by a recognized accrediting body. In the event there is no nursing accreditation system in place in the potential chapter’s country, the program shall provide evidence of its quality. The group desiring a chapter shall petition the Sigma Theta Tau International Board of Directors and comply with approved policies and regulations. b. Chapter Models 1) One (1) institution of higher education without a chapter One institution of higher education meeting the criteria listed in Article IV. Section 2. a. establishes an honor society under the Society’s guidelines.

2) Two (2) or more institutions of higher education without a chapter Two or more institutions of higher education, each meeting the criteria listed in Article IV. Section 2. a., establish an at-large honor society chapter under the Society’s guidelines. The at-large honor society will apply to become an at-large chapter.

3) One (1) or more institutions of higher education and one (1) or more practice settings One or more institutions of higher education meeting the criteria listed in Article IV. Section 2. a. and one or more practice settings establish an at-large honor society under the Society’s guidelines. The at-large honor society will apply to become an at-large chapter.

4) Amending an established chapter’s charter: a) An existing chapter may form an at-large chapter by adding one or more institutions of higher education or practice settings.

Section 4. Membership Status Members may be designated as honorary, active or inactive.

Members may also formally request to discontinue membership. Active members pay annual chapter and international fees. Honorary members are designated as active without payment of fees. Inactive members have not paid annual chapter and international fees but shall become active at any time by paying current renewal fees.

Section 5. Rights and Responsibilities of Active Members a. Regular Members 1) Active regular members shall make a commitment to the purposes of the Society.

2) Active regular members shall receive: a) official Society publications; b) priority for education programs; and c) priority for research funding.

3) Active regular members are eligible: a) to vote (as outlined in the Sigma Theta Tau International Bylaws and Chapter Bylaws); and b) to hold elective and appointive office.

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Active regular members may hold membership in more than one chapter by remitting multiple chapter fees and the Society fee annually.

5) Active regular members may transfer from one chapter to another.

Honorary Members 1) Honorary members shall: a) be inducted and awarded the official key in locations and times decided upon by the international board of directors; b) receive the Society’s publications; and c) be responsible for promoting and supporting the purposes of Sigma Theta Tau International.

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Section 9. Probation, Revocation, Dissolution and Reinstatement of a Chapter a. A chapter may be placed on probation by the Board of Directors of Sigma Theta Tau International for failure to comply with these bylaws or policies and regulations. b. A chapter may be removed from probation by action of the Board of Directors. c. If a chapter fails to be removed from probation, the Board of Directors may revoke the charter of a chapter. d. Any chapter may vote to dissolve itself. e. Upon revocation of a charter, or dissolution of a chapter, all cash and other assets remaining after the chapter’s outstanding debts are paid should be returned to the Sigma Theta Tau International Foundation for Nursing, or any other appropriate non-profit organization approved by the chapter Board of Directors. The chapter’s charter and coat-of-arms shall be returned to Headquarters. All members of the chapter have the opportunity to transfer their membership to a chapter of their choice. f.

A chapter may be reinstated following revocation of its charter by meeting all the requirements of a newly organizing chapter. If approved, the chapter shall receive a new charter but retain its original name.

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Two or more established chapters may merge to form an at-large chapter following established guidelines. c) An established at-large chapter may further amend its charter to add one or more institutions of higher education or practice settings. d) An existing at-large chapter may split into separate chapters following established guidelines.

Alumni Chapter An established chapter may become an alumni chapter when a school of nursing no longer offers an eligible degree. Active members must agree to meet all of the requirements for a chapter in good standing with the exception of inducting members a minimum of one time annually.

Other models may be considered by the Board of Directors.

Section 3. Definition of Region Sigma Theta Tau International shall be organized into areas called regions. a. Each region shall be composed of chapters. b. Each region has a Regional Chapters Coordinating Committee chaired by the elected Regional Chapters Coordinator and composed of at least three members focusing on activities identified by the Regional Coordinator.

Article V. House of Delegates Section 1. Membership a. Membership of the House of Delegates shall be composed of two (2) delegates from each chapter, the members of the Board of Directors, chairs of standing committees, the Regional Chapters Coordinators and the past presidents of the Society. b. The term of the delegates shall be from the opening of the convention for which the delegate is selected to serve until the opening of the next convention.

Section 4. Powers, Duties, Responsibilities a. Each chapter shall function under bylaws, policies and regulations that are not in conflict with these bylaws, policies and regulations. b. Chapters are independent, autonomous organizations affiliated with the Society. Chapters determine the amounts of their fees and assessments. Chapters have control of their income, expenses, contracts, accounting systems and internal reports.

Section 2. Meetings a. The House of Delegates shall hold biennial conventions at a time and place determined by the Board of Directors of Sigma Theta Tau International. b. The Board of Directors may call the House of Delegates into special sessions. c. Each member of the House of Delegates has the right to cast one (1) vote; or, if any chapter has only one (1) delegate attending, that delegate shall have two (2) votes. d. Three (3) members of the Board of Directors who are not officers, together with four (4) members of the Board of Directors who are officers of the Society and delegate representation from three-fourths of the chapters constitute a quorum.

Section 5. Chapter Officers a. Each chapter elects at least a chapter president, a vice president, a secretary, a treasurer and a counselor.

Duties and terms of office shall be outlined in the chapter bylaws. b. Officers shall assume their duties at a date determined by the chapter bylaws in the year in which they are elected.

Section 6. Chapter Committees Each chapter shall have the following standing committees: an elected/appointed Governance Committee and an elected Leadership Succession Committee.

Section 3. Powers a. The legislative and judicial powers of the Society shall be vested in the House of Delegates. b. The House of Delegates shall be vested with the following powers in addition to such other powers as may be given in these bylaws to: 1) Revise and amend the bylaws.

2) Elect officers and other members of the Board of Directors and elected committees.

3) Make nominations from the floor for officers and committees.

4) Adopt such rules and regulations for the conduct of its proceedings as may be determined by a twothirds vote of the House of Delegates at biennial convention.

5) Receive and act upon recommendations and matters referred to it.

6) Receive reports and the Board of Directors’ approved biennial budget.

7) Levy special assessments when approved by a three-fourths vote.

8) Amend and repeal the Articles of Incorporation.

Section 7. Chapter Meetings Each chapter shall have at least one (1) business meeting each year. Each chapter will also sponsor at least two (2) events or programs supporting the purposes and goals of the Society.

Section 8. Chapter Responsibilities Chapters shall fulfill the following requirements: a. Support the purposes of this Society. b. Observe the provisions of these bylaws and comply with the Society's policies and regulations. c. Participate in the biennial convention House of Delegates and other business brought forth before the House of Delegates during the term. d. Select and induct eligible members a minimum of one time annually. e. Meet all financial obligations. f.

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Section 4. Electronic Voting a. Chapter delegates may vote electronically on Articles of Incorporation. b. The procedures and time limitations for electronic voting shall be set by the Board of Directors.

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Article VI. Annual Meeting of Members Section 1. Annual meetings of members shall be on a date and at a place set by the Board of Directors of Sigma Theta Tau International.

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Section 5. Meetings a. The Board of Directors of Sigma Theta Tau International shall meet as necessary to conduct the business of the Society between meetings of the House of Delegates. b. Three (3) members of the Board of Directors who are non-officers together with four (4) members of the Board of Directors who are officers shall constitute a quorum.

Section 2. The agenda of the annual meeting is the presentation of annual reports and other appropriate items.

Section 3. Active members shall receive notice of annual meetings through publications and may register their intent to attend.

Section 4. In odd-numbered years, the annual meeting is the reporting session of the House of Delegates.

Section 6. Removing an International Board of Director Member from Office A member of the board of directors who demonstrates behavior, as determined by the Board of Directors, that is not consistent with the mission, values or expectations of the honor society may be removed by a three-fourths (3/4) vote of the remaining members of the board, provided that notice of the intent to take such action is given to all board members at least 30 days in advance of the regular or special meeting at which the motion to remove is introduced. Such board member shall have the right to be present and to speak on his/her behalf, but shall not be allowed to be present during deliberation nor to vote. Voting shall be by ballot, which may be delivered electronically if a face-to-face meeting is not possible.

Section 5. In even-numbered years, the annual meeting is the reporting session of the Board of Directors and committee chairs’ meeting.

Article VII. Board of Directors Section 1. Membership The Board of Directors of Sigma Theta Tau International shall consist of the president, president-elect, vice president, secretary and treasurer comprising the five (5) elected officer directors, five (5) elected non-officer directors, the elected Regional Chapters Coordinating Committee Chair and the chief executive officer who is a non-voting director.

Section 2. Focus The Board of Directors’ predominant focus is goal-setting, planning, policy development, resource development, corporate oversight, evaluation and decision-making.

Article VIII. Officers Section 1. Titles The officers of this Society are required to be regular members of Sigma Theta Tau International. The elected officers of the Society shall be: the president, the presidentelect, the vice president, the secretary and the treasurer.

Section 3. Administration The property, business and corporate affairs of the Society shall be managed by the Board of Directors. The executive and administrative powers of the Society shall be vested in the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors shall supervise and manage the Society and its committees and publications; shall determine its policies or changes therein; shall carry forward its objectives and monitor the disbursements of its funds. The Board of Directors adopts such policies for the conduct of its business as shall be deemed advisable.

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Section 2. Duties The duties of the officers shall be as follows: a. The officers of the Society constitute the executive committee. b. The executive committee shall conduct essential business of the organization in the interim between Board of Directors meetings as authorized by the Board of Directors. c. The president shall be the presiding officer and shall administer all business of the Society as provided for by the bylaws. d. The vice president shall perform the duties of the president in the president’s absence. In the event of the president vacating office during the term, the vice president shall succeed into the presidency until the president-elect takes office at the next meeting of the House of Delegates. e. The secretary shall serve as the corporate secretary for the Society and fulfill all duties authorized by the Board of Directors. f.

The treasurer shall be the corporate treasurer and fulfill all duties authorized by the Board of Directors.

Section 4. Functions The functions of the Board of Directors of Sigma Theta Tau International include: a. Reviewing applications for the establishment of new chapters. b. Granting approval for chapter charters and charter amendments. c. Transacting necessary business of this Society between meetings of the House of Delegates. d. Making and enforcing rules and regulations for its own actions. e. Filling any vacancy on the Board of Directors or on a committee occurring between meetings of the House of Delegates, except for the office of president. These appointments terminate at the following meeting of the House of Delegates. f.

Overseeing elected committees, board advisory councils and board task forces. g. Ratifying changes in the bylaws of the Society when approved by the House of Delegates, as provided in Article XIV. Amendments to Bylaws. h. Revoking the charter of a chapter. i.

Adjusting the fees of the Society in accordance with Article XI. Finance, Section 8. j.

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Investigating and recommending to the House of Delegates any matter pertaining to the welfare of this Society.

Electing persons for honorary membership.

Appointing a chief executive officer.

Submitting an annual report to chapters and a biennial report to the House of Delegates.

Deciding appeals concerning revocation of membership.

Providing criteria for affiliate relationships and granting affiliation to legally organized groups.

Article IX. Elections Section 1. Elections Elections shall take place at biennial House of Delegates meetings.

Section 2. Positions Elected positions shall be the five (5) officer directors; five (5) non-officer directors; the Regional Chapters Coordinating Committee Chair; and members of Regional Chapters Coordinating Committee, the Governance Committee and Leadership Succession Committee.

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Section 2. Governance a. Mission – The Governance Committee shall oversee bylaws compliance, make recommendations for bylaws changes, and oversee member and chapter eligibility issues. b. Membership – The Governance Committee shall consist of at least seven (7) elected members.

Officer Directors 1) The president-elect will be elected for a term of two (2) years or until a successor is elected and assumes office, and after which shall succeed to a two-year term as president.

2) The vice president will be elected for a term of two (2) years or until a successor is elected and assumes office.

3) The secretary and treasurer will each be elected for a term of four (4) years or until their successors are elected and assume office. Terms shall be staggered so that the secretary is elected in the same biennium as two non-officer directors and treasurer is elected in the same biennium as three non-officer directors.

4) The terms of office shall begin at the close of the meeting at which the elections take place. The vice president may serve a maximum of two (2) consecutive two-year (2-year) terms and the secretary and treasurer may serve a maximum of one (1) fouryear (4-year) term after which they may not be consecutively re-elected as an officer director except as president-elect.

Non-Officer Directors 1) The five (5) non-officer directors will be elected for a term of four (4) years or until their successors are elected and assume office. Terms shall be staggered so that three non-officer directors are elected in one biennium and two non-officer directors in the following biennium.

2) Non-officer directors may serve a maximum of one (1) term on the Board of Directors, except in the case of a non-officer director who is elected president-elect.

3) The Regional Chapters Coordinating Committee Chair shall be elected each biennium for a two-year (2-year) term and may not serve more than two (2) consecutive terms on the Board as Regional Chapters Coordinating Committee Chair.

Committees A committee member may not serve longer than six (6) consecutive years.

1) The Regional Chapters Coordinating Committee members’ term of office shall be two (2) years.

2) Two (2) members of the Governance Committee shall be elected each biennium for a four-year (4-year) term, and three (3) members of the Governance Committee shall be elected each biennium for a twoyear (2-year) term.

3) Three (3) members of the Leadership Succession Committee shall be elected each biennium for a fouryear (4-year) term, and four (4) members of the Leadership Succession Committee shall be elected each biennium for a two-year (2-year) term.

Section 3. Leadership Succession Committee a. Mission – The Leadership Succession Committee shall develop members in organizational leadership roles across the span of their careers and mentor members to assume organizational board and officer positions at all levels of organizations. The committee shall select nominees and prepare the biennial ballot. The ballot will be sent to the Board of Directors of Sigma Theta Tau International at least two (2) months prior to the biennial meeting and to the chapters at least one (1) month prior to this meeting. b. Membership – The Leadership Succession Committee shall consist of ten (10) elected members. c. The Leadership Succession Committee members shall be ineligible for any elected office on the ballot prepared by the Committee.

Section 4. Regional Chapters Coordinating Committee a. Mission – The Regional Chapters Coordinating Committee shall facilitate the work of the chapter leaders by advancing initiatives that meet the needs of the chapters and fulfill the mission of the Society. b. Membership – The Regional Chapters Coordinating Committee shall consist of the chair and each region’s Regional Chapters Coordinator, elected by the delegates at the meeting of the House of Delegates. Delegates from each region shall elect their Regional Chapters Coordinator at the House of Delegates. Each Regional Chapters Coordinator serves as chair of the Regional Committee appointed in his/her respective region.

Section 5. Board Advisory Councils a. Mission – Board Advisory Councils shall inform the Board of current and future issues, directions and priorities of the Society. b. Membership – Board Advisory Councils shall be appointed by the Board of Directors for a term through the close of the biennial convention unless reappointed.

Section 6. Task Forces a. Mission – Task Forces are formed to complete an assigned task within a specified time frame. b. Membership – Task Forces are formed by the Board, Standing Committees, Board Advisory Councils and staff. They are made up of members who bring expertise, interest and commitment to complete an assigned task.

Article XI. Finance Section 1. Fiscal Year The fiscal year shall be 1 July through 30 June.

Article X. Committees Section 1. Standing Committees a. The standing committees shall be: Governance Committee, Leadership Succession Committee and Regional Chapters Coordinating Committee. b. Each standing committee will provide consultation to chapters as congruent with its mission. c. The president and chief executive officer are non-voting, ex-officio members of all committees except the Leadership Succession Committee. © 2016 The Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International

Leadership Succession Committee and Governance Committee chairs are appointed by the president.

Each standing committee chair shall present a biennial report to the Board of Directors and send an activity report to each Board of Directors meeting.

A quorum shall be a majority of members on the committee.

A majority vote constitutes approval.

Section 2. Chapter Fees and Assessments a. The annual fee shall be collected from each chapter each fiscal year. For new chapters, fees shall be collected during the year following the granting of a charter. This fee will be based on the number of regular members excluding inactive members in the chapter for the prior membership year ending 30 June.

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The House of Delegates may levy special assessments by a three-fourths vote.

Article XV. Amendments to Articles of Incorporation These Articles may be amended or repealed by a majority vote of the House of Delegates present and voting at any annual meeting of members of the Society. Notice of such changes is required to be sent in writing to delegates at least thirty (30) days before such meeting. Articles may also be amended or repealed by a majority of affirmative votes of delegates by a thirty (30) day electronic ballot. The actions of the delegates to amend these Articles must be approved by the Board of Directors.

Section 3. Fees a. Membership Fee: Each member shall pay an annual fee to maintain active member benefits. b. Induction Fee: Each new member shall pay a Society membership fee and a chapter induction fee as described in the chapter bylaws. This fee covers the cost of induction and active membership for one twelvemonth period.

Section 4. Honorary Membership Fee There shall be no induction or renewal fee for an honorary member.

Article XVI. Dissolution A resolution for the dissolution of the Society shall be signed by a majority of active chapters entitled to vote and shall be presented at a regular meeting of the Board of Directors of Sigma Theta Tau International. The Board of Directors shall then call a special meeting of the House of Delegates for the purposes of considering and acting upon such resolution. If three-fourths of those Delegates present and voting shall vote for dissolution, the Board of Directors shall take the necessary steps to conclude the affairs of the Society in accordance with statutory requirements existing at the date such action is taken. After payment or making provision for payment of all debts and liabilities incurred by the Society, the Board of Directors shall dispose of all assets of the Society exclusively for the purposes of the Society to the American Nurses’ Foundation or other appropriate organization operated for educational or scientific purposes. The recipient organization or organizations shall at the time qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code for 1954 (or the corresponding provision of any future United States Revenue Law).

Section 5. Expenses – Board of Directors The expenses for the members of the International Board of Directors shall be paid by the Society treasury when they attend the meetings of the House of Delegates or the meetings of the Board of Directors.

Section 6. Expenses – Committee Authorized expenses of standing and special committees, board advisory councils and task forces shall be reimbursed by the Society treasury.

Section 7. Expenses – Chartering of Chapters The Society treasury shall pay for the charter, coat-of-arms, book in which the membership roster is recorded and installing officer’s expenses at the time of the chartering of the new chapter. The chapter shall pay a chartering fee plus the cost of inscribing the names on the charter.

Article XVII. General Provisions Officers, directors and employees shall be indemnified by the Society for any and all civil liabilities for conducting their official duties, except in circumstances and cases of conducting their duties in bad faith.

Section 8. Fee Changes Adjustments to the fee schedule shall be approved by the Sigma Theta Tau International Board of Directors. Fee schedule adjustments shall not occur more than once a biennium and shall not exceed the cumulative Consumer Price Index (CPI) percentage rate. Any adjustments, accompanied by rationale, will be provided to membership sixty (60) days in advance of the effective date.

Article XII. Official Publications The Board of Directors shall authorize publication of an official journal and other publications as it deems appropriate according to policies and procedures established by the Board of Directors.

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Article XIII. Parliamentary Authority The rules contained in the most recently published edition of Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised shall govern the Society in all cases to which they are applicable and in which they are not inconsistent with these bylaws or special rules of order of the Society.

Article XIV. Amendments to Bylaws Section 1. Amendments with Notice These bylaws may be amended at any meeting of the House of Delegates by a three-fourths “yes” vote of members present and voting. All proposed amendments shall be in the possession of the secretary two (2) months preceding the biennial meeting of the House of Delegates. They shall be appended to the Call to Convention, which shall be sent out at least one (1) month in advance of the meeting.

Section 2. Amendments Without Notice These bylaws may be amended by unanimous vote of the House of Delegates without previous notice.

Section 3. Revisions These bylaws may be revised only upon the authority of the House of Delegates.

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