2015 Delegate Packet

43RD BIENNIAL CONVENTION • 7-11 NOVEMBER 2015 • LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, USA

Chapter Delegates, Thank you for representing your chapter of the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI) at the 43rd 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 10 - 11 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 on the third floor in the Ironwood Ballroom Foyer.

Thank you,

Hester C. Klopper, PhD, MBA, RN, RM, FANSA, FAAN President, STTI

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

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Special Announcements.............................................................................. 4 Candidate Displays...................................................................................... 5 Candidate Displays Layout.......................................................................... 6 Sample Ballot............................................................................................... 7 House of Delegates Seating Assignments.................................................. 9 Standing Rules of House of Delegates...................................................... 15 House of Delegates Etiquette.................................................................... 16 House of Delegates Agenda....................................................................... 17 2015 Proposed Resolutions....................................................................... 23 2013-2015 International Bylaws................................................................ 28

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 on the first floor in the Pinyon Ballroom 2-3, is open all five days of convention. Stop by to purchase STTI apparel, books, jewelry, and gifts, along with products to take back to your chapter. Chapter products will include static stickers, signature books, brass nameplates, flags, and recognition certificates.

REGIONAL COORDINATOR CANDIDATE FORUMS AND REGIONAL MEETINGS SUNDAY, 8 NOVEMBER 5:30-6:30 p.m.

(1730-1830) 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.

INTERNATIONAL INDUCTION CEREMONY SUNDAY, 8 NOVEMBER 2:45-3:45 p.m. (1445-1545) Third floor, Ironwood Ballroom

Witness the induction of nurses from around the world, including honorary members. A reception to welcome these new members will immediately follow the induction.

CHAPTER AWARDS EVENT MONDAY, 9 NOVEMBER Join in congratulating colleagues and award winners during the Chapter Awards 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. (1130-1245) Recognition event, which is open to all registered attendees. The following awards will be presented: Third floor, Ironwood Ballroom • Chapter Key Awards • Chapter Anniversaries • Chapter Communications & Publicity Award • New Member Pillar Awards • Melanie C. Dreher Outstanding Dean Award for Excellence in Chapter Support Lunch will be available after the event in the Exhibit Hall, on the first floor in the Pinyon Ballroom.

STTI’S CENTER STAGE SATURDAY, SUNDAY, MONDAY First floor, Pinyon Ballroom Please refer to the program book for exhibit hall times.

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Stop by STTI’s Center Stage, inside the Exhibit Hall, to participate in learning activities! These include tutorials and training opportunities in 30-minute increments. Topics include The Circle, STTI member benefits, and much more.

CANDIDATE DISPLAYS Candidate displays are in Pinyon Ballroom 1, Level 1.

Please see page six for a diagram of the candidate displays.

PRESIDENT-ELECT

GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE Two-year term (Elect three)

Beth Tigges-C-36 Robin Toms-C-42

Elizabeth Carlson-C-01 Cheryl Johnson-Joy-C-03 Carol Reid-C-05

VICE PRESIDENT Richard Ricciardi-C-43 Jenny Sauls-C-37

TREASURER Jose Alejandro-C-38 Kenneth Dion-C-44

Pennie Sessler-Branden-C-07 Terry Siek-C-09

Four-year term (Elect two) Marilyn Klakovich-C-11 Marie-Louise Luiking-C-13

Thomas Méndez-C-17 Larry Slater-C-15

LEADERSHIP SUCCESSION COMMITTEE Two-year term (Elect four)

Carole Liske-C-40 Laurie Nagelsmith-C-46

Irmajean Bajnok-C-02 Jacqueline Cassagnol-C-04 Anita Collins-C-06 Geralyn Frandsen-C-08 Scott Emory Moore-C-10

DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE

LEADERSHIP SUCCESSION COMMITTEE Four-year term (Elect three)

SECRETARY

(Elect three) Sandra Bibb-C-31 Deborah Chapa-C-33 Thóra Hafsteinsdóttir-C-41 Kathleen LaSala-C-39 Claudia Lai-C-47 Elizabeth Rosser-C-45

Stacey Ann Okoth-C-12 Loretta Pierce-C-14 Sujatha Shanmugasundaram-C-16 Mary Wombwell-C-18

Jennifer Hatcher-C-20 Reem Mabrouk Abd El Rahman-C-22 Jessica Naber-C-24

Eileen Richardson-C-26 Agnes Tiwari-C-28 Mary Lou De Natale-C-30

REGIONAL CHAPTERS COORDINATING COMMITTEE CHAIR Julie Jones-C-32

Jayne Lutz-C-48

STTI GLOBAL REGIONAL COORDINATORS AFRICA

Deliwe René Phetlhu-C-19

NORTH AMERICA REGION 1

ASIA

Misae Ito-C-23

Fang-Yu Chou-C-49 Juli Maxworthy-C-53

EUROPE

REGION 2

Joy Merrell-C-21

LATIN AMERICA/ CARIBBEAN

Yolanda Gonzalez- C-25 Juana Mercedes Gutierrez Valverde-C-29

MIDDLE EAST

Myrna Doumit-C-27

OCEANIA

Helen Edwards-C-34 Eleanor Horton-C-35

REGION 6

Lucindra Campbell-Law-C-56 Theresa Kyzar-C-59

Dorothy Dunn-C-50 Shirley Evers-Manly-C-52

REGION 7

REGION 3

REGION 8

Karen Gorton-C-51

REGION 4

Roberta Pawlak-C-54

REGION 5

Lynda Bartlett-C-55

Linda Streit-C-58 Sonja Fuqua-C-57 Katherine Pendleton-Romig-C-60

REGION 9

Carolyn Hart-C-61 Patricia O’Malley-C-65

REGION 10

Mary Graiver-C-62

REGION 11

Dorette (Dee) Welk-C-64

REGION 12

Janice Agazio-C-63

REGION 13

Denise Isibel-C-66 Wanda Lawrence-C-68

REGION 14

Gloria Chan-C-70

REGION 15

Theresa Damien-C-67 Pamela Reyes-C-69

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CANDIDATE DISPLAYS LAYOUT PINYON BALLROOM 1, LEVEL 1

Ballot for 2015 Election

Your Global Region: SAMPLE

INTERNATIONAL OFFICERS (VOTE FOR ONE CANDIDATE PER OFFICE) President-Elect

Vice President

Treasurer

Secretary

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Beth Tigges

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Richard Ricciardi

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Jose Alejandro

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Carole Liske

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Robin Toms

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Jenny Sauls

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Kenneth Dion

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Laurie Nagelsmith

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Governance Committee

(Elect 3)

2-YEAR TERM (Elect 3)

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Director-at-Large

4-YEAR TERM (Elect 2)

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Sandra Bibb

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Elizabeth Carlson

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Marilyn Klakovich

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Deborah Chapa

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Cheryl Johnson-Joy

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Marie-Louise Luiking

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Carol Reid

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Thomas M茅ndez

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Kathleen LaSala

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Pennie Sessler-Branden

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Larry Slater

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Claudia Lai

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Terry Siek

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Elizabeth Rosser

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Leadership Succession Committee 2-YEAR TERM (Elect 4)

4-YEAR TERM

(Elect 3)

Irmajean Bajnok

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Jennifer Hatcher

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Jacqueline Cassagnol

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Reem Mabrouk Abd El Rahman

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Anita Collins

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Jessica Naber

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Geralyn Frandsen

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Eileen Richardson

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Scott Emory Moore

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Agnes Tiwari

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Stacey Ann Okoth

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Mary Lou De Natale

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Loretta Pierce

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Sujatha Shanmugasundaram

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Mary Wombwell

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Regional Chapters Coordinating Committee Chair _

Julie Jones

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Jayne Lutz

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STTI Global Regional Coordinators Asia

Africa _ _

Only vote for the regional coordinator for your region.

Please vote carefully.

Deliwe RenĂŠ Phetlhu ________________

Latin America & Caribbean

Europe

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Misae Ito

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Joy Merrell

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Middle East

Yolanda Gonzalez

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Myrna Doumit

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Helen Edwards

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Juana Mercedes Gutierrez Valverde

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Eleanor Horton

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Region 6

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Fang-Yu Chou

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Juli Maxworthy

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Dorothy Dunn

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Shirley Evers-Manly

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Dorette (Dee) Welk

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Theresa Kyzar

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Linda Streit

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Sonja Fuqua

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Katherine Pendleton-Romig

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Karen Gorton

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Roberta Pawlak

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Lucindra Campbell-Law

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Region 9 _

Carolyn Hart

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Patricia O'Malley

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Janice Agazio

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Denise Isibel

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Wanda Lawrence

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Gloria Chan ________________

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Theresa Damien

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Lynda Bartlett

Mary Graiver

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Pamela Reyes

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HOUSE OF DELEGATES SEATING ASSIGNMENTS Chapters have been assigned seats in order to assist the teller in expediting the voting process. Below is the section and row assignments for chapters at the 2015 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

Chapter & Number

Sec Row

Alpha 001

1

2

Beta Eta-at-Large 053

1

12

Chi Pi 518

5

18

Alpha Alpha 023

1

6

Beta Gamma 049

1

11

Chi Rho 519

5

19

Alpha Beta 024

1

6

Beta Iota 055

1

12

Chi Sigma 520

5

19

Alpha Chi 044

1

10

Beta Kappa 056

1

13

Chi Theta 510

5

17

Alpha Delta 026

1

7

Beta Mu 058

1

13

Chi Xi-at-Large 516

5

18

Alpha Epsilon 027

1

7

Beta Nu 059

1

13

Chi Zeta 508

5

16

Alpha Eta 029

1

7

Beta Omega 070

1

15

Delta 003

1

2

Alpha Gamma 025

1

6

Beta Omicron 061

1

13

Delta Alpha-at-Large 095 1

20

Alpha Iota 031

1

8

Beta Phi 067

1

15

Delta Beta-at-Large 096

1

20

Alpha Kappa-at-Large 032

1

8

Beta Pi 062

1

14

Delta Chi-at-Large 116

2

3

Alpha Lambda 033

1

8

Beta Psi 069

1

15

Delta Delta 098

1

21

Alpha Mu 034

1

8

Beta Rho 063

1

14

Delta Epsilon 099

1

21

Alpha Nu 035

1

8

Beta Sigma 064

1

14

Delta Eta 101

1

21

Alpha Omega 046

1

11

Beta Tau 065

1

14

1

21

Alpha Omicron 037

1

9

Beta Theta-at-Large 054 1

12

Delta Gamma-at-Large 097

22

10

14

1

1

1

Delta Iota 103

Alpha Phi 043

Beta Upsilon 066

22

9

13

1

1

1

Delta Kappa 104

Alpha Pi 038

Beta Xi 060

10

12

Alpha Rho 039

1

9

Chi-at-Large 020

1

5

Delta Lambda-at-Large 105

22

1

1

1

Alpha Psi 045

Beta Zeta-at-Large 052

22

9

15

1

1

5

Delta Mu 106

Alpha Sigma 040

Chi Alpha 503

2

10

16

2

1

5

Delta Nu 107

Alpha Tau 041

Chi Beta 504

4

7

16

2

1

5

Delta Omega 118

Alpha Theta 030

Chi Delta 506

2

10

16

2

1

5

Delta Omicron 109

Alpha Upsilon 042

Chi Epsilon 507

3

9

17

2

1

5

Delta Phi 115

Alpha Xi 036

Chi Eta 509

2

7

16

2

1

5

Delta Pi 110

Alpha Zeta 028

Chi Gamma 505

4

11

17

2

1

5

Delta Psi 117

Beta Alpha 047

Chi Iota 511

2

11

17

2

1

5

Delta Rho 111

Beta Beta-Dallas 048

Chi Kappa 512

3

11

17

2

1

5

Delta Sigma 112

Beta Beta-Houston 648

Chi Lambda 513

3

15

18

2

1

5

Delta Tau-at-Large 113

Beta Chi 068

Chi Mu 514

22

11

18

1

1

5

Delta Theta 102

Beta Delta-at-Large 050

Chi Nu 515

12

18

Delta Upsilon-at-Large 114

3

1

5

2

Beta Epsilon 051

Chi Omicron-at-Large 517

Delta Xi 108

2

2

9

HOUSE OF DELEGATES SEATING ASSIGNMENTS

Chapter & Number

10

Sec Row

Chapter & Number

Sec Row

Chapter & Number

Sec Row

Delta Zeta 100

1

21

Eta Kappa-at-Large 176

2

15

Gamma Sigma 088

1

19

Epsilon 004

1

2

Eta Lambda 177

2

15

1

19

Epsilon Alpha 119

2

4

Eta Mu 178

2

16

Gamma Tau-at-Large 089

Epsilon Beta 120

2

4

Eta Nu 179

2

16

Gamma Theta 078

1

17

Epsilon Chi 140

2

8

Eta Omega 190

2

18

Gamma Upsilon 090

1

19

Epsilon Delta-at-Large 122

2

5

Eta Omicron 181

2

16

Gamma Xi 084

1

18 16

5

17

1

2

2

Gamma Zeta 076

Epsilon Epsilon 123

Eta Phi 187

3

5

16

1

2

2

Iota 008

Epsilon Eta 125

Eta Pi 182

2

4

18

3

2

2

Iota Alpha 215

Epsilon Gamma-atLarge 121

Eta Psi 189 Eta Rho 183

2

17

Iota Beta 216

3

2

Epsilon Kappa 128

2

6

Eta Sigma 184

2

17

Iota Delta 218

3

2

Epsilon Lambda 129

2

6

Eta Tau 185

2

17

Iota Epsilon 219

3

3

Epsilon Mu 130

2

6

Eta Theta 174

2

15

Iota Eta 221

3

3

Epsilon Nu 131

2

6

Eta Upsilon 186

2

17

Iota Gamma 217

3

2

Epsilon Omega 142

2

8

Eta Xi 180

2

16

Iota Iota-at-Large 223

3

3

Epsilon Omicron 133

2

7

Eta Zeta 172

2

14

Iota Kappa 224

3

4

Epsilon Phi 139

2

8

Gamma 002

1

2

Iota Mu 226

3

4

Epsilon Pi 134

2

7

Gamma Alpha 071

1

15

Iota Nu 227

3

4

Epsilon Psi 141

2

8

Gamma Beta 072

1

16

Iota Omega 238

3

6

Epsilon Rho 135

2

7

Gamma Chi 092

1

20

Iota Omicron 229

3

4

Epsilon Sigma-at-Large 136

2

7

Gamma Delta 074

1

16

Iota Phi-at-Large 235

3

5

Gamma Epsilon 075

1

16

Iota Pi 230

3

5

Epsilon Tau-at-Large 137 2

7

Gamma Eta 077

1

17

Iota Psi 237

3

6

Epsilon Theta 126

2

5

Gamma Gamma 073

1

16

Iota Sigma 232

3

5

Epsilon Upsilon 138

2

8

Gamma Iota 079

1

17

Iota Tau 233

3

5

Epsilon Xi 132

2

6

Gamma Kappa 080

1

17

Iota Theta 222

3

3

Epsilon Zeta 124

2

5

Gamma Lambda 081

1

17

3

5

Eta 006

1

3

Gamma Mu 082

1

18

Iota Upsilon-at-Large 234

Eta Alpha 167

2

13

Gamma Nu 083

1

18

Iota Xi 228

3

4

Eta Beta 168

2

14

Gamma Omega 094

1

20

Iota Zeta 220

3

3

Eta Chi 188

2

18

1

18

Kappa 009

1

3

Eta Delta 170

2

14

Gamma Omicron-atLarge 085

Kappa Alpha 239

3

6

Eta Epsilon 171

2

14

Gamma Phi 091

1

19

Kappa Chi 260

3

10

Eta Eta 173

2

15

Gamma Pi-at-Large 086

1

18

Kappa Delta 242

3

6

Eta Gamma 169

2

14

Gamma Psi-at-Large 093 1

20

3

7

Eta Iota 175

2

15

Gamma Rho 087

19

Kappa Epsilon-at-Large 243 Kappa Eta 245

3

7

1

HOUSE OF DELEGATES SEATING ASSIGNMENTS

Chapter & Number

Sec Row

Chapter & Number

Sec Row

Chapter & Number

Sec Row

Kappa Gamma 241

3

6

Lambda Psi 285

3

15

Nu Chi 332

4

3

Kappa Iota 247

3

7

3

14

Nu Delta 314

3

21

Kappa Kappa 248

3

8

Lambda Rho-at-Large 279

21

8

14

3

3

3

Nu Eta 317

Kappa Lambda 249

Lambda Sigma 280

20

8

14

3

3

3

Nu Gamma 313

Kappa Mu 250

Lambda Tau 281

21

8

12

3

3

3

Nu Iota 319

Kappa Nu 251

Lambda Theta 270

22

11

14

3

3

3

Nu Kappa 320

Kappa Omega 262

Nu Lambda 321

3

22

Kappa Omicron 253

3

9

Lambda Upsilon-atLarge 282

22

10

12

3

3

3

Nu Mu 322

Kappa Phi-at-Large 259

Lambda Zeta 268

22

9

4

3

3

1

Nu Nu 323

Kappa Pi-at-Large 254

Mu 011

3

10

15

4

3

3

Nu Omega 334

Kappa Psi 261

Mu Alpha 287

15

Kappa Sigma 256

3

9

Mu Chi 308

3

19

Nu Omicron-at-Large 325

2

9

3

4

Kappa Rho-at-Large 255 3

Mu Beta 288

3

10

16

4

3

3

Nu Phi 331

Kappa Tau 257

Mu Delta 290

2

7

16

4

3

3

Nu Pi-at-Large 326

Kappa Theta 246

Mu Epsilon 291

3

10

16

4

3

3

Nu Psi 333

Kappa Upsilon-at-Large 258

Mu Eta 293 Mu Gamma 289

3

16

Nu Rho-at-Large 327

4

2 2

8

17

4

3

3

Nu Sigma 328

Kappa Xi 252

Mu Iota 295

17

4

2

7

3

Nu Tau 329

Kappa Zeta-at-Large 244 3

Mu Kappa 296

21

3

17

3

1

3

Nu Theta 318

Lambda 010

Mu Lambda 297

3

11

17

4

3

3

Nu Upsilon 330

Lambda Alpha-at-Large 263

Mu Mu 298 Mu Nu 299

3

18

Nu Xi-at-Large 324

3

22

Lambda Beta-at-Large 264

3

11

Mu Omega 310

3

20

Nu Zeta 316

3

21 6

15

18

1

3

3

Omega 022

Lambda Chi 284

Mu Omicron 301

4

11

19

1

3

3

Omicron-at-Large 014

Lambda Delta 266

Mu Phi 307

8

12

18

4

3

3

Omicron Alpha 359

Lambda Epsilon 267

Mu Pi 302

8

12

20

4

3

3

Omicron Beta 360

Lambda Eta 269

Mu Psi-at-Large 309

12

11

18

4

3

3

Omicron Chi 380

Lambda Gamma 265

Mu Rho 303

9

12

19

4

3

3

Omicron Delta 362

Lambda Iota 271

Mu Sigma 304

9

13

19

4

3

3

Omicron Epsilon 363

Lambda Kappa 272

Mu Tau 305

10

13

17

4

3

3

Omicron Eta 365

Lambda Lambda 273

Mu Theta-at-Large 294

9

13

19

4

3

3

Omicron Gamma 361

Lambda Mu 274

Mu Upsilon 306

10

15

18

4

3

3

Omicron Iota 367

Lambda Omega 286

Mu Xi 300

10

13

16

4

3

3

Omicron Lambda 369

Lambda Omicron 277

Mu Zeta 292

10

14

4

4

3

1

Omicron Mu 370

Lambda Phi 283

Nu 012

20

4

11

13

3

Omicron Nu 371

Lambda Pi-at-Large 278 3

Nu Alpha 311 Nu Beta 312

3

20

Omicron Omega 382

4

13

11

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Chapter & Number

12

Sec Row

Omicron Omicron-atLarge 373

4

11

Omicron Phi 379

4

12

Omicron Psi 381

4

12

Omicron Rho 375

4

11

Omicron Sigma 376

4

11

Omicron Tau 377

4

12

Omicron Theta 366

4

10

Omicron Upsilon 378

4

12

Omicron Xi-at-Large 372 4

11

Omicron Zeta 364

4

9

Phi 019

1

5

Phi Alpha 479

5

11

Phi Beta 480

5

11

Phi Chi 500

5

15

Phi Delta-at-Large 482

5

11

Phi Epsilon 483

5

11

Phi Eta 485

5

12

Phi Gamma 481

5

11

Phi Iota 487

5

12

Phi Kappa 488

5

12

Phi Lambda 489

5

13

Phi Mu 490

5

13

Phi Nu 491

5

13

Phi Omega-at-Large 502 5

15

Phi Omicron 493

5

13

Phi Phi 499

5

15

Phi Pi 494

5

14

Phi Psi 501

5

15

Phi Rho 495

5

14

Phi Sigma 496

5

14

Phi Tau 497

5

14

Phi Theta 486

5

12

Phi Upsilon 498

5

14

Phi Xi 492

5

13

Phi Zeta 484

5

12

Pi 015

1

4

Chapter & Number

Sec Row

Chapter & Number

Sec Row

Pi Alpha 383

4

13

Rho Mu-at-Large 418

4

20

Pi Beta 384

4

13

Rho Nu-at-Large 419

4

20

Pi Chi 404

4

17

Rho Omega 430

4

22

Pi Delta 386

4

13

Rho Omicron 421

4

20

Pi Epsilon-at-Large 387

4

14

Rho Phi 427

4

21

Pi Eta 389

4

14

Rho Pi 422

4

21

Pi Gamma 385

4

13

Rho Psi 429

4

22

Pi Iota 391

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Upsilon Alpha 455

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Upsilon Beta 456

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Upsilon Chi 476

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Upsilon Delta 458

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Upsilon Epsilon 459

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Upsilon Eta 461

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Upsilon Iota 463

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Xi Tau 353

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Upsilon Kappa 464

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Xi Theta 342

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Upsilon Lambda 465

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Upsilon Mu 466

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2015 Sigma Theta Tau International Biennial Convention Aria Resort and Casino 14 Las Vegas, Nevada, USA 7-11 November 2015

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.

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.

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HOUSE OF DELEGATES ETIQUETTE HOUSE OF DELEGATES PARTICIPANTS

• Chair – The president of Sigma Theta Tau International is the chair of the biennial convention House of Delegates.

• Tellers – Volunteers in charge of the election of STTI officials. These individuals hand out and collect the ballots and tally the results of the election.

• Voter expeditor – STTI Staff person available for delegate changes after the House of Delegates comes into session and 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 on the third floor, Senna Boardroom. The parliamentarian will be available on 9 November, noon-6 p.m., and Tuesday, 10 November, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

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, chapter name, and school name(s).

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, 10 November 2015, 11:30 a.m. (1130)

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

Hester C. Klopper, PhD, MBA, RN, RM, FANSA, FAAN, President, Chi Omicron-at-Large, Tau Lambda-at-Large

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

BUSINESS SESSION Presentation of the Ballot Suzanne S. Prevost, RN, PhD, FAAN, Chair Leadership Succession Committee, Delta Psi, Epsilon Omega, Xi Alpha Nominations from the Floor Instructions on Voting Martha Kathleen Dwight, RN, BSN, RNC-Inpatient OB, Chair of Tellers, Eta Gamma Balloting

LUNCH

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HOUSE OF DELEGATES AGENDA

REPORTING SESSION & RECOGNITION CEREMONY Reports from International Officers Report of International President Hester C. Klopper, PhD, MBA, RN, RM, FANSA, FAAN, President, Chi Omicron-at-Large, Tau Lambda-at-Large Report of International Board of Directors Laurie Nagelsmith, PhD, RN, CNE Secretary, Tau Kappa-at-Large Report of International Treasurer Nancy Sharts-Hopko, PhD, RN, FAAN, Treasurer, Alpha Nu 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 Cynthia Diefenbeck, PsyD, APRN, BC, Chair, Governance Committee, Beta Xi Leadership Succession Committee Suzanne S. Prevost, RN, PhD, FAAN, Chair, Leadership Succession Committee, D elta Psi, Epsilon Omega, Xi Alpha Regional Chapters Coordinating Committee Julie Jones, RN, MS, APRN, Chair, Regional Chapters Coordinating Committee, Kappa Tau Reports of Advisory Councils and Task Forces & Recognition of Service Advisory Council on Policy Rebecca Patton, RN, MSN, CNOR, Chair, Delta Xi Clinical Advisory Council Dana Bjarnason, RN, PhD, NE-BC, Chair, B eta Psi Education Advisory Council Margret Lepp, Chair, K appa Nu International Academic Nursing Alliance Judith Bruce, PhD, RN, RM, FANSA Chair, Chi Xi-at-Large Leadership Advisory Council Cheryl Hoying, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FACHE, FAAN, Chair, Beta Iota

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Research & Scholarship Advisory Council Gwen Sherwood, RN, PhD, FAAN, ANEF, Chair, Alpha Alpha, Zeta Pi Resolutions Advisory Council Laurie Nagelsmith, PhD, RN, CNE, Chair, Tau Kappa-at-Large Member Connect & Engagement Task Force Benson Wright, MSN, RN, CTN-B, Chair, Alpha Epsilon, Gamma Phi, Phi Gamma Next Generation Leaders Task Force Scott Emory Moore, MS, APRN, AGPCNP-BC, Chair, Gamma Mu, Mu Rho, Phi Gamma Wartime Nurse Heroes Task Force Patricia D’Antonio, PhD, RN, FAAN, Chair, Xi

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, E psilon Reflections on Nursing Leadership James F. Mattson, Editor Reports of Related Subsidiaries & Recognition of Service Sigma Theta Tau International Foundation for Nursing Kenneth Dion, PhD, RN, MSN, MBA, Chair, Epsilon Theta International Honor Society of Nursing Building Corporation Richard Ricciardi, PhD, NP, FAANP, FAAN, Chair, Tau Theta Nursing Knowledge International Joanne Olson, PhD, RN, FAAN, Chair, Iota Omicron, Mu Sigma, Tau Upsilon

ADJOURNMENT Hester C. Klopper, PhD, MBA, RN, RM, FANSA, FAAN, President, Chi Omicron-at-Large, Tau Lambda-at-Large

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

HOUSE OF DELEGATES AGENDA

SESSION II AGENDA

Wednesday, 11 November 2015, 8:00 a.m. (0800)

RECONVENING THE DELEGATION Call to Order

Hester C. Klopper, PhD, MBA, RN, RM, FANSA, FAAN, President, Chi Omicron-at-Large, Tau Lambda-at-Large

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

ELECTION RESULTS Report of the Tellers Martha Kathleen Dwight, RN, BSN, RNC-Inpatient OB, Chair of Tellers, Eta Gamma Declaration of Election Hester C. Klopper, PhD, MBA, RN, RM, FANSA, FAAN, President, Chi Omicron-at-Large, Tau Lambda-at-Large

BUSINESS SESSION Action on Proposed Bylaws Amendments Cynthia Diefenbeck, PsyD, APRN, BC, Chair, Governance Committee, B eta Xi Presentation and Adoption of Resolutions Laurie Nagelsmith, PhD, RN, CNE, Secretary, Tau Kappa-at-Large

BREAK

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HOUSE OF DELEGATES AGENDA

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF NEW CHAPTERS

Cynthia Diefenbeck, PsyD, APRN, BC, Chair, Governance Committee, B eta Xi Chi Epsilon Chapter Endicott College Beverly, Mass., USA Chartered on 21 February 2014 Chi Zeta Chapter Chatham University Pittsburg, Pa., USA Chartered on 26 March 2014 Chi Eta Chapter MidAmerica Nazarene University Olathe, Kan., USA Chartered on 23 June 2014 Chi Theta Chapter Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences Boston, Mass., USA Chartered on 1 August 2014 Chi Iota Chapter American University of Beirut Beirut, Lebanon Chartered on 13 September 2014 Chi Kappa Chapter Sentara College of Health Sciences Chesapeake, Va., USA Chartered on 22 September 2014 Chi Lambda Chapter Francis Marion University Florence, S.C., USA Chartered on 16 October 2014 Chi Mu Chapter California Baptist University Riverside, Calif., USA Chartered on 24 October 2014 Chi Nu Chapter MacEwan University Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Chartered on 1 May 2015

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Chi Xi-at-Large Chapter University of South Africa Unisa, South Africa Tshwane University of Technology Pretoria Gauteng, South Africa University of Johannesburg Johannesburg, South Africa University of Malawi Lilongwe, Malawi University of Pretoria Pretoria, South Africa University of Swaziland Mbabane, Swaziland University of the Witwatersrand Johannesburg, South Africa Chartered on 13 August 2015 Chi Omicron-at-Large Chapter University of the Western Cape Cape Town, South Africa University of Ghana Legon-Accra, Ghana Babcock University Ilishan-Remo, Nigeria Chartered on 13 August 2015 Chi Pi Chapter Frontier Nursing University Hyden, Ky., USA Chartered on 30 August 2015 Chi Rho Chapter Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences Rock Island, Ill., USA Chartered on 11 September 2015 Chi Sigma Chapter Western Illinois University Macomb, Ill., USA Chartered on 2 October 2015

HOUSE OF DELEGATES AGENDA

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF CHARTER AMENDMENTS

Cynthia Diefenbeck, PsyD, APRN, BC, Chair, Governance Committee, B eta Xi Alpha Kappa-at-Large Chapter Metropolitan State University at Denver Denver, Colo., USA Added to the charter on 31 March 2014

Iota Phi-at-Large Chapter Becker College Worcester, Mass., USA Was added to the charter on 27 April 2015

Tau Kappa-at-Large Chapter SUNY Empire State College Saratoga Springs, N.Y., USA Added to the charter on 3 April 2014

Xi Eta-at-Large Chapter University of Victoria Victoria, British Columbia, Canada Added to the charter on 22 May 2015

Epsilon Sigma-at-Large Chapter King University Bristol, Tenn., USA Lincoln Memorial University Harrogate, Tenn., USA Milligan College Milligan College, Tenn., USA Added to the charter on 6 November 2014

Omicron-at-Large Chapter Le Moyne College Syracuse, N.Y., USA Added to the charter on 1 October 2015

Gamma Psi-at-Large Chapter Chaminade University Honolulu, Hawaii, USA Added to the charter on 25 April 2015

DEPARTURE AND RECOGNITION CEREMONY

Hester C. Klopper, PhD, MBA, RN, RM, FANSA, FAAN, President, C hi Omicron-at-Large, Tau Lambda-at-Large Standing Committee Chairpersons

Standing Committee Chairpersons Regional Coordinators Board of Directors

STAND AT EASE

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HOUSE OF DELEGATES AGENDA

INSTALLATION AND TRANSITION CEREMONY Daniel J. Pesut, PhD, RN, PMHCNS-BC, FAAN, Protocol Presider, Alpha Hester C. Klopper, PhD, MBA, RN, RM, FANSA, FAAN, President, Chi Omicron-at-Large, Tau Lambda-at-Large Patricia E. Thompson, EdD, RN, FAAN, Chief Executive Officer, B eta Chi, Gamma Xi

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

Cathy Catrambone, PhD, RN, FAAN , 2015-2017 President, Gamma Phi, Phi Gamma

INVITATION TO THE 2017 BIENNIAL CONVENTION

Cathy Catrambone, PhD, RN, FAAN, 2015-2017 President, Gamma Phi, Phi Gamma

ADJOURNMENT

Cathy Catrambone, PhD, RN, FAAN, 2015-2017 President, Gamma Phi, Phi Gamma

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 2013-2015 and 2015-2017 board members in the Ironwood Ballroom Foyer immediately following dismissal of the House of Delegates.

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2015 PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS 1. Proposed Resolution in Recognition of Health Care Providers and Humanitarian Workers Worldwide in Response to the Recent Ebola Outbreak Whereas, the World Health Organization Director-General declared the 2014 Ebola outbreak the largest in history and a Public Health Emergency of International Concern; and

Whereas, health care providers and humanitarian workers, including nurses, across the globe have responded and continue to lead and work with interdisciplinary teams to care for those affected and stop transmission of the virus in all affected countries, to prevent outbreaks in new countries, and to facilitate access to new health technologies; and

Whereas, STTI’s mission is to advance world health and celebrate nursing excellence in scholarship, leadership, and service; therefore be it

Resolved, that this body affirms its ongoing support for all healthcare providers and humanitarian workers, including nurses, across the globe as they care for individuals, families, and communities impacted by the Ebola virus and work to stop the transmission of Ebola in affected countries and minimize the risk for transmission to other global regions.

2. Proposed Resolution in Support of the International Academic Nursing Alliance (IANA) to Promote Collaboration and Dissemination of Nursing Knowledge Whereas, Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI) supports the learning, knowledge and professional development of nurses committed to making a difference in health worldwide; and

Whereas, the International Academic Nursing Alliance (IANA) is an online community of nurse educators who come together to share information, discuss academic and educational issues, and network with others about innovative teaching strategies, curriculum ideas, best practices, engagement in mentoring opportunities, research, and faculty development; and

Whereas, IANA is a useful and vibrant resource for nurse educators worldwide for gaining knowledge, strategies, collaborations, and ideas, to prepare nursing students to fully participate in advancing world health; and

Whereas, STTI encourages engagement between educators across the globe via discussion forums on the IANA website; therefore be it

Resolved, that this body affirms its support for IANA as an exchange forum to advance nursing education and world health.

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2015 PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS

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

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

Whereas, GAPFON is a vehicle for interdisciplinary thought leaders to share information, develop and influence policy, establish partnerships, and advance the nursing profession to 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.

4. Proposed Resolution in Support of Nurses Who Demonstrate Love, Courage, and Honor While Serving Under Dangerous Circumstances Whereas, STTI’s mission is to advance world health and celebrate nursing excellence in scholarship, leadership, and service; and

Whereas, STTI values and supports all nurses who care for others in the face of conflict, disaster, or disease; and

Whereas, nurses often serve in areas with limited resources and risk their lives; and Whereas, nurses make great sacrifices to meet the needs of the suffering; therefore be it Resolved, that this body recognizes and supports nurses who demonstrate love, courage, and honor while caring for those suffering in the face of conflict, disaster or disease.

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5. Proposed Resolution in Support of Sigma Theta Tau International’s Ongoing Commitment to Equity, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusivity Whereas, Sigma Theta Tau International, The Honor Society of Nursing is a diverse network of individuals and groups drawn together by shared values and common goals; and

Whereas, STTI achieves its mission through understanding and embracing varied perspectives, people and entities for the purpose of advancing world health and celebrating nursing excellence in scholarship, leadership, and service; and

Whereas, STTI is a growing global community of nurses that values diversity and strives to improve world health through the exchange of knowledge and ideas from many viewpoints; and

Whereas, STTI, is a global community of nurses that understands the importance of social determinants of health and the vital importance of equity for all with a focus on eliminating health disparities; therefore be it

Resolved, that this body affirms its ongoing commitment to promoting equity, equality, diversity, and inclusivity.

6. Proposed Resolution in Appreciation for the Leadership and Stewardship of President Hester C. Klopper, the Board of Directors, and Subsidiary Boards Whereas, Hester C. Klopper, the 30th President of the Society and the first President from outside North America, called members to serve locally, transform regionally, and lead globally with a focus on servant leadership, connectedness, transformation and gratitude; 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 Hester C. Klopper, 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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7. Proposed Resolution in Appreciation for all Chairs and Members of Committees, Advisory Councils and Task Forces Whereas, All 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 society leaders gave their time and energy to support nurses who provide health services to individuals, groups and populations worldwide and to enhance the relevancy and meaningfulness of the Society to the global community of nurse scholars; 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 the dissemination of knowledge, conduction of the society’s business, and connectedness among the global community of nurse scholars; therefore be it

Resolved, that this House of Delegates expresses sincere appreciation to the 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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8. Proposed Resolution in Appreciation for Patricia E. Thompson, CEO, and All Sigma Theta Tau International Staff Members Whereas, Patricia (Pat) Thompson continues to provide outstanding leadership and service as the Chief Executive Officer of Sigma Theta Tau International; and

Whereas, her guidance, stewardship, and oversight of the Society’s corporate operations has ensured sustainability, enriched constituent services and programming, and promoted the Society’s globalization endeavors; and

Whereas, the many staff members in all service areas and subsidiaries, including Business Administration; Constituent Services; Educational Resources; Leadership & Scholarship; Financial Services; Development & Awards; Global Initiatives; Information Technology; Marketing & Communication; 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, staff members have provided outstanding leadership and superior service, individually and collectively, to active members, current chapters, and developing honor societies in countries, regions, and chapters as well as developing honor societies; and

Whereas, the staff have upheld the Society’s values as they developed creative programming and facilitated exemplary educational and training opportunities to over 135,000 active members in 90 countries, 500 chapters, and numerous developing honor societies throughout the world; therefore be it

Resolved, that this House of Delegates expresses sincere appreciation to Chief Executive Officer Pat Thompson and the Sigma Theta Tau International staff for their commitment to providing exemplary services to the Society’s global constituents and for their diligence in translating into action the vision and mission of the Society.

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2013-2015 Bylaws These bylaws will govern the international organization for the 2013-2015 biennium.

Updated by Delegates at the 42nd Biennial Convention 20 November 2013

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 Program 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 in basic programs shall be eligible for membership if they have achieved excellence according to the standards approved by the Society. c. Rank in class – Basic students who are elected 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 in graduate programs 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 schools that has met all of the requirements for establishment and has 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 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) school without a chapter One school meeting the criteria listed in Article IV. Section 2. a. establishes an honor society under the Society’s guidelines.

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

3) Amending an established chapter’s charter: a) An existing chapter may form an at-large chapter by adding one or more honor societies that were formed under Society guidelines. b) Two or more established chapters may merge to form an at-large chapter following established guidelines. c) An existing at-large chapter may split into separate chapters following established guidelines.

4) 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.

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.

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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 10. Removal from Probation and Reinstatement of a Chapter a. A chapter may be removed from probation by action of the Sigma Theta Tau International Board of Directors. b. 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.

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 faculty 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) Approve by a three-fourths vote such applications for charters as are recommended to the House of Delegates by the Board of Directors.

5) Approve by a three-fourths vote the revocation of a charter when such action has been recommended by the Board of Directors.

6) 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.

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

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

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

10) 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.

File required reports according to established guidelines.

Section 9. Probation, Revocation, Dissolution 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. Upon recommendation of the Board of Directors, the House of Delegates may revoke the charter of a chapter. c. Any chapter may vote to dissolve itself. d. 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 treasury of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Incorporated, 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.

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

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

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

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.

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 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 the new chapters and making recommendations to the House of Delegates. b. Granting a chapter charter: 1) following a three-fourths “yes” vote by the House of Delegates, or 2) following a three-fourths “yes” electronic vote by the chapter delegates representing three-fourths of the chapters c. Granting approval for charter amendments. d. Transacting necessary business of this Society between meetings of the House of Delegates. e. Making and enforcing rules and regulations for its own actions. f.

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

Revoking the charter of a chapter upon a “yes” vote of three-fourths of the House of Delegates. j.

Adjusting the fees of the Society in accordance with Article XI. Finance, Section 8. k. Exercising fiduciary responsibilities including adopting a budget, setting the appropriate bonding level and selecting the auditor. l.

Investigating and recommending to the House of Delegates any matter pertaining to the welfare of this Society. m. Electing persons for honorary membership. © 2014 The Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International

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.

Section 3. Vote a. A majority vote shall elect officers. b. A plurality vote shall elect the non-officer members of the Board of Directors and elected committee members.

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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.

Proviso: This amendment shall not take effect until the 2015 elections for treasurer and 2017 elections for secretary. A treasurer elected for a first (two-year) term in 2013 may be re-elected to a four-year term as treasurer in 2015. A secretary elected for a first (twoyear) term in 2015 may be re-elected to a four-year term as secretary in 2017.

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.

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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.

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. © 2014 The Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International

The president and chief executive officer are non-voting, ex-officio members of all committees except the Leadership Succession Committee.

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.

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

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.

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 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.

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 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.

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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.

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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