Transcript Your Army Nurse Corps Today
Your Army Nurse Corps Association Today
Presented at the 2012 ANCA Convention San Antonio, TX
ANCA Vision
Bringing Army Nurses together to preserve our past, focus on the present, and build our future.
ANCA Overall Purpose
•To promote Army Nursing
ANCA History
• 1976 – Group of retired AN’s met in San Antonio, TX to explore ways they could continue the camaraderie and esprit of the Army Nurse Corps once they had retired.
• Thus Retired Army Nurse Corps Association (RANCA) formed and then incorporated in state of Texas. • 2000- Changed name to ANCA to better reflect composition of membership
WWII Veterans, ANCA 2008
COL Virginia Brown COL Doris Cobb LTC Mary Jane Carr MAJ Ester Fatula MAJ Almyra Watson COL Margaret Phillips MAJ Phyllis Garrett
How ANCA Communicates
• Biennial conventions • Quarterly newsletter,
The Connection
• Regional/local/area communication work both formally and informally • Extensive use now of
e-anca.org
• Focus now on increasing Active duty, Reserve and Guard membership
ANCA Education Fund
• ANCA Board of Directors voted to provide $30,000 for 2012 scholarship program. Amount of 2013 allocation to be determined.
• Funded through fundraising activities, investment programs, donations and endowments • Contact the Education Committee via
. Go to ANCA home page for link to scholarship information
Scholarships
• The ANCA Education Fund awards scholarships to qualified baccalaureate, graduate, or anesthesia nursing students. • Scholarships have been awarded in memory of CPT Bruce Clark, CPT Joshua McClimans, CPT Maria Munoz and CPT Gussie Jones. Others include LTC Berrettini, LTC Warman, CPT Seager and CPT Gaffaney. Each was an Army nurse who died while deployed to Iraq or Afghanistan.
Scholarship Eligibility
• Provides scholarships to qualified students in accredited baccalaureate, advanced degree or anesthesia nursing programs.
Priorities:
– Nursing students who have served or are serving in any branch of the Active Army, Army National Guard or Army Reserve.
Scholarship Eligibility Priorities
– ANC officers from any US Army component attending graduate programs who are not funded by the U.S. Army – Enlisted soldiers in any component of the US Army who are working toward a BSN or higher degree in nursing.
– Nursing students whose spouse or parent(s) have served or are serving in a component of the US Army.
Your Happy Students
How ANCA is organized
• Elected national officers • Governance by established Bylaws • National level committees • 5 Regions – Regional Director – State and Area Representatives – Local groups
Current ANCA projects
• Executing the updated ANCA Strategic Plan (2010) with assigned objective accountability • Planning for next convention/reunion in 2014 • Location: Sea Cruise • Major focus on refining marketing, technology, communication, and recruiting endeavors
ANCA Strategic Plan I. Preserve the history/traditions of ANCA/AN I.a. Track ANCA history.
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Ensure maintenance of business information and/or paperwork related to the organization
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Update ANCA history at regular intervals.
ANCA Historian
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Paperwork is digitized and maintained on computer
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Documents are digitized and maintained electronically.
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Index of ANC deaths developed
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Digitization of archived/ current membership documents planned
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Book From RANCA to ANCA, by Mary Sarnecky, continues to be sold at ANCA functions.
ANCA Strategic Plan I. Preserve the history/traditions of ANCA/AN (Cont’d) I.b. Communicate the history of ANCA/AN via various modalities.
Number of history references in The
Connection
Number of inquiries/ references received by the office/ANCA
Number of website and link hits per month related to ANCA/AN history
Frequent articles w/focus on history; book reviews
Links on website ANCA Historian Editor, The
Connection
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9 ANCA Historian columns, Aug 10- Oct 12 22 historical inquiries received 2010-2012 On e-anca.org the history page is the fifth most popular content page, and Superintendents and Chiefs pages comprise 15
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of the top 40 most visited pages.
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Six Connection articles focused on history.
Three major book reviews and 3 brief reviews in
Connection
Approval for update of Corps Chiefs section, project to start Sept 2012
ANCA Strategic Plan II. Support communication between/among ANCA/AN (all components) II.a. Maximize active exchange of information between the ANC and ANCA by utilizing all available modalities.
All Connection newsletters will have content about AD ANs (all components) Initiate Specialty Groups (SG) in preparation for 2012 Convention Initiate AN Poster Display at ANCA Convention Editor, The Connection, webmaster Chair, Convention Committee Chair, Convention Committee, Chief, Nursing Science Div, C&S
Connection AD news consistently increasing: in 2012 issues, AD members have submitted or been mentioned in 22% of the 144 Regional News items.
Lean on Me column focuses entirely on Active component.
ANCA has been invited to submit regular input to the reestablished ANC Newsletter.
What’s in a Name column started Dec. 2010 – 6 columns Dec 2010-Jan 2012
SG chair and leaders for Nurse Anesthesia, Research, Education and WRAIN identified in February 2012. Communication ensued to build “structure.”
Convention Connection column provided information on this initiative.
SG sessions incorporated into Convention plan
With full support of ANC Chief’s office, posters collected and displayed at 2012 Convention
ANCA Strategic Plan II. Support communication between/among ANCA/AN (all components) (Cont’d) II.b. Continue strong communication links with the Chief, AN, and representatives.
Continue C, AN column in The
Connection
Continue liaison and report at Board meetings President Editor, The
Connection
Corps Chief’s column continues.
Regular communication maintained by President with Chief, AN.
Items periodically run in Connection at request of ANC.
ANC Newsletter highlights being resumed in The Connection, ANCA content included in AN Newsletter.
II.c. Formalize relations with counterparts of C, AN in USAR and ARNG.
Invite each to be an honorary member of the Board President
Invite input for newsletter
President continues communication with reserve component leadership.
USAR and ARNG leadership invited to Convention 2012.
ANCA Strategic Plan II. Support communication between/among ANCA/AN (all components) (Cont’d) ll.d. Continue AN ANCA Mentoring Coaching program.
IIe. Facilitate opportunities for interaction between ANCA members and non-members.
Submit quarterly input to The
Connection
Maintain contact with active component for mentoring and coaching issues
Number of events attended and presentations made to promote ANCA
Number of AN events advertised in the connection or on the website.
Mentoring Coaching Committee Members report through Regional Directors Officers include in Board reports
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Quarterly columns in The Connection with positive feedback on content Chriss Ingle has assumed responsibility for “ANCA Mentors and Coaches” column and is expanding program’s focus to include mentoring wounded warriors.
ANCA promoted at AN Anniversary events.
DC/VA/MD luncheon March 2012 Several retired ANCA members participated in the Corps Chief’s Campaign Plan development, 2010-2011.
The Connection
‘s “ANCA Network” column continues with new AD columnist, LTC Bob Gahol.
Vietnam nurses recognized at Heroes Welcome Home, Fayetteville, NC – 37 veterans in attendance, many were ANCA members.
Assisted Washington Center for Nursing in contacting ANCA members for newsletter dedicated to Washington, State Military nurses.
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ANCA Strategic Plan III. Promote ANCA Scholarship Program and other worthy Army nursing endeavors III.a. Continue to evaluate and refine the scholarship program.
Institute program changes to remain current with other scholarship opportunities.
Award scholarships of $3,000 per selected student Number of student applications received each year Feedback from appli cants, schools, members and external influences Chair, Education Committee Editor, The
Connection
Each stage of scholarship cycle reported in Connection, periodic recipient thank-you letters published.
2011 and 2012: 121 applications received and 25 scholarships were awarded.
Updated application process, eligibility criteria and scholarship information flyer are on e-anca.org.
III.b. Promote nursing research and literary and artistic projects.
Number of references in The Connection to nursing research, artistic, and literary projects Provide assistance to authors of nursing his tory and other nursing subjects by providing information and limited financial assistance Editor, The Connection, President
“Research, Literature and the Arts” column in every issue of The Connection.
Articles provided to AN officers who are unable to access them remotely.
Specialty Group meetings at Convention 2012 (Research, Education, Anesthesia, WRAIN)
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ANCA Strategic Plan IV. Ensure a strong future for ANCA IV.a. Sustain organizational operations
Maximize use of technology in all phases of mission
Percent increase in hits on website
Number of new features added to website
Continue to develop plan for human and logistical resources Webmaster and Editor, The
Connection
Treasurer
Ease of website logon for members improved.
Move to new hosting service has improved service reliability.
E-anca.org averaging about 3,000 visits per month.
Features section and on line store added, History section being expanded. ANCA bibliography being developed Administrative assistant hired to help in San Antonio office
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ANCA Strategic Plan IV. Ensure a strong future for ANCA (Cont’d) IV.b. Evaluate organizational financial plan
Percent of growth of organizational port folio
Number of bequests received
Amount of contribu tions received
Publish contributors to ANCA funds
Development program established Treasurer Chair, Finance & Budget Committee Chair, Education Committee Editor, The
Connection
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Recognition of major donors in Connection continues.
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Project to promote planned giving in development.
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ANCA Strategic Plan IV. Ensure a strong future for ANCA (Cont’d) IV.c. Recruit and retain members
Number of new members each year
Number of renewed memberships each year
Continue development of recruiting and retention plans
Develop strategies for recruitment and retention
Expand ANCA member ship roster database to track, e.g., assignment history, personal demo graphics Chair, Membership Committee Vice President Regional Directors Editor, The
Connection
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As of 28 Aug 2012, 1730 active members
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1139 Lapsed members
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Database expanded to include more assignment, nursing specialty data.
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Initiated project to determine reasons for membership non renewals. Provided findings to board and article in The Connection.
ANCA Strategic Plan IV. Ensure a strong future for ANCA (Cont’d) IV.d. Provide social and educational opportunities.
Conduct biennial convention Develop outreach plan to MTF nurse executives
Number of ANCA gatherings Chair, Convention Committee President Regional Directors Editor, The
Connection
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2012 Convention to be in San Antonio.
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Connection coverage of ANC birthday celebrations, award ceremonies, and other AD events continues.
ANCA Strategic Plan IV. Ensure a strong future for ANCA (Cont’d) IV.e. Market the organization.
Apply and continue improvements of the marketing strategy
Number of strategies implemented
Membership Survey President Board of Directors
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ANCA Award for Excellence in Nursing presented at AN Anniversary 2011.
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Regular ANCA items in the ANC Newsletter will increase AD awareness.
ANCA representation at July 2011 DAR ceremony honoring ANC of the Year