pacons business meeting wednesday, march 12, 2008
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ONS Business
• PACONS is the recipient of the ONS Chapter voting award. The Metro Minnesota and Missouri Valley chapters were also winners.
Thanks to all members who voted!
ONS Business
• Volunteers wanted to field test breast care certification items• Wednesday, May 14th prior to ONS Annual
Congress• Two sessions: 9-11 AM and 3-5 PM• Volunteers will receive a $25 voucher off
the first administration of the Certified Breast Care Nurse Examination, to be offered in January 2009
ONS Business
• ONSEdge in partnership with Genentech BioOncology:• Will celebrate the special nurse-
patient partnerships formed in HER2+ breast cancer• Nominate an outstanding nurse for his or
her exceptional work helping patients throughout the course of treatment
ONS Business
33rd Annual Congress: May 15 – 18, 2008Philadelphia, PA
“Declare Yourself”Register by April 1, 2008
Save $100
PACONS Business
PACONS 2008 President’s Award Recipient
Anne M. Markham, RN, MSN, APRN-BC, AOCN
CONGRATULATIONS Anne!!!
PACONS Business
ONS CONGRESS 2008PACONS Chapter Booth: Diane Flynn and Sarah DelPercioGiveaways: Carolyn Grande, Jackie Smith, Teresa Kider and Colleen Scheeler Pre-Congress bag stuffing: Trish Gambino and PegRummelRoom Monitors: Sue Walton Registration Booth: Clarice MaggioTreasury/Funding: Suzanne McGettigan
PACONS Business
• ONS CONGRESS 2008• Opening Ceremonies: Fralinger String
Band• Thanks to Bucks-Montgomery Chapter
for their efforts and monetary support• Governor Edward Rendell – decree
requested – May as Oncology Nursing Month
PACONS Business
Best of ONS 2008Saturday, May 31, 2008
7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Embassy Suites by the Airport
PACONS Business
• LinkedIn: PACONS Pilot Program• Online network of experienced
professionals. Goals:• Reach other members of the Philadelphia Area
Chapter• Accelerate business/careers through referrals
from Philadelphia Area Chapter Group (PACG) members
• Know more than a name-view rich professional profiles from fellow PACG members
• Use the link http://www.linkedin.com/e/gis/61813/281A30164DAB and get started networking...
PACONS Business
• President–Elect: Trish Gambino• Secretary: Terry Downey-Freiman• Treasurer: Suzanne McGettigan• Directors-At-Large
• Colleen Scheeler• Clarice Maggio• Jackie Smith
PACONS Business
• Program Committee Chairperson: Diane Flynn• April 15, 2008, “Post-ASH Update”• June 5, 2008, “Colorectal Cancer Pathways to Survival”
• Membership Committee Chairperson: Sue Walton• Membership survey results• March- 2008 Directory
• Newsletter Editor: Teresa John• February/March 2008 edition is out• Awesome job Teresa!
• Virtual Community Design and Content: Cindy Briola