Sigma Theta Tau -- Alpha Iota Chapter Officers and Chairs

 

 

International Nursing Honor Society

Sigma Theta Tau

Alpha Iota Chapter

 

Alpha Iota Officers and

Standing Committee Chairs

 

President

Denice MendenhallThe president serves as chief representative of the chapter in inter-chapter activities, administers all business of the Society as provided for by the bylaws, and is an ex-officio member of all committees except Leadership Succession Committee.

Current President: Denice Mendenhall, term 2006-2009

Goals: To continue to teach undergraduate nursing students and grow in my skills as an instructor. To be an active member of the MU Sinclair School of Nursing in support of its growth and development as a top-notch School of Nursing .

Current research projects: No formal research. Informal study of testing discrimination statistics of multiple choice tests and test question composition. Active participant in Evidence-Based Practice curriculum taskforce to integrate EBP into our undergraduate nursing curriculum. Past experience in Self Care Deficit Nursing Theory and its teaching and application in an educational setting.

Information about self: I am married with two adult step-children; and my husband is in real estate, a past national president and the current chair of the Missouri Flagship Council. I enjoy traveling around the world with him, fly-fishing, especially in western mountain streams, golfing, gardening, watching football and basketball, especially the MU Tigers, and reading. We also have a Ragdoll cat named Jellica that keeps me company when my husband is traveling.

November 2006 message

March 2007 message

September 2007 message

President-elect

The president-elect will succeed into the presidency at the end of the term of office and promote the purposes of the Society.

 

Vice President

PHOTO: Gretchen GregoryThe vice president performs the duties of the president in the president's absence, plans the programs (speakers, food, location) for the annual membership meetings, and assists in the preparation of the Chapter Annual Report.

Current President: Gretchen Gregory, term 2007-2009 (newly elected)

 

 

 

Secretary

Myra AudThe secretary prepares and distributes agendas, meeting minutes and correspondence, submits a report at each board of directors meeting and to members at the annual business meeting, and assists in the preparation of the Chapter Annual Report.

Current Secretary: Myra Aud, term 2006-2008

 


Research projects:  I'm continuing to balance two areas of research interest: dementia and assisted living facilities. Currently, I am wrapping up the data analysis for this summer's intervention study in an Alzheimer's special care unit and planning three new projects. In the first project former nursing home administrators will be asked why they abandoned their careers when experienced administrators are in short supply. In the second project direct caregiving staff in Alzheimer's special care units will be surveyed to identify the tasks or resident behaviors that are particularly irritating and stressful.  A third project will look at medications used in assisted living facilities and compare them to the recommendations of Beers' criteria for potentially inappropriate medication use in older adults.

 

Treasurer

PHOTO: Greg AlexanderThe treasurer serves as the custodian of the chapter's funds and may be bonded in the amount equal to three-fourths of the chapter's worth. The treasurer also proposes a budget to the board of directors, submits a report at each board meeting and to members at the annual business meeting, and assists in the preparation of the Chapter Annual Report.

Current Treasurer: Greg Alexander, term 2007-2009 (newly elected)

 

 

 

Counselor

Louise MillerThe counselor must be a faculty member at Sinclair School of Nursing. The counselor serves as chairperson of the Governance Committee, submits a report at each board of directors meeting and to members at the annual business meeting, and assists in the preparation of the Chapter Annual Report.

Current Counselor: Louise Miller, term 2006-2008

 

 

 

 

Archivist

PHOTO: Val Bader

Current Archivist: Val Bader, term 2007-2009 (newly volunteered)

 

 

 

 

 

Governance Committee

The Governance Committee consists of at least three elected members and the elected counselor. The committee oversees bylaws compliance, makes recommendations for bylaws changes, and oversees member eligibility issues.

Current Governance Committee members:

Tonya Eddy, term 2007-2009 (newly elected)

 

 

 

 

 

 

PHOTO: Paula Flandermeyer

Paula Flandermeyer, term 2006-2008

Goals: I want to obtain a Master's in Nursing, increase proficiency in my current position as Patient Quality Coordinator, get grass planted in my yard this spring, get rid of all the lumber,etc. that is not being used and is in my yard, finish my land-clearing project, dejunk my house and take those items to Goodwill or Salvation Army.

Interests: Reading, church and related activities, hiking, camping and bicycling

Personal information: I have three children, seven grandchildren, and my first great grandchild is due in late May 07. I have moved onto, essentially, virgin land and have cut more than 200 trees while becoming proficient with a chain saw -- as evidenced by the fact that I still have all my digits. (Chuckle). I love the outdoors environment and I have two kittens named Simba and Nala.

 

Tami Day, term 2007-2009 (newly elected)

 

Leadership Succession Committee

The Leadership Succession Committee consists of at least three elected members. The committee develops members in organizational leadership roles across the span of their careers, mentors members to assume organizational board and officer positions, selects nominees, and prepares and sends the ballot to the board of directors four weeks prior to a scheduled election.

 

Current Leadership Succession Committee members:

 

PHOTO: Becky Rahmoellrt

 

Becky Rahmoellrt, term 2006-2008

 

 

 

 

 

Lynn Cooper, term 2006-2008

 

PHOTO: Ardith Harmon

 

Ardith Harmon, term 2007-2009 (newly elected)

 

 

 

 

Awards Committee

The Awards Committee will establish criteria and determine award reciepents from the chapter annually. The Awards Committee will consist of one (1) member appointed by the President from the Executive Board and three (3) others from the general membership.

Current Awards Chair:

Dorreen Rardin, term 2006-2008

Goals: My goal is to go to South Africa next spring to visit an orphanage.

Interests: My interests include reading, music, walking and traveling. I am a Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse.

Projects: My current project is the International Breast Milk Project and starting a Community Hospice House.

Personal information: I was awarded the MU Sinclair School of Nursing Alumna of the Year Award in 2004. I am married with two children and a dog.

 

Volunteer members:

  • Lynn Cooper
  • Becky Rahmoeller

Research Committee

The Research Committee shall be responsible for receipt and evaluation of research proposasl and recommendations for funding. The Research Committee shall consist of three (3) members appointed by the President. Each member shall have completed a Master's degree and have completed a research project.

Research Chair:

PHOTO: Cindy Russell

Cindy Russell, term 2007-2009 (newly volunteered)

 

 

 

 

Volunteer members:

  • Kathryn Burks
  • Deb Gayer

Publicity Committee

Co-Chairs:

PHOTO: Cindy Russell

Pam Evans-Smith, term 2007-2009 (volunteer)

 

 

 

 

Tiffany Hawthorne, term 2007-2009 (volunteer)

 

 

 

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