SNA-SC 2013 Convention Delegate InformationThe number of delegates for each constituent school are listed in the table below.
Note: Calculations based on membership numbers as of midnight September 4, 2013 were used to determine the number of delegates. Delegate Credentialing Form
School Delegates Each constituent school is entitled to voting delegates and alternates outlined in bylaw 7.1-1: “Each constituent association shall be entitled to delegates according to the number of members in good standing in SNA-SC. Delegates shall be elected by the various constituent school chapters. Delegates shall be: 1-10 members - 1 delegate 10-25 members - 2 delegates 25-50 members - 3 delegates
Each additional 50 members or majority fraction thereof shall entitle a constituent school chapter to one additional delegate.” All schools entitled to delegates have been notified. The school delegate must bring the School Delegate Credentialing application and must also show proof of enrollment in the constituent school of nursing. Proof can be a student ID card. A school chapter officer must sign the credentialing application. Alternates Alternates must be listed on and sign the Credentialing Form. An alternate will only be entitled to sit in the House of Delegates when the official delegate will be absent for the entire meeting. To be seated in the House of Delegates, the alternate must be wearing the delegate's ribbon, and school delegate alternates must be prepared to show proof of enrollment in the constituent school of nursing. Election to the office of delegate for a state or national convention is one of the highest honors a member can receive. Serving as a delegate is an honor, privilege and a commitment because this position carries a great responsibility. Each delegate is expected to exercise informed judgment in decision-making about issues that significantly affects the constituency and the nursing profession. Delegates have the responsibility to:
VOTING FOR STATE OFFICERS Voting for the members of the 2013/2014 Executive Board takes place on Sunday morning in Meeting Room 3. Voting starts at 8:30 am and ends promptly at 9:30 am. Delegates are issued a delegate ribbon at the time of credentialing. This delegate ribbon must be presented at the time of the election before a ballot is issued. If an alternate is voting in place of a delegate, the alternate must have the delegate ribbon. |