Chapter Goals

Ohio was the first state Chapter of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association, receiving our charter on October 14, 1993 at APNA's Annual Conference. The mission of the Ohio Chapter is the professional development of psychiatric-mental health nurses through networking and education. As a chapter, Ohio is divided into five regions: Southwest, Columbus, Southeast, Northeast, and Northwest. It is a goal of the Chapter that each region will have its own networking and educational opportunities in addition to State-wide meetings.

Membership

Membership in the Ohio Chapter is open to all registered nurses and student nurses in Ohio who are also current members of APNA. There is no additional fee. The member count in January, 2005 was 216. Nonmembers are invited to attend programs but do not have voting privileges within the Chapter.


Election '09 - Duties of Office

President-Elect - The President-Elect shall automatically succeed to the President and the President shall automatically succeed to the Immediate Past President. Each position is for one year.

Treasurer - She or he shall have charge and custody of and be responsible for all funds and securities of the Chapter; receive and give receipts for moneys due and payable to the Chapter from any sources whatsoever; deposit all such moneys in the name of the Chapter in such banks.
Trust companies or other depositories as shall be selected in accordance with the provisions of the bylaws; and in general perform all the duties as from time to time may be assigned to her or him by the Board of Directors. This is a two-year term

Secretary - The Secretary shall keep minutes of the meetings of the Board of Directors; see that all notices are duly given in accordance with the provisions of these bylaws or as required by Law; be custodian of the corporate records; and in general perform all duties incident to the office of Secretary and such duties as from time to time may be assigned by the President or by the Board of Directors. This is a two-year term.

Nominating Committee - The Nominating Committee will be chaired by the Immediate Past President and will consist of three elected members and one Regional Coordinator. This is a two-year term.