Chapter Advisory Team M B A I R X C B I Y A K M I A M R T I N Region 1 Region 7

Chapter Advisory Team Who Are They? What Do They Do? When Should I Call a CAT?

The CAT Role: To promote the vision and mission of AACN at local chapter levels To provide support to local chapters in developing leadership skills To provide chapter leaders with the tools to improve chapter functions To provide information to nurses wishing to start a local chapter Hodge K., 2006, NTI Poster

What Chapter Advisors Do For You… Promote AACN Mission and Vision at local chapter levels Provide support to local chapters in developing leadership skills Provide chapter leaders with tools to improve chapter function Provide information and assistance for starting a local chapter

CAT Communication: CAT’s work closely with national office staff CAT’s use multiple forums: –Phone, , snail mail, newsletters Starts with Chapter Leaders: –MAY 15: Chapter Officer List Due National Office The Goal is getting chapter leaders the information and help they need to do their jobs

What to Expect & When to Call Communication –Chapter reporting –Events and National News Regional Meetings as desired by region

Celebrate Chapter successes Conflict resolution Personal Visits for chapter support Assistance with National Chapter Award Applications Mentoring for chapter leaders –Nuts & Bolts of chapter management Reporting Chapter resources from National Rules and Regulations –Chapter ByLaws –Financial management –Partnering with vendors –Newsletters – advertising

How to get the most from your Chapter Advisor… CALL US WRITE TO US US SEND US AN OWL

To do the best job for you, you can help by Update chapter officer lists with national (MAY 15) Maintain communication –Use your CAT – no question is stupid Invite us to your meetings –We love to present AACN information –We love to present critical care education Share your successes or challenges!

Who is MY CAT? Visit the Chapter Advisor Booth to get your CAT’s card under Chapter resources… –List of CAT by Region/State –Contact Information

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