1. Board of directors orientation
Board committees

2. Types of committees OCN Committees OCN Taskforces OCN Board Committees
Regular bi-monthly meetings
Board members only
OCN Committees
Regular meetings
Board and members of the public
OCN Taskforces
Meetings as needed
Members by invitation only

3. Types of committees OCN Board Committees OCN Committees OCN Taskforces
Finance Committee
Board Development
Annual Fundraising Event
Research
Bylaws
Policies and Procedures

4. Finance committee Purpose Skills Needed Meetings
Oversight of OCN’s current and future financial position
Meetings
Bi-monthly
Skills Needed
Understanding of financial statements and budgets

5. Board development committee
Purpose
Recruit new board members
Identify knowledge opportunities for current board
Meetings
Bi-monthly
Skills Needed
Human resources
Networking skills

6. annual fundraising event committee
Purpose
Assist in planning OCN’s annual fundraising event
Identify other creative fundraising opportunities
Meetings
As needed
Skills Needed
Networking
Fundraising
Event planning

7. Research Committee Purpose Skills Needed Meetings
Provide input on research topic selection and methodology
Review research reports before publication as needed
Meetings
Quarterly
Skills Needed
Background in research
Understanding of data needed in the nursing community
Experience with editing and/or design

8. Bylaws and policies/procedures taskforces
Purpose
Review and revise OCN’s bylaws and policies/procedures
Meetings
As needed
Skills Needed
Policy writing experience
Editing
Availability for thoughtful discussion

9. Thank you!
Jana R. Bitton, MPA Executive Director Oregon Center for Nursing