Committees

The committee structure reflects the strategic direction of Summit and Portage District of the Ohio Nurses Association. Committees always welcome new members.  If you are interested, contact the District Office or fill out our online form today.

The Nominating Committee (elected)

• Asks members to submit names of members who are qualified and willing to serve as officers, directors, members of the Nominating Committee and ONA delegates
• Secures the consent to serve, prepares the ballot and submits it to the Board of Directors prior to distribution to the membership.

Bylaws Committee

• Reviews bylaws biennially for conformity to ONA bylaws;
• Solicits and reviews proposed amendments to the bylaws of SPDONA;
• Submits proposed amendments to the Board of Directors for approval; and
• Submits amendments approved by the Board of Directors to the membership for vote.
  
  Current SPDONA Bylaws

Communications & Public Relations Committee

• Promotes the association by communicating its purposes, positions and activities to the district members and the broader nursing community by:

  1. Ensuring periodic production of The District Direction newsletter, blast emails, and/or other means to communicate district news, activities, and issues of importance to the membership and public;

  2. Assuring the district website is kept current, relevant to members’ needs, and accurate; and

  3. Facilitating the use of technology for members’ ease and convenience in participating in association activities. 

• Is chaired by an SPDONA member appointed by the president with approval by the Board of Directors.
  
  

Community Wellness Committee

• Improves and enhances SPDONA’s and nursing’s image by:

  1. Identifying the health and wellness needs of the bi-county population; and

  2. Engaging in at least one health-promoting activity annually in the bi-county area.

• Is chaired by an SPDONA member appointed by the president with approval by the Board of Directors.
  
  

Healthcare Advocacy Committee

• Advocates for health care policy by:

  1. Scanning and reporting the community’s political climate related to health and wellness issues and legislative endeavors of the ANA and ONA; 

  2. Recommending a course of action to proposed health and wellness legislation of the federal, state or local government and/or community groups; and

  3. Interviewing local candidates for office and making endorsement recommendations to ONA.

• Is chaired by an SPDONA member appointed by the president with approval by the Board of Directors.

Professional Development Committee

• Fosters leadership and professional development of registered nurses by:

  1. Providing continuing education opportunities for leadership development; 

  2. Providing programs for continuing education based on a plan to foster professional development; and

  3 Recognizing excellence in leadership and professional development and recommending recipients of the SPDONA awards to the Board of Directors.

• Is chaired by an SPDONA member appointed by the president with approval by the Board of Directors.