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Shanelle Lee

Ex-Officio, Chair, Council of State Presidents
Central Carolina Technical College
Sumter, SC
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What is the Role of the Council of State Presidents Committee?

The NSNA Council of State Presidents Planning Committee plans and conducts the Council of State Presidents (COSP) meeting at the MidYear Conference and Annual Convention. The members of the planning committee are state presidents elected at COSP. The COSP Committee's responsibility is to discuss the priorities of the association, activities for the year, accomplishments, problems and to share ideas.  The committee allows for the interchange and consultation between state presidents, the NSNA Board of Directors, and staff (see NSNA Bylaws).

COSP Planning Committee
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Shanelle Lee, Student Nurses' Association of South Carolina

Committee
India Taylor, Oregon Student Nurses' Association
Saiylor Beecham, Kentucky Association of Nursing Students
Kieran Cook, Student Nurses' Association of Pennsylvania
Ryan Barrett, President, National Student Nurses' Association

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COSP RESOURCES


  • ​State Board of Directors Roster Form​​
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  • ​2025 Winners Way Update as of 6/30/25
  • NSNA Board State Contacts
  • 990 Tax return – How to request copies of prior years​
  • Wire Transfer Policy Recommendation for State Associations ​
  • Broadcast Email Services Provided by NSNA
  • Sharing of Accomplishment Form
  • ​​Council of School Presidents Planning Guidelines
  • ​COSP Media Information​​​​​
  • Guidelines for Professional Attire​​
  • Gift Exchange​
COSP Presentations
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COSP Eligibility Requirements

Lesson Learned From Planning A “Successful” Convention​
Communication: The Key to a Successful State Association
Evolving State Board Values Into Action

How to Fill Vacancies on your State Board of Directors         
The Epic State Convention Battle Plan for Passion, Purpose and Party
The Subtle Art of Leadership and Delegation

Membership – Increasing Your Impact
Tips & Tricks for Successful Board Transitions
How to Put on a Successful Conference
Leadership: Ways To Be Great Even If You Don’t Always Know What You’re Doing​
Transition Template
How to Run a Successful Convention
Guidance for State Presidents – The Transition Process
The Importance of Communication with State Presidents
Building Interest – Connecting with Members
Social Media

Convention and Meetings
Filling Vacant Positions​
Marketing and Social Media

Increasing Student Engagement in a Digital Age
Important Skills to Adopt as a State President
Meetings and Convention—Virtually and Onsite
Bridging the Gap Between State Chapters & NSNA

Virtual Board Transitions
How to Fill a Board Position Vacancies Virtually
Meetings and Convention – Virtually & Onsite
Duties of a State President​

IRS 990 Requirements & Constituency​
Convention Planning
Board Transition
How to Plan a State Convention
How to be a Good Leader
State and School Chapter Resources

NSNA Membership Benefits Presentation
Schools and state associations can use this presentation for your recruitment meetings. This presentation describes the members benefits and membership recruitment resources NSNA has for you and your chapter to be successful. 
 
SECTION II: HOW TO MANAGE A STATE ASSOCIATION
SECTION III: HOW TO MANAGE A SCHOOL CHAPTER
Checklist for State Associations & School Chapters
State and School Constituency Requirements 2024
State Minutes - Why is taking minutes fundamental to the organization?​

Role of the Secretary - Minutes
​How to Build Relationships with your School Chapter?

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  • Committees
    • NSNA President
    • Committees >
      • Breakthrough To Nursing Committee
      • Convention Planning Committee
      • Ethics and Governance Committee
      • Finance Committee
      • Health Policy and Advocacy Committee
      • Image of Nursing Committee
      • Membership Committee
      • Population and Global Health Committee
    • Council of State Presidents
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      • How To Run For National Office
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        • Get Published in Imprint
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