Council of State Presidents

John Palmer

Chair, Council of State Presidents
The University of Pennsylvania
​Philadelphia, PA
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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).

Council of State Presidents (COSP) Fall Memo

​Our COSP Planning Committee has been working together to make sure that we provide you with a valuable learning and networking experience! Take a quick preview at our COSP Agenda to find out what you can expect from this year’s COSP Meeting.
                                                                                        
  1. COSP Planning Committee: Check out the Policies and Procedures here.
  2. NSNA Board of Directors Committee Updates
  3. COSP Committee Presentations
  4. Luncheon Leadership Speaker sponsored by Bon Secours Mercy Health System, Inc., Richmond, VA and American Nurses Association, Silver Spring, MD
 
Sharing of Accomplishments
Please complete the Sharing of Accomplishment Form and share all of the things your state is doing! Also, a State Board of Directors Roster Form must be filled out whenever a new board is elected in to office in addition to adding the newly elected State President to the COSP Facebook Group.  These forms are important as they help us to be prepared for our COSP meetings at MidYear!

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Seasonal Memos​
COSP Connection​
  • ​​Summer Newsletter​
  • Fall  Newsletter
  • ​Winter Newsletter
COSP Committee
COSP MidYear Conference 2022

COSP Planning Committee
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Chair:
John Palmer, Student Nurses’ Association of Pennsylvania
 
Members:
Sarah Norby, Michigan Nursing Students Association
Brady Jacobs, Georgia Association of Nursing Students
Veronica Nickens, Colorado Student Nurses Association
​Taylor Conaway, NSNA President

NSNA State Association Roundtables March 2022

COSP Meeting: Navigating Your Way as a State President

How To Fill State Board Position Vacancies Virtually

COSP RESOURCES

COSP Presentations

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
COSP Eligibility
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​
Role of the Secretary - Minutes
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

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 2022
State Minutes - Why is taking minutes fundamental to the organization?​
​How to Build Relationships with your School Chapter?

COSP VIDEOS AND PRESENTATIONS

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Regina Leonard, 2011-12 Ex-Officio and Chair of the Council of State Presidents shares her thoughts on the role of COSP in meetings and the many resources available for state presidents.