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University of South Carolina
Columbia, 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).

Ryan Fox, Ex-Officio, Chair, Council of State Presidents, Summer Memo

Greetings to all NSNA State Presidents!
 
I hope that you are all enjoying your summer, whether that be in class or enjoying a well-deserved break. I would like to introduce myself as the new Council of State Presidents (COSP) Chair of the 2023 COSP Planning Committee. I am extremely grateful to serve other students in this capacity and am looking forward to supporting you throughout your role as a state president! I would also like to introduce the great team alongside me as the COSP Committee:
 
Kaitlyn Harrison: President, Nebraska State Student Nurses Association
Matthew Zender: President, Nursing Student Association of New York State
Delaney Sanders: Director, National Student Nurses’ Association
Lauren Lodico: President, National Student Nurses’ Association
 
The COSP Committee is dedicated towards making your job as smooth as possible. We hold a COSP Meeting at the NSNA MidYear Conference and the NSNA Annual Convention. These meetings are designed to equip you with the skills needed to overcome any challenges that you may face in your role. 

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COSP Connection​
  • ​​Summer Newsletter​
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  • ​Winter-Spring Newsletter

COSP Planning Committee
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Chair:
Ryan Fox, President-Elect, ​Student Nurses’ Association of South Carolina

Member:
Matthew Zender, President, Nursing Student Association of New York State
Kaitlyn Harrison, President, Nebraska State Student Nurses Association
Delaney Sanders, Director, National Student Nurses Association
Lauren Lodico, President, National Student Nurses Association
COSP Annual Convention 2023
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2023 Isabel Hampton Robb Leadership Award Winner
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Pictured (Left to Right): Winner John Palmer, Student Nurses’ Association of Pennsylvania, and 2022-2023 NSNA President Taylor Conaway

How To Fill State Board Position Vacancies Virtually

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COSP RESOURCES

  • ​​State Board of Directors Roster Form​​
  • State Minutes Submissions Form
  • COSP Policies & Procedures
  • NSNA Constituency Requirements for State Associations
  • 990 Tax return – How to request copies of prior years​
  • Wire Transfer Policy Recommendation for State Associations 
  • NSNA Board State Contacts
  • Broadcast Email Services Provided by NSNA
  • Sharing of Accomplishment Form
  • ​​Council of School Presidents Planning Guidelines
  • ​COSP Media Information
  • 2024 Winners Way Update as of 8/31/2023​​​​
  • Guidelines for Professional Attire​​
  • Gift Exchange​
COSP Presentations
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COSP Eligibility Requirements
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

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?​
Role of the Secretary - Minutes
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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.

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