Council of State Presidents

Jordyn Preslar​
Ex-Officio Director
Chair, Council of State Presidents
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Seasonal Memos​

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).

Jordyn Preslar, Ex-Officio Director and Chair,
​Council of State Presidents, Summer Memo

Greetings to all NSNA State Presidents!
 
I hope that you are all enjoying the lovely summer weather, especially as COVID-19 restrictions have slowly but steadily been lifting over recent weeks. It is heartening to observe a return to normalcy, especially in our classrooms and clinicals! Before addressing other announcements, I would like to introduce myself as the new COSP Chair of the 2021-2022 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:
 
Stephanie Smith: Ethics and Governance Director, National Student Nurses’ Association
Lauren Newhouse: Breakthrough to Nursing Director. National Student Nurses’ Association
Shantel Rodriguez: Secretary/Treasurer, 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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NSNA Council of State Presidents Meeting
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Alexis Hodges 2020-2021 Ex-Officio Director Speaks on
Constituency Requirements
The NSNA Council of State President's (COSP) meeting was held on October 24, 2020 via zoom meeting. Hosted by Alexis Hodges, COSP Chair and Ex-Officio to the NSNA Board of Directors (2020-2021).
Alexis Hodges, NSNA 2020-2021 Ex-Officio Director and Chair, Council of State Presidents (COSP) Committee, speaks on constituency requirements during the 2020 Summer Leadership U Conference.

COSP Planning Committee
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Chair:
Jordyn Preslar, President, Nursing Student Association of New York State
 
Members:
Stephanie Smith, Director, National Student Nurses’ Association
Lauren Newhouse, Breakthrough to Nursing Director, National Student Nurses’ Association
Shantel Rodriguez, Secretary/Treasurer, National Student Nurses’ Association
Kyle Loose, NSNA President

COSP RESOURCES

COSP Presentations
COSP Eligibility Requirements
Virtual Board Transitions
How to Fill a Board Position Vacancies Virtually
Meetings and Convention – Virtually & Onsite
Duties of a State President​
IRS 990 Requirements and Constituency
​State and School Constituency Requirements
Role of the Secretary - Minutes​
Convention Planning
Board Transition
How to Plan a State Convention
How to be a Good Leader
Fiduciary Responsibility for Consultants & Advisors

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.