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Council of State Presidents


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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) Winter-Spring Memo

Greetings State Presidents!

Welcome from the Council of State Presidents Planning Committee!


JOHN PALMER -- COSP Chair & President: Student Nurses’ Association of Pennsylvania
BRADY JACOBS -- President: Georgia Association of Nursing Students
VERONICA NICKENS -- President: Colorado Student Nurses Association
SARAH NORDBY -- President: Michigan Nursing Students Association
TAYLOR CONAWAY -- NSNA President
 
We are so excited to work with you all at the Annual COSP meeting in April! We had a great time at the MidYear COSP meeting, and we hope to meet many more of you in Nashville.

To the newly elected State Presidents, congratulations! We look forward to you joining us to learn, brainstorm, and bond.
 
Mark your calendar for the next Annual Convention COSP meeting on Tuesday April 11th, 2023!
1:00PM - 8:00PM
Agenda TBD

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COSP Connection​
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  • ​Winter-Spring Newsletter
COSP Committee
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COSP MidYear Conference 2022
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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
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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

State Assoc Resources
State Convention Meeting Dates
Getting the Pieces To Fit
Awards & Honors
Request a Field Visit
Virtual Meeting Tips
Start A Chapter Program

COSP RESOURCES

  • COSP Annual Convention Agenda 2023
  • Caucus Room Reservations
  • State Dues Plan 2023/2024
  • ​​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
  • 2023 Winners Way Update as of 2/15/2023​​​​
  • Guidelines for Professional Attire​​
  • Gift Exchange​
COSP Presentations

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
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?​
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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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