VANA Bylaws, amended 2006
ARTICLE I - NAME
This Organization shall be known as The Vermont Association of Nurse Anesthetists. (VANA)
ARTICLE II - PURPOSE
The purpose of the VANA shall be to promote the best interests of its members, cooperate with the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA), facilitate cooperation between Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA) and the medical profession, hospitals and other agencies interested in anesthesia, and in general to advance the science and art of anesthesia.
ARTICLE III - MEMBERSHIP
Section 1 - Qualifications
Membership in the VANA and procedures with respect to admission in the membership, qualifications thereof, and the exercise of the privileges thereof shall be such as are stipulated in the Bylaws of the AANA.
Section 2 - Conduct of Members
If the conduct of any member shall appear to be in willful violation of the Bylaws of the VANA or prejudicial to the interests of the VANA, the Board of Trustees may, by vote of two-thirds (2/3) or the entire board, suspend or expel such member. Before action is taken, a written copy of the charges must be presented too the Board of Trustees of the AANA for consideration and counsel. If after consultation with the AANA Board of Trustees, the VANA Board of Trustees still elects to prefer charges, a written copy of the charges must e served upon the member and an opportunity given that member to be heard before the Board of Trustees. A recommendation for the suspension or expulsion of a member shall also be made to the Board of Trustees of the AANA. A motion to reconsider the suspension or expulsion of a member from the VANA may be made at a meeting of the Board of Trustees.
ARTICLE IV - GOVERNMENT
Section 1 - Officers
Governing Body: The Governance of the VANA shall be vested in a Board of Trustees, consisting of the President, President-Elect, Secretary/Treasurer, and one Trustee.
Term of Office - The regular term of office shall begin immediately following the annual AANA meeting occurring in August of even years. The President, President-Elect, Secretary/Treasurer and the Trustee shall be elected at the annual spring meeting in the even years for a two-year term. All offices shall be eligible for one immediate re-election, but shall not serve for more than two consecutive terms.
Eligibility of Office - No member shall be eligible for the office of President who has not served on the Board of Trustees of the VANA or another AANA member state association for at least 1 year. No officer or member of the Board of Trustees of the AANA may hold office in the VANA. In the event that an officer of the VANA Board of Trustees accepts an office in the AANA, the office term in the VANA will automatically expire.
Duties of the Officers
The President
" Preside over all meetings of the VANA and the Board of Trustees.
" Appoint members to all the standing committees, except the Nominating Committee and other special committees, subject to approval by the Board of Trustees.
" Be a member ex-officio to all the committees, except the Nominating Committee.
" Prepare and report on the year's activities at the annual Spring VANA meeting.
" Approve expenses over two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) before payment is made by the Treasurer.
" Represent the VANA at all the AANA Fall Assembly of States, the Mid-Year Assembly, the annual AANA meeting, the spring and fall NEANA meetings. In the even that he or she is unable to attend, the President shall appoint a representative to attend.
" Appoint tellers and registrars prior to voting, if needed.
" Keep the President-Elect informed of VANA affairs.
" Become a member of the Vermont State Nurses Association, dues will be paid by the VANA as stipulated in Article VII, Section 4. Attend VSNA meetings, when feasible; maintain communication with other state nurse organizations and develop and maintain relationship with other health care provider groups.
The President-Elect
" Assume the duties of the President in the event of the President's absence or inability to serve
" Be responsible for the annual preparation and maintenance of the VANA Archives
" Be responsible for the VANA records
" Use the office as a learning platform, since it is highly encouraged that an individual expecting to take over the office of President be elected.
The Secretary/Treasurer
" Ensure the recording of all meetings of the VANA and the Board of Trustees
" Notify officers and the members of the Nominating Committee of their election and the members of the standing committee appointments
" Notify members of meetings
" Notify members on the Board of Trustees of Board meetings
" Immediately following the annual Spring meeting and any changes through the year, need to send the Executive Director, Region I Director, Membership Director and the State Government Affairs Director of the AANA, the names, addresses, phone/fax/email numbers including both work/home and the date and length of each term of all the VANA officers and the Government Relations Committee (GRC) Chair.
" Send copies of important correspondence, documents and information regarding VANA business to the President
" Keep an alphabetical list of members and their addresses
" Each year send a list of officers to the Secretary of the New England Assembly of Nurse Anesthetists (NEANA). Send dues to ENANA as stipulated in Article VIII, Section 2.
" Send a copy of the VANA Bylaws to each new member with a letter of welcome, latest newsletter and information regarding the next meeting, if available. Send a copy of the revised VANA Bylaws to all members.
" Receive monies from the AANA/VANA, pay expenses and disburse the funds as directed by the Board of Trustees
" Present a proposed budget to the Board of Trustees prior to the annual VANA Spring meeting
" Give a written report at the annual spring meeting and/or upon the request of the Board of Trustees
" Send copies of newsletters and other membership mailings to the States Regional Director and the AANA
" Send to the AANA amended Bylaws when necessary
The Trustee
" Represent the VANA whenever possible at the national, state and local levels.
" Ensure that the VANA continues to carry out its purpose.
Additional Duties of the Officers
In addition to the foregoing specific duties, the officers shall be such as their titles, by general usage would indicate and as may be assigned to them by the Board of Trustees. Have an Officer, Board Member, GRC member or other informed state association member attend one or more meetings of the board of nursing annually.
VANA Property
Each officer shall deliver any VANA property and records to their respective successor or to the President within one month after the annual Spring VANA meeting.
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