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Sigma Theta Tau International Region 13 Biennial Nursing Research Conference: Engaging in Research, Scholarship, and Leadership

Location
Levine Center for Health and Wellness at Queens University of Charlotte
2201 Wellesley Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28274

Dates and Times
Friday April 26, 2024 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday, April 27, 2024| 7:45 AM - 1:00 PM

For more information or to register:

https://www.southpiedmontahec.org/event/72194

Whether you’re a new member hoping to learn about everything Sigma has to offer or you’ve been a member for a while and are looking for ways to maximize your benefits, this webcast is for you!  
“What’s Next? A Virtual Tour of Sigma” guides you through Sigma’s virtual platforms and shows you how to design your experience to make the most of your membership.  

Friday, 22 March at 2:00 p.m. Eastern

Register here!

Arrangements are complete for the 04/11/24 Sigma OZ Chapter 6th Annual Research and Scholarship Conference. 275 EVENT VISITOR permits have been issued for the attendees, valid 4/11/2024 7:00:00 AM-4/11/2024 10:00:00 PM. These permits will enable your guests to park, free of charge, in C12, D3, R4 Lots and the Ballard Parking Deck.

 

To redeem their virtual permits, guests should go to https://jmu.aimsparking.com and click on “Redeem Event Permit.” They will be prompted to select their event, enter the event code, and enter their vehicle information. Upon confirming the transaction, they will receive an email receipt. Directions for redeeming visitor permits can be found online at https://jmu.edu/parking/event-parking/event_redemptions.pdf.

 

YOUR EVENT NAME IS: 04/11/24 Sigma OZ Chapter 6th Annual Research and Scholarship Conference

 

YOUR EVENT PERMIT CODE IS: 3SIGMA4

 

Note that the assigned permits do not allow your guests to park in specially designated spaces such as Service Vehicle spaces, accessible spaces without proper permit, or expired timed spaces. They are also prohibited from parking in Fire Lanes. Permits may only be redeemed by campus visitors. They may not be redeemed by anyone currently enrolled at, compensated by, or employed as an affiliate of James Madison University.

 

I encourage using our online parking map as a resource for campus visitors:

 

https://www.jmu.edu/parking/_files/parkingmap.pdf

Please join us in our 6th Annual Research and Scholarship Conference on Thursday, April 11th, 2024 8:30 am to 4:30 pm at JMU Festival Conference Center. 

The theme is "Tales from the Bedside" 

Our Keynote Speaker is Dr. Shawn Craddock, DNP, RN, CNOR, NE-BC. Dr. Craddock will share his experience of Evidence Based Practice Council Chair and IRB member and how research impacts the bedside. 

Hello All,

Sigma Region 13 is holding a conference on April 26-27, 2024 in Charlotte, NC.  Consider adding this to your events for spring!

I have attached the invitation to this email and here is a link to the site:

https://www.southpiedmontahec.org/event/72194

The keynote speaker will be Dr. Sandra Bibb, the new Sigma President!

The call for abstracts is open until December 15^th if you are interested in presenting.

https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=ecoySxh8Bk-nLGI4FILXEiDgkemIOe1Fqmb0i409AVhUM0U0QTcyOFVQR0VCMU5TMkNGM0tIUUtWNS4u

Please help me to disseminate this conference with your colleagues and friends.

My best,

Karen Jagiello

Congratulations to the members of Omega Zeta for receiving their first Chapter Key Award at the 47th Biennium.  President Karen Jagiello and former President Jamie Robinson received the honor on behalf of the chapter.

This week Omega Zeta President-Elect - Dr. Betsy Herron, shopped and delivered to the Harrisonburg/Rockingham County Free Clinic all the ingredients for a Thanksgiving meal (including the turkey!) for 25 families.

Way to go OZ and Dr. Herron!

Omega Zeta Chapter of Sigma welcomed our newest members on Thursday, October 26th.  We are all excited to have you join us!

Apply to represent Sigma globally

Do you want to elevate your nursing impact to a global level? Sigma is currently accepting applications for Liaisons and Youth Representatives to the United Nations. Become a voice for nurses everywhere. Learn more and apply by 20 November.

November 4, 2023 - Harrisonburg, VA

Want to join the team? Want to donate? Want to do both?

See details here or contact Katie Sylvester at sylveskr@dukes.jmu.edu

Hello All,

We need to hear from you! The Omega Zeta delegates attending the Biennium in November will be voting for the upcoming Sigma leadership and on 4 proposals.  It is important that the delegates vote for the OZ chapter and not per their own beliefs.

Candidates: We need you to please view the candidates backgrounds - even attend the conversations with the candidates to determine who you believe should be the next leaders of the Sigma Organization.

New Proposals:  View the four new proposals and the amendment and determine yay or nay.

Bylaws Amendment: There is currently one proposed amendment to Article 6, section 4. Please also view and determine yay or nay.

Make your voice heard by going to this survey and voting for your selection of candidates, proposal, and amendments.

Thank you!

Karen Jagiello - President

Hello All,

Please try to attend the Virtual Omega Zeta Quarterly Chapter Meeting!

Date: Tuesday September 12

Time: 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.

Time: Oct 29, 2020 04:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join the Zoom Meeting at:

https://jmu-edu.zoom.us/j/88107624379

Meeting ID: 881 0762 4379

One tap mobile

+16468769923,,88107624379# US (New York) 16513728299,,88107624379# US

I hope to "see" you there!

Yours,

Karen Jagiello - President

Hello Omega Zeta Members,

I hope you are all enjoying your summer although it is going way to fast for my liking!

I write to provide some updates:

1 - Your board of directors met in June

• the new board members have been added for the next year. Many thanks to the new members who have volunteered to be part of our chapters leadership!
• the chapter's strategic plan and budget was approved for the next year
• The minutes of the meeting can be found on our chapter website-> Library-> 2022-2023 Meetings

2. Our chapter has had another successful year with activities that aligned with the Sigma Mission and Values. While there are always areas for improvement -  we can all be very proud of our accomplishments!

3. A small committee has completed  and submitted an application for a Sigma Key Award.  I am cautiously optimistic that our chapter will receive this award which is really something to celebrate.  We will know in October so keep your fingers crossed!

4. The Region 13 Newsletter has been published.  Look below to see what our chapter and the others in our region have been doing.

Sigma Region 13 SPR-SUM 2023 Newsletter.pdf

Have a great summer!

Yours,

Karen Jagiello (OZ President)

We would like to welcome the newest members of the Omega Zeta Chapter of SIGMA inducted on March 28th.

The conference location is JMU Festival Conference and Student Center.

SPRING 2023 Induction

Please join us at the Induction of New Members to our Omega Zeta chapter of SIGMA.

Speaker: Dr. Judith Cornelius, PhD, MS, RN, FAAN. SIGMA North America Regional Coordinator - Region 13.

Date: Tuesday, March 28 2023

Time: 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.

Where: Festival Ballroom on JMU Campus following the Omega Zeta Research Day Conference.

I look forward to seeing you there!

Karen Jagiello (Chapter President)

Hello!

Just a reminder that the Omega Zeta Chapter meeting will be held for all members on:

Tuesday, March 7th from 6:00 - 7:30

This meeting will be virtual to encourage all members to attend!

The meeting will be by zoom at the following link:

https://jmu-edu.zoom.us/j/86429970587

Please contact me if you have any questions.

Best,

Karen Jagiello

Minutes 12/10/2022

Agenda 3/7/2023

When: March 28th, 2023 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Where: James Madison University Festival Conference Center
Keynote: Dr. Janice Hawkins

To Register, click on this link until 3/20:

Eventbritehttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/omega-zeta-spring-2023-research-day-tickets-526141753147

Fees:

Members: $50

Non-Members: $75

Day of Registration: $100

JMU Faculty: See link

Founder’s Day Luncheon: $20

 

Hi Everyone,

With the recent closing of the temporary shelter at JMU our houseless neighbors could use our support.  Rocktown Yarn and Great Full Goods are teaming up to make plarn sleeping mats, and we invite you to joins us!

Plarn sleeping mats are made using recycled plastic bags (plarn = plastic yarn).  They are light-weight, easy to clean, and can be rolled up for easy portability.  They help add a layer of protection from the ground for sitting and sleeping.

WHEN: Sunday November 6 from 1 - 4 pm
WHERE: Rocktown Yarn and Great Full Goods located in the Agora Market 165 S Main St #101, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
BAG DROP: Outside the SON office in HBS or with K. Jagiello

How can you help?

• Donate your clean plastic bags to Great Full Goods (the grocery-style bags work best).
• Donate/lend us scissors for our workday,
• Join us for one of our workdays where we assemble the mats (no knitting or crochet experience needed – if you can use a pair of scissors, you can help!)
• Feel free to bring other items to donate: new socks and underwear, feminine products, and travel-sized toiletries are usually in high-demand (please no mouth wash).

Contact Julie Strunk at strunkja@dukes.jmu.edu for more information!

Fall 2022 induction is scheduled for October 25, 2022 at 5:00 pm in the James Madison University Festival Conference Center. 

Please join us in welcoming our new members!
See you there!
Karen Jagiello

Omega Zeta Chapter donates school supplies to needy children through the Gus Bus

Omega Zeta is pleased to announce the induction of new members on March 29, 2022. Congratulations!

The next Board meeting will take place on May 10, 1300 - 1430 in person at JMU (HBS 4047). The Board has several openings for volunteers! Please reach out if you would like to be of service to the chapter and community.