Hello Members!~ 

We will have our first quarterly meeting of the year on Thursday, October 3, from 6-7 pm. The meeting will be via zoom. As the date gets closer, I will send out a zoom link.

We plan to have a panel at this meeting and a question and answer session related to entry into practice. Our panel will consist of graduate BSN, MSN, and DNP nurses. 

We hope to see you all there! Please feel free to contact me with questions. 

Betsy Herron, OZ Chapter President

Hello All,

Please cast your vote for the upcoming Omega Zeta Board 2024-2026 positions that begin in July 2024. 

Use this link to vote:

https://jmu.questionpro.com/t/ARJMNZ2cJH

Voting will close on Tuesday 5/14/2024 at 5:00 pm

All OZ members are welcome to attend the Quarterly Meeting:

Date: Tuesday, May 7, 2024

Time: 4:30 pm EST

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

Agenda

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!

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