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\nAmerican Nurses'Assochation  \nSlnce 1904  \n# LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL\n\nAt its meeting April 9th,theBoard of Directors approved therecommendation of the specialTask Force on Recruitment tooffer a special rate for new mem-bers who join CNA during May.This special rate is part of ourrecognition of Nurses'Day,May6th.  \nFor the past year,C.N.A.hasbeen managing its affairs on anausterity budget with reducedstaff.Thanks to the generosity ofSoene members who volunteertime and effort,essential programs have continued to moveforward,despite these constraints.Now,two hope-filled happenings give promise of inereasing income,so that the Associa-tion's activities can be furtherstrengthened and expanded.  \nthat time.Therefore we must payANA dues based on the 1322members:a total of 561,425between July 1,1983and June 30,1984,no matter how few or howmany members we actually have.  \nwhat the state association is trying to do,and says“we thinkyou're heading in the right direetion.\"The officers,Board,members and staff of CNA appreciatethis affirmation.  \nRecruiters report that manynurses say they ean't join CNAbecause of the cost.Here is achance to find out if reduced duesCan make a differencell!  \n*A thank you,for ezample,goes toLenore Boles,who chairs theNuraing Diagnosin Stady Group.OnMarch 16.Lenore peraonally alteaded to the mailout of the group's5urvey queationnaire,donating amoraing of her busy time to thiaactivity,and saving paid staff timefor otheresestialwork  \nANA,under the new struetureadopted at the June 1982 Conven-tion,assessed each SNA duesfrom 1982-1984 based on theSNA's membership on June 1982.CNA's membership was 1322 at  \nDuring the month of May only.annual dues for new members willbe reduced to 590.The reducedrate applies only to those who  \nThe first happening is thatmembership is increasing;not byleaps and bounds nor in dramatiespurts,but by a steady,gradualrise in the membership roster.From 1322members in June 1982,there was a drop to 1244 in Janu-ary 1983.Most recent figuresforApril 1,1983 indicate there areeurrently 1303 members,a rise of59 since the January low point.Tothoee who are working diligentlyto recruit and retain members:Congratulationsl It's working!Whatever you're doing,keep itup!To those who have not yettackled this task:try it!If yougetonly one person to join or rejoinCNA,it's an accomplishmentworthy of your efforts.  \nBy His Excellency WILLIAM A.ONEILL,Governor:an  \nOfficial Statement  \nThe second happening is thatANA has granted short rangedireet financial aid to CNA so thata statewide plan and network eanbe developed to help nurses dealwith the next sunset review of theState Board of Nurse Examinersby the Connectieut legislature.  \nThe people of Connecticut owe a great debt of gratitude toregistered nurses throughout our state who comprise the largestsegment of our state's health care professionals.  \nNurses are continually working to upgrade the quality of medicalcare given to our citizens.  Through increased education,researchand practice,they are also expanding their professionalhealth care role.  \nANA's assistance comes at justthe right time to give CNA finan-cial \"breathing space.\"By havingadditional funds available now,the association can afford to hirestaff to help nursing gear up forthis vital effort.The encouragement that this practical monetaryhelp represents is equally impor-tant.It demonstrates \"iaith\"in  \nIn addition,nurses are making their voices heard in our state'shealth care organizations and are working to obtain neededlegislation to assure the continuation of the highest standards ofservice in this vital area.  \nsince 1904,the Connecticut Nurses'Association,which isaffiliated with the American Nurses'Association,has devoted itselfto encouraging the highest standards of professionalism and knowledgeamong our state's nurses.  \neducational,economic and practice issues that face reg","cbCaimbBPBJlKZdm","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaimbBPBJlKZdm","pdf",2546532,"English","# LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL\n## Special dues rate for new members (May)\n## Membership growth and financial aid\n## STAFF CHANGES\n## NEW MEMBERS JOIN CNA FOR LESS IN MAY\n## LEGISLATIVE WORKSHOPS PLANNED","[{\"question\":\"What dues change is offered to new CNA members in May?\",\"answer\":\"Annual dues for new members are reduced for the month of May as a special rate tied to Nurses' Day recognition.\"},{\"question\":\"What two developments are credited with increasing hope for CNA’s future?\",\"answer\":\"Membership is steadily rising, and the American Nurses’ Association has granted short-range direct financial aid to CNA to support a statewide plan and network.\"},{\"question\":\"What is Kathy Burness’s new role at CNA and when did she start?\",\"answer\":\"Kathy Burness became a full-time professional staff member at CNA on April 1, 1983, working in government relations, lobbying, membership, and public relations.\"}]","LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL - An Official Statement | PDF",1790633591,13]