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GANS 64th Annual Convention

+Register for

Convention

Expect a world of
opportunity

3-4 View tentative

schedule

http://www.georgiacente
r.uga.edu/ugahotel/conferencesevents/register/georgiaassociation-nursingstudents

5-6 Check out our

sponsors
7-8 Run for office
9-13 Application for
office
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Submit a
resolution

15-16Be a delegate
17-21Parliamentary

Procedure

+ Important
Deadlines
SEP 10 Run for Office as a
Pre-Slated Candidate
SEP 15 Register Early for
Convention
SEP 18 Submit a Resolution
SEP 18 Apply for
Scholarships and Awards
OCT 6 Submit GANS Chapter
Constituency

The Georgia Association of Nursing

Students invites you to join us for our
64th Annual Convention at the UGA
Conference Center in Athens, GA. Join
us to learn the wide range of
opportunities the profession of nursing
presents to you and the opportunities
you have to impact the profession of
nursing and the health outcomes of your
patients. All nursing and pre-nursing
students as well as faculty advisors are
encouraged to attend.

www.ganursingstudents.org

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School
Fundraising

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Apply for
Scholarships &
Awards

We hope this booklet serves as a onestop-place to answer your questions and

help you prepare to maximize your time
and potential at GANS Convention. Find
this information also on our website at
www.ganursingstudents.org.
Connect with us at
www.facebook.com/ganursingstudents.
Reach out with further questions to
gans.ekg@gmail.com. And as we all
eagerly approach October 6th start using
#GANS2016 for related posts on social
media.

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What to
Expect at
Convention
The 64th annual GANS
Convention begins with the
Opening Ceremonies and House
of Delegates Thursday, October
6th. We will conclude Saturday
evening, October 8th, with the
Awards Banquetpinning of
the newly elected GANS
Board; recognition of student,
faculty and chapter
scholarship and award
winners; and celebration of the
contributions made this year
to the profession of nursing.

nursing career.
Hear from the panel of your
interest, geared towards prenursing and nursing students,
almost and new nurse
graduates, and students
seeking advanced degrees.
Practice in one or both of the
NCLEX mini-review sessions
and compete in the NCLEX
Bowl.

Lament for a minute that you

cant choose all the breakout
sessions. Then participate for
October 6th through 8th,
hours as you learn to battle
maximize your experience as
you engage in the educational, pharmacology, explore
participate in the professional, nursing specialties, and better
serve a cause you care about.
and connect with the social
aspects of GANS convention.
Register to vote.
Register to be an organ donor.
Meet the sponsors and
exhibitors including recruiters
Be loud when representing
from most of the area
your school at roll call but
hospitals ready to speak to
Shhh for our silent auction.
nursing candidates, uniform
companies, publishers,
professional associations and Win raffle items.
universities for advancing your Donate Blood.

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Learn parliamentary
procedure and fully
participate in the GANS
annual business meeting, the
House of Delegates.
Represent your school as a
delegate to vote on GANS
bylaws changes, the 20162017 operating budget, and
the incoming Board Officers,
Directors, and Nominations &
Elections Committee (NEC)
members.
Submit a resolution now and
present it at convention for
the delegates review,
consideration and voting.
Run for office.
Meet the candidates who are
seeking to serve the student
nurse population of Georgia.
At this years convention
engage, participate, and
connect. Enjoy! Know that A
World of Opportunity that is the
profession of nursing is here
for you today.

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*Tentative Schedule. Times and Locations subject to change

Thursday October 6, 2016

Time
Event
10:00AM-12:00PM
Registration
3:15PM-4:30PM
10:00AM-11:00AM
Delegate Credentialing
3:15PM- 4:30PM
10:00AM-6:00PM
NEC Office/Fundraising
10:00AM-6:00PM
Faculty Room
12:00PM- 3:00PM
Opening Ceremonies/ Opening
House of Delegates

Location
Registration
Registration
Meeting Room T/U
Meeting Room D
Mahler Hall

*Dress is business casual

3:30PM-4:30PM
3:30PM-4:30PM
4:30PM-5:00PM
5:00PM-7:00PM

Nursing Panel: What to Expect from

Nursing School
Afternoon Breakout Sessions
Fiesta and Food
NCLEX Bowl
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Friday October 7, 2016

Time
Event
7:00AM-8:00AM
Delegate Credentialing
8:00AM- 5:00PM
Registration
8:00AM-5:00PM
NEC Office/Fundraising
8:00AM-5:00PM
Faculty Room
8:00AM-5:00PM
Georgia Association of Nursing
Deans and Directors
8:30AM-10:00AM
House of Delegates

Mahler Hall
Meeting Rooms
Mahler Hall
Mahler Hall

Location
Registration
Registration
Meeting Room T/U
Meeting Room D
Meeting Room Q
Mahler Hall

*Dress is business casual

10:30AM-12:00PM
10:30AM-12:00PM

NCLEX Review
Hurst
Council of School Presidents

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Friday October 7, 2016 continued
Time
Event
10:30-12:00PM
Morning Breakout Sessions
12:00PM-1:30PM
Lunch
Sponsor: Northside Hospital
1:30PM-5:00PM
Resume Review
1:30PM-3:30PM
Nursing Panel: Beyond RN, Post
Graduate Education
1:30PM-2:30PM
Afternoon Breakout Sessions(A)
2:30PM- 3:30PM
Afternoon Breakout Sessions(B)
3:00PM-4:00PM
East/South District Caucus
4:00PM-5:00PM
North/West District Caucus
3:30PM-5:00PM
NCLEX Review
Kaplan
Saturday October 8, 2016
Time
Event
7:00AM-8:00AM
Delegate Credentialing
7:00AM-8:30AM
Registration
8:30AM-10:00AM
House of Delegates
*Dress is business casual
10:00AM-12:00PM
12:00PM-1:30PM
Lunch
1:30PM-5:30PM
Nursing Panel: So now that youve
passed NCLEX
1:30PM-2:30PM
Afternoon Breakout Sessions(A)
1:30PM-2:30PM
North/South District Voting
2:30PM-3:30PM
Afternoon Breakout Sessions(B)
2:30PM-3:30PM
East/West District Voting
4:00PM-6:00PM
Closing House of Delegates/ Closing
Ceremonies

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Location
Meeting Rooms
Banquet Hall
Meeting Room Y/Z
Mahler Hall
Meeting Rooms
Meeting Rooms
Meeting Room T/U
Meeting Room T/U
Mahler Hall

Location
Registration
Registration
Mahler Hall
Banquet Hall
Mahler Hall
Meeting Rooms
Meeting Room T/U
Meeting Rooms
Meeting Room T/U
Mahler Hall

*Dress is business casual

6:30PM- 8:30PM

Awards Banquet
Keynote Speaker: State
Representative Sharon Cooper
*Dress is semi-formal

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Convention Sponsors and Exhibitors

Thank you to our sponsors for partnering with GANS towards a
for future Georgia nurses.
Crown Sponsor

Diamond Sponsor

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Thank you to our sponsors for partnering with GANS towards a

for future Georgia nurses.

Platinum Sponsors

Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

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Thank you to our sponsors for partnering with GANS towards a

for future Georgia nurses.
Bronze Sponsors

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Run for State

Office
Grow as a leader and person. Build
a foundation of professional
involvement for the rest of your
nursing career. Serve with nursing
students from across the State.
Run for Office of Georgia
Association of Nursing Students.
Review our Bylaws Section 5.
Duties of Officers and
Directors(http://www.ganursingstu
dents.org/bylaws.html) for a
description of each office for a list
of each office and its
responsibilities.
You can also reach out to each of
our Board Members
(http://www.ganursingstudents.org
/board-members.html) for
information on the 'day-to-day' for
each position. Find out why they
chose to run for office and how
you'll be a good fit.

To be a pre-slated
candidate, submit your
application by midnight
September 10.
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Contact NEC Chair Sharon Smith at
necwest.gans@gmail.com with
questions about running for any office.
The application is simple. To be a preslated it must be submitted by
midnight September 10.
Submit your application now and take
advantage of the benefits of running as
a pre-slated candidate: be listed with
photo and bio in the convention booklet,
campaign sooner, designate a
campaign manager earlier, start
practicing your speech and preparing
for the Caucus and House of Delegate
Q&A sessions.

Pre-Nursing
Students,
you too can and should run for office.
As a pre- nursing student, you are
eligible for the offices of: Secretary,
Treasurer, District Directors, Director of
Legislation, Publications Director,
Director of Breakthrough to Nursing,
Community Health Director.
______________________________________
It is important for ALL GANS
MEMBERS, candidates, students and
faculty alike, to be familiar with
campaign regulations. The Campaign
Regulations and Dos and Donts of
Campaigning can be found on our
website
(http://www.ganursingstudents.org/run
-for-office.html).

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APPLICATION for Georgia Association of Nursing Students STATE OFFICE

The application for state office consists of four (4) documents, an electronic photo, and a short biographical
statement.
1. The documents required are:
(1) Certification of Good Academic Standing
(2) Statement of Experience and Intent for GANS Office,
(3) Candidate Information sheet, and
(4) Dean/Advisor Recommendation Form.
2. Applicants must submit an electronic photo by email or on disc (CD-ROM).
3. Applicants must also submit a short biographical paragraph (200 words) outlining their experience,
qualifications, and reasons they are running for office (platform) for inclusion in the Delegate Booklet.
This must be submitted by email.
Applications will be accepted by email only. In order to apply for pre-slating by the NEC, please submit this
application in its entirety by midnight Saturday, September 10, 2016. Email to:
necwest.gans@gmail.com
gans.neceast@gmail.com
gans.necnorth@gmail.com
gans.necsouth@gmail.com
If you do not submit your application for pre-slating, you may still be nominated for office from the floor of the
House of Delegates during convention. However, you will still be required to complete and submit the entire
application prior to nomination.
Your entire application will be available for review by all delegates at a designated location throughout the
elections process at convention.
If you have any questions about the application process, please contact the members of the NEC, via e-mail or
telephone.
Prior to submitting an application for state office, please review the Chapter Resource Booklet section of
Running for state office. In deciding which office to apply for, please review the Chapter Resource booklet
section on the GANS Executive Board and NEC taking note of the description of duties of each office, as well
as the suggested questions for candidates for office. You will then choose the top three positions that you feel
best fits you. You will then rank them in order of priority on the application prior to submission to the NEC. If
you do run for office, the questions listed on these pages are examples of the kinds of questions you may be
asked by delegates during the Candidates Forum at convention.

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Application for State

Office
Certification of Good Academic
Standing
This is to certify that ________________________________ is an eligible candidate for the Georgia
Association of Nursing Students (GANS) Executive Board of Directors. This candidate is currently enrolled and
in good standing at

_______________________________________________________(School Name)

And meets the qualifications to serve in a state office (not yet specified).
_____________________________________________________________
Signature of Candidate
Date
_____________________________________________________________
Signature of Chapter President
Date
_____________________________________________________________
Signature of Dean/Advisor
Date
Submit by midnight Saturday, September 10, 2016. Email to:
necwest.gans@gmail.com
gans.neceast@gmail.com
gans.necnorth@gmail.com
gans.necsouth@gmail.com

To be filled out by the NEC only:

Candidate is slated for ___________________________
Date placed on slate ___________________________

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Candidate Statement of
Experience and Intent for
GANS Office

Name:______________________________________________________________________
Intended Office: To slate the best candidates possible, the NEC is asking for your top three preferences
for office. After careful review the NEC will slate according to qualifications of the applicants.
Candidates must know description of duties for three choices of office.
___President
___PR Director
st
___1 Vice President
___EKG Director
___2nd Vice President
___Community Service
___Secretary
___BTN Director
___Treasurer
___North District Director
___Legislative Director
___South District Director
___Assistant to Executive Board
___Assistant to the District Directors

___East District Director

___West District Director
___NEC North
___NEC South
___NEC East
___NEC West

Answer the following questions on a separate page:

Please give a short statement as to the reasons you are running for a state office.
If elected, what goals would you strive to accomplish and how do you plan to implement them?
List any other positions/activities/honors you have held/accomplished that would help you to better serve as a
GANS officer.
Specify what methods you will use to keep lines of communication open between yourself and other board
members, chapters, and regions.

Application Checklist:

Certificate of Good Academic Standing

Statement of Experience and Intent with additional responses on a separate page

Candidate Information Sheet

Dean/Advisor Recommendation Form

Photograph and Bio to be used in the Convention Delegate Booklet (CD-ROM or email).

To be considered for pre-slating, applications must be submitted by midnight Saturday, September 10, 2016.

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Candidate Information Sheet

Name_______________________________________________________________________
Address_____________________________________________________________________
Email address________________________________________________________________
Phone #________________________________________
NSNA membership #_____________________________
Anticipated Date of Graduation_____________________
School of Nursing_________________________________________________________
School Address___________________________________________________________
Name of Dean/Advisor_____________________________________________________
If elected, I agree to serve GANS to the best of my ability and I am aware of the time and effort that is
demanded by the responsibilities outlined in the bylaws for the office, which I am being nominated. In
addition, I agree that if I voluntarily resign or become an ineligible officer according to the GANS bylaws,
I will reimburse the GANS for any monies paid on my behalf, i.e. travel to national conventions. To the
best of my knowledge, all statements made on this application are true. I have reviewed and agree to abide
by the campaign guidelines as stated in the Chapter Resource Booklet. I also understand that any
violations may lead to action by GANS. I will also as a candidate conduct my campaign with honesty,
integrity, and in an ethical manner while being a professional at all times.
Signature of Applicant: _____________________________________Date:____________
Signature of Campaign Manager: ______________________________Date:____________

Please email this and all forms by midnight Saturday, September 10, 2016 to:
necwest.gans@gmail.com
gans.neceast@gmail.com
gans.necnorth@gmail.com
gans.necsouth@gmail.com

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Dean/Advisor Recommendation for

Student Candidacy for State Office
Dear Dean/Advisor:
This letter is to inform you that _____________________has decided to run for a position, to be determined, on the
Executive Board of the Georgia Association of Nursing Students. As you have a direct working relationship with this
student, we would appreciate your valued opinion of the situation.
The GANS Executive Board would like to take this time to thank you for your kind cooperation. We recognize that
without your leadership and promise to support students in GANS offices, we would not be able to experience the
personal and professional growth that we enjoy with your dedication. Thanks for your time and commitment to our
organization and our profession.
Do you feel that this student is capable of carrying out the responsibilities of the office without adversely affecting
his/her clinical and academic performance?

______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
Please list the reasons why you feel this student is qualified to serve this office.

______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
It is the considered opinion of the faculty that this students record of performance is satisfactory and the student will
be able to devote the time and effort necessary to fulfill the duties of this office. If elected, the students faculty and I
will assist by supporting and encouraging her or him in the GANS office.
Printed name of Dean/Advisor__________________________________
Signature of Dean/Advisor ____________________________________Date__________
To be considered for pre-slating, this and all forms must be submitted by midnight Saturday, September 10,
2016.

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How To:
Submit a
Resolution

Submit your
resolution
statement,
reference page,
and a hard copy of
all cited references
to the GANS
Legislative Director
GANS.Legislative@
gmail.com by
September 18,
2016 at Midnight.

School chapters are

encouraged to submit a
resolution statement for
presentation at the GANS
64th Annual Convention. Each
school is allowed to submit
one resolution statement for
the GANS 64th Convention.
Use the template posted on
the GANS website
(http://www.ganursingstuden
ts.org/resolutionsubmission.html) for a guide
in resolution development.
In order for resolutions to be
presented at the GANS 64th
Convention, authors must
submit their resolution
statement, reference page,
and a hard copy of all cited
references to the GANS
Legislative Director,
GANS.Legislative@gmail.com,
by September 18, 2016 at
midnight.
The resolution author and
fellow coauthors are expected
to meet with the GANS
legislative committee at the
GANS 64th Convention prior
to the presentation of
resolutions during the House
of Delegates. Editorial
suggestions should be
incorporated into the House
of Delegates presentation.

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The resolution author will

present the resolution to the
House of Delegates and be
expected to provide a (2)
minute or less opening
statement to the House of
Delegates. The resolution
author must also be available
during the debate of the
resolution during the House of
Delegates.

Nurses Care:
What Issue is
Important to
You?
This is your chance to bring
an issue of importance to the
attention of nursing students
across the state during the
House of Delegates at our
annual convention.

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If your resolution is not

adopted, many Georgia
nursing students will still be
exposed to the issue youve
addressed. If your resolution
is adopted, organizations will
be notified on the stance and
proposed actions adopted by
the Georgia Association of
Nursing Students. We want
educators, policymakers, and
the public to learn the
support of Georgia Nursing
Students behind important
issues affecting nursing
students, nursing, and public
health.
The process of writing a
resolution is an opportunity to
explore issues affecting the
profession of nursing.
Presenting a resolution to the
House of Delegates is an
opportunity in public
speaking.
Take this opportunity in
writing and presenting
resolutions to help build a
foundation for professional
involvement throughout your
career.

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Steps for Delegate

Credentialing

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No extra ribbons will be provided for
alternates.
7. Delegates must wear delegate ribbons

1. Each school chapter must submit the GANS

when participating in the House of

Constituency Application

Delegates, resolution hearings, and bylaws

(https://goo.gl/forms/9OWotJ0d4hzlBtpc2) by

hearings, meet the candidate sessions,

October 6, 2016 at 8AM.

and any other Business session at the

GANS Convention.

2. Delegate representation will be determined

based on school membership posted by NSNA

8. The times when school chapters are

as of October 1, 2016.

able to credential delegates are posted in

the convention schedule and listed as

3. Per GANS bylaws, each school is allowed 1

follows:

delegate for each school that is a recognized

Thursday, October 6th: 10 11AM

constituency and then an additional 1 delegate

Thursday October 6th: 3:15 4:30PM

and alternate for every 10 members.

Friday, October 7th: 7 8AM

Saturday, October 8th: 7 8AM

4. To credential delegates the school president

or designee must submit the following to
Delegate credentialing form (see next page or
website) at the GANS Convention.
5. Each school chapter will receive the number
of delegate ribbons allotted based on
membership. No replacement ribbon will be
provided if the original ribbon is lost/misplaced.
6. The school chapter is responsible to share
the delegate ribbon with credentialed alternates.

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Georgia Association of Nursing Students

Delegate Credentialing Form
Name_________________________________________
NSNA Number_________________________________
Alternate______________________________________
NSNA Number_________________________________
I certify that the student named above is authorized to represent:
___________________________________________
(Constituent Chapter Name)

as a delegate to the GANS annual meeting.

__________________________________________
(chapter presidents signature)

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Parliamentary Procedure Information

To participate effectively in the proceedings of the House of Delegates, every attendee needs
to be familiar with the fundamental rules of parliamentary procedure. Roberts Rules of Order
Newly Revised will govern the proceedings of the convention. These rules enable those present
in the House of Delegates to transact business with the least possible friction, with expediency
and efficiency, and in a manner fair to all. Because anyone attending the meetings (not just
delegates) may address a question or issue, it is important that all those present in the
House of Delegates be familiar with these proceedings. The more comfortable you are with
parliamentary procedure, the easier it will be for you to participate in the House of Delegates.
How to Speak in a Business Meeting
Based on Roberts Rules of Order-Newly Revised In Brief
Seeking Recognition
Member States
Madam President
Or
If using numbered recognition system
wait to be recognized and called on
President States
The Chair recognizes_______
Member
Make statement and be seated
To Make a Motion
After being recognized to speak:
To Second a Motion
Remain seated without seeking
recognition:

I move that_________
Second!

To Make Particular Motions that Require Recognition by the Chair

Amend
I move to amend: (examples)
by striking out______________
by inserting_________________
by striking out ______ and inserting______
by substituting ______for _________
Commit or Refer
I move to refer the motion
to____________
Postpone voting to a certain time
I move to postpone the question
to_______
Limit debate
I move to limit debate to_________
Extend debate
I move to extend debate to_______
Immediately close debate
I move the previous question, or I call
the question, or, I move we vote now
Motions to limit, extend, or close debate are not debatable and require 2/3 vote.

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To Make Requests Not Requiring Recognition by the Chair

Parliamentary Inquiry (seeking information Madam President, a parliamentary
about a business process)
inquiry please
Point of Information(seeking information
Madam President, I rise to a point of
related to pending question)
information.
Point of Order (questioning that the rules
Point of Order!
are being followed)
The above requests are ruled on by the Chair, not put to vote, and are made from the
designated floor and podium microphones only (unless otherwise stated.)
How to Participate in the House of Delegates
Presenting a Motion
Obtain a motion form and submit your motion in writing via a page, keeping the pink
copy. Proceed to a microphone, hold up a blue card, and wait to be recognized. First
state your name and school, and then say, Madam President, I believe you have a
motion before you. Then, read your motion aloud (from the pink copy). The chair will
then restate your motion and offer you the opportunity to speak to it. If you are a
delegate, you will have 2 minutes to speak. If not, you will have 1 minute.
Speaking Pro
Proceed to a microphone, hold up a pro card, and wait to be recognized. State your
name and school before continuing with your statement. If you are a delegate, you will
have 2 minutes to speak. If not, you will have 1 minute.
Speaking Con
Proceed to a microphone, hold up a con card, and wait to be recognized. State your
name and school before continuing with your statement. If you are a delegate, you will
have 2 minutes to speak. If not, you will have 1 minute.
To request information/ask a question/make a parliamentary inquiry.
Proceed to microphone #1, hold up a red card, and wait to be recognized. First state
your name and school, and then continue with your question of parliamentary inquiry.
To amend a motion
Obtain a motion form and submit your motion in writing via a page, keeping the pink
copy. Work your amendment as follows: I move to add the words _______before/after
_______. or I move to re-place the words ________ with _________. Proceed to the
microphone, hold up a blue card, and wait to be recognized. First state your name and
school, and then say, Madam President, I believe you have a motion before you. Then,
read your amendment aloud (from pink copy). The chair will then restate your
amendment and offer you the opportunity to speak to it. If you are a delegate, you will
have 2 minutes to speak. If not, you will have 1 minute.
To limit or exceed debate
Proceed to a microphone, hold up a blue card, and wait to be recognized. First, state your
name and school, then say, I move that we extend the debate by __ minutes.

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Microphone Cards
During business meetings, there will be cards located at each microphone. Before addressing
an is-sue, hold up a card stating your position.
Pro: This card means you support the issue being discussed.
Con: This card means you are in opposition of the issue being discussed.
Blue: This card is used to introduce, amend, or end a discussion.
Red: This card is used to ask questions and is located at microphone #1.
The Chair will recognize speakers in the order in which cards are raised. The Chair will
attempt to alternate between pro and con statements. Those holding a BLUE card will be
called in the normal course of proceedings. Those holding a RED card will take precedence
over all other cards. The RED card is not to be used to bring any of the subsidiary motions to
the floor.
This chart can be used as a reference to help you present a motion.
Motion
Card
Second
Debatable
Vote
Main Motion
Blue
Yes
Yes
Majority
Subsidiary Motions
Modify or delay action on the main
recognition.
Amend
Blue
Refer to
Blue
Committee
Postpone
Blue
Modify Debate Blue
End Debate
Blue
(Vote)
Lay on the
Blue
Table

motion (listed from lowest to highest ranking). Require

Yes
Yes

Yes
Yes

Majority
Majority

Yes
Yes
Yes

Yes
No
No

Majority
2/3
2/3

Yes

No

2/3

Privileged Motions
Do not relate to the pending questions but take precedence over all other questions and
therefore are of high importance (listed from lowest to highest ranking.)
Question of
Red
No
No
Chair
Privilege
Recess
Blue
Yes
No
Majority
Adjourn
Blue
Yes
No
Majority
Fix time at
Blue
Yes
No
Majority
which to
adjourn
Certain Other Motions
Relate to previous motions
Rescind
Blue
Take from the
Blue
Table
Reconsider
Red

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Yes
Yes

Yes
No

2/3
Majority

Yes

Yes

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Convention Standing Rules

1. All meetings shall start on time as scheduled in the official program.
2. Members are expected to be in their places prior to time scheduled for the meetings.
3. All members, students, and guests must wear their badges to all meetings.
4. Admittance and participation at Constituent functions will be allowed only after
registration and securing official name badge.
5. Business casual dress is required for delegates in the House. Jeans, shorts, or cut-offs
are not permitted.
6. All members, delegates, advisors and guests must silence all cell phones and electronic
devices
7. Roberts Rules of Order Newly Revised shall govern the proceedings of this convention
un-less otherwise stated in the Bylaws or these Convention Standing Rules.
8. Any member wishing to speak in the House of Delegates shall stand, address the Chair,
be recognized, and state his or her name and his or her school before continuing.
9. All motions or amendments made from the floor shall be presented to the Secretary in
writing prior to addressing the motion.
10. When speaking to a motion, each delegate will be limited to 2 minutes. Members of
GANS and other guests who are not delegates will be allowed 1 minute. No delegate
shall speak to a motion more than twice and shall not speak a second time until all who
wish to speak to that motion have spoken once. Members of GANS and other guests
who are not delegates will be allowed to speak once to an issue.
11. All announcements must be written and given to a monitor before the meeting is
recessed.
12. Members will avoid walking in front of the podium or leaving a meeting while someone
is speaking.
13. Smoking is not permitted inside the Conference Center.
Policies and Procedures for Resolutions
Definition of a resolution: A resolution is a main motion on a subject of great importance
expressed in formal written wording. Within GANS it serves to establish the position of the
association on statewide matters and affect GANS, nursing students, nursing and the health
needs of the public. This is one channel by which opinions may be expressed, purposes of
GANS can be implemented, and directions can be given for future action. No resolution is in
order that creates conflict with the Bylaws of the association. Resolutions are adopted by a
majority vote and continue in force until rescinded.
The difference between a simple Main Motion and A Resolution: When an issue or action is to
be brought before the House that is lengthy, important to the association, or complex in
design, it should be presented in the form of a Resolution. This is also the route that should
be used when a copy of the statement is to be sent to another organization, government body,
news media, etc. A Main Motion on the other hand is a proposal that brings a particular
subject before the assembly for consideration and action. It does not need to be formally
written. This is usually used for action within the organization, when no other group is to be
notified. Both a Resolution and Main Motion are handled in the same manner when presented,
both require a second, are debatable, amendable, require a majority vote, and can be
reconsidered.

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Sponsorship of Resolutions: The GANS Board of Directors, GANS Committees, and GANS
Constituents may sponsor Resolutions. Each may submit one resolution for consideration.
Rules for Resolution Presentation and Debate:
1. Only GANS members may speak. All speakers shall give their name and the name of
their constituent association prior to speaking to an issue. Others may be utilized as
resources for information and clarification as appropriate
2. Each speaker shall indicate before speaking whether they are speaking Pro or Con, or
requesting information or clarification.
3. To expedite the hearings, the chair asks for debate and if it is the consensus of the
audience that there is no further discussion, the next resolution is brought forward
4. Length of debate on each resolution shall be designated. Extensions on the amount of
time for discussion on each resolution are limited to one five-minute extension, at the
discretion of the resolutions chairperson
5. Each speaker shall be limited to 2 minutes
6. No speaker shall speak more than once to an issue and no speaker who has already
spoken may speak again unless required to do so for clarification purposes until all
have an opportunity to speak to the issue
7. Whereas statements are not debatable. Documentation of all whereas statements is
available for examination at the request of any delegate
8. Resolutions are passed by a majority vote. During the voting period, the House will be
sealed, during which time all delegates are to remain seated and quiet and no delegate
will be permitted to enter or exit the House
9. Amendments cannot be made to the title of the resolution or to any part of the body in
which the intent of the resolution would be altered

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Fundraising
Tables
State Convention is a place to fundraise for
your schools Student Nurse Association.
Reservation of fundraising tables will take
place at convention at registration on a firstcome basis. There is not an option to prepay.
Reserve a half-table for $25.00

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64th Annual
Convention 2016

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