Chapter Email Archive

Hello members,

We hope you’re having a wonderful start to your week so far.

Dear member,

Would you like to hear from RNAO’s nursing leader? Do you have questions or thoughts to share about your experience as an RN, NP or nursing student?

Dear RNAO Waterloo Chapter,

Join the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario's (RNAO) Waterloo Chapter on Tuesday, Oct. 20 for a virtual event on nutrition and fitness. During this chapter meeting, you will meet Eva McKeown, a certified personal trainer for Bfit4Fun and JoAnne LeGal, a nutrition coach from ReShape Nutrition Coaching. Together they will give tips and tricks on self-care. It is time we start putting ourselves higher on our to-do list. 

Dear member,

Take a moment to slow down and practice self-care. It’s time to start putting ourselves higher on our to-do list.

Join the RNAO Waterloo Chapter on Tuesday, Oct. 20, beginning at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. During this chapter meeting, you will meet Eva McKeown, a certified personal trainer for Bfit4Fun and JoAnne LeGal, a nutrition coach from ReShape Nutrition Coaching. Together they will give tips and tricks on self-care. It is time we start putting ourselves higher on our to-do list. 

Dear members,

As we head into fall, we are excited to launch a virtual series of RNAO Waterloo Chapter meetings to support the safety of our community during COVID-19.

We hope to see you on Sept. 30 for our first virtual event: Twitter for Professionals.

Waterloo Chapter Event Fall 2020: Twitter for Professionals

Learn how professionals can use Twitter to support their work, and leverage social media to advocate for healthy public policy.

This virtual event will feature Lauren Crutchlow, Project Development Officer at the Schlegel Centre for Advancing Seniors Care. Lauren will discuss how to use Twitter to support professional work, in a safe and effective way. A discussion on leveraging Twitter and social media for advocating for healthy public policy will follow, including tips and tricks for success.

Dear Waterloo Chapter member,

This is the 2nd call for nominations to join the Waterloo Chapter Executive.

The Waterloo Chapter is still seeking nominees for the following position:

• Political Action Executive Network Officer (2-year)

Candidates must be members in good standing of the Waterloo Chapter and agree to serve the term if elected unless otherwise stated. Nominated members will be elected by the one member, one vote system during the campaign period in July.

Dear Waterloo Chapter member,

Do you enjoy speaking out for nurses, health and health care? We are looking for members to join the Waterloo Chapter Executive.

The Waterloo Chapter is seeking nominees for the following positions:

• Political Action Executive Network Officer (2-year)

• Social Media Executive Network Officer (2-year)

• Workplace Liaison Executive Network Officer (2-year)

• Student Liaison Executive Network Officer (2-year)

Dear member, 

Due to COVID-19,  the March 26th, 2020 event "Caring for one of our own" at Innisfree House is cancelled.

We apologize for any inconvenience, and will look to reschedule at a later date.

Regards,

RNAO Waterloo Chapter

Hello,

Please save the date for our next meeting, March 26^th, 2020 at Innisfree House.

Heather MacCuaig (RSW) and Greg Cressman (RN) will be co-presenting on the theme “Caring for One of Our Own”. Our meeting will also include a tour of the facility and a description of the programs and services by Maria Empringham (RN, Director of Care).

Agenda:

• Networking 6:00p to 6:05p
• Chapter Meeting 6:05p-6:30p
• Guest Speaker 6:30p to 7:30p

Location:

Dear RNAO Waterloo Chapter members,

We wanted to follow-up with directions for the  “Older Persons in Custody” Waterloo RNAO Chapter Event on January 21st, 2019 at 6pm.

Attached is the site plan of the 299 Doon Valley Drive, Kitchener, Conestoga College Campus. We recommend you park in lot 13, and enter through door 7 to find the event located in room 2E06. 

A member of out team will meet you at door 7 to help you find the room.

Holiday Social

Waterloo Chapter:

Join us for an evening to celebrate the holidays while socializing with your colleagues.   

6 pm – 8:00 pm

• Opening Remarks
• Agenda
  • Updates
  • Potential topics for next meeting.

Food available for purchase.

When

November 28, 2019 6:00 PM   through   8:00 PM

Location

Hi all,

Thank you to those who came out to our May, 2019 chapter meeting. 

For our next meeting, we will feature guest speakers from Conestoga College on the Living Classroom and the role of the Registered Nurse in Long-Term Care.

Please save the date: September 19, 2019.

The meeting agenda will include the following: 

• Networking 6 to 6:05 p.m.
• Chapter meeting 6:05 - 6:30 p.m.
• Guest speaker 6:30 p.m. 

Location:

Dear Waterloo Chapter member,

Do you enjoy speaking out for nurses, health and health care? We are looking for members to join the (insert region, chapter or interest group name) executive.

For 2019-2021, Waterloo Chapter is seeking nominees for the following positions:

Hi all,

Thank you to those who came out to our March 21, 2019 chapter meeting for networking and team building within the Waterloo Chapter. We had a great turn out.

For our next meeting, we will feature guest speakers from Waterloo Region Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Treatment Centre to educate and increase awareness of the resources that are available within the community. Please save the date: May 15, 2019.

The meeting agenda will include the following: 

Hi all,

Thank you to those who came out to our Jan. 16, 2019 event, featuring the guest speakers from the Region of Waterloo Public Health and Emergency Services and the Sanguen Health Centre. We had a great turn out, and great education on harm reduction in Waterloo Region.

For our next meeting, we will focus on networking and team building within the Waterloo Chapter. The meeting will take place on March 21, 2019. The chapter meeting will take place at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 6 p.m. 

Location:

Hi all,

Thank you to those who came out to our Nov. 26, 2018 social event featuring the Waterloo Region Elder Abuse Response Team. We had a great turn out, and great insight on elder abuse, how to recognize it, and what resources are available to the community in regards to elder abuse.

Hi all,

Thank you to those who came out to our Sept. 18 social event, featuring Kathryn McGarry. We had a great turn out, and intriguing political discussion.

For our next meeting, we will focus on education and resources in Waterloo region for nurses, focusing on elder abuse. Please save the date, Nove. 26, 2018 for our final RNAO Waterloo chapter meeting of 2018. Our meeting will feature guest speakers from the senior support team of the Waterloo Region Elder Abuse Response Team.

The meeting will take place on Nov. 26, 2018:

Hi all,

I would like to invite you to for the Fall Waterloo Chapter meeting on Sept. 18, 2018 where we will hear from guest speakers Kathryn McGarry, mayoral candidate for the city of Cambridge and Laura Hartnell, career transition specialist. 
 

Location: Edelweiss Tavern, 600 Doon Village Road in Kitchener, Ont.

Schedule: 

● Executive meeting: 5:30 to 6 p.m. (for chapter executives only)

● Chapter meeting and dinner: 6 to 7 p.m.

Hello everyone,

I hope you are doing well and enjoying your summer.

As you may already now, we recently had a call for nominations for two positions within the RNAO Waterloo chapter’s executive team.

The successful candidates are Linda Sheiban for the Policy and Political Action Executive Network Officer position and Manjit Dhaliwal for the Workplace Liaison Executive Network Officer position.

Please join me in congratulating our new executive members and wish them luck as they begin their new journey within the chapter.